Careers

CiRBA is rapidly growing to become the leader in Data Center Intelligence. A growing number of Global 3000 companies use CiRBA to create leaner and more reliable data centers. We are currently licensed on thousand of servers globally and the number is continuing to rise. 

We are always looking for outstanding candidates to join our team. CiRBA is fast-paced and results driven, embodying the motto ‘Work Hard, Play Hard’.  We encourage our staff to achieve their personal career goals and will work with them to find a healthy balance between work and life.  CiRBA is an equal opportunity employer and offers competitive salaries, a full range of benefits including a work-life balance, training and development program, and extended healthcare.

Engineering

Quality Assurance Engineer
Software Engineer - Intermediate
Software Engineer (Java Application Developers) - Senior

Marketing & Sales

Senior Account Executive - Financial Services Sector
Marketing Manager
Account Development Representative

Services

Senior Technical Consultant
Client Delivery Manager

Engineering

Quality Assurance Engineer
Department: Engineering
Level: INTERMEDIATE
Location: Richmond Hill, ON

We are looking for a QA person to join our dynamic team here at CiRBA Inc. This person will be responsible in assess the testing needs for the project and follow a test plan, which will encompass all the testing needs for the project. This position reports to the Manager.

General Responsibilities:

• Responsible for test coverage of the product
• Assist and help maintain the team's portion of project schedule as well as track the progress of testing for the project
• Define functional, regression, and performance test cases and test procedures
• Analyze and document test results, file defect reports and enhancement requests
• Collaborate with product development teams to resolve defect reports and enhancement requests
• Lead the definition and creation of necessary test tools and test environments

Minimum Requirements:

• 4+ years of software QA experience
• Strong understanding of agile software development processes
• Significant Experience planning, designing, and writing test cases
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong Windows, and UNIX (including Solaris, AIX, HP-UX and Linux) experience
• Experience with virtual environments specifically VMWare
• Experience testing Enterprise Software Solutions
• Strong experience with one or more scripting languages such as Perl, Python, and Unix shell scripting
• Experience using MS SQL Server and Oracle.
• Experience using MS Excel
• Experience using Test automation tools is a plus.
• A B.S or M.S in Computer Science or a related field is strongly preferred

If you are interested is this position, please submit your resume by email to careers@cirba.com. In the subject title please quote ‘QAE2011: Quality Assurance Engineer INTERMEDIATE’. We thank all applicants who apply, but only qualified candidates will be contacted directly to schedule an interview.

Software Engineer
Department: Engineering
Level: Intermediate
Location: Richmond Hill, ON

We are looking for well-rounded INTERMEDIATE web application developers to join our dynamic engineering team here at CiRBA Inc. This person will contribute to the creation of CiRBA’s Data Center Intelligence product, this position reports to the Director of Engineering.  An ideal candidate would have deep skills in Web Application design and development with a passion for building leading edge web based user interfaces.

General Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Management Team to design and implement innovative, highly usable web applications with a focus on consistency, performance and usability.
• Create rapid prototypes of interfaces to be used as a blueprint for technical development
• Work closely with engineers to find ways to push the limits of existing Web technology in service of creating the best possible user experience.
• Keeping current with new technologies, techniques, software, usability practices and interface design standards and applying them where suitable.

Minimum Requirements:

• 5+ years of software development experience
• Strong understanding of agile software development processes
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong Java programming skills
• Strong web application development experience (JSF, Struts, JSP, Tomcat, Servlets, CSS, DHTML, JavaScript, AJAX, XML, HTML5).
• Experience with Java frameworks (eg. IBATIS, Quartz, JFreeChart, Velocity, Jasper, Axis, JPPF)
• Object Relational Mapping, database design, MS SQL Server and Oracle experience.
• Familiarity with Enterprise Systems Management Solutions or Web Portal experience is a plus.
• A B.S or M.S in Computer Science or a related field.

If you are interested is this position, please submit your resume by email to careers@cirba.com. In the subject title please quote ‘ENGOPEN: INT ENGINEER’. Electronic correspondence only – NO AGENCIES or TELEPHONE CALLS PLEASE. We thank all applicants who apply, but only qualified candidates will be contacted directly to schedule an interview.

