[ILUG] [alex@bitbuzz.com: Job spec]

[Thomas Bridge]

I've been asked to forward this on to the list.   Replies go to Alex,
not to me.

Thomas

----- Forwarded message from Alex French <alex at bitbuzz.com> -----

Bitbuzz is Ireland's leading independent WiFi network with public 
hotspots available throughout Ireland. We are a growing startup 
focused on providing the best possible solution to our customers 
through innovative use of technology.

Bitbuzz is seeking to add a Technical Engineer to our team, reporting 
to the Technical Director. The  Technical Engineer will work on 
network rollout, provide customer support and assist with 
network/system administration. The position may be part time or 
fulltime, depending on the candidate.

This role provides an excellent opportunity for a candidate to build 
wireless and ISP skills in a rapidly growing industry.

Required skills (you should have all of these)
* Enough UNIX knowledge to perform basic sysadmin tasks; Ideally, you 
currently run *nix somewhere.
* Ethernet basics (CAT5). You will have hooked up a basic 10/100baseT 
network and know some background theory.
* WiFi/802.11 basics. You will have set up a WiFi base station and 
know some background theory.
* SQL/PHP basics. You will have used PHP and some SQL database 
(ideally postgresql but others are OK) to generate dynamic web pages.
* Enough Win32 to do "typical" desktop support. You will have used 
Windows and be able to support basic internet connections on it.
* Available for some out-of-hours work (evenings and weekends).
* Basic HTML skills. You should be able to create and edit simple web 
pages using a text editor.
* Experience with internet issues. You will have a broad 
understanding of the social and commercial issues involved in the 
ongoing evolution of the internet and the provision of IP services 
(e.g. spam, censorship, etc).

Additional skills: You should have at least 4 of these.
* LAN intermediate skills. You should be able to design and implement 
LANs with knowledge of basic routing, switching, spanning tree and IP 
packet filtering.
* 802.11 intermediate skills. You should have worked with more 
complex WiFi installations, including multiple APs, and have a deeper 
understanding of the radio propagation issues involved.
* SQL/PHP advanced skills. You will have DBA skills and have created 
a complex DB-driven site using PHP.
* Telephony. You will have good knowledge of corporate telephone 
installations including Krone equipment and basic PBX operation.
* ISP experience/contacts/industry knowledge
* Practical knowledge of embedded systems, such as 'shrinking' O.S. 
distributions for limited size storage equipment.
* Physics theory: knowledge of temperature, RF, and electrical physics.
* Driving license & use of a car

Attributes: we expect you to demonstrate the following attributes
* Good learner
* Customer-friendliness: patience and politeness in any customer situation
* Resourcefulness in solving problems

To apply, please send a CV (text, PDF or Word only) to 
people at bitbuzz.com. Informal enquiries can be made to the same 
address.

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