POSITION SUMMARY

The IT Infrastructure Support Specialist ( ITISS - Level I and II Support ) supports the business practices of the firm by delivering reliable, high quality computer services, products and support.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
-Provide level one and two technical support to Grant Thornton lines of business, service lines, and physical locations.
-Provide excellent customer service and delivery of technology services and products.
-Adhere to firmwide policies and procedures and promote such adherence in your location.
-Seek opportunities to improve platform reliability and optimization.
-Log all support incidents into OTIS ( helpdesk ticket tracking system ) in addition to monitoring your local office's queue and providing assistance to fellow IT support specialists when needed.
-Use Ghost to reimage or refresh laptops and desktops and transfer data accordingly.
-Serve as liaison between other Internal Client Services ( ICS ) - IT resources, Regional Technology staff, and end user group.
-Serve as contact for equipment orders to ensure proper configuration and compliance with firm standards.
-Supervise and maintain all office PC systems including hardware, software, configuration, updates, patches, and more to minimize or potentially eliminate actual and potential down time experienced by the user community.
-Prepare computers for new hires and provide personalized onsite support, when necessary, in delivering the finished product.
-Cooperate in maintaining the inventory of all technology equipment including but not limited to desktops, notebooks, and portable printers.
-Establish working relationship with all of the personnel in the office, including the Managing Partner, Controller / Office Manager, Business Practice Leader, and others.
-Provide and coordinate onsite and offsite end user support.
-Coordinate and communicate with the Regional Technology Administrator ( RTA ) any LAN / WAN issues that directly affect the efficiency and reliability of the office network as well as any other activities, strategies, and projects as required.
-Evaluate the service and delivery methods being provided, solicit feedback regularly from users to monitor users' perceived performance of the products and services provided by the firm's technical staff, and communicate ideas and recommendations for improvement of service and delivery to the RTA.
-Regularly solicit feedback from users to monitor users' perceived performance of the products and services provided by the firm's technical staff, and communicate ideas and recommendations for improvement of service and delivery to the RTA.
-Research new ways to improve performance, deliver service, problem solve, and reduce costs and response time for users.
-Develop and maintain skills to accomplish duties and support the firm's technology direction.
-Seek development opportunities that allow growth and development in position and career with Grant Thornton.
-Adhere to the highest degree of professional standards and strict confidentiality in matters that require discretion.
-Attend professional development and training sessions on a regular basis.
-Perform other job-related duties as necessary. Experience: QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
-Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related area; equivalent work experience will be considered.
-At least 3 years of related work experience in desktop support in a large corporate environment.
-A+ certifications a plus, Microsoft certifications a plus.
-Ability to become Dell Certified for repair of Notebooks and Desktops.
-Sufficient knowledge of Microsoft Windows XP, MS Office 2003.
-Ability to work as a team and be a "team player", especially during time sensitive tasks / projects which may require overtime to successfully complete the job.
-Good oral and written communications skills.
-Excellent customer service skills.
-Self-starter, capable of successfully achieving support goals while unsupervised.
-Highly reliable and well organized; capable of balancing several projects and maintaining priorities.
-Ability to work additional hours as needed. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Job Description : As a Siebel Analytics specialist your primary responsibilities will be focused on the analysis, design, and implementation of Siebel Analytics in a bank, insurance company or financial markets firm. In this role, you must be able to effectively interact with client representatives, technical team members, and project management in developing solutions that address the people, process, and technology needs of the organization. At least 3 years experience as a Siebel Analytics implementation team lead. At least 3 years experience as a Siebel Analytics implementation team lead. Understanding of Siebel architecture including Gateway Server, Enterprise Server, Siebel Server, Web Server, and Database Server Experience with Siebel EAI and/or Siebel data interfaces preferred - Strong written and verbal communication skills as well as listening skills Significant consulting/client facing background Outstanding teamwork skills Keen attention to detail Demonstrated analytical and qualitative abilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin. Candidate Must Have : -At least 3 years experience as a Siebel Analytics implementation team lead. -Understanding of Siebel architecture