COMSO, Inc. Job Openingshttp://www.comso.com/Module/Jobs/CurrentOpenings.aspxCOMSO is a leading-edge Information Technology provider solving the most challenging IT problems. By applying state-of-the-art technology and techniques in implementing customers' strategic goals, the company provides complete solutions with complete confidence. Headquartered in Greenbelt, Maryland, COMSO is a small woman-owned business that was established in 1988.http://www.comso.com/Images/GetImage.aspx?Type=ImagePool&&ImageType=Original&&ImageName=634116114925381250.png?var1=78COMSO, Inc. Job Openingshttp://www.comso.com/Module/Jobs/CurrentOpenings.aspxCopyright 2012 COMSO, Inc. All rights reserved.en-usFri, 18 May 2012 07:30:48 GMTService Desk Technician Responsibilities
Responds to internal and external IT Service Requests for IT service on both Unix and NT servers. Provides user notification of receipt of Web- or email-submitted requests. Logs and tracks inquiries using service request management database, and maintains history records and related documentation.  Promptly categorizes, generates, routes and escalates, when necessary, customer requests that are escalated beyond the ITSC area of responsibility.  This position will include account creation, modification, and deletion responsibilities

Skills and Experience
Must meet contract level requirements for appropriate position (BS and five year of hands-on experience or a high school diploma and nine years of experience)..  In addition, position requires a minimum of 3 years of experience with background in Microsoft Office applications to include Outlook, Word, and Excel.  Experience in ticket management system like Remedy is a plus.  Unix experience is not required, but is a plus.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      ]]>http://www.comso.com/Module/Jobs/JobOpening.aspx?jobguid=3afc08ef-b749-43d9-9da6-4b99cce22731http://www.comso.com/Module/Jobs/JobOpening.aspx?jobguid=3afc08ef-b749-43d9-9da6-4b99cce22731Fri, 27 Apr 2012 09:54:00 GMTNetwork Problem Resolution TechnicianResponsibilities
• Performs highly complex installations, updates, and maintenance of new and existing telecommunication systems and networks ensuring appropriate interfaces.
• Troubleshoots, identifies, repairs and/or replaces faulty communication system components. Troubleshoots communication system applications and software; identifies and corrects malfunctions and/or other operational problems.
• Develops network communication policies and procedures to maintain the integrity of network operations and interfaces.
• Designs telecommunication networks/systems, data communications, and database management and interfaces.
• Oversees complex terminal orders and cable installation, network system planning, upgrading, monitoring, testing and servicing in order to meet customer requirements.
• Monitors network interface and traffic statuses to provide early detection and isolation of issues. Performs special checks to ensure proper operation and security.
• Performs special preventive and corrective maintenance on various types of network communications equipment.
• Oversees the load configuration of central data communication processors; recommends purchases or upgrades of networks communications equipment.
• Approves action requests and specifies purchase requirement. Places orders and maintains relationships with vendors.

Required Skills and Experience
Must meet contract level requirements for appropriate position.  Basic Qualifications include the following:
• Seven or more years of experience in network communications
• Experience working with network systems and networking principles and practices
• Experience working with networking software and hardware
• Experience working with security systems and implementation procedures


Other Qualifications:
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact with clients and team members
• Good organization skills to balance and prioritize work
• Coordination skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team 
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. 

]]>http://www.comso.com/Module/Jobs/JobOpening.aspx?jobguid=bcdde9e4-d388-493b-bf3f-b6bf5d7121e3http://www.comso.com/Module/Jobs/JobOpening.aspx?jobguid=bcdde9e4-d388-493b-bf3f-b6bf5d7121e3Thu, 26 Apr 2012 11:18:00 GMTSenior Storage System EngineerResponsibilities
Assists in the design and implementation of integrated solutions for the Storage Infrastructure. Provides third level support to SDG for the Storage, Backup and Data Management Infrastructure.  Works on projects as assigned; assists in supporting the efforts of technical support staff in the performance of assigned projects.

Required Skills and Experience
Bachelor's degree in systems engineering, computer science, management information systems, or related field preferred with at least 13 years of relevant experience. Seven or more years of experience in systems engineering, software engineering, or operating systems programming. Experience working with computer hardware, operating system software and desktop applications with a specific concentration in one or more areas.  Experience working with one or more structured programming languages.  Experience working with design principles and applications.


