Sr. E-Trading Systems Engineer with Extensive E-Trading Experience Employment Type : FTE (Full time Employment) Job Description/Responsibilities: This position assists and participates in the E-Trading team in tactical and strategic operations in the E-Trading group of The Client Company in Chicago. Take ownership and assist in resolving all E-Trading related tasks i.e. PATS, Trading Technologies, GL, ULLINK, ORC, Firewall issues related to E-Trading, security and others that arise through the different work groups that we deal with, i.e. E-Trading Support, FFM, Exchanges, The Client Company, and other Client Company offices, etc. Become 3rd level support for all E-Trading related incidents. Assist in evaluating/testing/designing and implementing different ISV (TT, GL, PATS, ULLINK, ORC, etc.) front end applications and installing and configuring of back end applications. Assisting in the testing, evaluating, and maintaining of hardware firmware, OS patching of Unix/Linux Servers. Top Skills: E-Trading ULLINK TTM MISS Servers PATS Qualifications: Minimum of 5 years of experience in E-Trading server related maintenance and installation of Windows and Sun environments. At least 7 years of more in Information Technology. Have in depth knowledge of Trading Technologies (TT) and PATS, and other ISVs. Have in depth knowledge of UNIX server hardware and technologies. The ability to pro-actively learn through the use of documentation and web based resources like forums, vendor publications and knowledge bases. The Company: Top Financial Company located in/near Chicago, IL. Compensation: Competitive Hourly Rate Benefits 401K To Apply: E-mail your Word resume to and include the E-Trading Systems Engineer, 10512 and your full contact information. *** IT Ascent is a premier IT consulting company with a flexible person, team, project approach that allows us to connect experienced consultants with positions at our more than 40 Fortune-ranked clients in the financial service, life science, technology and public sectors. Experience: Desired skills: . To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

The Business Analyst is responsible for assisting with the development and maintenance of business application processes to meet the organization's information needs. The Business Analysts are a sub-team of the Enterprise Applications team which is responsible for the design, build, test, deployment and ongoing maintenance of applications to support Business. The Business Analyst is responsible for requirements gathering and to-be process definition. They are a liaison between the business community and the Information Services department to support the business processes. This position will participate primarily, but not exclusively on SAP projects as well as on-going maintenance requests. Experience: Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience required. Masters degree is a plus. Prefer 3-5 years experience in information systems development life cycles, package software solutions and/or application delivery. Prefer 3-5 years relevant industry experience. SAP experience a strong plus. Must have experience with creating functional specifications and creating process design documentation. Must have experience with business analysis, business process design and application delivery. Must be able to demonstrate effective communication skills, collaboration skills, adaptability skills and planning and organization skills. CRM experience in Service Management and/or Leasing a plus. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

We seek and experienced UI Designer for a challenging contract assignment located in downtown Chicago. Our direct client is a well known organization that is looking to do a full scale redesign on one of their large web sites. You would be involved from the beginning as you evaluate the current site then work closely with key staff to create a page by page set-up and flow using wire-frames. Once that is completed you will play a critical role in putting the new design into production using HTML ('Clean Code' approach), CSS, and various graphics packages. The start date for the project is Monday April 16th with the project is expected to last approximately 2 months. Chicago area applicants only please. Experience: UI Design, Wire-frames, Visio, HTML, CSS, Web site best practices, graphics software. **The ideal candidate is a "Creative Technologist" that is part Information Architect, part UI Designer, and part HTML coder. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

We are currently seeking to fill an Application Architect 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: - Work closely with business and technology counterparts to understand the enterprise objectives and initiatives and their impact on the application architecture environment - Develop and maintain the enterprise application architecture strategy and associated reference architectures/blueprints (based on the Oracle eBusiness technology stack) that are aligned with the enterprise objectives and initiatives and the overall technical strategy with respect to budget, functionality, performance, scalability, reliability, realistic implementation schedules and adherence to architectural goals and principles - Develop and maintain the business case and roadmap (project plan, budget, and interim architectures) that are aligned with the overall project portfolio to implement the enterprise application architecture strategy and architectures - Develop documents and present to communicate and build consensus with business and technology counterparts on the enterprise application architecture strategy, associated reference architectures/blueprints, and roadmap - Develop, maintain, and enforce common conventions, standards, and technologies across the IT landscape - Oversee the selection, design, and implementation of the appropriate application solutions needed to deliver the application architecture strategy and architectures - Provide technical leadership and hands-on support to project activities to ensure solutions are being implemented per the architectures - Provide Level 3 escalation support to project and operations activities - Provide thought leadership on application architecture and conduct technical research to stay abreast of trends and identify points of view and new technologies that will improve the business or technology landscapes - Lead small teams of architects and engineers in the development of the application architecture Required Qualifications: - Minimum of 5 years of experience performing application architecture work and experience as a application architect in a leadership role - Extensive experience designing, implementing, and troubleshooting application solutions based on the Oracle eBusiness technology stack and associated technologies such as the J2EE platform - BS in Computer Science or related field required, Masters preferred - Strong business and technical acumen - Ability to translate highly complex and ambiguous problems into actionable components and lead the solutioning efforts - Experience with blueprinting and developing conceptual, logical, and technical architecture models - Excellent communication, presentation and relationship skills, especially the ability to articulate advanced technical topics and build consensus among business and technical constituents - Self-starter with excellent organization, administrative, interpersonal skills and project management Preferred Qualifications: - Very strong technical leadership and ability to command respect at all levels of the organization - Experience developing high level plans and budgets - Experience leading and developing small teams of architects and engineers - Very strong technical leadership and ability to command respect at all levels of the organization 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. Experience: Desired skills: . To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

