Technical Specialist

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Please send Cover Letter and Resume to: [mailto:eng-jobs@inveneo.org inv-jobs@inveneo.org]
Job Title: Technical Specialist Supervisor: Jeff Wishnie Department: Engineering Desired Start Date: ASAP

Essential Functions/Major Duties: 

Technical Specialists are technical generalists with deep experience in a wide range of hardware and software technologies, including, but not limited to:


 * Linux and Microsoft desktop and server administration
 * Software applications on Windows and Linux
 * Customization of Linux and Windows desktop and server environments
 * LAN networking
 * WAN internetworking including routed IP networks, mesh networks, long-range WiFi technologies, and satellite connectivity

Technical Specialists are technologists with the ability to research and learn new technologies and to in a self-directed fashion increase and expand their technical skills.

Technical Specialists are good communicators who can communicate their knowledge and guide less experienced technologists through complex technical tasks.

Technical Specialists perform a wide range of tasks including:


 * Identification and testing of appropriate technology for deployment in remote and rural areas of the developing world. Examples include computers, printers, lighting, wireless radios, networking equipment, operating systems, vertical software applications etc…
 * Integration of appropriate technologies into solution sets for communication, education, health care, relief and economic development.
 * Development of software as needed for solutions integration.
 * Design of solar, generator, and other power systems.
 * Support of technical partners (via phone, email, IM, online forums)
 * Creation of documentation and training materials, including online materials
 * Communicate technical solutions to a broader community of interested people using tools like blogs and forums
 * Field implementation/installation of solutions in remote rural areas of the developing world.
 * Field training of technical partners.
 * Support the sales organization in preparing technical quotes and vetting potential projects.

Required Job Skills and Experience: 


 * Minimum 2 years Linux systems administration, desktop and server
 * Minimum 2 years Windows systems administration, desktop and server
 * Minimum 2 years LAN networking experience, including implementation of gateways, firewalls, NAT, and web proxy
 * Minimum 2 years script and software development in several of the following languages: Python, Shell, Ruby, Java, C/C++, Perl
 * Extensive knowledge and administration of key network software systems including web servers, firewalls, proxy servers, mail servers etc…
 * Ability to understand complex technical systems and tasks—and to communicate this understanding in written and recorded materials
 * Ability to lead technical implementation projects in developing countries
 * Ability to deliver training in classroom and project settings

Highly Desirable Job Skills and Experience: 


 * Wireless WAN networking experience including implementation of routed networks
 * Fluency in French, Portuguese, Spanish
 * Experience traveling and working in developing countries

Additional Comments: 

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 * Position is fulltime, based in Inveneo’s San Francisco offices
 * Strong self-starter, able to drive projects to completion in circumstances where little guidance and support is available.
 * Must be able to travel internationally to Inveneo project sites in Africa, Asia, etc…