including Gateway Server, Enterprise Server, Siebel Server, Web Server, and Database Server, Experience with Siebel EAI and/or Siebel data interfaces preferred -Siebel 7 certification. -Big 4 consulting experience or similar -Will travel 100% Job Title: Siebel Analytics Specialist Primary Skills: Siebel; architecture; database; financial; Siebel EAI Job Industry: Computers Vacancies: 1 Job City: Chicago Job Metro Area: Chicago Job State: IL Job Country: US Salary: DOE Hours per Week: 40 Start Date: 10/01/2006 Job Duration: Direct Placement Detailed Job Duration: NA Degree Type: BS Degree Area: Computer Science Experience Minimum: 4 Years Certificates/Licenses: Candidates responding to this posting must currently possess the eligibility to work in the United States. To submit a resume for this position, you must place PR60606C_NT_0069LD in the subject line of your e-mail. Send your resumes to: in text format. Do not send e-mail attachments. Siebel; architecture; database; financial; Siebel EAI Apply directly at: ?r=gad To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Our client is a rapidly growing CPG packaging agency seeking a designer early in their career of package design, but with a solid couple of years working on big consumer brands and exhibiting strong raw talent. This position will work within the branding team consisting of a Sr. Designer and Design Director that are handling multiple projects concurrently. The role demands that the Designer with direction of the senior team members be capable of taking a client brief from concept through to completion. The Designer must consistently demonstrate excellent work, as approved and directed by the supervising Design Director. Portfolios must show a multitude of packaging samples with aptitude in strategic design, problem solving, comfort with concept development, and a strong understanding in answering the client briefs. Experience: Designer must have solid packaging experience of 2+ years, a portfolio to back it up and be ready to work in a growing agency with demanding deadlines. This is a great opportunity to grow your portfolio in CPG. Working alone or within a team you must demonstrate consistent attention to detail. This position demands a natural confidence in designing and delivering exceptional conceptual ideas. All designers must have the ability to multi-task and self manage. MAC skills in Photoshope and Illustrator plus Bachelors degree preferred. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Assists in the engineering and infrastructure support for regional voice and data services; Ensures that converged and wireless data technologies are well integrated across regions; Drives voice and data projects and solutions based upon business value and Global governance; Provides technical expertise of voice (non-mobile) phone systems and data infrastructure; Provides guidance and develops effective operational model around adds, moves, and changes to the voice and data infrastructure within regions including phone lines, extensions, hunt groups, communication groups, call centers; executes moves, adds and changes for voice mail systems within the region; troubleshoots and resolves problems related to phone systems and voice mail systems; Provides technical knowledge of wireless data infrastructure and able to implement all defined Global LAN standards. 3-5 years of experience in networks and data/voice communication. U.S. Citizen, Green Card, or TN1 Minimum Requirements: - Complex dial plan configuration and troubleshooting - Complex voice gateway configurations including H.323, MGCP and H.323 gatekeeper configuration experience Preferred: - Call Manager experience in single server, multi server and multi-cluster environments - Cisco Unity installation, administration, and monitoring - Experience in Call Manager and traditional PBX integrations using T1 CAS, PRI and QSig - Extensive experience with voice circuits Certifications: Impl & Admin a Win2K Directory Service Impl & Admin a Win2K Network Infrastructure CVOICE CCNA Apply directly at: ?r=gad To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Job description: A business analyst will be doing an evaluating WEB pages which reference provider information that could be effected by the National Provider ID, then working with the associated business unit to create and coordinate the updating of the information to reflect changes required for NPI A Skills Required: 1.Demonstrated ability to coordinate and motivate teams to achieve results/goals. 2.Strong problem solving and motivational skills as well as the ability to successfully negotiate scenarios to resolve issues and attain end results. 3.Attention to detail coupled with strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills. 4.Must be able to work independently as well as part of a team. 5.Solid understanding of HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996). 6.Strong writing and editing skills. 7.Demonstrated ability to develop presentations and communicate ideas effectively. 8.Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Lotus Notes, MS Project and Microsoft Word). Please forward your resumes to Contact No:703-994-4979Business Analyst, HIPAA Consultant Apply directly at: ?r=gad To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Description:
BearingPoint is seeking a SAP Senior Manager to manage and grow our SAP team.