SOFTWARE ENGINEER NEED EXCELLENT .NET EXPERTISE SEEKING HANDS-EXPERTISE DEVELOPING CODE Aon is a global leader in risk management, insurance and reinsurance brokerage, human capital and management consulting, and outsourcing with more than 46,000 employees in 500 offices in more than 120 countries. We integrate customized services, leverage expertise across industries and apply business knowledge to our clients' strategic goals. Aon helps clients anticipate how change intersects with opportunity. Each of our clients has unique business needs, so we have developed expertise for a complete range of business processes, products and industries. Aon's account and relationship managers form a comprehensive perspective of our clients' organizations, matching our expertise to their business strategy. Introduction The software design environment for Aon/Impact Forecasting incorporates a Microsoft Visual Studio framework base on .NET technology using C# (?C sharp?) and SQL/SQL Express as Database. Individuals which wish to join the design team must have good communication and interpersonal skills to work in the fast-paced high-pressure environment. Software Engineer/Analyst Software development engineer with background in Computer Science or MIS experience. Bachelors degree minimum required. Must have 4 to 6 years experience in developing application (using Object Oriented methodology) in MS Visual Studio, preferably in C++/C# languages. Development experience with SQL Server Programming using ADO.NET, ODBC is plus. At least 2 years of Object Oriented development experience with full Software development lifecycle. Should have knowledge of various report generation tools such as Crystal Reports or other Microsoft based reporting facilities such as Report Viewer. Knowledge of MapObjects GIS software from ESRI is a plus. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are a must. Duties: Engineer must work with production/research team to produce required features. Involve in documentation, design and development of application. Develop report generation facilities within in-house applications. Report generation provides complete dissemination of scientific analysis of insurance related data via databases, text files, GIS mapping, and various graphic formats. We seek a deleper who wants to be hands on not manage projects. Insurance, Investments or Trading (Merchantile Exchange or CBOT) Industry required. In return for your expertise, Aon offers excellent benefits and compensation to include tuition assistance, 401(K), and the opportunity to grow your career! Please peruse our website to learn more about us: www.aon.com To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Project Manager is needed for a project with this company. Candidate must be extremely detailed and organized, great communication skills both written and verbal, excellent client communication skills, This is a PC environment. You will Temp for 4 months prior to a decision being made for the opportunity to go on a permanent full time hire. The hours will be 9am to 5pm Monday through Friday. On occasions you may need to stay after 5. Must know a Project Management program like Microsoft Project. If you know Visio that is a PLUS! Candidate must be well versed in interactive software's that are used. You will be working with the interactive Design team and you need to understand what they are talking about. You must live in the Chicago land area to qualify for this position.<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: Project management experience. Must know a project management program like Microsoft Project. Must be well versed in Interactive Programs to communicate effectively with the interactive department on projects. Detailed, organizes and excellent communications skills are a MUST! Visio is a PLUS! To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Position #1 Senior Network Voice Engineer in Chicago, IL Responsibilities: Performs client consultation: Plans, designs, implements and supports the voice infrastructure. Develops and implements the technical architecture and physical design of the network. Analyzes the existing voice and data networks and recommends solutions. Sets up, configures and tests Cisco Call Manager. Provides technology support by installing servers, routers, and systems hardware. Trouble-shoots, maintains, upgrades, and provides solutions to complex hardware/software problems. Assists Account Managers during the sales process by educating the customer of new technologies and IP Telephony methodology. Assist with and deliver customer presentations, product demonstrations and statements of understanding documentation. Respond to RFIs/RFPs. Assists in the management of projects through Client's project management methodology. Ensures a stable performance environment for enterprise computer applications. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline; equivalent experience acceptable High end experience in PBX and/or Call Center systems engineering experience Knowledge of voice mail, unified messaging, ACD and IVR systems Minimum five years of related experience in infrastructure/network environments, with some experience in network engineering (hardware and software), network security practices and designing, planning and implementing LANs and WANs using the latest technology CCNP, CCDP or CCIE certification preferred Minimum of one year experience in programming or analytical work Consulting experience preferred Ability to effectively communicate with clients and end users Experience with router configuration Willingness to travel Ability to work weekends and/or off hours as necessary to meet clients' needs. Previous consulting experience preferred. Position #2 VOIP Engineer in Irving, TX Qualified individual with 9 + years of networking experience and 4+ years experience managing a multi-national Cisco VoIP and Cisco Unity system and has experience with large networks. Experience with trouble-ticket tracking systems and managing to high Service Level Agreements in a multi-tiered support infrastructure. Must be a team player, with excellent written and verbal communications skills. Must have experience in the development of best practices and support documentation. Must have superior organizational skills, attention to detail, highly tuned problem solving and analytical skills, and excellent customer service skills. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES: This individual will play a key role in designing a VoIP solution for CLIENT. Other responsibilities will include level 3 support for the VoIP and the LANs/WANs for the CLIENT. Develop documentation for levels 1 and 2 support and assist in training levels 1 and 2 support personnel. Knowledge Required: * CISCO ICM/IPCC Scripting Experience * CISCO Translation Routing * CTI/CTIOS Experience * Admin Workstation * Web View * ACD/PBX Peripheral Gateway configuration experience * Cisco Call Manager configuration and troubleshooting experience * IVR Peripheral Gateway configuration experience * Cisco IP-IVR configuration and Scripting experience * Telecommunications: FXO/FXS/PRI/T1/DS3 Circuits & Signaling Protocols Qualifications Required: CCNA CCDA CCVP Qualifications Desired: Cisco IP Communications Express Specialist Cisco IP Telephony Design Specialist Cisco IP Contact Center Specialist Cisco Unity Design Specialist Cisco Unity Support Specialist Cisco Rich Media Communications Specialist Please send your responses to or call @ 866-411-3088X2144 Experience: Cisco, ACD, PBX, VOIP To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Our client wants to find a designer who is proficient in Photoshop, InDesign and FLASH to come in 2 days a week to carry on the work of the designer who works Monday through Friday. You would need to be able to work in their loop office Thursday and Friday 9-5pm or later if needed. You will be working on a project that has print and interactive components. You must be able to work with little supervision. Someone who can hit the ground running.<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: Need to be familiar with Website work (FLASH) and print design. Know InDesign and Photoshop with familiarity of FLASH. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Configure and maintain one or more enterprise applications and maintenance processes used to meet the organizations on-going SAP information needs. Deliver SAP CRM configuration in a manner that produces value-adding, timely and cost effective results. Responsibilities: Deliver high-quality configuration that meets business needs on a timely basis. Work with the Business Analysts, Application Architecture, Data Architecture, Project Management, Information Portfolio Management, Enterprise Application and Client Support groups to design and deliver solutions that fit within the established architecture guidelines. In conjunction with these other IS groups, ensure the completion of SAP CRM deliverables, ensuring that they are coordinated with and meet the requirements of the business users. Manage technically complex configuration assignments. Assist with the development of and deliver on CRM module and identify and implement improvement plans where appropriate. Own the resolution of problems as it pertains to assigned SAP configuration. Work with the Client Support group to continuously reduce the number of support issues and improve client satisfaction. In conjunction with Information Portfolio Management and Resource Managers, prioritize requests and complete requests. Working with other Enterprise Applications resources, plan and manage capacity in the short and long term, ensuring that the appropriate mix of resource skills are maintained and that the highest value activities receive priority. Experience: Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience required. Masters degree is a plus. Must have at least 5-years of proven SAP configuration experience of advanced configuration skills in CRM. Must understand SAP configuration in 4.7, project management frameworks, and software delivery tools Must have demonstrated ability to build quick and effective work rapport with others and strong teambuilding skills. Must demonstrate strong customer focus, communication skills, a strong sense of urgency, and a win-win approach to meeting business requirements and resolving problems. Certification in SAP modules a plus Must be able to understand and translate business processes into effective configuration. . Solid understanding of business processes. Strong overall SAP skills To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Aon Corporation is a world leader in insurance brokerage and consulting services. Aon is traded on the New York, London and Chicago stock exchanges (Symbol: AOC). With over 600 offices in more than 115 countries worldwide, Aon has a leadership position is in every major insurance market. Moreover, with 40,000 employees, Aon is able to offer its clients a seamless service network, which provides access to local experts with global solutions for risk transfer and risk financing. Aon Re Services is the technical consulting arm of Aon Re, the world's largest reinsurance intermediary. It is a multi-disciplinary team of professionals with expertise in actuarial science, accounting, tax, insurance/securities law, underwriting, catastrophe modeling and financial disciplines. Aon Re Services is fully involved in all aspects of the broking process, from origination (winning and growing clients) through structuring (designing products to solve risk management/financing problems) to execution (placing these products with reinsurers and investors). Job Description: We are looking for an individual to work as part of a small team, developing software tools to support broker activities through actuarial evaluation of client-needs and solutions. This individual should feel comfortable in a highly customer-driven environment. They will be able to balance variable short term priorities with steady progress towards a strategic goal. For a period of around eighteen months the individual's primary responsibilities will relate to the design and development of a critical reinsurance evaluation system addressing the probable financial and economic impact of corporate reinsurance programs. The application will replace the current internationally used reinsurance simulation tool, with more extensive and user-friendly capabilities. As well as providing the opportunity to develop and apply software skills using innovative design in a highly competitive market, the project will provide new intellectual challenges as the developer assimilates new concepts related to financial and actuarial modeling., and will provides opportunities for team -members to develop mathematical and financial modeling skills to the extent of their interest. Qualifications: The individual hired will have at least five years experience in software development, and a good grasp of object-oriented software design concepts and languages. We prefer specific experience with? ? VB.NET or C# ? .NET WinForms Though candidates may be considered if they have extensive and recent experience with Windows programming using C++ and Visual Basic, and a mathematical background. Other valuable - though not required - skills include? ? Excel and VBA ? Familiarity with basic financial concepts (economic/present values, accrual accounting etc). ? Demonstrated mathematical ability ? Experience with Test-Driven development practices We are looking for someone with enthusiasm and a strong desire to learn and to contribute. Our ideal candidate is a highly motivated, creative individual who is most comfortable in a team-oriented framework, but willing and able to take the initiative and operate independently when appropriate. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