Software Engineer
Department: Engineering
Level: Intermediate
Location: Richmond Hill, ON

We are looking for well-rounded Java application developers to join our dynamic engineering team here at CiRBA Inc.  This person will contribute to the creation of CiRBA’s Data Center Intelligence product, this position reports to the Director of Engineering.  An ideal candidate would have deep skills in C and Java Application design and development with a passion and familiarity with Enterprise Systems Management Solutions.

General responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Management Team to design and implement innovative, highly usable Java applications with a focus on consistency, performance and usability
• Create rapid prototypes of interfaces to be used as a blueprint for technical development
• Work closely with engineers to find ways to push the limits of existing Web technology in service of creating the best possible user experience
• Keeping current with new technologies, techniques, software, usability practices and interface design standards and applying them where suitable

Minimum Requirements:

• 8+ years of software development experience
• Strong understanding of agile software development processes
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent Java and C programming skills
• Strong backend application development experience on Windows and Unix (Java, Quartz, .Net, WMI, vSphere SDK, SNMP, C#, SSH, Scripting (Perl and bash), HMCs, LPARs, Windows and Unix scripts)
• Experience with VMware products specifically vCenter and ESX servers
• Experience with trouble-shooting product-related issues on Windows, Unix and vCenter
• Experience with customer support (based on the team changes – we can also get this from communication skills)
• Experience with Enterprise Systems Management Solutions
• Experience with Web development is a plus
• A B.S or M.S in Computer Science or a related field

If you are interested is this position, please submit your resume by email to careers@cirba.com. In the subject title please quote ‘ENGOPEN: SNR ENGINEER’. Electronic correspondence only – NO AGENCIES or TELEPHONE CALLS PLEASE.
We thank all applicants who apply, but only qualified candidates will be contacted directly to schedule an interview.

Marketing & Sales

Senior Account Executive – Financial Services Sector
Department: Sales
Level: Senior
Location: New York Region

We are seeking a highly motivated individual with a strong track record of large account sales in selling enterprise software in the financial services sector. The candidate will have extensive relevant experience in the following technology areas: data center virtualization, IT infrastructure optimization and cloud technologies. Excellent communication skills, confident personal style, and extensive experience working at the CIO and Senior IT Leadership levels are essential attributes.

General Responsibilities
This individual will be part of a sales team selling leading technology for virtual and cloud infrastructures. The successful candidate will:

• Manage a territory of Financial Services customers in the Northeast (MA to VA).
• Establish new major accounts in the Financial Services sector building upon existing client relationships at the senior IT executive level in the sector.

Minimum Requirements:

• Superb account management and relationship selling skills.
• Proven success in highly complex sales cycles in Financial Services sector.
• Minimum ten years' experience and a proven track record in selling software in large national and international accounts.
• Intimate understanding of today's key IT operational issues.
• Understanding of the business imperatives faced by senior IT management
• Understanding of data center technologies and infrastructure management requirements
• Understanding of the technical and business processes of IT departments
• Experience with virtualization technologies and knowledge of heterogeneous environments including Wintel, Unix and Linux.
• The ability to identify existing and emerging client needs and to articulate the corresponding benefits of CiRBA's product offerings.
• Excellent questioning techniques, listening skills, and analytical capabilities.
• Self-sufficient in the development and delivery of all sales cycle artifacts including presentations, proposals, etc.
• Professional demeanor, boardroom presence, and a client-focused business development approach.
• Must be able to provide excellent recent and relevant references from both former clients and employers.

If you are interested is this position, please submit your resume by email to careers@cirba.com.  Electronic correspondence only – NO AGENCIES or TELEPHONE CALLS PLEASE. We thank all applicants who apply, but only qualified candidates will be contacted directly to schedule an interview.

Marketing Manager
Department: Marketing
Level: Intermediate to Senior
Location: Richmond Hill, Ontario

We are seeking a marketing manager to join the marketing department at CiRBA, Inc. This individual will be required to plan and execute a variety of communications and lead generation programs across different media. Content creation will be required to fulfill these responsibilities. This marketing generalist will also be responsible for overseeing marketing reporting, budget management and internal communications on marketing program status and success.

