Careers at VPLS

VPLS is experiencing tremendous growth and we’re always looking for knowledgeable employees.

Network & Systems Engineer

VPLS is currently looking for a Network and Systems Engineer that is well versed in both networking and systems administration.

Requirements:

  • Excellent planning, analytical, troubleshooting and communication skills.
  • 3+ years experience in network engineering/operations
  • In-depth knowledge and extensive hands-on experience with a full range of layer 1-7 technologies and protocols (advanced layer2; redundancy protocols, advanced OSPF, BGP, and other routing protocols, advanced layer4-7 load-balancing, security, content management, and other technologies)
  • Experience working in large-scale datacenter/LAN environment.
  • At least 3 years Network Engineering/Architecture experience in ISP environment a plus
  • Advanced knowledge and extensive hands-on experience in Cisco routing and switching equipment and technologies (hardware/software, full/advanced configuration, advanced troubleshooting)
  • Advanced hands-on experience with networking equipment and technologies of other vendors (Juniper, Nortel, Cisco, Nokia, Checkpoint, and/or other).
  • Excellent ability to create detailed physical and logical network diagrams and design documents. Advanced knowledge of Visio/CAD programs.
  • Highly proficient in TCP/IP protocol suite, DNS and IP space management
  • Advanced knowledge of ticketing systems, monitoring and network management tools, and experience with design/development/operational deployment of such systems
  • Ability to program in Perl and automate routine network management tasks. Other programming languages and database administration skills a plus.
  • Highly proficient in both Windows and UNIX operating systems, including advanced network configuration and protocol stack tuning. Advanced system administration skills and knowledge of other operating systems a plus.
  • Working and hands-on experience with Microsoft AD2003/2008, Exchange 2007, Sharepoint, Microsoft Office Communicator
  • Working and hands-on experience in VMWare ESX / VSphere and SAN a plus
  • Hands-on experience with advanced testing tools and technologies
  • Intermediate certifications (CCNP/MCSE) a plus.
  • Education: B.S. or Masters degree in Computer Science, Information Technologies, Engineering or other technical discipline

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Support Staff

Our support staff provides technical support for issues via our help desk ticketing system, and assists all customers through voice, live chat or email methods of communication. They install, configure and maintain Windows & Linux based servers and services, as well as Cisco, Foundry and Juniper networking gear.

Requirements:

  • Ability to work in a team and take directions from supervisors
  • Outstanding customer service skills
  • Excellent verbal and written skills
  • Good attention to detail in a complex and ever-changing environment
  • Understanding of basic network concepts
  • Understanding of computer hardware including installation, troubleshooting and maintenance
  • Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lb

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LAMP / PHP Developer

Orange, CA and Bangkok, Thailand offices

Requirements:

  • Complete understanding of PHP5
  • Complete understanding of OOP (Object Oriented PHP)
  • Experience developing with MVC Frameworks (Codeigniter, TinyMVC)
  • Clean coding style with well documented code.
  • Complete understanding of MySQL and configuring/managing a MySQL Server
  • Query optimization and advanced MySQL Queries
  • Common understanding of web development languages (HTML/CSS/XHTML)
  • Junior/Advanced knowledge of Javascript Frameworks (jQuery, AJAX, JSON)
  • Experience with SVN/GIT in a team environment
  • Experience building applications utilizing third-party APIs.
  • Junior/Advanced knowledge of CentOS/RedHat
  • Experience with linux shell scripting a plus
  • Knowledge of web hosting/dedicated servers/cloud servers a plus

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Front End Designer / Developer – UI, HTML, CSS, JavaScript

If you are a UI Developer, or Front End Developer with extensive UI experience, please read on!

Qualifications:

  • 1-2 years of web development using newer UI patterns (AJAX, DHTML, DOM)
  • Extensive experience coding in CSS/XHTML, and Javascript
  • Preferable knowledge of CSS3 and HTML5
  • Experience in Fluid Designs
  • Understanding of frameworks (especially Javascript)
  • Excellent ability to visualize, structure, and prototype solutions
  • Strong typography, information design, interactive/web design, conceptual, and communication design skills.
  • Strong online portfolio of work to demonstrate skills
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks under pressure while maintaining flexibility and resourcefulness.

