Perform database administration duties using IBM's DB2 on Z/OS (mainframe). Responsible for maintaining the physical databases, including design, implementation of backup, recovery, and archiving strategies. Manages and maintains data in production and test databases. Responsible for conversion of the logical data model to the physical database model, ensuring efficient and reliable database performance and enforcing database standards and procedures. Responsibilities include management of database distribution, security, access requirements, and performance monitoring, tuning and disaster recovery activities. Provides development staff with DB2 programming tips and techniques. Assists in developing standard processes for the database administration team.
Experience: Position Requirements:

1) Bachelor degree and 4 years work experience with DB2 z/OS database administration OR 6 years experience with DB2 z/OS database administration;
2) demonstrated verbal and written communication skills;
3) demonstrated experience with customer service and results oriented.

Preferred Requirements:

Preference will be given to applicants with the following skills and/or experience:
1) demonstrated experience database administration in the Health Care Insurance industry;
2) demonstrated experience with large complex databases;
3) demonstrated knowledge and experience with DB2 Connect implementation, tuning and troubleshooting;
4) demonstrated knowledge of Q Replicator on the Mainframe.
To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Location: Chicago Pay: $110,000 – $130,000 Description: The .Net Application Architect’s primary responsibility is to understand business requirements and design a solution that meets those requirements for the complete range of software products.The Application Architect will participate in the overall product development lifecycle including the analysis, design and implementation of client software solutions, and help align functional requirements with the software architecture. Experience: Requirements: 6+ years of hands on product development experience with commercial software and 2+ years experience leading design efforts. Needs to have a strong background in application development. Also, must have demonstrated ability to develop rapid prototypes and proof of concepts for evaluation of new architectural strategies. Have demonstrated success and proficiency in the .NET Framework 1.1, C#, T-SQL, SQL Server 2000, JavaScript, HTML, XML, XSLT, ASP.Net 1.1, ADO.Net. Demonstrated success and proficiency in designing n-tier solutions with an asp.net presentation layer and SQL Server database layer. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related technical degree. To apply for this position please email a resume to me at: Brad Scott I Division Director Robert Half Technology 205 N. Michigan Ave. I Suite 3301 Phone: 312-616-7974 Chicago, IL 60601 To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Robert Half Technology has a need for a Jr. Java Developer with Flash experience. The primary responsibilities include the following: Develop and maintain client J2EE-compliant Internet applications utilizing JSPs, Servlets, JDBC, J2EE Design Patterns, SQL, XML and HTML. Develop and maintain client applications in Flash ActionScript. Develop applications to run on the JBoss application server. Design applications to meet business requirements. Write and execute unit tests. Work with business analysts, project/release managers, and internal customers to ensure that delivery expectations are met. Please contact Jessica DeLopez at or (312) 616-7974. <br/><br/>All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada. Experience: Strong JSP, Servlet, HTML CSS, Javascript, XML and XSLT experience. 2+ years of strong professional Java programming experience. 2+ years of strong experience developing Internet applications with Java/J2EE. 2+ years general knowledge of Object Oriented design and development. Knowledge and experience with Flash ActionScript a plus. Knowledge and experience with SQL and relational database concepts a plus. Enterprise Java Beans (EJB) experience. Experience in source management systems such as CVS. Linux experience a plus. Strong organization, communication and problem-solving skills. Ability to work both independently and in a collaborative manner in a rapidly changing environment. Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast paced work environment. Must have good organizational skills. Customer-focused and responsive. Flexible regarding daily work assignments. College degree preferred. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Flash Developer will be responsible for designing and developing highly interactive flash applications that include interaction with video and audio.

3 month contract with extension potential. Contract to perm may be available for the right candidate.


Experience: Extensive knowledge of Action Script 2.0

Script Based Animation


Object Oriented Programming


Flash Video (progressive or streaming)


Event Driven Programming




XML





Nice to Have:


Design Patterns


Advanced Object Oriented Programming


Experience with Backend/External System Integration


Web Services


Flex


Laszlo

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

RSA Companies, Inc. is currently in need of several strong developers with 3-5 years of Microsoft tools experience, specifically expertise in Active Reports. This is for a large government organization, so citizenship and the ability to pass a drug/background check will be required. If you would like to know more, please forward your information to tim.fuglei@. Experience: MS, Active Reports To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Our client is looking for Application Developer - Lotus Notes

Application Developer - Lotus Notes Project description:

Contractor will be responsible for some initial Lotus Notes Development work. Client needs help assessing and setting up a time line for 5-6 other long term Lotus Notes projects that need to be completed so a Notes Expert is a must. Contractor will most likely be involved in the other projects as both a hands on Lotus Notes developer and project lead so the project has potential to run for 6+ months. Client is currently on version 7, but not all aspects have been fully upgraded to v7.