The Technical Support Lead&#146;s primary responsibility is to ensure that client end users are receiving the appropriate level of maintenance and technical support. This includes the responsibility of managing all procedures related to the identification, prioritization, and resolution of end user help requests, including the monitoring, tracking, and coordination of Help Desk functions. The Technical Support Lead will also contribute to problem resolution by giving remote or in person, hands-on support to client end users at the desktop level while leading a team of Technical Support Engineers responsible for assisting customers to successfully deploy our complete range of software products. The Technical Support Lead will typically spend the majority of time ensuring team quality and compliance with client SLA, while also researching and answering support questions by phone or email. To apply for this position directly please email a resume to Brad Scott at: Experience: 5+ years of technical support experience with Microsoft solutions. 2+ years of supervisory or management experience leading technical support. Experience providing technical support of commercial grade web-based applications. Strong knowledge of technical support processes and best practices. Administration and/or trouble shooting proficiency of Internet Information Services, XML, XML web services, WIN 2000/2003, SQL 2005, and .NET Bachelor&#146;s degree in Computer Science or related technical degree To apply for this position directly please email a resume to Brad Scott at: To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Will be tasked to translate business requirements into cost-effective technology solutions and to evaluate RFPs, engage with vendors and evaluate their proposed solutions, evaluate software packages, etc. Will be accountable for the preparation of RFIs, evaluating the solution alternatives; buy vs. build and developing a preferred application solution with accompanying budget and bench-marked timeline. This person will be the point of contact to Sr. Management, presenting for approval a multi-year and multi-phased enterprise-wide solution as well as leading the SDLC process. Experience: 8+ years experience with project management leveraging a SDLC approach, strategic planning, work scheduling, resource allocation, risk management, and status reporting. Experience supervising application developers and project managers on project tasks. Previous track record managing vendors, negotiating and overseeing contracts, evaluating technology, and preparing RFPs. Bachelors Degree. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

We are currently seeking to fill an Application Architect 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: - Work closely with business and technology counterparts to understand the enterprise objectives and initiatives and their impact on the application architecture environment - Develop and maintain the enterprise application architecture strategy and associated reference architectures/blueprints (based on the Oracle eBusiness technology stack) that are aligned with the enterprise objectives and initiatives and the overall technical strategy with respect to budget, functionality, performance, scalability, reliability, realistic implementation schedules and adherence to architectural goals and principles - Develop and maintain the business case and roadmap (project plan, budget, and interim architectures) that are aligned with the overall project portfolio to implement the enterprise application architecture strategy and architectures - Develop documents and present to communicate and build consensus with business and technology counterparts on the enterprise application architecture strategy, associated reference architectures/blueprints, and roadmap - Develop, maintain, and enforce common conventions, standards, and technologies across the IT landscape - Oversee the selection, design, and implementation of the appropriate application solutions needed to deliver the application architecture strategy and architectures - Provide technical leadership and hands-on support to project activities to ensure solutions are being implemented per the architectures - Provide Level 3 escalation support to project and operations activities - Provide thought leadership on application architecture and conduct technical research to stay abreast of trends and identify points of view and new technologies that will improve the business or technology landscapes - Lead small teams of architects and engineers in the development of the application architecture Required Qualifications: - Minimum of 5 years of experience performing application architecture work and experience as a application architect in a leadership role - Extensive experience designing, implementing, and troubleshooting application solutions based on the Oracle eBusiness technology stack and associated technologies such as the J2EE platform - BS in Computer Science or related field required, Masters preferred - Strong business and technical acumen - Ability to translate highly complex and ambiguous problems into actionable components and lead the solutioning efforts - Experience with blueprinting and developing conceptual, logical, and technical architecture models - Excellent communication, presentation and relationship skills, especially the ability to articulate advanced technical topics and build consensus among business and technical constituents - Self-starter with excellent organization, administrative, interpersonal skills and project management Preferred Qualifications: - Very strong technical leadership and ability to command respect at all levels of the organization - Experience developing high level plans and budgets - Experience leading and developing small teams of architects and engineers - Very strong technical leadership and ability to command respect at all levels of the organization 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

