209530 / Software Validation Technician

Responsible for quality assessment of network storage software drivers of converged network adapters (CNAs). Successful candidates will be required to configure LAN and SAN network switches, configure storage targets and configure host bus adapters (HBAs) within enterprise servers. Technicians are responsible for running scripted and manual test cases, troubleshooting and documenting defects, and interacting with software developers to improve quality of the product

• Proficiency in recent versions of the Microsoft Windows server operating systems.
• Exposure to Linux operating systems including Ubuntu, RHEL and/or SLES.
• Proficiency in network and SAN administration in both Windows and Linux environments.
• Experience in network switch configuration including Cisco and Brocade.
• Excellent English writing skills and good verbal communication skills.
• Superb troubleshooting and diagnostic skills including ability to solve problems.
• Scripting experience with any of the following: PowerShell, VBScript, Python or Bash.
• Experience with network capture tools (aka packet sniffers), including Wireshark or Finisar.

Nice-to-have

• MCSE, CCNA, CCNP, A+ certification.
• Experience in network switch configuration including Dell, Juniper and Extreme.
• Experience with the following companies or their products: EMC, Dell, NetApp, Brocade, Emulex, QLogic, IBM, HP storage.
• Experience with network testing tools, including iperf, NetPerf, Chariot.
• Experience with disk IO tools, including IOmeter, XDD, IOzone.