From: buck@siswat.hou.tx.us (Lester Buck)
Newsgroups: misc.jobs.offered,tx.jobs
Subject: support contracts at Sandia and Los Alamos
Date: 11 Sep 92 05:36:35 GMT
Organization: Compact Data, Inc.

The following are six job descriptions for which my company has been
asked to bid for subcontract labor at fixed hourly rates.  This is for
work at Sandia National Laboratory in Albuquerque, NM, or at Los Alamos
National Laboratory in Los Alamos, NM, although the work will be
administered out of Houston, TX.  The jobs all require a Q clearance.
The general area is in support of IBM operating systems and program
products.  There are up to a total of ten positions possible.  Anyone
who feels they are qualified for any of these positions should email,
fax, or U.S. mail their resume to me as soon as possible.  Please include
your current hourly rate and your rate history.

    A. Lester Buck III, President
    Compact Data, Inc.
    3618 Glen Haven
    Houston, TX  77025-1308
    buck@siswat.hou.tx.us
    (713) 282-7439 (fax)

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1. Database Specialist

Qualifications and Job Description

Responsible for designing and administering several large, independent,
complex database managment systems.  Provides highly technical expertise
and guidance in the interrelationship of these systems within the
systems software environment.  Experience in data modeling techniques.
Demonstrated experience with DB2 and CSP.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

* Gather statistics and make recommendations of efficient usage
  of the database and provide statistical reports.
* Provide technical assistance to programming staff.
* Provide technical experience concerning the interface between the
  operating system and database and the application programs
  and the database.
* Evaluate and set database parameters.
* Design and modify data structures.
* Design and maintain the database operating environment.


2. Micro Systems and LAN Specialist

Qualifications and Job Description

Knowledgeable in a number of microsystem platforms, from both a
hardware and software standpoint.  Familiar with all the functions
and capabilities of both the DOS and OS/2 operating systems.
Experience in developing applications on microcomputer systems.
Knowledgeable and experienced in designing and implementing microsystem
networks such as Token Ring, Novell, etc.  Knowledgeable and
experienced in designing and implementing client/server environments,
using OS/2, Easel, Novell, and OS/2 LAN Manager.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

* Hardware and operating system software installation for a microsystem
  including installion of additional boards, modems, etc.
* Design and code applications to run on a local area network.
* Load prepackaged software onto a single workstation or the entire LAN.
* Design and implement a local area network.
* Recommend and implement security features on an individual workstation
  and on an entire LAN.
* Monitor and maintain the performance and throughput of a LAN.

3. Communications Specialist

Qualifications and Description of Job

Knowledgeable and have experience in working with a number of networking
environments, e.g. LAN's, midrange systems, mainframe systems.  As a
result, also knowledgeable in multiple protocols, e.g., Async,
Bisync, SNA, etc.  Able to perform network problem determination,
network management and network protocol integration (e.g.,
TCP/IP, Ethernet, etc.) using NetView.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

* Design and recommend a network scheme for a particular organization.
* Responsible for monitoring and tuning networks with an emphasis
  on optimizing uptime and throughput.
* Troubleshoot network problems utilizing current tools available.
* Recommend, install, and maintain a network security scheme.


4. RISC System/6000 Specialist

Qualifications and Job Description

Knowledgeable in the capabilities of the RISC System/6000 processor
and all its various adaptors, e.g. Ethernet, Token Ring, etc.
Know how to utilize the machine in various applications and be
familiar with appropriate software.  Knowledgeable of AIX and how
it compares to other UNIX versions.  Strong ability and experience
in the C programming language.  Experience in porting applications
from other platforms to the RISC System/6000.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

* Recommend how the hardware will process in a particular environment
* Perform installation of system and application software.
* Responsible for ensuring full operability on a particular set
  of networks.
* Inform management of the trends and modifications concerning
  the RISC System/6000, and make recommendations for smooth
  transitions.

5. Systems Programmer

Qualifications and Job Description

Knowledgeable of the installation, maintenance and performance of
system software products.  Product experience should include one
or more of the following:  MVS/ESA, MVS/XA, VM, CICS, OfficeVision/VM,
Candle and Landmark products.  Knowledge in VM/Sp to VM/HPO
migration useful.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

* Install software products onto the system.
* Responsible for performance and capacity implications of software
  installed.
* Maintain release levels and install updates.
* Responsible for software problem determination and resolution.
* Responsible for tuning of software products for performance.
* Keep management aware of future modifications to the products
  and the impact these changes will cause.

6. Application Programmer/Analyst

Qualifications and Job Description

Develops and maintains moderate to complex application programs in
support of customer needs.  The applications developed and maintained
often make use of advanced features such as online transaction
processing and sophisticated database management systems.  Knowledge
of CASE tools and fourth generation languages.  Demonstrated
experience with DB2, CICS, and CSP.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

* Perform a wide range of computer applications programming activities
  for moderate to complex applications and systems with interrelated
  linkages to other programs or multiple systems.
* Design programs which create new output products, e.g. reports.
* Provide estimates of the number of staff/systems resources required
  to test, program and install assigned programming products.
* Maintain program and system documentation and develop program
  documentation for new programs.

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A. Lester Buck   buck@siswat.hou.tx.us   ...!uhnix1!siswat!buck