BMC Patrol Administrator in Chicago, IL

Great Financial Institution, located in the Chicago Loop, is currently seeking a 2+ year BMC Patrol Administrator to maintain and develop custom Patrol KMs for various applications, and to manage all Patrol agent machines for proper functionality. Candidate will manage and improve the Patrol and Perform consoles (menu structures, notification standards, etc.), as well as assist with administrative duties for additional UNIX-based applications: Filenet/P8, Remedy, Control-M, Control-D, TME NetView, and SAS.

Qualifications:
-Previous related work experience to include technical support/troubleshooting experience on UNIX and/or Windows operating systems
-The applicant must have excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills as well as superior interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
-Proven experience in working directly with technical users
-Proven experience in working within a group setting as well as managing stressful situations
-Proven experience with standard MS-Office tools including Excel; MS-Project and MS-Access as well as UNIX systems administration experience would be a strong plus
-Degree in Computer Science or a related field is preferred
--depth experience with BMC's Patrol software (running on Unix/Windows platforms).
-Expertise with other BMC products (Perform, Remedy, Control-M, Control-D) is a plus, as is familiarity with shell and Perl scripting

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

BMC Patrol Systems Admin in Chicago, IL

Renowned company in Chicagos loop area is looking for a BMC Patrol systems admin who has 2+ years of experience with BMC Patrol in a Unix environment. This person will be responsible for installing, enhancing, tuning, and maintaining BMC Patrol and Perform as well as support other Unix based applications such as Perform, Remedy, Control-M and Control-D consoles. The company is currently running 3.6 and is in the process of upgrading to 7.14.

Responsibilities:
Maintain and develop custom Patrol KMs for various applications; manage all Patrol agent machines for proper functionality.
In conjunction with Operations, manage and improve the Patrol and Perform consoles (menu structures, notification standards, etc.)
Assist with administrative duties for additional UNIX-based applications: Filenet/P8, Remedy, Control-M, Control-D, TME NetView, and SAS.
Assist with administrative duties related to other UNIX/Oracle utilities as needed.
Handle major projects from start to finish, including the development of detailed timelines and task lists, as will as providing complete supporting documentation.

Qualifications:
Previous related work experience to include technical support/troubleshooting experience on UNIX and/or Windows operating systems
The applicant must have excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills as well as superior interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
Proven experience in working directly with technical users.
Proven experience in working within a group setting as well as managing stressful situations.
Proven experience with standard MS-Office tools including Excel; MS-Project and MS-Access as well as UNIX systems administration experience would be a strong plus.
A degree in Computer Science or a related field is preferred
In-depth experience with BMC's Patrol software (running on Unix/Windows platforms).
Expertise with other BMC products (Perform, Remedy, Control-M, Control-D) is a plus, as is familiarity with shell and Perl scripting.

Experience: BMC, BMC Patrol, BMC Perform, Unix To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Clearcase Analyst in Chicago, IL

Responsible for Software builds using CleraCase or CVS Software Releases Administering the groups SCM System and managing ClearCase for the group Managing Various Testing Environments Good at Perl and Shell Scripting Knowledge of Make or Ant
Experience: Clearcase
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Shell/Perl Scripting To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Director, IT Global Services in Chicago, IL

OVERVIEW: Aon is a global leader in risk management, insurance and reinsurance brokerage, human capital and management consulting, and outsourcing with more than 55,000 employees in 600 offices.

POSITION OVERVIEW: Currently, we have an excellent career opportunity for a Director, IT Global Services with Combined Insurance Company of America, a wholly owned subsidiary of Aon Corporation located in the Uptown neighborhood of Chicago.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Direct the operations of Aon Insurance Underwriting companies Global Messaging, WAN, Security, Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity plans. Develop, enhance and publish security information, security strategy, policy, governance processes and best practices and guidelines. Monitor compliance with security standards to ensure systems controls are successful at providing adequate security to data, hardware, software and applications. Design and administer programs to include policies, standards, guidelines, training programs and viable quality assurance process for disaster recovery and business continuity programs. Direct administration and coordination of global messaging systems. Plans, develops, documents, and implement enhancements to messaging network. Provide support and consultation to remote locations or clients in order to identify requirements and configuration resources. Maintain regular checks on the global messing systems and resolve or escalate problems as required. Direct global WAN activities, primarily for Strategic planning and design of data, video and image telecommunications systems globally. Audit systems (globally) to ensure messaging standards are being maintained and systems are secure. Ensure long-term strategic planning requirements include planning for remote hardware and communications facilities; development and installation and support. Create reports for management measuring availability, capacity, and other statistics to insure maximum processing capabilities due to growth, etc. In performance of position, employs extremely strong managerial skills, analytical abilities and excellent interpersonal skills. Communicate and coordinate with upper management within various business units that process at Aon's Insurance Underwriting Data Center the technology that's needed to support their production environments. Investigate and evaluate ideas to reduce expenses in the business units and in the global environment.

REQUIRED education: BA/BS or equivalent. Security, Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity, Messaging and WAN experience.