Roles and Responsibilities:

  • You will work with a team of backend programmers and designers on various company wide projects both internal and external customer facing
  • Own and define the definition of the front end architecture
  • Design and develop scalable and re-usable code with cross browser capability
  • Key contributor to design

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Windows Systems Engineer

Requirements:

  • Help develop & implement IT standards and best practices to ensure a high-degree of user satisfaction
  • Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for all implemented computer systems and update for each system change
  • Logging: Monitor and maintain centralized logging server aggregating logs from critical servers and other critical systems
  • Problem solving, troubleshooting, and analytical skills with the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusion to respond to common inquiries or escalations from end-users
  • Remote Access: Configure and maintain remote access technologies and access such as Remote Desktops Services, VPN, SSL VPNs, etc.
  • Server Administration and Management: Setup, install, configure, administer, maintain, monitor and support physical and virtual servers including Windows 2003/2008/2012, some Linux, and other Server Applications products on a heavy VMware ESXi / vCloud enviroment
  • Backup Systems: Manage, administer and maintain Backup Systems utilizing Veeam Backup for virtualization and Vembu StoreGrid
  • Server Application Management: Administration of server bound applications such as Apache, IIS, Active Directory, Exchange, VMware, SharePoint and others
  • VMware vSphere ESXi, vCenter including vMotion, HA, DRS
  • Storage: Manage and administer SAN/NAS technologies, Fiber / iSCSI Technology
  • Automate deployment and management of Windows 7/8 Desktop environments
  • Assist in the planning and execution of network and server technology migrations
  • Resolve complex Microsoft Windows Servers issues & outages
  • Ensure project deliverables match users expectations by proactively informing managers and users of progress/obstacles
  • Work independently with very little supervision while providing clear documented activities

Qualifications:

  • 5 + years of experience in systems administration and other related technologies, or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Minimum 5-7 years of hands-on experience in system design and deployment, Server 2003/2008, must be MCSE certified
  • Advanced knowledge of VMware vSphere ESXi and vCenter is a must
  • Advanced knowledge and best practice of all of the following Microsoft infrastructure applications: Windows Servers, Microsoft Exchange, Active Directory, Remote Desktop Services, Internet Information Services and Web Farm technology
  • Knowledge of VMware VDI / Horizon / Mirage a plus
  • SharePoint and Exchange experience is highly desirable
  • Working Knowledge of the following infrastructure Hardware: Supermicro, Dell and HP server hardware, Web and Spam Filters, Load and WAN Link balancers
  • Project management, organizational and prioritizing skills prefer
  • Understanding of networking, TCP/IP
  • Excellent attitude and interpersonal skills
  • Problem-solving skills to resolve complex issues in an acceptable time frame
  • Must be willing to work outside normal business hours as needed

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Linux Systems Engineer

Requirements:

  • Proficient knowledge and experience with the LAMP stack
  • Experience with OS/Apache/MySql tuning
  • Experience with Puppet and Automation a plus
  • Experience with Gluster, LVM and various storage technologies
  • Knowledge in kick start and automated deployments
  • Exposure to VMware, Xen, KVM, or other virtualization technologies
  • Knowledge with OpenStack a plus
  • Knowledge with Open Source monitoring tools such as Cacti, Munin, Monit, MRTG, Xymon, Zabbix
  • Strong inter-personal and communication skills
  • Capable of explaining simple procedures in writing or verbally, has good phone skills
  • A fundamental understanding of the Linux OS. Including troubleshooting, and tools
  • Excellent problem solving skills
  • High level of attention to detail
  • Knowledge of RedHat based Linux distributions
  • Knowledge of and troubleshooting ability with: hardware, software, database, networking, and web services

Qualifications:

  • 5 + years of experience in systems administration and other related technologies, or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Minimum 5-7 years of hands-on experience in system design and deployment
  • Advance knowledge of VMware vSphere ESXi and vCenter is a plus
  • RedHat Certified Engineer required
  • Understanding of networking, TCP/IP
  • Excellent attitude and interpersonal skills
  • Problem-solving skills to resolve complex issues in an acceptable time frame
  • Must be willing to work outside normal business hours as needed

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