Responsibilities:
*Manage a staff of SAP solution delivery staff of 12-15 professionals.
*Deliver SAP solutions to clients.
*Program/Project management of large SAP projects.
*Support business development opportunities and help drive sales of SAP solutions.

Requirements:
*Experience with multiple large-scale SAP implementations.
*Extensive network and/or demonstrated experience in selling work to new or existing clients and business case/value proposition orientation.
*Solid functional understanding of SAP solutions.
*Minimum of 10 years overall experience in a combination of consulting, project management and systems implementation roles.
*Demonstrated ability to manage and lead large implementation projects (20-25 people).
*Lead Business Development of SAP Enterprise Solutions.
*Ability to interact with all levels of management and vendors.
*Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
*Bachelors and Travel required. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

We are looking for strong technical skills with good functional knowledge of the product. The functional knowledge normally comes with the experience working/customizing the product.

Summary: Responsible for feasibility studies, definition requirements, and design of complex data processing projects.
Acts as a liaison with other systems' areas and provides technical consulting
to systems and business units. Works independently and/or directs a team as required. Develops or maintains computer programs including designing, coding, testing, debugging, and installation as needed.


Major Duties: 1. Conducts feasibility studies, and defines and designs system requirements for complex data processing projects.

2. Acts as a liaison to the other systems' areas and provides technical guidance and can direct project development as needed.

3. Provides input on performance reviews when directing a team.

4. Interacts with vendors to review software or support existing packages.

5. Interfaces with partners from other systems' areas to determine impacts of hardware/software changes and partners in other business units for the project and/or systems support.

6. Develops or maintains computer programs including designing, coding, testing, debugging, and installation as needed.

7. Prepares project phase reports, including requirements, feasibility, definition and design.

8. Directs the development of prototyped systems development.

9. Communicates with various business areas and outside vendors, consultants, and clients regarding automation needs.

Knowledge/Skills: Knowledge of programming languages and various business applications, usually acquired through related experience, is required to support all project phases. Knowledge of programming, debugging, and testing systems' programs, usually obtained through a four year degree program or related work experience, is required to develop or maintain computer programs. Analytical and problem solving skills are needed for systems guidance.

Ability to effectively translate business requirements into workable systems solutions is critical.
Strong technical skills: PeopleTools, Oracle
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Good leadership skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent documentation skills
Ability to work in a team atmosphere
Works effectively with a minimum of direction
Willingness and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to develop and maintain programs including designing, coding, testing, debugging and installation.


Experience: Minimum 5 years experience with project feasibility studies, definition requirements, design, and project
leadership in a highly customized Peoplesoft environment. Minimum 5 years solid experience with Peoplesoft development tool which includes PeopleCode, Application Engine, Component Interface as well as Peoplesofts Payroll module. Oracle database experience and strong SQL and Unix scripting experience is also required. Experience with Peoplesoft Application Messaging and Java development experience would be a plus.

Experience: Skills - PEOPLECODE, APPLICATION ENGINE, PEOPLETOOLS, PAYROLL MODULE are mandatory. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Duration: 3 months can be extended Assignment Description / Responsibilities: A Required Skills : Knowledge of COBOL OS/390, DB2, SQL, VSAM, JCL, REXX, CLIST. Structured Design and Programming, B Skills Desired: Claim Adjudication systems background is a plus. Major Accountabilities: Design and code programs with a business focus. Create program design specifications for the project team or Supervisor, as required. Write new programs of moderate to high complexity and scope, working with complex application systems design and specifications and utilizing standard procedures and techniques. Formulates concepts and develops solutions of application programs for the full life cycle (design, code, test, implement and post implementation support) of projects, Maintains system availability and provides issue resolution for root cause. Please forward your resumes to Contact No:703-994-4979COBOL Consultant Apply directly at: ?r=gad To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Web Developer / Webmaster