Local Candidates preferred
Experience: Qualified Lotus Notes Developers will have experience in several of these areas: Advise Lotus Notes Release Migration to v7 Design Lotus Notes/Domino Solution Use Programming Languages Implement Data Warehouse Lotus Notes Pump Apply Knowledge of Business-IT Requirements Use Library Management Tools Implement Lotus Notes Use Application Development Methodologies Understand Data Models Use Full Life Cycle Use Applications Strategies for Maintenance Develop Program Specifications Perform Application Testing Activities Develop Lotus Notes/Domino Web Solutions Local Candidates preferred To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Prestigious Company located in Chicagos Loop is currently seeking a WAN Engineer. Candidates will design, implement, and support this massive environment. The current environment consists of 700+ Cisco routers and 100+ Cisco switches. Candidates should have strong IP, MPLS, TCP/IP, SNA, x.25, OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, and Frame Relay experience. Any Pix firewall experience is a plus. Candidates need excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Candidates will operate the companys internal data communications systems, including LANs and /or WANs. Plans, designs, implements, and manages networked systems, including configurations, supporting/troubleshooting network problems and coordinating with vendors for installation of such items as routers, bridges, concentrators, and switches. Acts as the focal point for reviewing the network, reviewing changes to the network, and making suggestions for improvements. Provides training and assists with proposal writing. Conducts project planning and implementation, cost analysis and vendor comparisons.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Performs performance engineering for complex-cross-functional network related projects.
Designs network solutions working with technical teams and the client.
Performs architectural design and integration.
Identifies and documents design/architecture best practices for global adoption.
Mentors other engineers.
Provides real-time escalation response for support issues.
Maintains in-house cable plant and wiring.
Participates in change management and incident management processes.
Uses and maintains network management systems to properly identify fault detection and issue correlation, and to determine performance metrics.
Maintains network stability and monitors availability.
Designs, installs, and maintains network core enterprise.
Stays abreast of new technologies as they apply to business needs.
Maintains integrity and relevance of data in systems and network management tools.
Documents hardware specifications and data communication circuit ordering information, asset management, and the acquisition and administration of maintenance contracts.
Evaluates new products.
Purchases network hardware and cabling.


Experience: Experience and competencies:

Good interpersonal skills.
SNA, LU6.2, DLSW, and Enterprise Extender experience needed.
Project management skills.
Good communication skills, both verbal and written, at a technical and non-technical C level, listening, and presentation skills.
Problem solving skills.
Consultative skills.
Ability to work effectively and add value as a team member.
Cisco experience with high-end routers and switches.
Experience with PIX and CheckPoint firewall configurations.
Internet VPN configuration experience.
MPLS, Frame Relay and Metro network experience.
Industry standard documentation display tools experience.
Experience with Protocol analyzers (Sniffer, Netscout).
Understanding of Datacomm protocols focusing on TCP/IP.
Understanding of network security practices and tools.
Experience in Network connectivity options.
Experience with network monitoring tools (both software and hardware).
Expertise in inter-networking troubleshooting in a large-scale network environment.
Knowledge of network management, network availability and capacity planning.
Knowledge and operating experiences in more than one of the following areas: VPNs, QoS, Remote/Local Access, IBM, Multi-Service (Voice and Video) Camput/MAN, WAN, Optical Networking, Transmission Systems or Wireless networks, SSI, Ecommerce, Hive, Core, and EVPN.
Knowledge of TIA/EIA cabling standards and ability to terminate and test Cat3, Cat5 and Cat5E data cables and fiber cross connects.
Proficiency in security policy and perimeter design.
CCNA certification preferred.
To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

This position is for Documentum Administrators / Power Users with the following traits.
· Organized, detail oriented.
· Self motivated with ability to work with limited direction.
· Ability to troubleshoot existing implementations.
· Ability to document and mentor staff on troubleshooting techniques within the Documentum/Tomcat/Java framework.
· Ability to consult to staff on best practices regarding DCTM API and Webtop Customizations.
· Ability to communicate with multiple levels of the organization (management and floor level resources).
Experience: Over five years of total IT experience out of which four years of experience in design, development, administration, configuration, and maintenance of Documentum 5i/4i

Documentum WebTop 5.2, Content Server, J2EE, Java 1.3.1, JSP1.2, WDK 5.2/4.2.3,
- Workflow Manager
- FAST text indexing service
- DFC, DMCL 3.1.7, DQL API,
- CYA Technologies (not EMC specific) backup solution (nice to have)
- JavaScript, J2EE, Java 1.4.2_05 (and later)
- SQL as a query language
- Familiarity with XML structured markup in a content framework (i.e. not xml as used by web pages)
- CVS Code repository (Eclipse IDE) (nice to have)

Operating Systems, Misc Technologies
- Tomcat 3.0/4.0
- SQL Server 7.0, MS (nice to have)
- MS Windows Advanced Server (nice to have) To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Robert Half Technology has a client in downtown Chicago looking for a Jr. Database Admin. The job responsibilities will include the following: Creating installation scripts for deploying databases. Maintaining the database systems in multiple environments including installation, configuration, backup, recovery and real-time maintenance. Ensuring that storage, archiving, backup and recovery procedures are functioning correctly. Managing security & controlling access permissions and privileges. Testing disaster recovery/business continuity scenarios. Performance tuning. Creating DTS packages. Writing stored procedures, user-defined functions & triggers. Maintaining data standards, including adherence to HIPAA. Writing database documentation, including data standards, procedures and definitions. Meeting users' access requirements and resolving their problems. Creating reports using Microsoft Reporting Services. Working with both internal and external customers to understand ad-hoc requests and making recommendations for data analysis. Translating report or metrics requirements into usable charts, graphs and reports. Supporting data needs for Sales, Client Services and Management. Creating standard reports for internal and external customers. Please contact Jessica DeLopez at or (312) 616-7974.<br/><br/>All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada. Experience: 2+ years of SQL/T-SQL experience. Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering / Computer Science or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience with Stored Procedures and Triggers. Working knowledge of Linux and Windows. Ability and desire to handle multiple projects simultaneously. Microsoft SQL Server / Reporting Services strongly preferred. Experience with DTS preferred. Experience with web-enabled database applications preferred. Data Warehouse experience a plus. Analysis Services experience a plus. Knowledge of XML a plus. Experience with CLR Integration a plus. Some development experience a plus. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

