ben@hao.UUCP (Ben Domenico) (10/08/85)
COMMUNICATIONS/NETWORK SPECIALIST IV - #0436 SCD - Systems Section Exempt Range: 63, $36,814 - 55,222/year DUTIES: Installs, develops, maintains, documents and implements satellite-based communications software connecting NCAR's SCD facilities with remote sites at universities and with the National Science Foundation Specified hubs, including any terrestrial communications systems used to back up or enhance the satellite system; develops gateway software and assists with the interfaces to the local area network software utilizing ethernet and Network Systems Corporation HYPERchannel. Measures the performance of satellite and terrestrial communications systems including adjusting the operating parameters to assure best satellite performance. Provides expert consulting to all parties on the satellite link software and hardware to include lecturing and serving on internal and external professional committees; participates in long-range planning and future system analysis, i.e. plans for upgrading and expanding the satellite network. Participates in extensive on-line preacceptance shakedown and compatibility testing to determine when any new equipment is ready for the formal Acceptance Test Period (ATP); during the ATP, helps monitor the equipment performance. Maintains and extends state-of-the-art skills in satellite link software. Participates in writing technical proposals, documentation and quarterly reports; writes documentation as required to provide a complete comunications system document. REQUIRES: --MS in computer science, mathematics, engineering or physical science or equivalent combination of education and experience --Demonstrated skill in carrying a complex communications project from inception to completion --Expert knowledge of high-speed (56kb and above) ground to satellite-based data communications --Willingness to travel to university sites for extended periods of site installation and consulting --Skill in working effectively as a member of a team and on projects of a more independent nature --Skill in oral and written communications DESIRED, BUT NOT REQUIRED: --Familiarity with the following protocols and network architectures: TCP/IP, ISO-OSI, HASP, IBM binary synchronous, SNA X.25, Ethernet, NSC-NETEX and/or DECNET --Skill in using the following languages: FORTRAN-77, PLI, C, IBM 370 BAL, and/or CRAY-CAL --Working knowledge of the following computer hardware and software systems: IBM System 370 (VM/SP and MVS), CRAY (COS and CTSS), DEC VAX 11/780 and/or VAX 8600 (VMS and UNIX) --Skill in planning for communications/system software development to meet university community needs and maintain cost effectiveness --Skill in interacting effectively and coordinating work with individuals from different disciplines and university communities Contact: Nancy Lippincott NCAR Personnel P.O. Box 3000 Boulder, CO 80307 303-497-8729