Currently we have an immediate need for an Systems Engineer with one of our premium clients based in Chicago,IL Given below are the details for the position. Role:Systems Engineer Location:Chicago,IL Duration: 4 months Required Skills: Service support of Enterprise storage related requests using workflow tools to track requests Specialist knowledge on Enterprise Storage hardware & software ( i.e.SAN, NAS, ECC, NetBackup, Storage Media) Provisioning / zoning of SAN Fabrics - Cisco, McData, Brocade Familiarity w/ sysadmin skills on Unix platforms preferred Familiarity w/ sysadmin skills on Wintel Servers Experience with storage related issues, on physical (disks, tapes, silos, LUNS, HBA, etc.) as well as logical level (filesystem, housekeeping ) Knowledge of performance and capacity issues with regards to Enterprise Storage EMC Control Center, NetApp DFM a plus NetApp Enterprise environment experience Good understanding of basic networking concepts.. 3rd level support for Enterprise Storage infrastructure Identify and address storage bottlenecks Configuration management of shared storage infrastructure Release management of shared storage infrastructure Implementation of new shared storage infrastructure Implement requests for compliance to bank standards Implementation of Enterprise Storage Projects Implementation of Enterprise Storage hardware and software deployments Specialist platform specific knowledge & support Inventory management Availability management for the Enterprise Storage environment Validation of security requirements for off-line storage Off-hours / weekend support as required PREETI SHARMA MASTECH 412-894-8071 To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

We are currently seeking to fill an ETL Designer position for our client, a Global billion dollar organization. This is an excellent, once in a life time opportunity. Our client provides leading edge benefits, such as: - Very competitive base salary - 401(K)/Pension Program - Employee Stock Purchase Program - Competitive Health Benefits - Health Care Spending Account - Dependent Care Spending Account - Bonus We invite you to review the position requirements below and apply today if your skills match our need. Overview: The Sr. ETL Designer/Developer is directly accountable/responsible for successful delivery of Financial Services Business Intelligence technology initiatives. The Sr. ETL Designer/Developer understands business challenges & translates them into process/technical solutions, as well as manages client relationships within context of individual role. Preferred Candidates should have development/design skills with Informatica, Ascential and/or Ab Initio & data modeling, Oracle 8i or 9i and PL/SQL. Qualifications: - ETL Designer experience - Financial Services experience - Business Intelligence experience - Consulting experience - Leadership experience - Bachelors Degree - Technical requirements definition, mapping and data modeling skills - Hands-on developed project deliverables using formal/structured methodology - Technical solution design & development experience - ETL tool experience - Ab Initio, Ascential and/or Informatica - Understanding of Financial Services BI Industry processes - Consulting & client management experience w/ Director level & above - Hands-on technology & leadership experience in Data Warehouse projects, and Data Warehouse skills Up to 100% Travel is required. Our client works diligently at finding client work in the market that hired resources live. Qualified candidates must live within the following metro areas: Atlanta, GA; Boston, MA; Charlotte, NC; Chicago, IL; Cincinnati, OH; Columbus, OH; Cleveland, OH; Dallas, TX; Denver, CO; Detroit, MI; Hartford, CT; Houston, TX; Kansas City, MO; Los Angeles, CA; Miami, FL; New York City, NY and surrounding area; Philadelphia, PA; San Francisco, CA; and Washington, DC. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin. 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

Web Application Manager with Extensive J2EE / Project Management Experience Employment Type : Full Time Employment (FTE) Position Job Description/Responsibilities: Effectively lead and manage others * Must be comfortable in situations with high ambiguity * Manage team administration including: Time tracking Vacation coordination Training planning and coordination Attendance register * Implement and manage defined Project and SDLC governance processes * Ensure the defined systems and applications are resilient and available to meet production standards and requirements including: Document recurring support issues and rectify. Analyze DR and failover status of systems under your responsibility. Document and implement support procedures. Document Infrastructure diagrams, including hardware relationships and applications on servers. Liaise with the DBA teams to ensure appropriate database monitoring is in place for critical databases in your domain. Liaise with Infrastructure team to ensure appropriate hardware and application monitoring is in place Top Skills: J2EE SQL Server Crystal Reports Net Qualifications: Strong in Java J2EE, IBM Websphere portal a bonus Working/good knowledge of the .Net web architectures technologies Knowledge of SQL server Knowledge of Crystal Reports Enterprise/Business objects Knowledge of Data warehousing concepts The Company: Top E-Commerce Company looking for a Project Manager / Product Manager in downtown Chicago. Compensation: Competitive Salary Benefits 401K To Apply: E-mail your Word resume to and include Web Application Manager, 10685 in the subject, and your full contact information. *** IT Ascent is a premier IT consulting company with a flexible person, team, project approach that allows us to connect experienced consultants with positions at our more than 40 Fortune-ranked clients in the financial service, life science, technology and public sectors. Experience: Desired skills: . To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

We are currently seeking to fill a Data Architect position for our client, a Global billion dollar organization. This is an excellent, once in a life time opportunity. Our client provides leading edge benefits, such as: - Very competitive base salary - 401(K)/Pension Program - Employee Stock Purchase Program - Competitive Health Benefits - Health Care Spending Account - Dependent Care Spending Account - Bonus We invite you to review the position requirements below and apply today if your skills match our need. Overview: The Data Architect leads delivery of Financial Services Business Intelligence solutions & related components. This individual has data architecture experience in an appl development environment, provides hands-on technical knowledge as well as manages client relationships within context of individual role. Qualifications: - At least 5 yrs of Data Architecture experience in a complex integration environment. - Major Field of Study: Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Managemet Informations Systems - In-depth knowledge of establishing & managing development standards (Level 4) - In-depth knowledge of Architecture/Solution design, prototyping, develop, & deploy (Level 4) - In-depth knowledge of Finanancial Services Business Intelligence industry experience (Level 4) - In-depth knowledge of Application deployment planning & execution (Level5 - Can give expert advice and lead others to perform) - In-depth knowledge of Provide leadership in all technical aspects of BI Architecture initiative (Level 4) Candidate Must Have: - Data Architecture experience - Business Intelligence experience - Consulting experience - Financial Services experience - Design AND Deployment experience Up to 100% Travel is required. Our client works diligently at finding client work in the market that hired resources live. Qualified candidates must live within the following metro areas: Atlanta, GA; Boston, MA; Charlotte, NC; Chicago, IL; Cincinnati, OH; Columbus, OH; Cleveland, OH; Dallas, TX; Denver, CO; Detroit, MI; Hartford, CT; Houston, TX; Kansas City, MO; Los Angeles, CA; Miami, FL; New York City, NY and surrounding area; Philadelphia, PA; San Francisco, CA; and Washington, DC. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin. 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