A large Chicago University is looking for a contract to hire web editor! In this position you will be responsible for writing, editing, proofreading and publishing content to the web. You must also ensure the quality and consistency of the online content.<br/><br/>All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada. Experience: Must have at least 2+ years editing and proofing content on the web. Must have a solid knowledge of web site content development and some experience with Photoshop and Dreamweaver. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Robert Half Technology is interviewing candidates immediately for a 2/19 start. Our client, located in downtown Chicago, has a long term, 10+ month contract engagement (possibly longer) for a very organized and detail oriented Project Manager / Training Coordinator. This is a large scale training roll out where 2000+ people will be effected. The ideal candidate will have coordinated classroom training events in a large scale environment. Healthcare experience is a plus as this institution is a major healthcare provider in Chicago. Strong organization and project management skills are required. In addition, the ability to multi-task numerous priorities while managing a tight time schedule is critical. You will be asked to develop and manage a master training schedule, assist in the development of a master training calendar, conduct ongoing assessments of the schedule while making recommendations for improvements. As part of this role, you will also be asked to coordinate and track enrollments and training completion rates. This position will report to the organizations Learning Administrator. For more information, please contact Candace Murphy at or (312) 616-7974.<br/><br/>All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada. Experience: Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills are required. Experience with PeopleSoft's (ELM) Enterprise Learning Management System is a big plus, but they will train the right candidate. Experience with a similar (LMS) Learning Management System is a nice to have. People with large scale training coordination and project management experience will be given immediate consideration. Though this position will not actually be delivering training, superb presentation skills and ability to communicate with project stakeholders is essential. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Position: UNIX System Administrator
Employment Type: 6 month contract for hire

Salary up to 150K DOE


IT Ascent, a premier IT consulting company has a flexible person, team, project approach that allows us to connect experienced consultants with positions at our more than 40 Fortune-500 ranked clients in the financial service, life science, technology and public sectors.

More than 6 - 8, years experience with administering and implementing operating systems in distributed network.
Strong background in Solaris deployment and integration in SAN environments.
Strong understanding of Veritas, Solaris 8 and 10, NIS/DNS, and SAN.
Primary responsibility will be the migration of data.

Position schedule is Tuesday through Saturday or Wednesday through Sunday as the migration work is done over the weekends.

To Apply:
Qualified candidates can e-mail their resume; include your full contact information, in a MS Word document to Susan Comeau at for immediate consideration.

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

Great Company, located in the Chicago Loop, is currently seeking a Sr. Cisco Network Engineer to help operate the companys internal data communications systems, including LANs and /or WANs. Plans, designs, implements, and manages networked systems, including configurations, supporting/troubleshooting network problems and coordinating with vendors for installation of such items as routers, bridges, concentrators, and switches. Acts as the focal point for reviewing the network, reviewing changes to the network, and making suggestions for improvements. Provides training and assists with proposal writing. Conducts project planning and implementation, cost analysis and vendor comparisons.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Performs performance engineering for complex-cross-functional network related projects.
Designs network solutions working with technical teams.
Performs architectural design and integration.
Identifies and documents design/architecture best practices for global adoption.
Mentors other engineers.
Provides real-time escalation response for support issues.
Maintains in-house cable plant and wiring.
Participates in change management and incident management processes.
Uses and maintains network management systems to properly identify fault detection and issue correlation, and to determine performance metrics.
Maintains network stability and monitors availability.
Designs, installs, and maintains network core enterprise.
Stays abreast of new technologies as they apply to business needs.
Maintains integrity and relevance of data in systems and network management tools.
Documents hardware specifications and data communication circuit ordering information, asset management, and the acquisition and administration of maintenance contracts.
Evaluates new products.
Purchases network hardware and cabling.

Experience and competencies:

Good interpersonal skills.
SNA, LU6.2, DLSW, and Enterprise Extender experience needed.
Project management skills.
Good communication skills, both verbal and written, at a technical and non-technical C level, listening, and presentation skills.
Problem solving skills.
Consultative skills.
Ability to work effectively and add value as a team member.
Cisco experience with high-end routers and switches.
Experience with PIX and CheckPoint firewall configurations.
Internet VPN configuration experience.
MPLS, Frame Relay and Metro network experience.
Industry standard documentation display tools experience.
Experience with Protocol analyzers (Sniffer, Netscout).
Understanding of Datacomm protocols focusing on TCP/IP.
Understanding of network security practices and tools.
Experience in Network connectivity options.
Experience with network monitoring tools (both software and hardware).
Expertise in inter-networking troubleshooting in a large-scale network environment.
Knowledge of network management, network availability and capacity planning.
Knowledge and operating experiences in more than one of the following areas: VPNs, QoS, Remote/Local Access, IBM, Multi-Service (Voice and Video) Camput/MAN, WAN, Optical Networking, Transmission Systems or Wireless networks, SSI, Ecommerce, Hive, Core, and EVPN.
Knowledge of TIA/EIA cabling standards and ability to terminate and test Cat3, Cat5 and Cat5E data cables and fiber cross connects.
Proficiency in security policy and perimeter design.
CCNA certification.
Experience: See Above. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

