Needed: Hardware Geeks for Perm job with elite NYC Investment firm

Jun 10, 2005 1 Replies

Do you know the low-level differences between an Intel and AMD chip? Do you have the skills and desire to deal with top level managers at the top computer hardware companies in the world? Are you looking to make a lot more money than you are right now?



Look no further.



This person will work on a team that will evaluate, test, and help set the global Hardware standards for the firm. This person will help set strategy and direction for the distributed Hardware platforms that the firm deploys. This person will work directly with the other Technology teams, and have heavy vendor interactions for the products that the firm is currently using and evaluating.



Principal Responsibilities This person will work on setting the hardware standards and hardware strategy for the firm globally for products such as servers, workstations, desktops and laptops for both the X86 and Sun environments. This person will help set strategy for the products the firm will be using. Duties will include product testing, solution engineering, analysis, operating system installation, and decision making criteria for choosing products.



Title: Hardware Engineer



The following technical skills are necessary:



  • 3 - 8yrs of work experience
  • Expertise in Intel, AMD, Dell, IBM, Sun, and HP hardware products and design
  • Expertise in Linux, Solaris, and Microsoft build engineering, evaluation and testing
  • Experience with SAN and networking technologies
  • Experience with Data Center technologies, methods and design

The following soft skills are necessary:



  • Ability to focus on deliverables and meet deadlines - be able to deal with multiple interrupts
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills - Ability to work closely with others on the technology teams
  • Must be very detail oriented
  • Possess analytical skills
  • Project management as there is heavy interaction with vendors
  • Strong communication skills

The following skills would be a plus:



  • Trading floor experience

Contact Patrick Burke at Navistaff



908.273.6960 ext. 102 snipped-for-privacy@navistaff.com

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