The ideal candidate will have experience with one or more of the following technologies: SAN & NAS based storage platforms, SAN fabric, backup solutions, virtual tape library infrastructures, file and messaging archival, data de-duplication, disaster recovery solutions, capacity and performance management, and Microsoft Server OS.
Basic organizational skills to balance and prioritize work.
Basic communication skills to provide systems diagnoses and resolution for current systems.
Good interpersonal skills to interact with customers, senior level personnel, and team members required.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to integrate hardware and software systems.
                                                                                                                                                                                            
]]>http://www.comso.com/Module/Jobs/JobOpening.aspx?jobguid=ee5b6d44-c0ce-4069-8456-569185bf48echttp://www.comso.com/Module/Jobs/JobOpening.aspx?jobguid=ee5b6d44-c0ce-4069-8456-569185bf48ecThu, 26 Apr 2012 11:18:00 GMTBMC Bladelogic Engineering SupportResponsibilities
BMC BCAS/BCAN/BSARA application development, integration, testing, and maintenance.  Responsible for requirements analysis, design, development, I&T, and deployment.  Includes lifecycle documentation development,  and Solution briefing to senior management and ITD governance. Entensive direct interfacing with service owners, service managers and end users.  Solution training to server owners, managers, and end users.  Maintenance support of deployed product, upgrades, and enhancements.

Required Skills and Experience
Bachelor of Science degree in a related technical field with at least 13 years of relevant technical experience.  5 years experience and practical use of CM Automation Tools, specifically BMC Bladglogic, preferred.  BSCS/EE preferred.  BMC training a strong plus. Strong UNIX, LINUX and Windows OS administrative knowledge and experience needed.                                                                          
Highly motivated, team-oriented individual, able to work effectively and independently under pressure. Good oral communication skills are a must.
]]>http://www.comso.com/Module/Jobs/JobOpening.aspx?jobguid=5e824d99-92f8-4fff-9880-623fb1330fd6http://www.comso.com/Module/Jobs/JobOpening.aspx?jobguid=5e824d99-92f8-4fff-9880-623fb1330fd6Thu, 26 Apr 2012 11:18:00 GMTTeam Lead--BMC BladelogicResponsibilities
BMC BBSA/BBCA/BBNA (Server/Client/Network Automation) and Quest vFoglight (Virtual Monitoring and Management) team lead.  Technically lead and participate in application development, integration, testing, and maintenance.  In addition to technical roles, will set schedule, priorities, and mentor more junior engineers on the team.  Responsible for taking products through the complete lifecycle to include documentation development; and Solution briefing to senior management and ITD governance.  Extensive direct interfacing with service owners, service managers, and end users.  

Required Skills and Experience
Bachelor of Science degree in a related technical field with at least 13 years of relevant technical experience.  Some technical leadership experience necessary but focus is technical understanding of configuration compliance management and server OS, and application provisioning.  A solid understanding of Monitoring and Managing virtual environments a plus.  BSCS/EE preferred. Strong UNIX, LINUX and Windows OS administrative knowledge and experience needed.                                    
Highly motivated, team-oriented individual, able to work effectively and independently under pressure. Good oral communication skills are a must.
]]>http://www.comso.com/Module/Jobs/JobOpening.aspx?jobguid=d37c77da-631b-4468-beaf-7c8ccc5ab27dhttp://www.comso.com/Module/Jobs/JobOpening.aspx?jobguid=d37c77da-631b-4468-beaf-7c8ccc5ab27dThu, 26 Apr 2012 11:18:00 GMTSystems Engineer Responsibilities
Selected candidates will work as members of the Threat Analysis team that is responsible for in-depth analysis of the Operational Turbulence product. The primary goal is to prevent problems and resulting incidents from occurring, to eliminate recurring incidents, and to minimize the impact of incidents that cannot be prevented. You will be asked to analyze scripts, system logs, interfaces, data flows, attend appropriate meetings, briefings, demonstrations and report all findings to Government leadership.

Required Skills and Experience
B.S. and 10 years of hands-on experience in the following areas:
  • Tier 2 technical support to include advanced technical troubleshooting and analysis methods
  • Experience with scripting to include PERL and BASH
  • Working knowledge of the LINUX OS
  • Working knowledge of MYSQL
  • Strong communications skills
]]>http://www.comso.com/Module/Jobs/JobOpening.aspx?jobguid=b6204688-9f0c-45ea-8c1f-4cb9c35d49a8http://www.comso.com/Module/Jobs/JobOpening.aspx?jobguid=b6204688-9f0c-45ea-8c1f-4cb9c35d49a8Thu, 22 Mar 2012 11:21:00 GMTMessaging/Exchange Engineer


Responsibilities



Looking for an energetic, motivated system administrator/engineer to join our department and participate in the leading-edge technologies that we get to be involved with.  Roles include the following: Provide engineering and technical expertise to the Messaging Services Team;  Provide technical support in evaluating, designing, implemenmting, and supporting an exchange environment, as well as mobile computing environments (blackberry is a must, and SME PED and L3 Guardian are a plus);  Assist in developing methods to minimize customer impact, create/edit project documentation, and transition new services to operational Service Delivery Group (SDG) teams;  Ensure all policies and procedures are followed, work within the scope of the project, and adhere to time constraints;  Help to meet strategic busines goals, client requirements, and service level agreements (SLAs).







