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Network Analyst / Quality Control & Integration / 5-8 yr exper -
Emeryville, CA - Permanent 

Our client is looking for an experienced analyst with five to eight
years of experience creating and executing test plans and scripts.
Coordinate unit, integration, interface and product suite testing.
Focus on networks and networking technologies while maintaining a
working knowledge of workstation, server and messaging technologies.
Be a key member in the development and continuous improvement of IS
Quality Assurance, integration testing, productionalization process.
Provide team/project leadership of Quality Systems Integration
projects and work requests.

**Major Points of Interest** 

Our client is looking for a team oriented player who can work well
within the existing group of four analysts and also within the entire
IS organization.  Also, a lot of flexibility in working with others
within the reporting structure is key -  as you will interface with
virtually anyone associated to the particular project you may be
working on at the time, with ultimate responsibility to your direct
manger in the Quality Systems Integration Dept.

A solid background in NETWORK THEORY and understanding of shared media
vs. switches, routers, etc.  Should have ability to get packets across
routers, bridges, gateways, etc.  Emphasis on network knowledge.  Will
train on NT and �95, depending upon other networking experience.  

Ability to summarize details to management level with good
communication skills a requirement.

**Requirements**

*Education/Experience:  Bachelor of science degree or equivalent work
experience.

Five to eight years of experience in data (LAN, WAN and switched)
telecommunications.  
At least three or more of these years must be in analysis, testing and
implementing data and voice telecommunications hardware and software.

*Technical Skills:  Specific experience testing, implementing and
supporting networking technologies such as Token Ring, Ethernet, ATM
and Frame Relay.  Specific product experience  with IBM 8229s, 8260s,
8371s, 8272s; Kalpana switches; Cisco Routers; Shiva LAN Rovers or
equivalent.

Specific expertise in network protocols such as TCP/IP, SNA, NetBIOS,
IPX/SPX, SLIP, PPP, X.25 and Appletalk.

Specific expertise utilizing and imterpreting network testing from
SNMP, RMON and RMON2 probes and network sniffers.

Experience with workstations OSs (Windows 95, Windows NT, Windows
3.1(1) and OS/2), server OSs (MVS, and UNIX (SUN Solaris, HP/US &
AIX), NOSs (Windows NT, Netware, and LAN Server), and print servers
(Netware, NT Windows 3.11, Unix and SNA).

Experience with TCP/IP network addressing, management and architecture
(e.g. DNS, DHCP, WINS, addressing, domains, etc.)

*Other Skills:  Proven ability to collect data results from multiple
sources and summarize key information into a report.  Proven ability
to analyze, select and integrate direct manufacturer and suppliers and
third party software and hardware products and services into
production.  Proven leadership skills.  Proven ability to manage or
lead projects.  Proven ability to lead and work on teams.  Proven
ability to develop and maintain vendor relationships.  Excellent
analytical, organizational and interpersonal skills.  Strong written,
oral and presentation skills.

Interact with internal and external customers to understand business
and technical requirements.
Represent the team, market the testing process, manage the development
of test plans and scripts, assist customers in the use of lab
facilities when appropriate and help manage lab equipment.  Assist in
developing detailed project plans as appropriate.

Coordinate execution of test scripts by all appropriate parties from
LAN/MAN Engineering, Enterprise Platform Strategies, Network
Operations, Field Support, Distributes Systems, Training and Help Desk
Departments. 

Deliver roll out strategies (automate where possible).
Walk throughs and documentation as required to ensure a smooth
transition of new technology into production.

Manage exceptions to testing process for technologies that do not
precisely fit the testing model.  Recommend improvements to the model
when necessary.

Manage testing failures or concerns as they arise with appropriate
internal customers and external vendors.  Coordinate delivery and
incorporation of fixes with vendors.  Discuss risks of implementing
technologies with know deficiencies or minimal testing.  Recommend and
discuss options.  Provide 3rd level support in the area of networking
technology as necessary.

Lead departmental projects and cross functional IS projects as
appropriate.

Develop and implement efficient and effective test plans and scripts
that ensure coverage of all major exposures.  Properly balance the
need to test minor components with the need to proceed rapidly.
Provide time estimates and work plans for testing and roll out
efforts.  

Work in a large, growing, international corporation  with excellent
pay and benefits.  Great location - BART access.

***** For more information *****  e-mail or fax your resume in
confidence to:

Ramona Ross
Ramona Ross & Associates
Fax:	(510) 797-1032
Phone:	(510) 797-1010
e-mail:	chamona@home.com

Mailing Address:
40087 Mission Blvd., Suite 264
Fremont, CA  94539

Thank you!  We will respond ASAP to your submittal.