Job Responsibilities
Configuring, maintaining, updating, decomissioning various
routers, switches, and servers (appx 2000 devices)that run the
worlds largest fiber-optic Internet backbone, 40 hours a week.
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Job Requirements
Certifications from various Internet vendors, like Cisco and
Juniper, are a plus, along with a strong background in UNIX,
helps. But, due to the rapidly changing Internet environment, on-
the-job training does the job.
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Uppers
Working on a fiber-optic network that moves all types of data at such enormous
amounts is the best part.
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Downers
Working with people who are un-motivated to work.
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Lifestyle
It's a Network Operations Center (NOC) environment. 24/7. The shift can change
on the drop of a hat. Business casual dress code. Expect changes on a daily basis.
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Compensation
Base salary ~60K + 15% differential for working mid shift;
bonuses quarterly with stock options and 401k options.
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Advice to Jobseekers
The Internet is the future.
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