We are looking for a few Linux ninjas with programming skills and a strong system administration background to join our Professional Services organization as a consulting engineer. Just to be up front, this job will mean up to 70% travel but it is a great opportunity to get in with a growing but established company. Opsware is a leader in IT automation, both on the network and server side, and publicly traded as well. We also have a similar position open with a focus on our Network Automation System product. The description is a little bit different, but we're looking for people with the same or similar background. Please send me your resume via e-mail and don't hesitate to ask any questions. -- Official description -- Opsware, Inc. We are the world's leading provider of IT automation software. We're winning awards, and earning industry recognition. The momentum is growing-care to join our exciting team? We are the fastest growing enterprise software company on NASDAQ. With more than 350 global customers, we've achieved revenue growth of more than 60 percent for the last three years. We've been busy, very busy. We offer a highly collaborative, entrepreneurial environment that encourages innovation and growth. And we are looking for motivated individuals with diverse experience and new ideas those interested in making a difference. Our Professional Services organization is also expanding, and we have a new opening for a Consulting Engineer for our Server Automation System product line. The Consulting Engineer serves as a key member of the Customer Solutions team responsible for the implementation and customization of Opsware on customer premises. This individual will be working directly with the customer and should be comfortable representing the company. Ideal candidates will have expert level system administration skills and software development experience with a strong understanding of cross platform administration and large scale, distributed systems environments. Key Responsibilities: • Install and configure Opsware System on client premises • Debugging of low level operating system, networking, and application problems • Train customers in the use, administration, and customization of Opsware • Package client's custom technology and applications for use with Opsware • Work with customer to deploy large scale, business critical applications using Opsware • Customize and extend Opsware based on customer's business requirements • Develop custom applications using the Opsware APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) and industry standard programming languages such as Perl, C, C++ Python, or Visual Basic to meet client's business needs Requirements: Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate a strong working knowledge of and hands on experience in the following areas: • System administration and debugging experience on at least two of the following platforms: Windows, Linux, Solaris, AIX, HP-UX, and BSD with a strong preference to Windows experience. • Network configuration and troubleshooting on large IP networks. DNS and DHCP administration experience a plus. • Automation of common tasks with Perl, shell scripts, VB script or batch files. • Experience with software packaging (e.g. RPM, MSI, etc.) and software distribution. • Basic administration of Oracle databases. SQL is a plus. Crystal Reports is a plus • Application technologies including IBM WebSphere, BEA WebLogic, JBOSS, .NET framework, etc. • Some experience with Python or Java is a real plus. • Ability to work with customer teams with outstanding verbal and written communication skills • Bachelors or Masters in Computer Science or equivalent Why Join Opsware? Founded in 1999 by Marc Andreessen, founder of Netscape, Opsware simplifies the overwhelming task of managing IT on a day to day basis. The growth of the Internet and shift from client/server computing to Web architecture is overwhelming IT organizations with the proliferation of servers, networking devices and applications, creating massive IT infrastructures. Join Opsware and become part of the solution! Apply today!