Tuesday, May 20, 2008

DirecTV - Systems Analyst

Title:Systems AnalystSkills:* A degree in computer science/engineering or related field is required. * 4+ years practical experience in network management system development and configuration management required. * Mu
Date:5-20-2008
Location:Denver, CO
Area code:0
Tax term:FULLTIME
Pay rate:-
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Position ID:0800266
Dice ID:directv
Job description:Provider of satellite entertainment programming to U.S households

Thanks to the abilities and innovative thinking of our employees, DIRECTV has provided a superior alternative to cable since 1994. We are the nation's leading satellite television service provider, offering digital satellite television entertainment delivered to homes, airports, hotels, restaurants, hospitals, office buildings, airplanes, automobiles and portable electronics. Over 16.5 million subscribers in the United States enjoy industry-leading customer satisfaction (which has surpassed cable for seven years running) and access to over 250 channels of 100% digital picture and sound. We offer the most comprehensive collection of sports programming available, a wide-range of international programming, and original programming including the Championship Gaming Series. Our customers have enjoyed DIRECTV's unprecedented expansion of HD services - and soon we will have the capacity to offer over 150 national HD channels. Our innovations have led to Emmy Awards and hundreds of filings for US patents as we introduce new must-have technologies into the TV viewing experience. We make a commitment to challenge, inspire and reward the people who make the DIRECTV vision come to life - Come join our winning team!



DIRECTV is seeking a Systems Analyst at our Castle Rock Broadcast Center located in Castle Rock, Colorado. The Systems Analyst will work with a team of engineers responsible for the software configuration management and test of network monitoring systems applications. The Systems Developer will be responsible for the following:



Defining and setting up a network management system and/or procedures to handle software configuration management, software/configuration builds, and successful deployment of software applications developed using LINUX, Solaris and Windows platforms.
Knowledge of fundamental IP and network design concepts and database technologies is a must.
Administering and developing for EMC/Smarts, open source NMS tools, SQL (Sybase, Oracle and MySQL), BMC/Remedy, IP sub netting and routing.


A degree in computer science/engineering or related field is required.
4+ years practical experience in network management system development and configuration management required.
Must be capable of working successfully in a deadline-driven, team-oriented environment.
Excellent written/verbal communication, problem-solving, and analytical abilities required.
Solid planning, organizational, and follow-up skills required.



Travel required:none
Telecommute:no