Required Skills and Experience



BS Degree in related field, or equivalent experience. Candidate should have a minimum of 9 to 12 years of technical experience.  Technical experience should be in two or more of the following areas: Exchange 2003; Exchange 2007; and/or Exchange 2010 (to include transitioning from Exchange 2003 to Exchange 2007, or Exchange 2003 to Exchange 2010 environments); Windows Server 2003/2008; Blackberry; and SME PED.  Candidate should be an energetic self-starter and should possess a knowledge of systems administration, networking, client/server applications, and hardware configuration.  Should possess good analytical and problem solving skills to troubleshoot system problems.  Candidate should be comfortable before an audience of peers and/or seniors, and should possess exceptional verbal and written communication skills.]]>http://www.comso.com/Module/Jobs/JobOpening.aspx?jobguid=4b1bdd05-08d1-4f8d-9799-4e34b6a6a0f7http://www.comso.com/Module/Jobs/JobOpening.aspx?jobguid=4b1bdd05-08d1-4f8d-9799-4e34b6a6a0f7Mon, 02 Jan 2012 10:53:00 GMTLinux System Administrator Responsibilities:

Provide system support to a software development program.  Provide set-up, configuration, and software installation for development, test, and production systems.  Interface directly with development team as well as system end users.  Participate as a collaborative member of an agile development team with 90 day spin cycles and 2 week iterations.


Specific duties include:

  • Assist with system specifications and configuration
  • Manage a Red Hat Linux environment
  • Provide end user support, patch support, and updates
  • Determine system optimizations
  • Ensure systems comply with existing enterprise licensing agreements
  • Manage audit and logs and system backups
  • Script common SA functions
  • Manage operating system level services
  • Coordinate activities as required with a virtual server group
Required Skills and Experience:

Associates degree in a technical field or equivalent documented combination of training and experience. In addition:

  • 5 years experience with installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of LAN, WAN, computer hardware and software.
  • Experience with Unix administration
  • Ruby on Rails experience
  • Experience with equipment specifications, setup, problem resolution, and network support related to computer hardware and software.
  • Knowledge of performance tuning
  • Understanding of security hardening procedures and implementation
  • Experience scripting common SA functions

Preferred Experience:

  • Understanding of virtual server technology
  • Prior experience on an agile development team
  • Experience with Tomcat configurations


]]>http://www.comso.com/Module/Jobs/JobOpening.aspx?jobguid=a518d870-225b-4960-9916-3d9462af3c4fhttp://www.comso.com/Module/Jobs/JobOpening.aspx?jobguid=a518d870-225b-4960-9916-3d9462af3c4fWed, 21 Dec 2011 11:16:00 GMTLocal Support NT/UNIX Technician

Responsibilities

Performs basic analytical activities related to the definition, development, implementation, maintenance, and support of laptops, desktops and client-supported applications.  Interfaces with end users to handle tasks of a routine nature, such as researching and answering questions concerning system function and usage, researching modifications to existing programs.



Required Skills and Experience

Must meet contract level requirements for appropriate position.  In addition, minimum of 2 years of experience with Windows operating systems, hardware platforms and software packages.



Must have the physical capability of lifting and moving hardware.]]>http://www.comso.com/Module/Jobs/JobOpening.aspx?jobguid=a555793b-d6f9-4ff0-86b8-b5f71c3d16f0http://www.comso.com/Module/Jobs/JobOpening.aspx?jobguid=a555793b-d6f9-4ff0-86b8-b5f71c3d16f0Mon, 19 Dec 2011 15:14:00 GMTLinux Systems Administrator - Multiple positions available
Responsibilities

Linux systems administrator to support deployed and new installations.  Qualified candidates will work with other team members on various levels of operating systems, applications, and related support in the Linux environment.

  • RedHat Linux or general Linux knowledge
  • Have an understanding of RPM package format and APT-RPM distribution method
  • Troubleshoot standard daemons and tools
  • Install firmware and software for systems
  • Ensure systems are kept in required configuration profile, including patch maintenance, changes required by evolving production environments, and updating software and configurations
  • Able to understand complex systems with many components
  • Familiarity with PKI keys
Required Skills and Experience
  • 3-5 years working on networks including hardware/software administration, maintenance, installation, and troubleshooting for Cisco, Nortel, Adtran, Netgear
  • Scripting experience (shell, Perl, Ruby, Python)
  • Experience configuring Cisco IOS; switching experience configuring VLANs
  • Able to work independently with minimum supervision
  • Strong technical, verbal, written, and organizational skills
]]>http://www.comso.com/Module/Jobs/JobOpening.aspx?jobguid=5120c8b2-5ff5-4a03-a8d9-cc861da98682http://www.comso.com/Module/Jobs/JobOpening.aspx?jobguid=5120c8b2-5ff5-4a03-a8d9-cc861da98682Fri, 04 Nov 2011 16:31:00 GMT