ISO: PHP developer in local DC area

I am posting this as a favor to a former colleague, this posting is not at my current company, and I know absolutely nothing about the posting agency, so buyer beware:

Web Developer A Washington D.C. research firm seeks a web developer with basic computer network experience to work with a graphics and web team.
Our client is committed to promoting the free-market system and they use aggressive and edgy messaging campaigns to change the debate on behalf of high-profile clients. With over 20 years of experience, they manage roughly 30 websites to help promote their clients’ interests and issue areas. Downtown DC location, lucrative financial incentive plan, and non-stop adrenaline provided.

Direction

Website development project management (front-end layout, and back-end programming to meet client needs)

Advise clients on website content – including designing site information architecture and adapting print/static content for use on the web

Expertise and advisement on social media and online marketing trends

Basic IT support for staff of 25

Skill sets needed:

PHP and ColdFusion (Application programming)
XHTML, CSS2, JavaScript, jQuery (Front-end website programming)
MS SQL and MySQL; Access expertise a plus (Database programming and administration)
Basic LAMP (Linux/Apache/MySQL/PHP) server management

Skill Sets Desired:

Social media and online marketing implementation
Firewall administration (SonicWALL)
Adapting print/static content for use on the web (in terms of how content is written and organized)
Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, and InDesign expertise

If you are interested, email me at pedro dot vera at gmail dot com and I'll get you in touch with the recruiter.

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