Software TechnicianProcom is a leading provider of professional IT services and staffing to businesses and governments in Canada. With revenues over $500 million, the Branham Group has recognized Procom as the 3rd largest professional services firm in Canada and is now the largest "Canadian-Owned" IT staffing/consulting company. Procom's areas of staffing expertise include: Application Development, Project Management, Quality Assurance, Business/Systems Analysis, Datawarehouse & Business Intelligence, Infrastructure & Network Services, Risk Management & Compliance, Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery, Security & Privacy Specialties, Contract Staffing (Staff Augmentation), Permanent Placement (Staff Augmentation), ICAP (Contractor Payroll), Flextrack (Vendor Management System).Job DescriptionFunction as part of a team to validate network drivers on various OSs and hardwareExecute manual and automated test cases using validation toolsManage test servers, install and configure new servers and guest OSsCreate automated scripts to update and manage installed software, drivers and featuresFile problem reports on defects found in the bug tracking database to enable SW engineers to debug and resolve problems and improve product qualityPerform basic debug of the systems to assist in the problem identification and resolutionQualificationsHands-on experience with Linux open source device drivers.Prefer experience with virtualization in a Linux KVM environment.Strong networking skills applied to virtualized environment, e.g.
virtual switches, distributed switches, VLAN, subnets.Task automation experience and strong scripting skills: PowerShell, python, perl, bash, shell.Experience in network performance testing using tools such as netperf, iperf, ntttcp, ChariotExperience in writing documentation, creating bug reports and working with bug tracking systemsCISCO or other networking certification / courses are desired (but not mandatory)Strong knowledge in working with different server hardware (i.e. HP, Dell, Supermicro, etc.)BS in CS or Computer Engineering or equivalent of minimum 5+ years of hands-on experienceAdditional InformationPLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE NOT ABLE TO WORK WITH CANDIDATES ON H1B VISAS OR CANDIDATES REPRESENTED BY THIRD PARTIES.By clicking the link above or any third-party link within this posting, you are leaving this site and going to a third-party website where the third-party website's terms and privacy policy apply