With over 40 years of experience, Kforce continues to set the standard in the Technology Staffing industry. We are currently working with a global corporation in their search for a Senior level SAP ABAP developer in the Chicagoland area. This a fulltime/permanent opportunity and qualified candidates will meet or excede the following requirements. The primary responsibilities for the Sr. SAP ABAP Programmers will include: Deliver high-quality code that meet business needs on a timely basis. Work with the Application Architecture, Data Architecture, IPM, and Client Support groups to design solutions that fit within the established architecture guidelines. In conjunction with the Information Portfolio Management group, ensure the completion of ABAP programming deliverables, ensuring that they are coordinated with and meet the requirements of SAP business users. Manage technically complex assignments. Assist with the development of and deliver on ABAP programming methodologies and identify and implement improvement plans where appropriate. Manage the requests in SAP that require programming resources. Own the resolution of problems as it pertains to assigned ABAP programming. Work with the Client Support group to continuously reduce the number of support issues and improve client satisfaction. In conjunction with Information Portfolio Management, prioritize requests and complete requests. Working with other Business Application Delivery resources, plan and manage capacity in the short and long term, ensuring that the appropriate mix of resource skills are maintained and that the highest value activities receive priority. Experience: Education and Experience Requirements: Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience required. Masters degree is a plus Must have proven experienced in SAP version 4.6 and above Must be able to understand and translate business processes into effective ABAP code. Must have at least 7 years experience in hands-on ABAP code development. Must have 5-7 years of implementation and support experience Must have experience in ABAP design Able to manage many large and small projects and maintenance needs simultaneously and in an organized and results-oriented manner. Proven ABAP programming experience in the areas of developing SAP RFCs/BAPIs/IDocs and SAP Workflow. Strong SAP ABAP Objects Development skills. In-depth understanding of interfaces to / from SAP and other system environments using XI is a big plus. Excellent knowledge needed of ALE, ALV, and Interfaces Development in the MM/SD/FI/CO modules. Workflow and Smart Form experience a big plus. SAP Business Connector skills a big plus. Portals experience is a big plus. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

This position is responsible for Management of the Network Infrastructure and the implementation and monitoring of the Local area and Wide area network (LAN/WAN). Knowledge of Layer III data switches and the OSI model are mandatory. This includes Cisco Layer 1,2,3 switchgear. Experience in the design of enterprise level networks (500+ nodes) in both a load sharing and non-blocking configuration a must. Knowledge of basic transmission principles including the transmission hierarchy (DS1, 2, 3 OC3, 12, 48 etc) is also required. Network monitoring principles such as SNMP traps, sniffers, and monitoring software (e.g. HP Openview, and SiteScope) is highly desirable. Understanding of servers and workstations is also required with emphasis on VMWare, Linux and Solaris-related administration tasks. Install Layer 1,2,3 switchgear; rack, power and patch Program routing scheme i.e.: RIP II/OSPF, etc. Install and configure monitoring software Review software and hardware revisions Review current security patch status for all switches Monitoring and maintenance scheduling for UPS systems Keep manager of Network Infrastructure informed of network issues. Ensure change control procedures are followed. Recommend, design and implement infrastructure improvements. Configuration and maintenance of VPN. To develop/reengineer processes for support of LAN/WAN environments. To maintain server room and servicing closet discipline i.e.: all connections i.a.w. Manufacturer and standards. To constantly monitor manufacturer websites, bbss, etc for the latest threats, updates, upgrades, and solutions available. (This will be a never-ending task responsibility). Assurance of 24x7 availability of systems and services that rely upon these technologies. Management of projects related to infrastructure upgrades, maintenance, and technology refresh. Providing mentoring, and guidance to less experienced staff in resolving problems, design of technical solutions, teamwork and communication. Maintaining advantageous and professional working relationships with vendors. This position will participate actively in the formulation and implementation of the LAN/WAN strategy. This position will offer recommendations and will negotiate contracts for hardware/software acquisition and maintenance services. This position will be required to work closely with all IS staff and with hardware and software vendors sales and technical support personnel. resolution of customer-affecting problems THIS IS A CONTRACT POSITION Experience: Extensive technical experience in a similar or more complex environment is required. Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree in Computer science or related field. Five years of LAN/WAN experience in a Cisco environment at the Corporate or Enterprise Level Five years minimum experience in WAN environment including routers. Three years minimum experience in server environment including Microsoft and Linux, Unix or Solaris, utilizing switched fabric connected storage. Knowledge of MS Exchange Five years hands-on experience with firewalls such as Checkpoint, Cisco PIX or equivalent Experience as a contact point with an Internet Service Provider Formal network management tool experience (Intel LANDesk, HP OpenView, MS Systems Management Server) is desirable. Applicable certifications (CCNA) desired. Specific, detailed knowledge of the following key equipment: Routers Cisco 3640 Cisco 3845 Kentrox T3 I-DSUs Switches Cisco 6509 Cisco 2970 Cisco 2950 Wireless Cisco 1131 Cisco 1242 ISP Load Balancing Radware Linkproof VPN Nortel Contivity 2600, 1600, 1010 RAS Lucent MAX6000 Proxy Cacheflow 625 caching proxy appliance Routing Protocols OSPF Firewall: Juniper Netscreens 50 and 208 To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

