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Xoriant reasonably expects the pay rate for this position to be within the following range: $35.00/hour-$40.00/hour (DOE**)

Job Title: Lab Technician

Duration: 5+ Months Contract (Chances to extend)

Location: Santa Clara, CA (Onsite)

Job Description:

Responsibilities:

Typical job responsibilities will include:

  • Implementation and management of Lab Automation utilizing Spirent Velocity platform.
  • Architecture and Design of a secure Network environment for the lab.
  • Automation script development using Python scripting, based on user requirements.
  • Build and maintain a VMware ESXi environment using clusters, resource pools and shared storage.
  • Training and assisting users with lab systems, tools, and processes.
  • Assisting users with building and provisioning virtual machine guests in Windows, Linux.
  • Monitoring and maintaining lab network to ensure reliable operation.
  • Designing and implementing tools to mitigate network outages.
  • Creating dashboards and tools to monitor server and network environments.
  • Updating and patching systems to maintain a secure operating environment.
  • Implement LDAP/Active Directory for user authentication to lab services.
  • Enable remote access to lab services for end users via SSL VPN and RDP/VNC/View Client.
  • Maintaining and deploying network testing tools, such as TCP Replay, IXIA, and Spirent.
  • Physical rack and stacking of new equipment in the lab.
  • Physical cabling connection for lab infrastructure and customer replication requests.
  • Keeping the lab clean, organized, and presentable.

Skills/Experience:

  • BS Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent work experience.
  • 3-5 years' experience working as a Lab System Administrator.
  • Good understanding of TCP/IP stack
  • Deep understanding on Layer2 networking, (STP, LACP, MCLAG/VCP, vlan trunking etc.,)
  • Understanding on Routing protocols (RIP, OSPF, BGP etc.,)
  • Advanced troubleshooting skills on network outages.
  • Working experience on Firewalls is a plus.
  • Hands-on experience on Cisco and Arista switches is a plus.
  • Understanding of VMware networking (DvSwitches and standard switch) is a plus.
  • Knowledge of best practices around management, control, and monitoring of server
  • Windows and VMware administration experience.
  • Scripting and automation skills, emphasis on Python.
  • Knowledge of common network protocols such as TCP/IP, UDP, Dynamic Routing Protocols, VLAN, SSH/SCP/SFTP, iSCSI, DNS, NFS, LDAP, SIFS, SMTP, SNMP.
  • Experience with TCP Replay, IXIA, Breaking Point, Spirent Test Center, and Spirent Avalanche a plus.
  • Experience with TCL scripting a plus.
  • Experience managing CENTOS, Ubuntu, or other Linux distributions.
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