This position is for Documentum Administrators / Power Users with the following traits.
· Organized, detail oriented.
· Self motivated with ability to work with limited direction.
· Ability to troubleshoot existing implementations.
· Ability to document and mentor staff on troubleshooting techniques within the Documentum/Tomcat/Java framework.
· Ability to consult to staff on best practices regarding DCTM API and Webtop Customizations.
· Ability to communicate with multiple levels of the organization (management and floor level resources).
Experience: Over five years of total IT experience out of which four years of experience in design, development, administration, configuration, and maintenance of Documentum 5i/4i

Documentum WebTop 5.2, Content Server, J2EE, Java 1.3.1, JSP1.2, WDK 5.2/4.2.3,
- Workflow Manager
- FAST text indexing service
- DFC, DMCL 3.1.7, DQL API,
- CYA Technologies (not EMC specific) backup solution (nice to have)
- JavaScript, J2EE, Java 1.4.2_05 (and later)
- SQL as a query language
- Familiarity with XML structured markup in a content framework (i.e. not xml as used by web pages)
- CVS Code repository (Eclipse IDE) (nice to have)

Operating Systems, Misc Technologies
- Tomcat 3.0/4.0
- SQL Server 7.0, MS (nice to have)
- MS Windows Advanced Server (nice to have) To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Perform database administration duties using IBM's DB2 on Z/OS (mainframe). Responsible for maintaining the physical databases, including design, implementation of backup, recovery, and archiving strategies. Manages and maintains data in production and test databases. Responsible for conversion of the logical data model to the physical database model, ensuring efficient and reliable database performance and enforcing database standards and procedures. Responsibilities include management of database distribution, security, access requirements, and performance monitoring, tuning and disaster recovery activities. Provides development staff with DB2 programming tips and techniques. Assists in developing standard processes for the database administration team.
Experience: Position Requirements:

1) Bachelor degree and 4 years work experience with DB2 z/OS database administration OR 6 years experience with DB2 z/OS database administration;
2) demonstrated verbal and written communication skills;
3) demonstrated experience with customer service and results oriented.

Preferred Requirements:

Preference will be given to applicants with the following skills and/or experience:
1) demonstrated experience database administration in the Health Care Insurance industry;
2) demonstrated experience with large complex databases;
3) demonstrated knowledge and experience with DB2 Connect implementation, tuning and troubleshooting;
4) demonstrated knowledge of Q Replicator on the Mainframe.
To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

A large Chicago University is looking for a contract to hire web editor! In this position you will be responsible for writing, editing, proofreading and publishing content to the web. You must also ensure the quality and consistency of the online content.<br/><br/>All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada. Experience: Must have at least 2+ years editing and proofing content on the web. Must have a solid knowledge of web site content development and some experience with Photoshop and Dreamweaver. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

RSA Companies, Inc. is currently in need of several strong developers with 3-5 years of Microsoft tools experience, specifically expertise in Active Reports. This is for a large government organization, so citizenship and the ability to pass a drug/background check will be required. If you would like to know more, please forward your information to tim.fuglei@. Experience: MS, Active Reports To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Location: Chicago Pay: $110,000 &#150; $130,000 Description: The .Net Application Architect&#146;s primary responsibility is to understand business requirements and design a solution that meets those requirements for the complete range of software products.The Application Architect will participate in the overall product development lifecycle including the analysis, design and implementation of client software solutions, and help align functional requirements with the software architecture. Experience: Requirements: 6+ years of hands on product development experience with commercial software and 2+ years experience leading design efforts. Needs to have a strong background in application development. Also, must have demonstrated ability to develop rapid prototypes and proof of concepts for evaluation of new architectural strategies. Have demonstrated success and proficiency in the .NET Framework 1.1, C#, T-SQL, SQL Server 2000, JavaScript, HTML, XML, XSLT, ASP.Net 1.1, ADO.Net. Demonstrated success and proficiency in designing n-tier solutions with an asp.net presentation layer and SQL Server database layer. Bachelor&#146;s degree in Computer Science or related technical degree. To apply for this position please email a resume to me at: Brad Scott I Division Director Robert Half Technology 205 N. Michigan Ave. I Suite 3301 Phone: 312-616-7974 Chicago, IL 60601 To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Robert Half Technology has a client in downtown Chicago looking for a Jr. Database Admin. The job responsibilities will include the following: Creating installation scripts for deploying databases. Maintaining the database systems in multiple environments including installation, configuration, backup, recovery and real-time maintenance. Ensuring that storage, archiving, backup and recovery procedures are functioning correctly. Managing security & controlling access permissions and privileges. Testing disaster recovery/business continuity scenarios. Performance tuning. Creating DTS packages. Writing stored procedures, user-defined functions & triggers. Maintaining data standards, including adherence to HIPAA. Writing database documentation, including data standards, procedures and definitions. Meeting users' access requirements and resolving their problems. Creating reports using Microsoft Reporting Services. Working with both internal and external customers to understand ad-hoc requests and making recommendations for data analysis. Translating report or metrics requirements into usable charts, graphs and reports. Supporting data needs for Sales, Client Services and Management. Creating standard reports for internal and external customers. Please contact Jessica DeLopez at or (312) 616-7974.<br/><br/>All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada. Experience: 2+ years of SQL/T-SQL experience. Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering / Computer Science or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience with Stored Procedures and Triggers. Working knowledge of Linux and Windows. Ability and desire to handle multiple projects simultaneously. Microsoft SQL Server / Reporting Services strongly preferred. Experience with DTS preferred. Experience with web-enabled database applications preferred. Data Warehouse experience a plus. Analysis Services experience a plus. Knowledge of XML a plus. Experience with CLR Integration a plus. Some development experience a plus. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Robert Half Technology has a need for a Jr. Java Developer with Flash experience. The primary responsibilities include the following: Develop and maintain client J2EE-compliant Internet applications utilizing JSPs, Servlets, JDBC, J2EE Design Patterns, SQL, XML and HTML. Develop and maintain client applications in Flash ActionScript. Develop applications to run on the JBoss application server. Design applications to meet business requirements. Write and execute unit tests. Work with business analysts, project/release managers, and internal customers to ensure that delivery expectations are met. Please contact Jessica DeLopez at or (312) 616-7974. <br/><br/>All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada. Experience: Strong JSP, Servlet, HTML CSS, Javascript, XML and XSLT experience. 2+ years of strong professional Java programming experience. 2+ years of strong experience developing Internet applications with Java/J2EE. 2+ years general knowledge of Object Oriented design and development. Knowledge and experience with Flash ActionScript a plus. Knowledge and experience with SQL and relational database concepts a plus. Enterprise Java Beans (EJB) experience. Experience in source management systems such as CVS. Linux experience a plus. Strong organization, communication and problem-solving skills. Ability to work both independently and in a collaborative manner in a rapidly changing environment. Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast paced work environment. Must have good organizational skills. Customer-focused and responsive. Flexible regarding daily work assignments. College degree preferred. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Robert Half Technology is interviewing candidates immediately for a 2/19 start. Our client, located in downtown Chicago, has a long term, 10+ month contract engagement (possibly longer) for a very organized and detail oriented Project Manager / Training Coordinator. This is a large scale training roll out where 2000+ people will be effected. The ideal candidate will have coordinated classroom training events in a large scale environment. Healthcare experience is a plus as this institution is a major healthcare provider in Chicago. Strong organization and project management skills are required. In addition, the ability to multi-task numerous priorities while managing a tight time schedule is critical. You will be asked to develop and manage a master training schedule, assist in the development of a master training calendar, conduct ongoing assessments of the schedule while making recommendations for improvements. As part of this role, you will also be asked to coordinate and track enrollments and training completion rates. This position will report to the organizations Learning Administrator. For more information, please contact Candace Murphy at or (312) 616-7974.<br/><br/>All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada. Experience: Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills are required. Experience with PeopleSoft's (ELM) Enterprise Learning Management System is a big plus, but they will train the right candidate. Experience with a similar (LMS) Learning Management System is a nice to have. People with large scale training coordination and project management experience will be given immediate consideration. Though this position will not actually be delivering training, superb presentation skills and ability to communicate with project stakeholders is essential. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Our client is looking for Application Developer - Lotus Notes