SkilGroup's client is in need of a key leader for its Network Architecture group. This person will work closely with business and technology counterparts to understand the enterprise objectives and initiatives and their impact on the network architecture environment * Develop and maintain the enterprise network architecture strategy and associated reference architectures/blueprints that are aligned with the enterprise objectives and initiatives and the overall technical strategy with respect to budget, functionality, performance, scalability, reliability, realistic implementation schedules and adherence to architectural goals and principles * Develop and maintain the business case and roadmap (project plan, budget, and interim architectures) that are aligned with the overall project portfolio to implement the enterprise network architecture strategy and architectures * Develop documents and present to communicate and build consensus with business and technology counterparts on the enterprise network architecture strategy, associated reference architectures/blueprints, and roadmap * Develop, maintain, and enforce common conventions, standards, and technologies across the IT landscape * Oversee the selection, design, and implementation of the appropriate network solutions needed to deliver the network architecture strategy and architectures * Provide technical leadership and hands-on support to project activities to ensure solutions are being implemented per the architectures * Provide Level 3 escalation support to project and operations activities * Provide thought leadership on network architecture and conduct technical research to stay abreast of trends and identify points of view and new technologies that will improve the business or technology landscapes * Lead small teams of architects and engineers in the development of the network architecture Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience performing network architecture work and experience as a network architect in a leadership role * Extensive experience designing, implementing, and troubleshooting a complex internetworking environment based on Cisco technologies * Significant experience with the following protocols & technologies: IP, TCP, OSPF, HSRP, TACACS, IPSEC & VPNs, TACACS, BGP, EIGRP, MPLS * BS in Computer Science or related field required, Masters preferred * Strong business and technical acumen * Ability to translate highly complex and ambiguous problems into actionable components and lead the solutioning efforts * Experience with blueprinting and developing conceptual, logical, and technical architecture models * Excellent communication, presentation and relationship skills, especially the ability to articulate advanced technical topics and build consensus among business and technical constituents * Self-starter with excellent organization, administrative, interpersonal skills and project management To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Prestigious Company located in Chicagos Loop is currently seeking a Web Application Manager. Candidates will manage over 10 people. Candidates must have trading industry experience. The Web applications manager is responsible for external client facing web applications and components including; Online, Trade Matching and Scheduler services. Technologies include Java J2EE and .Net. The successful candidate will act as a product manager as well as a project director for projects related to the described systems In addition, the role includes the day to day management of the associated technical and analytical team Profile requirements: Leadership Competencies: - Ability to effectively lead and influence cross-functional teams - Must be able to motivate others outside of direct reporting line - Demonstrate integrity, maturity, and a constructive approach to challenges - Proven track record in project/task delivery Interpersonal Competencies: - Must be comfortable in situations with high ambiguity - Must take initiative and be a self-starter - Must understand abstraction layers between the 'big picture' and the detail orientated, and be comfortable working in both arenas - Ability to manage projects using given processes and procedures in a diplomatic fashion - Excellent written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills - Teamwork skills essential - Understand and communicate technical concepts - Flexible, organized, and able to handle competing priorities - Work well with various work styles - Work collaboratively and proactively on multi-functional teams - Attention to detail and follow through on issues - Open to feedback, and strive to improve own performance based on that feedback - Good at trouble shooting, root cause analysis and remedy of application/system issues Functional Competencies: - Knowledge and prior experience with application development, product/program management and/or software project management, and can identify areas where difficulties typically arise. - Thorough understanding of iterative software development life cycles - Ability to perform and oversee multiple complex projects through effective project management - Familiarity with Web application development (including database development) - Proven track record in the successful product launches and implementation of software products. - Ability to oversee several timetables successfully in a collaborative environment. - Ability to gather, synthesize and drive completion of projects from a cross-functional team. - Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, fluid environment. - Demonstrated ability to quickly understand complex technical issues in database-driven environments. - Adhere to team processes and standards and identify improvements. - Ability to understand business process flows. Identify project's impact to those flows, and make recommendations to enhance those flows using technology/process improvements Technical Competencies: -Strong in Java J2EE, IBM Websphere portal a bonus -Working/good knowledge of the .Net web architectures technologies -Knowledge of SQL server -Knowledge of Crystal Reports Enterprise/Business objects -Knowledge of Data warehousing concepts Experience: Product manger, and Project director for the development and support of external client facing web applications and components including; Online, Trade Matching and Scheduler services Manage team administration including: ? Time tracking ? Vacation coordination ? Training planning and coordination ? Attendance register Implement and manage defined Project and SDLC governance processes Ensure the defined systems and applications are resilient and available to meet production standards and requirements including: ? Document recurring support issues and rectify. ? Analyze DR and failover status of systems under your responsibility. ? Document and implement support procedures. ? Document Infrastructure diagrams, including hardware relationships and applications on servers. ? Liaise with the DBA teams to ensure appropriate database monitoring is in place for critical databases in your domain. ? Liaise with Infrastructure team to ensure appropriate hardware and application monitoring is in place To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Job Description: Under the general supervision of the Head of Network Services, the Network Engineer is to participate in the design, and participate in the implementation, and operation of a large global enterprise data communication network. The main objective of this position is the long-term