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    Unfillable Job of the Day

    By Christ, how many contractors are there that fill this roles criteria...?

    My client urgently seeks a VAX / VMS Specialist needed ASAP on a 3-6 months contract.

    You will need to be MOD Security cleared, without it, you will not be considered.

    MOD SC Requirements.

    * 5 Years MOD SC work history

    * References from previous MOD SC employer

    * Proof of UK residency for five year

    * CRB check no criminal convictions




    Skill Requirements:


    * Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or other related technical field

    * Experience working in a highly matrixed and remotely based organization

    * Experience in porting Fortran\VAX applications into a Microsoft environment using Charon-VAX

    * Ability to analyze application performance statistics to enhance performance

    * Strong track record of understanding and interest in current and emerging technologies demonstrated through training, job experience and/or industry activities

    * Strong team player - collaborates well with others to solve problems and actively incorporates input from various sources

    * Demonstrated customer focus - evaluates decisions through the eyes of the customer; builds strong customer relationships and creates processes with customer viewpoint

    * Strong analytical skills - strong problem solving skills, communicates in a clear and succinct manner and effectively evaluates information/data to make decisions; anticipates obstacles and develops plans to resolve

    * Change oriented - actively generates process improvements; supports and drives change, and confronts difficult circumstances in creative ways

    #2
    £125 per day most probly
    Knock first as I might be balancing my chakras.

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      #3
      If they put 'contractor must be aged 70 or less' then they're really screwed.
      What happens in General, stays in General.
      You know what they say about assumptions!

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        #4
        Originally posted by stek View Post
        * Proof of UK residency for five year
        Is this legal? Is there a point to it? It discriminates against British citizens who have lived overseas, including, I expect, ex-servicemen who've lived in Germany or ex government staff who've worked in Brussels at the EU or at Nato.
        And what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014

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          #5
          Originally posted by stek View Post
          By Christ, how many contractors are there that fill this roles criteria...?

          My client urgently seeks a VAX / VMS Specialist needed ASAP on a 3-6 months contract.

          You will need to be MOD Security cleared, without it, you will not be considered. ...
          VAX/VMS - That's a blast from the past, about 20 years past.

          They may as well have put "My client urgently seeks a Colossus specialist. Must be security cleared, and have worked in Bletchley Park for at least 5 years"
          Work in the public sector? Read the IR35 FAQ here

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            #6
            Originally posted by OwlHoot View Post
            VAX/VMS - That's a blast from the past, about 20 years past.

            They may as well have put "My client urgently seeks a Colossus specialist. Must be security cleared, and have worked in Bletchley Park for at least 5 years"
            That'll be Zeity.
            And what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014

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              #7
              The only Vax specialist they will get for that kind of money will be operating one of these...

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                #8
                Originally posted by stek View Post
                By Christ, how many contractors are there that fill this roles criteria...?

                My client urgently seeks a VAX / VMS Specialist needed ASAP on a 3-6 months contract.

                You will need to be MOD Security cleared, without it, you will not be considered.

                MOD SC Requirements.

                * 5 Years MOD SC work history

                * References from previous MOD SC employer

                * Proof of UK residency for five year

                * CRB check no criminal convictions




                Skill Requirements:


                * Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or other related technical field

                * Experience working in a highly matrixed and remotely based organization

                * Experience in porting Fortran\VAX applications into a Microsoft environment using Charon-VAX

                * Ability to analyze application performance statistics to enhance performance

                * Strong track record of understanding and interest in current and emerging technologies demonstrated through training, job experience and/or industry activities

                * Strong team player - collaborates well with others to solve problems and actively incorporates input from various sources

                * Demonstrated customer focus - evaluates decisions through the eyes of the customer; builds strong customer relationships and creates processes with customer viewpoint

                * Strong analytical skills - strong problem solving skills, communicates in a clear and succinct manner and effectively evaluates information/data to make decisions; anticipates obstacles and develops plans to resolve

                * Change oriented - actively generates process improvements; supports and drives change, and confronts difficult circumstances in creative ways
                Damn!! I can do all that!! Giza job!!!!!
                Contracting: more of the money, less of the sh1t

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                  #9
                  Oh bugger, I can't do the confronts difficult circumstances in creative ways at the end
                  Contracting: more of the money, less of the sh1t

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                    #10
                    Originally posted by stek View Post
                    By Christ, how many contractors are there that fill this roles criteria...?

                    My client urgently seeks a VAX / VMS Specialist needed ASAP on a 3-6 months contract.

                    You will need to be MOD Security cleared, without it, you will not be considered.
                    Shirley thats wrong, i didn't think they were allowed to specify this anymore

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