jeanine yamazaki
2005-Aug-20 11:51 UTC
Network Operations Specialist - Marina del Rey, California
Network Operations Specialist The University of Southern California (USC), founded in 1880, is the largest private employer in the City of Los Angeles and proud recipient of Time Magazine's College of the Year 2000. USC offers competitive pay and an outstanding benefits package. **PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN Marina del Rey, California** The USC Viterbi School of Engineering's Information Sciences Institute (ISI) in Marina del Rey, California is one of the world's leading research centers in the fields of computer science and information technology. ISI is seeking a Network Operations Specialist for their Computer Networks Division, one of the largest and most active research groups in the world working exclusively on network technologies. See isi.edu/div7 . JOB SUMMARY The Network Operations Specialist will coordinate and support operations of the DETER security testbed, a specially designed emulab cluster supporting repeatable experiments in computer security on a contained testbed of several hundred nodes, possibly involving the execution of risky code. This person will provide support to DETER users and others conducting experiments on the DETER testbed. The DETER research community consists of academic, industry and government researchers working toward better defenses against malicious attacks on our networking infrastructure, and especially critical infrastructure. For more information, see isi.edu/deter . MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Related undergraduate study and a minimum of 3 years of experience. BS degree preferred. Experience working with Unix (FreeBSD or Linux) and knowledge in various aspects of computer network and network protocols is essential. Experience with cluster computing, Emulab, and/or PlanetLab is desirable. Documentation and writing skills also desirable. FULL TIME position, No Relocation BENEFITS: *Health, dental and life insurance *Vacation *Regular holidays *Available tuition assistance *Credit Union *Library Privileges *Participation in cultural and social events as well as access to athletic and recreation facilities To apply for this job: isi.edu/employment_mdr.html