Employment Type: Fulltime permanent

Job Description/Responsibilities:
Act as a full service resource for design and development of web-based applications
Collaborate with other teams on application visual design
Serve as the webmaster
Manage your source using control processes
Organize details and manage the promotion of applications to testing and production environments.
Track and follow through on reported production errors and issues
Occasional weekend/after-hours work may be required to assist in application rollouts
Thoroughly understand all facets of our application environment (network, server and desktop infrastructure)
Commit to quality and completeness

Top Skills:
Three (3) years of CSS, HTML and JavaScript development
Three (3) years web graphic/interface/application design
Two (2) years of ASP.NET development
Two (2) years of XML/XSLT development
Three (3) years working with MS SQL and complex stored procedure development

Qualifications:
Thorough understanding of database concepts
Demonstrable capability for application visual design
Strong communication, problem solving, and research skills
Strong enthusiasm for working with computers and the creation of quality software
Thorough understanding of Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) concepts
Experience with classic ASP/VBScript
Experience with Macromedia Flash/Flex/Actionscript
Experience with PVCS Version Manager and/or Microsoft Visual SourceSafe
Experience with PVCS Tracker or other System Change Management tracking software
Experience with Microsoft Sharepoint portal server
Experience with Microsoft Office development
Familiarity with data warehouse concepts
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.

The Company:
Industry Leader
Chicago
Salary - $55,000 - $65,000 + great benefits and bonuses

To Apply:
Contact Brian Shaver , 630-393-2746


Experience: Desired skills: . To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Duration: 6 months Need Ab-Initio Developement experience consultant.... Please forward your resumes to Contact No:703-880-4510X26Ab-Initio Developers Apply directly at: ?r=gad To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

We seek a talented IT professional for a unique contract to hire project located in Chicago (North Side). Titled, Application Developer/Deployment Specialist, your role will include development, deployment, and maintenance of web applications and websites using ASP.NET, Classic ASP, SQL Server 7.0/2000, VB scripting, and Java scripting in a Windows environment. Other responsibilities include troubleshooting and correcting problems with applications and sites, coding and testing of software, and serving as a resource for centralized deployment activities. Additional responsibilities:

Perform maintenance and support of existing web sites, web applications and software. Test software and website maintenance changes in preparation of acceptance testing.

Conduct problem determination for existing web sites and web applications running on production and staging servers. Make necessary fixes to resolve issues.

Perform the setup and deployment of web sites and applications to staging and production servers and serve as a resource for centralized deployment activities.

Implement and code software and web sites to meet stated project requirements. Perform unit and integration testing.

Perform code reviews to ensure artifacts meet requirements and standards. Log and resolve code review issues and action items.

Adapt and applies standards for application development. Promote standards with the application development competency area.

Provide technical analysis and design for application development. Participate in project planning and estimating activities as requested by project management and application architects.

Make additions to libraries of common reusable code and component libraries. Prepares and maintains documentation for common components.

Submit your resume as a Word document or call us today for immediate consideration. Chicago area applicants only, no third parties please.
Experience: 5+ years of experience in web site and web application development technologies and tools including, but not limited to ASP, ASP.NET, C#, VB Script, JavaScript, CSS, XML, HTML, MS Visual Studio.NET & 2005.

3+ years previous experience with web site and web application deployment to staging and production server environments.

Strong working knowledge of Server 2000, 2003, IIS 5.0 and 6.0, and MS Site Server.

Strong working knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server 7, and 2000. Experience with is a plus Experience with documentation and source code repository tools such as MS SharePoint and Visual SourceSafe 2005.