Application Developer - Lotus Notes Project description:

Contractor will be responsible for some initial Lotus Notes Development work. Client needs help assessing and setting up a time line for 5-6 other long term Lotus Notes projects that need to be completed so a Notes Expert is a must. Contractor will most likely be involved in the other projects as both a hands on Lotus Notes developer and project lead so the project has potential to run for 6+ months. Client is currently on version 7, but not all aspects have been fully upgraded to v7.

Local Candidates preferred
Experience: Qualified Lotus Notes Developers will have experience in several of these areas: Advise Lotus Notes Release Migration to v7 Design Lotus Notes/Domino Solution Use Programming Languages Implement Data Warehouse Lotus Notes Pump Apply Knowledge of Business-IT Requirements Use Library Management Tools Implement Lotus Notes Use Application Development Methodologies Understand Data Models Use Full Life Cycle Use Applications Strategies for Maintenance Develop Program Specifications Perform Application Testing Activities Develop Lotus Notes/Domino Web Solutions Local Candidates preferred To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Flash Developer will be responsible for designing and developing highly interactive flash applications that include interaction with video and audio.

3 month contract with extension potential. Contract to perm may be available for the right candidate.


Experience: Extensive knowledge of Action Script 2.0

Script Based Animation


Object Oriented Programming


Flash Video (progressive or streaming)


Event Driven Programming




XML





Nice to Have:


Design Patterns


Advanced Object Oriented Programming


Experience with Backend/External System Integration


Web Services


Flex


Laszlo

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

Prestigious Company located in Chicagos Loop is currently seeking a WAN Engineer. Candidates will design, implement, and support this massive environment. The current environment consists of 700+ Cisco routers and 100+ Cisco switches. Candidates should have strong IP, MPLS, TCP/IP, SNA, x.25, OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, and Frame Relay experience. Any Pix firewall experience is a plus. Candidates need excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Candidates will operate the companys internal data communications systems, including LANs and /or WANs. Plans, designs, implements, and manages networked systems, including configurations, supporting/troubleshooting network problems and coordinating with vendors for installation of such items as routers, bridges, concentrators, and switches. Acts as the focal point for reviewing the network, reviewing changes to the network, and making suggestions for improvements. Provides training and assists with proposal writing. Conducts project planning and implementation, cost analysis and vendor comparisons.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Performs performance engineering for complex-cross-functional network related projects.
Designs network solutions working with technical teams and the client.
Performs architectural design and integration.
Identifies and documents design/architecture best practices for global adoption.
Mentors other engineers.
Provides real-time escalation response for support issues.
Maintains in-house cable plant and wiring.
Participates in change management and incident management processes.
Uses and maintains network management systems to properly identify fault detection and issue correlation, and to determine performance metrics.
Maintains network stability and monitors availability.
Designs, installs, and maintains network core enterprise.
Stays abreast of new technologies as they apply to business needs.
Maintains integrity and relevance of data in systems and network management tools.
Documents hardware specifications and data communication circuit ordering information, asset management, and the acquisition and administration of maintenance contracts.
Evaluates new products.
Purchases network hardware and cabling.


