Post Open IT Positions - Let's Help Our Fellow XSers

[Serra]

As some of you may know, about once a year I try pitching an idea - creating an "Open Jobs" subforum or sticky post that XS members can benefit from. So far I really haven't garnered enough interest to make that happen, but I thought it's about time for another try. If you like this thread let me know. If not, well, post in it to save me the time of trying again next year


So what is the goal of this thread? To come together as a community to help our members find first jobs / new jobs. A lot of the member base works in or around the IT field, in different levels and different countries, and I think we can really help each other out... especially those members who are still in school or are wondering about getting in to the field and who aren't sure what jobs might be available or what qualifications necessary.

I am not looking to have people post ads from Monster.com here - we can search Monster.com for those. Let's just post up those jobs that you know are out there that may not be advertised (and for the love of all that is good, no recruitment company employees allowed).


Guidelines to posting help wanted notices in this thread:
0. All posts must be for positions that strictly fall into the IT domain. They can range anywhere from PC repair technician to IT Architect, but let's leave things like Clerk/Typist positions out - let's say the position must require the use of a computer beyond the basic Microsoft Office suite.
1. All posts must include a position title (official or simply descriptive)
2. All posts must include the city/state/country that the position is in
3. All posts must include basic qualifications necessary to apply (ie. education, experience, certification).
4. All posts must include some basic description of job duties.


All respondents take note: Although some positions may require or be aided by contacting the positions poster first (ie. to provide a recommendation to the employer prior to resume submittal), you are STRONGLY advised that resumes should be forwarded only to the HR department of the company who is hiring unless you have reason to trust the poster with any information they will see on it. Under no circumstances should personal identification information such as social security numbers be posted here or exchanged via PM using XS.

[Serra]

It would be rather poor of me to start this thread and just leave it to bob on its own, so I'll get things started with a few positions. I know of a grotesque number of jobs in the St. Louis area between just 2-3 firms alone, but I'm going to hit some highlights. I know the companies I am posting about well and am willing to provide personal recommendations to the right candidates.

Location:
All jobs below are in the St. Louis metro area, though the right candidate may be able to work remotely. Moving compensation may be available for all positions for the right candidate but I can't promise it.

Misc.
With only one exception every job I list below is open for two companies I know very well - one is a local pharmaceutical and will most likely be contract-based work and the other is for a local consulting company and will likely be permanent. Job descriptions will vary slightly between the two companies, but largely just regarding who the work is done for... eg. with the pharmaceutical you would be performing work for your employer, for the consulting company you could be working for various clients on a per-day/week/month basis. Full disclosure up front: There is a bounty on positions from the consulting company. I'm happy to split it 50/50 with the candidate if hired. The pharmaceutical offers me no benefit for helping them.

I have only given brief outlines below due to how many there are... PM me for further details about any position.

Edit: Looks like I forgot to mention - the Pharmaceutical is Forest Pharmaceuticals. References available for the right candidates. The consulting company I'll keep a bit tighter just because there is a bounty out for them that I can grab, but if anyone wants the name but not the personal reference I'll be glad to give that out via PM.

Positions:
1. Network Analyst - Level 1
2. Network Analyst - Level 2
3. Senior IT Administrator
4. Network Engineer - Intermediate Level
5. Network Engineer - Senior Level
6. Datacenter Architect
7. Disaster Recovery Specialist (consulting company only)
8. Data Classification Specialist (pharmaceutical only)

1. Network Analyst - Level 1 (multiple vacancies in each)

Description:
This is a NOC position for people looking to get into the networking field. Duties are typically to watch an alert screen for network down or degraded conditions and respond appropriately; whether it be to adjust a configuration in a router/switch or call an ISP. Employees are expected to spend spare time at work studying as the company expects employees to want to grow in their career. If I do say so myself, it's a great position for someone starting out.

Qualifications:
- (Preferred) Some kind of post-secondary education and/or equivalent work experience/certifications (CCNA)
- Ability to work in a 24x7x365 environment (does not really rotate as they have a pseudo-permanent night staff, but they want to keep their options open)
- VoIP experience a benefit but not required


2. Network Analyst - Level 2 (multiple vacancies in each)

Description:
This is a NOC position for people looking to get into the networking field. Duties are typically to watch an alert screen for network down or degraded conditions and respond appropriately; whether it be to adjust a configuration in a router/switch or call an ISP. Employees are expected to spend spare time at work studying as the company expects employees to want to grow in their career. If I do say so myself, it's a great position for someone starting out.