Prior experience working in a large, corporate IT organization. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

SMARTSOURCE currently has several openings for storage Technicians / administrators with good Netbackup skills for a customer in the Chicago Loop.

Hours: Normal Business Hours
Duration: 3 Months to start
Start Date: ASAP

Responsibilities:
The job is to manage the trouble ticket queue for Net Backup and bring the calls to resolution.
Not coding, but proactively looking at the queues and identifying problems.

Requirements:
Must have strong Net Backup experience To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Ajilon Consulting has been a premier provider of information technology (IT) business solutions since 1969. With over 50 offices in North America and 10,000 employees worldwide, Ajilon Consulting is a company full of opportunities and exciting new challenges.

We are currently looking for a Configuration Management Engineer is to support CM activities for proprietary applications. These applications are large and complex; involving multiple components, multiple technologies, and multiple operating systems. As a CM engineer, the work is generally divided into support and maintenance/rewrites of CM Processes to promote efficiencies. Support tasks involve developer support as well as troubleshooting build and packaging failures and ClearCase issues regarding merges, views, baselines and user permissions.The CM engineer is also required to maintain build scripts as well as ClearCase utilities. As needed, the CM engineer will be tasked with analyzing build scripts as well as other CM processes and define projects to introduce efficiencies within these processes.

Responsibilities:
* Creating new ClearCase triggers, attributes,
hyperlinks, scripts
* Creating new branches and labels, config specs
ClearCase reporting iV merges, diff-labels
* Maintaining the official build process iV including patch builds
* Build Failure Analysis.
* Post-build packaging and staging.
* Coordinating new ClearCase releases with the CM-Tools Team.
* Implementing all ClearCase configuration changes.
* Timely execution of Change Requests
* Participating in the On-Call Schedule (offhours and weekend)
* Timely resolution or escalation of Incident Reports
* Developer support for all CM related questions
* Creating and maintaining functional specifications, technical specifications as well as training documentation for CM related processes
* Delivering all CM SLAs
* Providing Weekly Status Reports
Experience: Required Skills:
Must have Source Code Control Experience (ClearCase or Perforce a plus)
Familiarity with Versioning, Labeling, Branching, Baselines, Build Management, Views, Migrations, Config.Spec editing and implementing Triggers
Report Setup (Format and Templates) & Administration
Experience with builds, scripting and code merging
Proficient at PERL and UNIX scripting
Familiarity with ANT
Ability to manage multiple concurrent activities according to shifting priorities, work efforts, and deadlines.
Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills
Understanding of basic object oriented programming principles (Java programming experience a plus)

Highly Desired:

Experience with Perforce or other configuration management systems
Experience with continuous builds/integration and CruiseControl
Familiarity with Rational ClearQuest
Proficiency in KSH, SH and BASH

Nice To Have:

Understanding of Interest rates risk management and trading strategies.
Experience in a large financial institution.
Experience working in distributed enterprise type applications.
Familiarity with Rational RequisitePro
Familiarity with Ruby scripting
To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Responsible for feasibility studies,
definition requirements, and design of
complex data processing projects.
Acts as a liaison with other systems'
areas and provides technical consulting
to systems and business units. Works
independently and/or directs a team as
required. Develops or maintains computer
programs including designing, coding, testing,
debugging, and installation as needed.

Major Duties: 1. Conducts feasibility studies, and defines and
designs system requirements for complex data
processing projects.

2. Acts as a liaison to the other systems' areas
and provides technical guidance and can direct
project development as needed.

3. Provides input on performance reviews when
directing a team.

4. Interacts with vendors to review software or
support existing packages.

5. Interfaces with partners from other systems'
areas to determine impacts of hardware/software
changes and partners in other business units for
the project and/or systems support.