Experience: Experience and competencies:

Good interpersonal skills.
SNA, LU6.2, DLSW, and Enterprise Extender experience needed.
Project management skills.
Good communication skills, both verbal and written, at a technical and non-technical C level, listening, and presentation skills.
Problem solving skills.
Consultative skills.
Ability to work effectively and add value as a team member.
Cisco experience with high-end routers and switches.
Experience with PIX and CheckPoint firewall configurations.
Internet VPN configuration experience.
MPLS, Frame Relay and Metro network experience.
Industry standard documentation display tools experience.
Experience with Protocol analyzers (Sniffer, Netscout).
Understanding of Datacomm protocols focusing on TCP/IP.
Understanding of network security practices and tools.
Experience in Network connectivity options.
Experience with network monitoring tools (both software and hardware).
Expertise in inter-networking troubleshooting in a large-scale network environment.
Knowledge of network management, network availability and capacity planning.
Knowledge and operating experiences in more than one of the following areas: VPNs, QoS, Remote/Local Access, IBM, Multi-Service (Voice and Video) Camput/MAN, WAN, Optical Networking, Transmission Systems or Wireless networks, SSI, Ecommerce, Hive, Core, and EVPN.
Knowledge of TIA/EIA cabling standards and ability to terminate and test Cat3, Cat5 and Cat5E data cables and fiber cross connects.
Proficiency in security policy and perimeter design.
CCNA certification preferred.
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Great Company, located in the Chicago Loop, is currently seeking a Sr. Cisco Network Engineer to help operate the companys internal data communications systems, including LANs and /or WANs. Plans, designs, implements, and manages networked systems, including configurations, supporting/troubleshooting network problems and coordinating with vendors for installation of such items as routers, bridges, concentrators, and switches. Acts as the focal point for reviewing the network, reviewing changes to the network, and making suggestions for improvements. Provides training and assists with proposal writing. Conducts project planning and implementation, cost analysis and vendor comparisons.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Performs performance engineering for complex-cross-functional network related projects.
Designs network solutions working with technical teams.
Performs architectural design and integration.
Identifies and documents design/architecture best practices for global adoption.
Mentors other engineers.
Provides real-time escalation response for support issues.
Maintains in-house cable plant and wiring.
Participates in change management and incident management processes.
Uses and maintains network management systems to properly identify fault detection and issue correlation, and to determine performance metrics.
Maintains network stability and monitors availability.
Designs, installs, and maintains network core enterprise.
Stays abreast of new technologies as they apply to business needs.
Maintains integrity and relevance of data in systems and network management tools.
Documents hardware specifications and data communication circuit ordering information, asset management, and the acquisition and administration of maintenance contracts.
Evaluates new products.
Purchases network hardware and cabling.

Experience and competencies:

Good interpersonal skills.
SNA, LU6.2, DLSW, and Enterprise Extender experience needed.
Project management skills.
Good communication skills, both verbal and written, at a technical and non-technical C level, listening, and presentation skills.
Problem solving skills.
Consultative skills.
Ability to work effectively and add value as a team member.
Cisco experience with high-end routers and switches.
Experience with PIX and CheckPoint firewall configurations.
Internet VPN configuration experience.
MPLS, Frame Relay and Metro network experience.
Industry standard documentation display tools experience.
Experience with Protocol analyzers (Sniffer, Netscout).
Understanding of Datacomm protocols focusing on TCP/IP.
Understanding of network security practices and tools.
Experience in Network connectivity options.
Experience with network monitoring tools (both software and hardware).
Expertise in inter-networking troubleshooting in a large-scale network environment.
Knowledge of network management, network availability and capacity planning.
Knowledge and operating experiences in more than one of the following areas: VPNs, QoS, Remote/Local Access, IBM, Multi-Service (Voice and Video) Camput/MAN, WAN, Optical Networking, Transmission Systems or Wireless networks, SSI, Ecommerce, Hive, Core, and EVPN.
Knowledge of TIA/EIA cabling standards and ability to terminate and test Cat3, Cat5 and Cat5E data cables and fiber cross connects.
Proficiency in security policy and perimeter design.
CCNA certification.
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Position: UNIX System Administrator
Employment Type: 6 month contract for hire

Salary up to 150K DOE


IT Ascent, a premier IT consulting company has a flexible person, team, project approach that allows us to connect experienced consultants with positions at our more than 40 Fortune-500 ranked clients in the financial service, life science, technology and public sectors.

More than 6 - 8, years experience with administering and implementing operating systems in distributed network.
Strong background in Solaris deployment and integration in SAN environments.
Strong understanding of Veritas, Solaris 8 and 10, NIS/DNS, and SAN.
Primary responsibility will be the migration of data.

Position schedule is Tuesday through Saturday or Wednesday through Sunday as the migration work is done over the weekends.

To Apply:
Qualified candidates can e-mail their resume; include your full contact information, in a MS Word document to Susan Comeau at for immediate consideration.