General Responsibilities:

• Write original material and enhance/edit existing material for sales collateral, prospecting scripts and emails, PR materials
• Develop marketing communications strategies and plans
• Develop a variety of lead generation programs including Web casts, tradeshows, speaking engagements and online advertising
• Work directly with sales team to develop strategies for lead generation and territory development
• Manage the execution of marketing programs through the marketing coordinator and external service provides include Web development and design firms
• Assist with the creation of programs supporting CiRBA's partners
• Manage online communications programs including social media outreach
• Support sales in target definition initiatives and direct marketing outreach
• Ensure the accuracy and timely delivery of marketing program reports and regular status reports
• Other duties / responsibilities as requested

Minimum Requirements:

• Managerial experience preferred
• 5+ years experience marketing experience in the software industry
• University/College education
• Proven success in creating and executing marketing programs
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Analytical skills and keen attention to detail
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Demonstrated project management experience
• Individual must have the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Works independently and actively seeks guidance to improve performance.  Contributes as a team member and takes responsibility for own work commitments.
• Makes suggestions for improving work processes.

If you are interested is this position, please submit your resume by email to careers@cirba.com. In the subject title please quote 'MARKETING- OPEN: Marketing Manager.  Electronic correspondence only – NO AGENCIES or TELEPHONE CALLS PLEASE.
We thank all applicants who apply, but only qualified candidates will be contacted directly to schedule an interview.

Account Development Representative (Inside Sales)
Department: Sales
Level: Junior
Location: Richmond Hill, Ontario

We are seeking an ADR to join the Sales team at CIRBA Inc. The ADR will focus on driving revenue through cold calling, email campaigns, lead identification and qualification. The position requires superior communication and presentation skills, planning abilities, sound judgment, teamwork, leadership, innovation, excellent writing skills, and strong conceptual and analysis skills.

General Responsibilities:

• Build relationships to provide repeat business and excellent customer service.
• Make cold calls from provided list of area companies.
• Research and compile additional prospect lists
• Cold call new sales leads to generate sales.
• Handle incoming sales calls from sales prospects.
• Lead and opportunity qualification
• Maintain complete and accurate records of all sales prospects.
• Liaise with management to ensure activities and objectives are in sync with corporate strategy
• Duties outside your primary responsibilities may be requested

Minimum Requirements:

• 2+ years experience in an enterprise software company and hands-on experience with large scale enterprise software rollouts
• 2+ years of experience in a business development capacity
• Experience with virtualization technologies would be an asset but not required.
• Experience with heterogeneous environments including Windows, UNIX and Linux
• Experience in providing value propositions to C-Level executives
• Strong verbal communication skills and excellent technical writing skills
• Strong team player and enjoys working in a fast paced team atmosphere
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, commitments and projects
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and online delivery tools such as GoToMeeting or EAP
• Degree or diploma in Sales or Business Management or a related field is strongly preferred

If you are interested is this position, please submit your resume by email to careers@cirba.com. In the subject title please quote ‘ENGOPEN: SNR ENGINEER’. Electronic correspondence only – NO AGENCIES or TELEPHONE CALLS PLEASE.
We thank all applicants who apply, but only qualified candidates will be contacted directly to schedule an interview.

Services

Senior Technical Consultant
Level: Senior
Location:Richmond Hill, Ontario

We are seeking a Intermediate to Senior Technical Consultant to join the Technical Services & Support Team at CIRBA Inc. The Consultant will focus on delivering consulting services. Consulting services include the installation, configuration, integration, customization, and operation of our enterprise transformational and operational analysis software.  In addition, the role will involve training customers and partners, as well as pre and post-sale technical product support.

The position requires strong conceptual and analysis skills, planning abilities, sound judgment, teamwork, leadership, innovation, excellent writing skills, and superior communication and presentation skills.