6. Develops or maintains computer programs
including designing, coding, testing, debugging,
and installation as needed.

7. Prepares project phase reports, including
requirements, feasibility, definition and design.

8. Directs the development of prototyped systems
development.

9. Communicates with various business areas
and outside vendors, consultants, and clients
regarding automation needs.

Knowledge/Skills: Knowledge of programming languages and
various business applications, usually acquired
through related experience, is required to support
all project phases. Knowledge of programming,
debugging, and testing systems' programs, usually
obtained through a four year degree program or
related work experience, is required to develop
or maintain computer programs. Analytical and
problem solving skills are needed for systems
guidance.

â?¢ Ability to effectively translate business requirements into workable systems solutions is critical.
â?¢ Strong technical skills: PeopleTools, Oracle
â?¢ Strong analytical and problem solving skills
â?¢ Good leadership skills
â?¢ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
â?¢ Excellent documentation skills
â?¢ Ability to work in a team atmosphere
â?¢ Works effectively with a minimum of direction
â?¢ Willingness and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
â?¢ Ability to develop and maintain programs including designing, coding, testing, debugging and installation.

Experience: Minimum 5 years experience with project feasibility
studies, definition requirements, design, and project
leadership in a highly customized Peoplesoft environment. Minimum 5 years solid experience with Peoplesoft development tool which includes PeopleCode, Application Engine, Component Interface as well as Peoplesoftâ?os Payroll module. Oracle database experience and strong SQL and Unix scripting experience is also required. Experience with Peoplesoft Application Messaging and Java development experience would be a plus.
To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Ajilon Consulting has been a premier provider of information technology (IT) business solutions since 1969. With over 50 offices in North America and 10,000 employees worldwide, Ajilon Consulting is a company full of opportunities and exciting new challenges. One of our Client currently looking to hire an experienced Sybase Developer either Full Time or contract to Permanent.
The developer will be responsible for:
Specification, design, and development of a large-scale database system within the financial system. Experience:
Should be familiarwith Sybase Adaptive Server 12.5.x.
Must be able to fine tune database server Performance using the features available in Sybase Adaptive server.
Should have experience in database administration.
Should have knowledge of various database optimization techniques such as row locking.
Should have knowledge of Sybase Replication
Should have strong SQL skills.
Should have working knowledge of Perl and unix shell scripting
Should be able to script many database tasks such as Table construction and data transfer.
Must be able to create tools to monitor database, replication, and unix/linux system performance.
Must have Previous experience managing database change process
Should have strong documentation skills and Previous experience of using DBArtisian.
To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Ajilon Consulting has been a premier provider of information technology (IT) business solutions since 1969. With over 50 offices in North America and 10,000 employees worldwide, Ajilon Consulting is a company full of opportunities and exciting new challenges.

*We are currently for a highly experienced PROJECT MANAGER/ program manager to control and keep track of projects which span many different teams throughout the project lifecycle.
*From Scope/Requirements gathering to UAT and production, there we need to have a holistic approach to program management which will follow the project from initial prioritization to delivery.
*To this end a program manager to lead and build a small team of approximately 3 to keep all projects within client's transparent, and on schedule.

Experience: 1. Minimum of 5 - 7 years experience with expertise in managing all phases of systems development from concept through implementation and maintenance.
2. Overall responsibility for structuring a project, performing the detailed planning, and managing project execution and completion of moderate or large projects.
3. Defines the phase deliverables, tracks milestones and incurred expenses versus planned expenses, schedules roles and resources, evaluates risks and recommends contingency plans.
4. Manages the development of the technical strategy. Assigns resources and tasks, and manages quality assurance, resolution of issues, status reviews and reporting, development of standards, change control, customer support, and compliance with all policies and procedures.
5. Able to facilitate workshops such as JAD, RAD and DRP sessions.
6. Excellent communication skills
7. Excellent planning skills with ability to work with groups build comprehensive plans.
8. Ability to influence project teams for schedules, priority and scope
9. Good grasp of investment management process
10. Good grasp of operational aspects of investment management process
11. Detail oriented
12. Ability to lead a team of project managers
13. Excellent follow through
14. Proven project/program management skills.
15.Excellent grasp of development process
16. Good estimation skills for development and operational tasks.

To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here