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

Our client is a fast growing web-based company in Chicago. They are looking for a Web-Site/Web Developer for a contract to Hire position. You would be responsible for designing and developing user interface, navigation and graphic design. You will be corresponding with different department within their organization that includes the web, marketing and service departments with production and production graphics. You also need to be very creative in e-mail, e-newsletter and advertising campaigns. You need to be comfortable resenting your ideas and work to internal teams and clients. The person for this job needs to be familiar with new trends, tools and technologies. You will also be maintaining existing web-sites. <br/><br/>All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada. Experience: You must have 3-5 years web-site experience with samples to show our client. Able to work on-site on a PC. Proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, ActionScript, Hand coding HTML/JavaScript and DreamWeaver (or similar tool), CSS. Degree in graphics, communication or design required (equivalent experience is ok) STRONG working knowledge of graphical standards, web browsers and internet usability, Must understand browser variances and WC3 standards. Excellent verbal and written skills, You must be able to prioritize/manage multiple tasks and adapt to new technologies. Creative experience in the healthcare industry is a PLUS. Working knowledge of programming language and print knowledge is a plus. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Seeking strong technical writer for a freelance opportunity for a top financial service provider in the northern suburbs. Candidate will be responsible for developing training materials and programs to promote company products and services. The candidate will be responsible for preparing instructional materials and visual aids and also improve existing information and delivery methods. <br/><br/>All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada. Experience: In addition to top writing skills individual needs to have strong computer skills and knowledge of desktop procedures. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Growing Consulting Firm with strong focus on Technology is seeking an experienced Security Professional to lead their Security Consulting Practice. Located in the heart of Chicago's Loop, this firm is growing by leaps and bounds and needs You to build their business. Qualified candidate should be experience with developing a consulting security practice or previously led a security practice at a consulting firm. This person will also be responsible for developing junior security practitioners to become more senior security architects through instruction, knowledge transfer, project shadowing, and collaboration. You must show that you have the ability to be the overall technical QA lead on security client projects to ensure quality deliverables to our clients. Candidate must have an understanding and experience in Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) and be able to develop the ERM service line in conjunction with the overall security practice. Candidates will be responsible for analyzing each client's specific pains or requests and determine the underlying problem and recommend a proper solution. Candidate must have a Bachelor's degree to qualify. Any Security certifications such as the CISSP will be looked at very favorably. This position can offer a salary well into the six figure income and has an exceptional benefits package. Please email your resume directly to Mike at for quicker response. Experience: This is a highly visible position and candidate must be have proficient skills and experience with technical infrastructure and business process and be able to talk to security best practices or methodologies for specific technical products or business practices. You will need experience in conducting risk assessments, identifying privacy risks, and developing privacy policies and procedures. You will also be required to have familiarity with application security, database technologies used to store enterprise information, directory services, and information systems auditing. Because of the nature of our clients business you will need to have strong communication skills to be able to sell and work with clients and present to C-level executives. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

