If any of you ARSListers are interested in a contract to permanent
position with Cox Communications, Inc. in Atlanta, Georgia then I would
strongly recommend you go check out their job listing for:
*Job Title:
* Sr. Infrastructure Designer/Architect
*Job ID:
* 20877
*Location:
* Atlanta, Georgia
To see the details of the opportunity, you can do the following:
1. Go to http://www.cox.com/CoxCareer/career_it.asp
2. Click on the "External candidates" hyperlink located on the right
side of the screen.
3. When you're presented with the Cox Career Network screen,
left-click on the "Advanced" hyperlink (located at the bottom of
the "Basic Search" dialog).
4. Enter the Job ID in the 'Job Opening ID' field in the "Advanced
Job Search" window and then left-click on the 'Search' button.
You should be presented with the job described above. I've included the
details below.
*Position Details*
This person will be responsible for providing the technical vision and
architecture of an enterprise wide, mission critical solution
constructed on the BMC Action Request System application server
platform. The individual will collaborate with hardware, operating
system, network, and relational database architects and administrators
to deliver a holistic solution. The Architect will work with the
development team to refine existing standards and conventions as well as
established "best practice". In addition, this individual will provide
technical guidance and oversight to members of their own team in the
course of their daily work. This individual will also be responsible for
assisting the support team in any required capacity in order to address
problems that arise the production application server environment.
*Responsibilities*
The individual in this position will have the following responsibilities:
* Develop high-level, logical architecture of the Action Request
System platform.
* Develop detailed design documents outlining the implementation
plan for all functionality.
* Provide high-level estimates for work required to provide
requested functionality.
* Participate in the continual evolution of established development
standards and best practices.
* Monitor application server configuration and operating environment
and maintain a two-year licensing and technical architecture.
* Working with business owners or analysts to ensure application
capabilities and architecture meets the business needs.
* Work with the business owners to establish reasonable thresholds
of performance.
* Work with MIS domain experts to review the solution's hardware,
operating system, and database configurations in order to ensure
optimal performance.
* Provide technical oversight and assistance for developers
responsible for building out detailed design documents.
* Assist, as needed, in the development of solutions residing on or
integrating with the AR System platform.
* Assist, as needed, in the development of integrations between the
AR System platform and third party-products.
* Act as tier-three escalation point for technical support issues
relating specifically to the AR System platform.
* Work with the development and support teams to identify and refine
"best practice" methods and procedures for developing and
supporting the AR System platform.
*Technical Skills Required*
* Minimum five years of experience building custom applications on
the AR System platform. Specific knowledge of ARS 6.0 or greater
required.
* Minimum five years of experience building API-level integrations
with the AR System platform using the Java(tm) programming language.
* Minimum two years of experience managing a hardware load-balanced
AR System server group configuration.
* Minimum two years of experience using AR Distributed Server Option
to replicate data to different AR System environments.
* Expert understanding of AR System logging features and
capabilities. In addition, individual must possess a thorough
understanding of the tools available to analyze logging data
produced by the AR system server.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
* Thorough understanding of three-tiered client/server architecture.
* Thorough understanding of the Java Servlet(tm)/Java Server
Pages(tm) components of the Java Enterprise Edition (tm) platform.
* Thorough understanding of the Apache Tomcat 5.5 web server.
* Working knowledge of the Sun Solaris(tm) and RedHat Enterprise
LINUX operating system environments.
* Working knowledge of the Oracle 9i RDBMS product and above average
knowledge of SQL.
* Remedy Approved Consultant or Remedy Skilled Professional
certification is is preferred.
* Experience with AR System solutions constructed for the
telecommunications vertical is preferred.
*Typical Training / Experience*
Typically requires BS/BA or Associates degree in related discipline;
Generally 2-5 years of experience in related field; certification is
required in some areas OR MS/MA and generally 2-4 years of experience in
related field. Certification is required in some areas.
*Dept/Org Scope & Impact*
Fully competent and productive professional contributor, working
independently on larger, moderately complex projects/assignments that
have direct impact on department and area results.
*Problem Complexity*
Performs full range of standard professional level work that typically
requires processing and interpreting, Identifies problems and possible
solutions and takes appropriate action to resolve more complex, less
clearly-defined issues.
Demonstrates skill in data analysis techniques by resolving
missing/incomplete information or inconsistencies/anomalies in more
complex research/data.
*Autonomy*
Nature of work requires increasing independence; receives guidance only
on unusual complex problems or issues; Work review typically involves
periodic review of output by supervisor and/or direct 'customers' of the
process.
*Knowledge*
Possesses and applies a broad knowledge of principles, practices, and
procedures of particular field of specialization to the completion of
moderately complex assignments. Solid knowledge of organization's
technologies and practices.
*Influence/People Leadership*
May provide general guidance/direction or train junior level support and
professional personnel.
*About Cox Communications, Inc.*
Cox Communications Inc. is a multi-service broadband communications
company with approximately 6.6 million total customers, including
approximately 6.3 million basic cable subscribers. The nation's
fourth-largest cable television provider, Cox offers both analog cable
television under the Cox Cable brand as well as advanced digital video
service under the Cox Digital Cable brand. Cox provides an array of
other communications and entertainment services, including local and
long-distance telephone under the Cox Digital Telephone brand,
high-speed Internet access under the Cox High Speed Internet brand, and
commercial voice and data services via Cox Business Services. Local
cable advertising, promotional opportunities and production services are
sold under the Cox Media brand. Cox is an investor in programming
networks including Discovery Channel. More information about Cox
Communications can be accessed on the Internet at www.cox.com.
Cox Communications, Inc. and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity
Employers. We have a tradition of encouraging a wide diversity of
talents through a broad range of hiring practices. Please note those
individuals submitting resumes online or by mailing a resume are not
considered an applicant for employment until a signed employment
application form is completed, usually at the time of interview.
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