BENEFITS: Aon offers: Competitive Compensation, Exceptional Benefits, Continuing Education & Training, A Unique Internal Advancement Program, and Tremendous Potential with A Growing Worldwide Organization. For more information about Aon Corporation, visit our website at www.aon.com. Aon is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. M/F/D/V Experience: REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:Minimum 8-10 years experience in largely diversified technical environment. Experience as senior level IT manager with comprehensive knowledge of Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity, Messaging, WAN and Security technology and processes. Solid, proven experience in extracting business requirements and formulating technical solutions to provide quality solutions. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Enterprise Content Management Analyst in Chicago, IL

POSITION SUMMARY

The Enterprise Content Management ( ECM ) Analyst analyzes, maintains, supports, and provides training on firm ECM technologies. This position is based in Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
-Maintain production and development ECM environments for ECM application users.
-Train on the use of ECM technologies and tools which support enterprise content management needs.
-Perform system administration of ECM systems and related technologies ( ECM software, application servers, indexers, content repositories, web servers, etc. ).
-Provide technical support on assigned ECM technologies and tools, and coordinate support needs with other divisions within Information Technology ( IT ).
-Provide excellent customer service to ECM application users.
-Develop effective ECM technologies and tools that support system users.
-Report exception issues, problems or customer needs as they occur to IT management.
-Respond proactively to identified training, technical support, and customer service needs in line with IT management and business guidelines.
-Coordinate identified user technical needs with others in the Applications Development and Reporting division and throughout the ECM department.
-Document ECM issues and solutions that resolve re-occurring user requests.
-Develop materials to educate users on the use of ECM technologies.
-Participate in testing and quality assurance work for products prior to release into the production environment.
-Perform system administration tasks.
-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, MIS, or related field.
-3 years of demonstrated experience in a user support role.
-Experience with document management systems, record management systems, document imaging and other ECM technologies a plus.
-Experience in the professional services or accounting industry a plus.
-Ability to work with minimal supervision.
-Strong troubleshooting skills.
-Experience performing application testing.
-Ability to integrate procedural steps and processes with technical requirements and system functions to ensure successful delivery of work.
-Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communications skills.
-Strong training and presentation skills in individual and group settings.
-Proven ability to effectively multitask with strong attention to detail.
-Team oriented, flexible and able to work in a changing work environment
-Advanced knowledge of MS Word.
-Experience with MS Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SQL Server and internet technologies.
-Reports to the ECM Manager who is a member of the Applications Development and Reporting division in the ECM department.
-Ability to work additional hours as needed. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Specialist - Oracle Applications DBA in Chicago, IL

We are currently seeking to fill a Technical Specialist - Oracle Applications DBA position for our client in Chicago, IL. We invite you to review the position requirements below and apply today if your skills match our need.

Responsibilities:
- Install, patch, upgrade, configure, tune, and maintain the Oracle 11i E-business suite and 9i databases.
- Provide level 2 support (24x7) for the production environment, which includes high-volume business-critical applications.
- Collaborate with system and network administrators.
- Install system enhancements and assist in hardware, software, and data utilization analysis to ensure maximum efficiency and effective use.
- Participate in the design, implementation, and testing of the disaster recover procedures.
- Provide DBA support for custom application development efforts.
- Limited travel may be required

Requirements:
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Has initiative and is self-disciplined
- Knowledge of business and technical environments
- Hands on experience with Oracle 9i database management systems and overall Oracle technical environment
- Experience with Oracle 11i applications (Financial, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, HRMS)
- Experience with physical database design, writing Oracle stored procedures, and designing and creating indices
- Understanding of data modeling concepts

Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with application development
- Has either Oracle database 8i or 9i certification
- Experience with Oracles Real Application Cluster (RAC), creating standby databases, and working with high-availability cluster solutions
- Experience with Oracle RMAN, Oracle 10gAS, Oracle Enterprise Manager
- Experience in leading projects

Education/Years of Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years IT experience
- 4 years of Oracle database administration
- 2 years of Oracle applications administration
- 2 years of UNIX
- 2 years PL/SQL coding
- 1 year of Oracle 11i applications administration
- Minimum of 2 years experience working in a large organization
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science or Information Systems, or equivalent work experience
- Must be able to work some weekends, nights, and holidays

Apply now if your skills and experience are a good match for the position and remember this: At Harvey Nash, the door to opportunity is always wide open. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Large IT System Resiliency Architects in Chicago, IL

Several Business System Resilience Architect positions available that allow you to live anywhere in the US and work on some of the largest, most complex IT operations. Youll work with the most senior IT executives at some of the largest Fortune companies. Your career visibility and quality of experience cant be duplicated anywhere else. This is a career maker, but the bar is high. If you meet the following qualifications, well get back to you right away.

Youll need in-depth knowledge of leading-edge Business Resilience products and technology along with industry and business skills to influence your clients. This includes leading technical workshops, providing technical direction and product quality technical architecture documentation. The key role includes responsibility for designing end-to-end Business Resilience solutions for client environments.

This means being capable of translating client business requirements into appropriate business resilience solutions, considering all aspects of availability, recoverability, scalability and security. Must be able to identify the impact business requirements and resilience solutions will have on the client's environment, across the layers of Business Resilience (i.e. strategy, vision, organization, processes, applications and data, technology and facilities). Additionally you will oversee all technical aspects of Business Resilience Engagements, making sure that the overall client vision is achieved and any technical issues are addressed. Experience: Here is a summary of what you must have before being considered. Please review carefully and submit your resume only if you meet all of the following criteria:

? Experienced at designing end-to-end Business Resilience solutions for client environments, high availability).
? Capable of translating client business requirements into appropriate business resilience solutions, considering all aspects of availability, recoverability, scalability and security.
? Able to identify the impact business requirements and resilience solutions will have on a client's environment, across the layers of Business Resilience (i.e. strategy, vision, organization, processes, applications and data, technology and facilities). To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

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