My downtown client seeks a Technical Analyst to join their team on a full- time permanent position. This person will be responsible for implementing the software for client's commercial and healthcare cusotmers. Responsibilities include participating in the architecture and design, data analysis, software configuration, customer testing, and production rollout phases. QUALIFIED CANDIDATES PLEASE EMAIL RESUMES TO Experience: Candidates MUST HAVE 3+ years of enterprise software implementation experience, and they should have worked on enterprise software implementation teams (e.g., Oracle Applications, SAP, PeopleSoft, Siebel, etc.). They should also have a strong understanding of relational database and enterprise software integration concepts. Strong, hands on SQL skills and experience with at least one of the following: SQL Server, Oracle, DB2, Informix is also required. Previous experience programming in Java, C, or C++; web services development experience is a plus. CANDIDATES MUST BE ABLE TO TRAVEL UP TO 50% To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Robert Half Technology has an opportunity in downtown Chicago for a Business Analyst. Candidate will be responsible for the following: Business Analysis and conduct project management and systems analysis. Interview business partners to further define business requirements, translate business requirements into project specifications, and articulate the business and report requirements to system developers. Leads investigations and research into system errors and discrepancies. Provide hands on management for project by means of strong technical and understanding of system processes and demonstrates an ability to contribute to technical design. Conduct business process, workflow, and technical systems analysis, make decisions for changes and improvements as appropriate. Frequently interact with the end user community and management in the performance of duties, requiring strong verbal and written communications skills. Please contact Jessica DeLopez at or (312) 616-7974.<br/><br/>All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada. Experience: MS Excel, MS Access, Report Writing, Intermediate Sharepoint, Intermediate MS Project, Intermediate MS Visio. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Growing Consulting Firm with strong focus on Technology is seeking an experienced Engineer to Lead their Infrastructure Consulting Group. Located in the heart of Chicago's Loop, this firm is growing by leaps and bounds and needs You to build their business. Qualified candidates will be responsible for overseeing, managing, and supporting all of their outsourced infrastructure services clients. This firm has numerous infrastructure clients that need support for their network, Windows servers, and email. The position will be the main field infrastructure engineer for each of the outsourced services clients for proactive maintenance, migrations, troubleshooting, and issue resolution. Our client can offer up to 70k base salary plus an incredible benefits package. This package includes a PPO, 401k and partial ownership in the firm. Client is looking to fill this opportunity as soon as possible so please email your resume to directly to Mike at for a quicker response. Experience: To be considered for this opportunity you must show a strong background in installing, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting Windows server platforms and technologies including Windows Server 2000/2003, Small Business Server, Active Directory, Exchange and anti-virus/anti-spam. Experience with services such as DNS and DHCP are preferred. We would also need candidates that have extensive backgrounds with Cisco Switches and Firewalls such as Checkpoint and PIX. Previous consulting experience is not necessary, but is highly desired. Due to the nature of our business, we require that candidates have at minimum a Bachelor's Degree. Certifications are not required but MCSE and CCNA are looked at favorably. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Application Architect - ASP.Net and C# - 130K+ total comp. Location: Chicago Full Time Salary: $110,000 to $130,000 Description: The Application Architect&#146;s primary responsibility is to understand business requirements and design a solution that meets those requirements for the complete range of software products. You must be a self-starter and take creative approaches to solving challenging problems and meeting tight deliverables. The Application Architect will participate in the overall product development lifecycle including the analysis, design and implementation of client software solutions, and help align functional requirements with the software architecture. To apply directly for this position please email a resume to me at: Experience: Requirements: 6+ years of hands on product development experience with commercial software and 2+ years experience leading design efforts. Needs to have a strong background in application development. Also, must have demonstrated ability to develop rapid prototypes and proof of concepts for evaluation of new architectural strategies. Have demonstrated success and proficiency in the .NET Framework 1.1, C#, T-SQL, SQL Server 2000, JavaScript, HTML, XML, XSLT, ASP.Net 1.1, ADO.Net. Demonstrated success and proficiency in designing n-tier solutions with an asp.net presentation layer and SQL Server database layer. Bachelor&#146;s degree in Computer Science or related technical degree. To apply directly for this position please email a resume to me at: Brad Scott I Division Director Robert Half Technology 205 N. Michigan Ave. I Suite 3301 Phone: 312-616-7974 Chicago, IL 60601 To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Location: Chicago Pay: Up to 95K base salary + bonus potential The Application Developer ( ASP.Net and C# ) will participate in the overall product development lifecycle including the analysis, design, testing, and implementation of client software solutions, and help align business requirements with software functions and features. Please email a resume to Brad Scott at to apply. Experience: 2+ years of experience with strong emphasis on user interface design and web application development using Microsoft technologies, including ASP.NET and C#. Experience with commercial software application development. Demonstrable skills in data structures and algorithms, coding, and formal test techniques. Strong understanding of Object Oriented design and implementation as well as strong knowledge of software development processes and best practices Bachelor&#146;s degree in MIS, Engineering, Computer Science or related technical degree Please email a resume to Brad Scott at to apply: Brad Scott Division Director Robert Half Technology 205 N Michigan Ave Suite 3301 Chicago, IL 60601-5914 Phone: 312.616.7974 Fax: 312.616.3726 Email: To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Robert Half Technology has a small but fast growing financial company looking for a mid level web-services (SAML, SOAP, VPS) professional to perform a heavy integration role, no upfront work, mainly integrating data from one web site to another another. For more information, contact Jessica Delopez at or (312) 616-7974.<br/><br/>All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada. Experience: Biz Talk skills, Signal sign on, Web services, SAML, SOAP and VPS. Must be willing to work 40+ hours a week and like being apart of a close and collaborative team. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Robert Half Technology has a position for an Access Developer in downtown Chicago for a contract position. We are looking for an Senior Access Developer with some SQL server, Interface design and Data Migration (ETL) experience. Please contact Jessica DeLopez at or (312) 616-7974.<br/><br/>All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada. Experience: Data Migration (ETL), Advanced MS Access, Intermediate MS SQL Server. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Robert Half Technology client in downtown Chicago is looking for an Application Support Specialist to deliver ongoing support and maintenance of company's production systems and applications. Position will support end users on how to use various types of deployed software applications efficiently and effectively in fulfilling business objectives (this includes troubleshooting applications and software for all internal customers, such as operations, development, and other business units). For more information please contact Jessica DeLopez at or (312) 616-7974.<br/><br/>All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada. Experience: Bachelor&#146;s degree (or equivalent experience) required, with emphasis in computer science (business or math) preferred. 2+ years Software Development Life Cycle knowledge and experience with an emphasis in software version control, and web-based and client server programming techniques. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Robert Half Technology has an exciting opportunity in downtown Chicago. Our client is seeking a Database Analyst to help assist in the development and automation of our financial systems. The position reports to the Vice President of Data Analysis with whom the successful candidate will work to create and automate data warehouse reports, develop computer applications for data collection and processing, and produce ad-hoc reports. This person will be responsible for programming, testing, documenting, and supporting new and established computer programs. Additionally, they will provide support for user inquiries and problems. For further information please contact Jessica Delopez at (312) 616-7974 or .<br/><br/>All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada. Experience: Familiarity with SQL and must be able to learn quickly. Must be proficient with Visual Basic, Access, and Excel. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Robert Half Technology has a client in downtown Chicago seeking a Report Analyst. This position's responsibilities include the following: To create user-friendly reports from company's data warehouse that helps company managers more effectively run daily business operations and make informed decisions on key initiatives. To facilitate financial and operational analysis using data mining and reporting tools. For more information, please contact Jessica Delopez at or (312) 616-7974.<br/><br/>All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada. Experience: College degree preferred, with an emphasis in computer science, business, finance or operations. Post-secondary training/certification (or equivalent experience) in computer science/IT a plus. 2+ years of data mining/reporting background, preferably in healthcare or insurance industry. Familiarity with Workers Compensation rules and regulations a major plus. Prior experience with SQL and reporting tool required; experience with SQL Reporting Services and/or SQL Analysis Services desired. Past experience with web development and database programming is preferred. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here