Network Device Driver Validation Technician

Procom 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)

Network Device Driver Validation Technician

On behalf of our client, Procom Services is searching for a Network Device Driver Validation Technician for a contract opportunity in Hillsboro, OR. 

Network Device Driver Validation Technician Job Details

- Network virtualization device driver SW validation technician - 

Description: 

- Function as part of a team to validate network drivers on various OSs and hardware 

- Execute manual and automated test cases using validation tools 

- Manage test servers, install and configure new servers and guest OSs 

- Create automated scripts to update and manage installed software, drivers and features 

- File problem reports on defects found in the bug tracking database to enable SW engineers to debug and resolve problems and improve product quality 

- Perform basic debug of the systems to assist in the problem identification and resolution

Network Device Driver Validation Technician Mandatory Skills

BS in CS or Computer Engineering or equivalent of 5+ years of hands-on experience

- Hands-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, Chariot 

- Experience in writing documentation, creating bug reports and working with bug tracking systems 

- CISCO 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 experience

Network Device Driver Validation Technician Start Date

ASAP

Network Device Driver Validation Technician Assignment Length

6 Months

"Please note that we are not able to work with candidates on H1B Visas or candidates represented by third parties."

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