Friday, June 29, 2007

Sr. Technical Consultant in New York, NY

Friday, June 29, 2007
THIS POSITION CAN BE BASED OUT OF ANY MAJOR METRO AREA IN THE NORTHEAST US.



Sirius Computer Solutions is a 26-year old national IBM Premier Business Partner and the world's largest IBM eServer reseller. Sirius provides IBM On Demand Business solutions to leading companies of all sizes and industries. Our experienced sales and technical teams, who hold over 1200 certifications, partner with our diverse group of customers to deliver solutions to the most demanding business and IT challenges.



Headquartered in San Antonio, TX, we have over 580 employees in over 65 locations across the US. Sirius' Software Consulting division provides application development and integration solutions in the areas of eCommerce, legacy application modernization, enterprise content management, and messaging and collaboration solutions.



Sirius currently has an immediate full-time opportunity for a Sr.-level consultant with strong skills in IBM pSeries systems/AIX operating systems, HACMP, IBM Storage and SAN. This position could be based out of most major metro areas in the NorthEast, including Philadelphia, the greater New York City area, Northern New Jersey, and Boston.



This position will involve providing billable services to our customers in a number of areas, including. but not limited to: hardware/software installations, implementation of specialized software (ie., HACMP and Tivoli Storage Manager), system integrations/transitions, troubleshooting customer environments, and reviewing/recommending systems designs and implementations. This position will require frequent travel (approx. 75%) and some weekend work.



Sirius offers a competitive compensation and benefits program, including bonus opportunities and a 401(k) with employer matching. We also offer continuing opportunities to pursue certifications and upgrade your professional and technical skills. We are seeking individuals who value working in a strong team environment.
Experience: Knowledge & Implementation Skills Required:

Strong knowledge of AIX operating systems

Strong knowledge of the IBM pSeries platform, LPAR skills

Strong knowledge of IBM Storage Subsystems (ESS, DS4000 series, FAStT)

Strong knowledge SAN switches and director (Cisco, McData, Brocade)

Strong knowledge of HACMP and/or TSM (both preferred)

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to speak with enthusiasm and confidence in order to retain customers and garner respect of staff

Excellent interpersonal skills



Knowledge & Implementation Skills a plus:

Intel knowledge

NetApp Storage experience a strong plus

SUN/Solaris

IBM SAN Volume Controller

Total Storage Productivity Center

Oracle

IBM Storage DS8000 Series



Education/Experience:

Bachelor s degree in computer science or related field or equivalent experience

Five years technical work experience preferably in a consulting environment



Travel:

Travel to various client locations and some weekend work required - quantity varies by location

Current driver s license required

Air travel capability required

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