Spam Analyst

Spam Analyst (Position open March 10, 2008)

Hours:
Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 8PM - 4AM

Hours are fixed, but it is possible to swap Monday for Sunday.

Background:
SpamStopsHere.com is a completely database driven anti-spam system. Emails with characteristics that match a database are blocked; all others are not blocked. Automated tools make some additions to the databases which must be confirmed by a highly trained spam analyst. Other tools harvest likely spam and the spam analyst must make the appropriate additions to databases. The spam analyst also updates tools that track known spammers and predict their next campaign.

Requirements:
• Good knowledge of how the Internet works
• Excellent computer skills
• Fast learner of technical computer/Internet technology
• Good analytical and mathematical abilities
• Extremely reliable and punctual
• Accept and pass a criminal and financial background check
• References from previous employment

Additional Qualifications:
• Live within a modest commute of west side of Ann Arbor
   • Generally no more than 10 miles east or north of downtown Ann Arbor
   • Generally no more than 30 miles west or south of downtown Ann Arbor
• Convincing reasons that you are willing and able to work the 3rd night shift!

Compensation:
Qualified applicants: Starting at $13/hr.
Advancement is possible into customer support, Linux administration or program development.

Benefits:
Premium Blue Cross PPO medical, dental and vision plan. Short-term and long-term disability. Paid holidays and vacation time; Greenview has always had an exceptionally relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

Apply:
If you meet the requirements and have convincing reasons for working the 3rd late night shift, you are welcome to email your resume to careers@vedit.com.
We will first interview you by phone to quiz on basics of how the Internet works and other requirements. Highly qualified applicants will be invited to an interview.

Comments:
Based on past experience, we expect to receive many qualified applicants. We will rank qualified applicants according to our estimate of "how likely is this applicant going to be happy working the night shift for 2+ years". In short, we are looking for a computer savvy night owl that lives close to our office.

About Greenview Data:
Greenview Data, Inc. was founded in 1980 as a software company. The primary current product is the SpamStopsHere.com anti-spam service sold to businesses worldwide. Greenview provides a relaxed, friendly atmosphere that fosters self-motivation, collaboration, team-work, personal growth and education. Located on the far west side of Ann Arbor, 5 minutes from Dexter, 10 minutes from Chelsea

2nd Level Tech Support/Spam Analyst


We are currently seeking up to three full-time and part-time 2nd Level Tech Support/Spam Analyst.

Position 1:
• 4PM - Midnight / M-F (Full time)

Position 2:
• Midnight - 8AM / M-F (Full Time)

Position 3:
• 4PM - Midnight / Sat&Sun (Part-time/full-time depending on applicant's schedule and available hours)

* The exact hours of these shifts are negotiable.

Responsibilities:
This position's responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assist customers with Technical and Customer Service questions via Phone, e-mail and the online ticket system
• Assist 1st-level Spam Analysts with 2nd-level Spam Analysis questions and problems
• Assist 1st-level Spam Analysts with any technical problems
• First response to Server Maintenance Notifications:
   • Diagnose and fix minor problems
   • Contact on-call 3rd level tech staff
• Research new spam campaigns to create new Perl filters or adapt existing filters

Requirements:
• Knowledge, experience or ability to learn the Perl language
• Knowledge, experience or ability to learn regular expressions
• Knowledge of TCP/IP Protocols (especially SMTP and DNS)
• Good verbal, telephone, and written communication skills
• Working knowledge of Linux operating systems not necessary but will be beneficial

Compensation:
Qualified applicants: $18-22/hr.

Benefits:
Premium Blue Cross PPO medical, dental and vision plan. Short-term and long-term disability. Paid holidays and vacation time; Greenview has always had an exceptionally relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

About Greenview Data:
Greenview Data, Inc. has been providing its critically acclaimed SpamStopsHere network security solutions to clients across the globe since 2002. GDI also created and developed the powerful VEDIT (tm) text editor, which has been licensed to over 150,000 users since 1980. EBCDIC to ASCII conversion makes up the third division of Greenview Data; providing conversion solutions through turn-key contracting and consulting. Through the growth of its SpamStopsHere hosted service, and exciting R&D developments, Greenview Data, Inc. is looking to the future and another successful 24 years.

Apply:
E-mail resumes to: careers@vedit.com


Software Developer


Greenview Data, the creator of the critically acclaimed anti-spam service, SpamStopsHere, is starting the New Year with a new and exciting SaaS R&D project. We are seeking programmers with an entrepreneurial spirit and strong communication skills to form a team to bring an idea to fruition.

Qualified candidates:

· Experience with large web development projects.
· Ideal candidates will have experience with Client/Server projects.
· Object oriented programming experience.
· Ideal candidates will have experience with Unit Testing.
· Experience with Ruby on Rails, Java, C++, or other OO language.
· Ideal candidates will have experience with Ruby on Rails.
· A drive to continually learn new technology and skills.
· Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary. Premium Blue Cross PPO medical, dental and vision plan. Long/short-term disability and life insurance. Paid holidays and vacation time. Greenview provides a relaxed, friendly atmosphere that fosters self-motivation, collaboration, team-work, personal growth and education.

About Greenview Data

Greenview Data, Inc. has been providing its critically acclaimed SpamStopsHere network security solutions to clients across the globe since 2002. GDI also created and developed the powerful VEDIT (tm) text editor, which has been licensed to over 150,000 users since 1980. EBCDIC to ASCII conversion makes up the third division of Greenview Data; providing conversion solutions through turn-key contracting and consulting. Through the growth of its SpamStopsHere hosted service, and exciting R&D developments, Greenview Data, Inc. is looking to the future and another successful 28 years.