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About APX, Inc
APX, Inc. is a leading energy industry solutions provider with a rich, 10 year history of managing, hosting, developing, implementing, and operating technology and services for companies involved in the wholesale electricity and environmental markets.

Over the last decade's dramatic evolution of the energy and environmental markets, APX has continuously provided innovative technology and service solutions. APX was the first provider of hosted application solutions for power operations, supplied the first ISO environmental registry solutions, and has managed the largest, capacity-based demand response program in the U.S. since its inception.

APX, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified candidates. 

Systems Analysis – Production Support Linux and Windows

Support for the Linux and Windows environments associated with production and development, which includes customer-facing production systems locate in the APX data centers, pre-production/QA system and development systems located in the California facility.  Duties will include provisioning and deployment of new servers per established procedures, and the maintenances of those systems to established service level commitments for our 24x7 global operations.

Department: Information Technology
Manager: Director of IT
Location: Santa Clara, California

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Build and deploy systems per established procedures.
• Daily monitoring and maintenance of approximately 50 Linux and Windows servers.
• Provide development support related to application and production requirements.
• Testing and application new software and maintenance patches.
• Maintain continuous system availability to meet 24x7 requirements.
• Complete security audits as required.
• Maintain department procedures as requirements change.
• Perform other job-related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Related Experience

• 5+ years Linux server administration experience.
• 3+ years Red Hat Enterprise Linux experience.
• 5+ years Windows server 2000/2003 administration experience.
• Proven experience in a multi-server/operating system environment using HP Proliant hardware.
• Working knowledge of TCP/IP networking.
• Working knowledge of Linux and Windows security settings.
• Ability to gather requirements, design, and implement appropriate solutions.
• Strong process oriented experience in terms of implementation and completion of projects.
• Strong documentation capabilities on the implemented solutions and maintenances of those solutions.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of Red Hat Enterprise Linux servers – networking and storage.
• Knowledge of Oracle Unbreakable Linux (Red Hat Enterprise) a strong plus.
• Knowledge of Linux security settings required.
• Strong knowledge of Windows server 2000 and 2003.  Windows server 2008 a plus.
• Knowledge of Windows security settings required.
• Familiarity with relational databases – Oracle and MS-SQL a strong plus.
• Good working knowledge of storage environments (DAS, SAN, iSCSI).
• Experience with Microsoft IIS, Apache, and Tomcat web application environments, which includes security settings.
• Scripting knowledge and application of that knowledge for administration automation
• File Replication, File System Tuning, Upgrade and Configuration.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – verbal and written.
• Excellent documentation of new and modification of existing processes and procedures.
• Ability to work in a team environment by accepting and providing input on company procedures.

To apply for the position of Systems Analysis – Production Support Linux and Windows please send your resume to recruiting@apx.com.

Market Operator Position (Client Services)

APX Market Operators are full-time client service specialists responsible for using installed technology and market expertise to facilitate wholesale electricity transactions across several geographic regions. Operators communicate with clients via phone and email, and ensure the proper flow of information from client to regulatory agency. Market Operators are also responsible for research and documentation of market changes, product testing and feedback, and the maintenance of Market Operations support procedures. Upon completion of a four to five week training program, the candidate will work in a team environment on a rotating 12-hour shift schedule. This schedule includes some nights, weekends and holidays (24/7/365 coverage is necessary).

The position is located in Santa Clara, CA. (near intersection of Great America Pkwy/HWY237).

To apply for the position of Project Delivery Consultant please send your resume to recruiting@apx.com.

Environmental Registry Administrator

As the Environmental Registry Administrator, you will be responsible for the day-to-day administration, help-desk, maintenance and operations of APX's existing and future programs. The Program Administrator will support the Program Manager in executing the program, achieving objectives and coordination between numerous entities including: industry participants, state and/or voluntary programs, Independent System Operators and stakeholder Committees and Working Groups. Additional duties will be to support APX's ongoing interests in its Environmental line of business. These duties include business analysis, developing functional requirements and associated tasks as they relate to enhancement, testing, implementation and roll-out of future projects.

The position is located in Santa Clara, CA or New York, New York.

To apply for the position of Environmental Registry Administrator please send your resume to recruiting@apx.com.

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