Qualifications:
- (Preferred) Some kind of post-secondary education and/or equivalent work experience/certifications (CCNP)
- Ability to work in a 24x7x365 environment (does not really rotate as they have a pseudo-permanent night staff, but they want to keep their options open)
- VoIP experience a benefit but not required


3.Senior IT Administrator (consulting company only)

Description:
This position is responsible for managing all organization technologies, providing technology support, and training. Primary duties include: analyzing systems and processes; maintaining workstations and networks. Individual plays critical role in supporting business needs and instituting best practices to ensure the best possible technology experience for both internal and external customers. Dynamic and challenging position requiring strategic thought and a “roll up the sleeves, get it done” approach.

Qualifications:
- (Preferred) Some kind of post-secondary education
- ~5 years of experience (flexible) in a similar role


4. Network Engineer- Intermediate Level (multiple vacancies in each)

Description:
Engineers should have a solid understanding of network technologies and best-practices. There are multiple positions open so candidates may specialize in almost any area, but VoIP experience will be an asset. Duties will include network architecture and design with current equipment. For the consulting gig, expect pre-sales and post-sales work.

Qualifications:
- A degree in something related to IT would be a great start
- 3-5+ years of experience in a similar role


5. Network Engineer- Senior Level (multiple vacancies in each)

Description:
Engineers should have a solid understanding of network technologies and best-practices. There are multiple positions open so candidates may specialize in almost any area, but VoIP experience will be an asset. Duties will include network architecture and design with current equipment. For the consulting gig, expect pre-sales and post-sales work.

Qualifications:
- A degree in something related to IT would be a great start
- A CCIE would be an asset
- 5+ years of experience in a similar role


6. Data Center Architect

Description:
Architects should have a solid understanding of technologies and best-practices to be deployed in the Data Center area. An understanding of SAN technologies, core route/switch, and VMWare would all be assets, but there is some wiggle room if you're not a master of them all (who is?). Expect to need experience with EMC, Cisco, and VMWare.

Qualifications:
- A degree in something related to IT would be a great start
- A CCIE would be an asset
- 7+ years of experience in a similar role


7. Disaster Recovery Specialist (consulting company only)

Description:
Does planning for high availability during an outage turn your crank? If so Disaster Recovery is for you! Job duties would include assisting multiple customers determine their DR requirements and products which will help them maintain high availability. Expect to need to know some core data center technologies, though not necessarily in great depth (eg. EMC, Cisco, VMWare)

Qualifications:
- A degree in something related to IT would be a great start
- 3-5+ yesr of experience


8. Data Classification Specialist (pharmaceutical only)

Description:
This company has recently decided it needs to be more aggressive regarding its data classification policies. A successful candidate would find themselves assisting the company through the transition to a strong implementation, dealing with management and engineering frequently. This position is likely to be open to both senior- and junior-level applicants with differing jobs (eg. initial classification, investigation, and some implementation for senior-level, implementation for junior-level)

Qualifications:
- A degree in something related to IT would be a great start
- Junior Level - 1-2 years in the IT industry, preferably with some experience in data classification / e-discovery products (not a strict requirement)
- Senior Level - 3-5+ years in the IT industry with some experience in data classification and e-discovery.

[Judaeus Apella]

I think its a good idea. I support it.

[Silaz]

This is a most excellent idea. Furthermore, I know some XS user must work for the major IT corporations and have some contacts. I know I'm currently searching for an internship with a global corporation. The more internships the better chance I have with job placement after graduation!

[Cooper]

Go to any hardware/software vendor website and check the Careers section under About Us.
That is how I got my job.

Options vary from intern/junior positions to directors and executives for many fields including HW/SW development, support, sales, marketing, internal operations, analysis.
Make sure to have your CV and motivational letter on why you want to have certain position and what will make you good at it ready.

[Serra]

This is a most excellent idea. Furthermore, I know some XS user must work for the major IT corporations and have some contacts. I know I'm currently searching for an internship with a global corporation. The more internships the better chance I have with job placement after graduation!

And on top of that the majority of open positions aren't even posted. I don't remember what the percentage is, but companies learned a long time ago that they get better employees by referrals than by outside hiring and tend to only open up positions after lengthy internal discussion.


What kind of company are you looking to intern with? Or, maybe the better question is, what would you like to do during your internship?

[MRip]

My former boss is looking to fill some permanent IT positions in NYC. If you want to apply to any let me know so I can give him a heads up.

https://www.workmarket.com/jobs