UNIX/Linux /Scripting Systems Engineer for Digital Video / IPTV Customer Support (Atlanta, GA contract est 6-12 months)
JOB OPPORTUNITY:
UNIX/Linux/Scripting Systems Engineer for Digital Video / IPTV Customer Support (Atlanta, GA contract est 6-12 months)
DESCRIPTION:
We are seeking several UNIX/L:inux/Scripting experts and digital video systems support engineers for a 6-12 month project in Atlanta (maybe more, perm potential). Candidates should have strong UNIX / Linux administration and scripting experience. Although not required, the ideal candidate will also have experience installing, configuring, testing, and/or providing customer support for digital video systems. Candidates with IPTV experience or digital cable experience are especially desireable. The roles will involve a mix of system administration, troubleshooting, systems integration, technical and advanced support, and supporting software and systems development efforts.
REQUIREMENTS:
LOCATION:
The work location is Atlanta GA area. Relocation benefits are not available -- therefore candidates should already reside in the Atlanta area or be willing to self-relocate to Atlanta.
ABOUT TECHTALENT:
TechTalent specializes in recruiting for digital video, interactive TV, and broadband Internet clients. I am a unique recruiter: heavy tech background (MSEE from Georgia Tech) with 15 years of technical experience, the last 10 as a senior technical manager for companies that deployed digital video and interactive TV systems.
UNIX/Linux/Scripting Systems Engineer for Digital Video / IPTV Customer Support (Atlanta, GA contract est 6-12 months)
DESCRIPTION:
We are seeking several UNIX/L:inux/Scripting experts and digital video systems support engineers for a 6-12 month project in Atlanta (maybe more, perm potential). Candidates should have strong UNIX / Linux administration and scripting experience. Although not required, the ideal candidate will also have experience installing, configuring, testing, and/or providing customer support for digital video systems. Candidates with IPTV experience or digital cable experience are especially desireable. The roles will involve a mix of system administration, troubleshooting, systems integration, technical and advanced support, and supporting software and systems development efforts.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Strong Linux/UNIX Systems administration, troubleshooting, and configuration expertise. Experience with RedhHat or SUSE is a plus.
- UNIX/Linux shell scripting languages and tools - such as Ksh, Csh, PYTHON, BASH, PERL, etc.
- Strong hardware / software troubleshooting and debugging skills.
- Digital video experience is a HUGE plus but is NOT required if UNIX / Scripting skills are exceptional. The ideal candidate will have experience in areas such as MPEG, Video on Demand (Seachange, Concurrent, etc.), Settop Boxes(Motorola, Cisco / Scientific Atlanta, DirecTV, DishTV), Digital video broadcast equipment and services (IPTV or Digital Cable), and be comfortable working end-end in a digital video system.
- Solid people skills and a team oriented approach.
- Prior customer support experience is a huge plus.
- Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience. UNIX/Linux certifications are a major plus.
- Note: Travel for this role will be occasional.
LOCATION:
The work location is Atlanta GA area. Relocation benefits are not available -- therefore candidates should already reside in the Atlanta area or be willing to self-relocate to Atlanta.
ABOUT TECHTALENT:
TechTalent specializes in recruiting for digital video, interactive TV, and broadband Internet clients. I am a unique recruiter: heavy tech background (MSEE from Georgia Tech) with 15 years of technical experience, the last 10 as a senior technical manager for companies that deployed digital video and interactive TV systems.