Job: Programmer - Herndon, VA

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Programmer - Herndon, VA

Job Title: Programmer - Herndon, VA
Job Type: Full-Time
Location: Herndon, VA

Job Description:

Position Summary:We are looking for a well-rounded professional who thrives on a dynamic and challenging operations environment. The Network Management Center is seeking a Developer, Operational Support Systems to contribute to the ongoing development of the NMC s toolset.

This position works on maintaining and improving our existing OSS toolset while working with NMC management and other OSS personnel to develop new in-house or integrate 3rd party monitoring applications to help streamline NMC operations.

Responsibilities:
Contribute to any or all development lifecycle phases including design, coding, implementation, testing, optimization, and ongoing maintenance;
Support of the AboveNet NMC Operational Support Systems platform;
Integrate and deploy AboveNet-developed and 3rd party solutions;
Act as technical point of contact for NMC OSS solution set;
Troubleshoot various issues as escalated;
The individual must comply with departmental and corporate internal controls and all internal controls processes;
The individual must possess and employ the highest ethical and business standards and always conduct himself/herself with the greatest degree of professional integrity;
Other duties and responsibilities as required.

Requirements:
BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent knowledge and time-in-field required;
Prefer minimum of two (2) years software development experience in at least two of C, C++, PHP, Perl, or UNIX Shell Scripting;
Experience with Windows and UNIX or UNIX-like operating systems (ie, Solaris, FreeBSD or Red Hat Linux);
Experience with source and change control methodology;
Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills in English;
Prefer experience in developing or administering Telecom Operational Support Systems;
UNIX system administration experience (Solaris, FreeBSD, RHEL primarily) a plus;
Prefer knowledge of Network Operations Center environment;
Be generally available to assist during off hour events;
Not a supervisory role;
High level of self-motivation and ability to work independently as well as part of a team;
This position may require working different shifts, weekends and holidays by rotation;
Occasional travel may be necessary.

Please visit our website at: www.above.net
AboveNet Communications, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.