General Responsibilities:

• Manage product rollouts including installation, configuration, integration, customization and validation within customer environments and for partner assessments.
• Provide post-sale technical support evaluating customer readiness; conducting product training; identifying and resolving application or environmental issues
• Work closely with and manage client-specific cross-functional teams composed of Engineering, Sales, Client Services, and Business Development Representatives.
• Take a technical management role for partners by providing assistance in engagement and deployment planning, data collection, and analysis in customer environments.
• Define, coordinate, and prioritize customer and partner feedback and ideas into product management requirements for future enhancements to CiRBA's products and services.
• Play an active role within the department by participating in process development and other business improvement projects.
• Regular client and partner interaction via telephone, email, and regular face-to-face contact.
• Work independently with customer/partner technical teams on post sales activities.
• Work with Client Services team members and the Training Service Department to update and develop training materials.
• Deliver classroom and web-based instructor facilitated technical product training to CiRBA partners and customers across the globe.

Minimum Requirements:

• 5+ years experience in an enterprise software company and hands-on experience with large scale enterprise software rollouts
• 8+ years of experience in a consulting capacity
• Demonstrated ability to understand a complex distributed software system with sufficient depth to troubleshoot highly technical, time sensitive issues
• Experience with heterogeneous environments including Windows, UNIX and Linux
• Experience with virtualization technologies
• Strong verbal communication skills and excellent technical writing skills
• Strong team player and enjoys working in a fast paced team atmosphere
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, commitments and projects
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and online delivery tools such as GoToMeeting or EAP
• Experience with relational databases (SQL Server or Oracle preferred)
• Must be able to grasp highly technical concepts quickly, develop content, and independently document features for target audiences
• Travel is required for this position
• A B.S or M.S in Computer Science or a related field is strongly preferred

Referral resumes must come from you (the employee) sent directly to humanresources@cirba.com and the Department Manager.

Client Delivery Manager
Level: Senior
Location: Richmond Hill, Ontario

At CiRBA, the Client Delivery Manager plays a critical role in the success with our customers.  The Client Delivery Manager leverages a broad set of technical, customer and project management capabilities within the Data Center environment to manage the delivery of our products and services to our customers. Starting within the Sales process, the Client Delivery Manager establishes him or herself as the primary contact for the customer in terms of solution development and delivery and leads a team of technical resources to the successful delivery of the CiRBA product set.

General Responsibilities:

• Support the Sales team during the sales process as a Subject Matter Expert on customer engagement and delivery practices. Also manage initial customer expectations on the delivery process.
• Lead the Solution requirement definition and scope determination process.
• Determine, establish and communicate to the customer the right deployment strategy.
• Lead and be responsible for the resource sizing and allocation process.
• Lead the development of the SOW and drive it to signature with the customer.
• Develop and manage a realistic overall engagement project plan right through to completed delivery.
• Report, on a regular basis to both the customer and internal CiRBA management on the status of each engagement and any critical issues/risks and associated actions.
• Own and drive customer satisfaction on every engagement.
• Determine when additional services are required; proactively prepare additional SOWs for the customer.
• Maintain an accurate and up to date forecast of revenue on each engagement.
• Review all resource allocation of time in time tracking as well as validate customer billing information.
• In conjunction with the Sales team, maintain an ongoing relationship with targeted customers in order to ensure their continued success with the CiRBA product as well as future services opportunities.

Skills/Requirements:

• Excellent communications skills, including presentation capabilities
• Strong knowledge of key infrastructure technologies such as
• Virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V, LPAR, LDOM)
• Infrastructure software platforms (CMDBs, Monitoring tools, Performance Tools)
• Database platforms (MS SQL, Oracle)
• Good general understanding of server hardware technology
• Previous Systems Integration experience
• General understanding of the operations of a Data Center
• Project and Program Management experience
• Particular to software deployments and integration
• Familiarity with Project Management tools
• MS Project
• Experience with Requirements capture and vetting
• Experience with work scoping and sizing
• Travel is required

If you are interested is this position, please submit your resume by email to careers@cirba.com. In the subject title please quote 'DELMGR:2011'.  Electronic correspondence only – NO AGENCIES or TELEPHONE CALLS PLEASE.
We thank all applicants who apply, but only qualified candidates will be contacted directly to schedule an interview.