Comporium is a diversified communications company providing a Quintuple Play of five services -- voice, video, data, wireless and security -- at the retail level; as well as, providing security monitoring and media services for its industry customers. Under this concept, the Comporium Group is uniquely positioned to offer customers a one-stop-shopping for all their communications needs.
SUMMARY
Responsibility for the security & management of our growing network.
-Implementing security protocols across the entire network infrastructure.
-The installation & management of a large number of physical & VMware Unix/Linux servers that provide a wide range of services, some of which include: Radius; ServAssure; Cacti; Rancid; Nagios; AdventNet WebNMS; EMS; Conexon; Apache; Speedtest; various custom built programs.
-In addition, the applicant must be familiar with MySQL and PostgreSQL database technologies to support new and existing services.
-Researches & performs software upgrades to core networking equipment.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work in conjunction with Engineering and senior team members to design, secure and implement new & existing technologies (including but not limited to CMTS, DSL, FTTP, Metro Ethernet, and various software).
- Identify and provide resolutions for hardware & software technical problems.
- Provide guidance and support for team members as well as members of other teams within the enterprise.
- Research and implement software upgrades for network related equipment.
- Work in conjunction with Engineering to configure and maintain Unix/Linux servers and various services including Nagios; CEMS; Cacti; Conexon; Serv-Assure; Radius; Home-Grown tools; DHCP; DNS; Rancid; vendor specific EMS solutions.
- Create records, maintain & document IP addresses, circuits, equipment and network infrastructure using Microsoft Excel, Word and Visio.
- Create and maintain network infrastructure/topology documentation.
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's degree preferred or related work experience.
- Four years networking required & 3 years of Linux/Unix experience. Extensive understanding of network protocols (IPv4/IPv6, OSPF, ICMP) along with real world, hands-on use.
- Strong technical problem solving and analytical skills.
Proficient in the following Layer 2 and Layer 3 protocols; IPv4, IPv6, OSPFv3, RIP, ICMP, TCP/UDP, DHCP & ARP.
Proficient in the following technologies: routing, switching, security & wireless.
Excellent competencies in planning, organization, time management, written & oral communication.
Proficient in programming or scripting languages such as Perl, Java, etc.
Microsoft Excel, Word & Visio - Network & OS based certifications are desired (JNCIx, N+, CCNx, Linux+, etc.)
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs., stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and work in confined spaces as required.
- Must be willing and able to be on an "on call" duty rotation as required.
We firmly believe that our company is only as good as the people we employ. Join a company that values its employees and rewards them for a job well done!
Equal Opportunity Employer/Contractor
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What We Do
Comporium, Inc., headquartered in Rock Hill, S.C., is a diversified privately held communications company providing voice, video, data, wireless, security/connected home and advertising services. Comporium ranks as the nation’s 13th largest telecommunications provider and 27th largest cable television operator. Comporium is a major investor in Home Telecom, a communications company based in the state’s Low Country; and Immedion, a data storage and managed services company with centers in Columbia, Greenville, Charleston, Rock Hill and Asheville, N.C. Comporium is a partner company in Spirit Communications, a fiber-optic based voice, video and data company serving the Carolinas. Comporium also holds an interest in the connected home/car space through its investments in iControl, CentraLite, SmartHome Ventures, Keen Home and S.C.-based Zubie and Avionex.
