Network Systems Management Test Lead Middletown, NJ GFP Network Management Systems Test Lead The systems test lead is responsible for developing software test programs to test GFP Mobility and its multiple interfaces. Is responsible for the design, implementation, and execution of test software to validate and troubleshoot system changes. Is also responsible for implementing tests, interpreting test results, documenting test defects, and working cooperatively with software developers to ensure timely problem resolution. Will work with the platform and development teams over the full software development lifecycle and will assist in the definition of testing requirements based upon product specifications. Will perform white box testing, conducting code validation to ensure quick turnaround. Must perform black box testing, ensuring output is meeting the business requirements. Primary testing conducted on UNIX and Windows systems with Database driven applications, using Sybase and Oracle. Will perform integration tests between applications. Will establish automated regression testing. Will prepare Test Strategies, Test Plans, Test Cases and Test Schedules. Perform QA verifications of releases prior to Test. Perform QA for Test documentations, such as Test Plans, Test Summaries, Test Strategies. Perform installations of deliveries. Report defects using Remedy, Quality Center, or/and TestDirector. Perform configuration and maintenance of the test environments. Perform connectivity testing with various lab equipments via TL1, SNMPv1, SNMPv2 and CORBA. Rigorously follow the QA and ITUP processes to enhance results and software. Requires minimum of 10+ years of experience designing, maintaining and operating NetCool or equivalent tool within a fast-paced, multi-site environment - Requires minimum 4+ years of experience as a systems engineer - Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Tivoli Network Management tools, NetCool design, implementation, advanced configuration, management, and administration (Nagios a plus) - Must have strong Unix shell and Perl and/or Python scripting - Must have working knowledge of basic SQL statements and relational databases - Solid understanding of SNMP, in both the Unix and Windows environments - Solid working knowledge of both Windows and Unix Operating Sytems, file and directory structures, commands, command-line interfaces and utilities - Understanding of computer resource utilization and measurement - Strong knowledge of Software Development Lifecycle - Test Director 7.5, 8.0, WinRunner - Windows 2000, Windows XP - Sun Solaris, Linux Red-Hat - MS SQL, Sybase, Access, MySQL, Oracle - Basic, Turbo Pascal, C, Unix Shell, perl, SQL, PHP - Word, Excel, Visio, Project. - Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high volume, deadline-driven environment - Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, conflict resolution, presentation, and customer service skills - Proven ability to evaluate and manage risk - Proven project leadership skills with the ability to multi-task, delegate and prioritize tasks - Professionalism in dealing with all levels of management and staff - Ability to coordinate resources to resolve problems - Strong consulting skills required to work with business clients. - Experience working across multiple locations.