design and operation of a complex corporate network, to develop and support connectivity to several outside networks, and to provide remedial services to network faults in order to meet the Institution's objectives. A primary activity of the Network Engineer is to provide support for all network system related issues including; firewalls, VPN, switches, routers, IDP, etc. This individual will also be responsible for network traffic monitoring, analysis, and troubleshooting. The Network Engineer will also liaise with vendors and maintain service provider relationships. The incumbent is required to be highly qualified for a large variety of networking technologies, to possess excellent analytical skills and to demonstrate a high degree of interpersonal abilities. This individual will interact with other Infrastructure personnel as well as other global locations and third-party individuals. Functions: Assists in configuration and installation of data communications equipment as needed. Acts as an escalation point for network problems. Assists in the configuration and installation of network devices. Maintains and documents the network system. Assists with the implementation of network standards and procedures. Monitors and reports network problems. Maintains purchase orders and maintenance agreements. Interfaces closely with production services staff. Evaluates customer requests or project tasks, analyzes requirements and pertinent technical information, then develops and implements quality, cost-effective solutions. Installs, customizes, and tests network communications systems. Reviews current network system configurations and performance, reviews technical reports, makes recommendations and assists with design solutions to meet short- and long-range goals. Provides operational and technical support of advanced information network hardware and software. Analyzes and participates in the development of security standardization and implementation of security controls for local and wide area networks. Participates in the development and enforcement of networking systems standards and policies for connected computing environments. Reviews problem reporting and customer request systems and updates status or resolution text with current information. Keeps professional skills updated and consistent with current information systems networking technology and desktop workstations. THIS IS A CONTRACT POSITION Experience: See job description To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Support a variety of desktop and internally developed applications used by local and remote users. Respond to service requests reported via an Intranet application or by phone and track requests through to resolution. Reporting to the IT Support Center Manager, the position responsibilities include: Acknowledgement of incoming service requests and support hotline calls in a timely manner. Accurately prioritize, categorize and log calls into problem management system Research/ troubleshoot issues using the tools available, responding in a timely manner based on priority Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to system configuration, network access, remote access, security and business and desktop applications Hardware and software installations and upgrades Hardware deployments Participate in assigned projects, communicating status to team and management Create and publish system and process documentation Work closely with other team members to identify and suggest resolutions and improvements Assist in maintaining desktop and network security by reporting possible trends based on requests Assist with the coordination of moves and changes within an assigned area Complete special projects as requested Create and publish system and process documentation THIS IS A CONTRACT POSITION Experience: A customer service focus is essential for this position. 1-2 years of help desk, desktop or customer service experience. Requires an excellent analytical aptitude and strong written and verbal communications skills. The candidate must have the ability to work as a team player in a fast paced, dynamic environment. Must be detail oriented and able to work on multiple tasks at one time. Experience with: Microsoft Outlook 2000, XP Microsoft Office 2000, XP Windows NT, 2000 and XP Operating Systems Internet browsers Remote access software Hardware Break-fix Software Installations and troubleshooting Desired Skills/Experience: 2-3 years of help desk / desktop support experience required To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

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. We integrate customized services, leverage expertise across industries and apply business knowledge to our clients' strategic goals. (1) Responsible for performing tests of IT Sarbanes Oxley minimum controls including: - Interviewing control executors to understand processes and gathering evidence - Organizing evidence and documenting test results in predefined template - Providing formal status updates - Identification and escalation of issues as necessary. (2) Responsible for performing a Quality Assurance review of testing performed by others (3) Assist with the coordination of IT Sarbanes Oxley activities including both infrastructure and applications controls (4) Assist with other compliance and security initiatives (5) Maintain the CAT risk management system components related to IT Skills: - Good oral and written communications skills - Ability to work constructively with multiple organizations - Strong recordkeeping skills - Excellent analytical and information organization skills - Good planning and project management skills - Process orientation Knowledge: - Knowledge of test and independent validation and verification concepts and processes - Experience using automated document management and/or workflow management tools - 3 years experience in IT infrastructure and/or application support - General knowledge of the business environment To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Responsibilities Gather and communicate requirements from various IT areas and others Provide production support when needed, and support additional environments of IT projects Assist in database analysis and design Patch rollout and testing with scripts, environment refreshes Development, maintenance and documentation of procedures and standards for effective database software use Create maintain and refresh required Oracle instances/databases for development, test and production environments Experience: Qualifications Required Experience Bachelors Degree 2 years Oracle RDBMS9.x experience Experience with Oracle eBusiness Suite 11.5.x and 10g is a plus Experience in IT troubleshooting roles, especially database-related Knowledge of using Oracle in a Unix environment Skills and Abilities Skill at analyzing requirements and applying results to operating environments Troubleshooting skill and cool-headedness Customer-service orientation and ability to interface with a range of users with different skill sets Maintain system documentation Self-motivated, able to work long hours when necessary Ability to multi-task and keep to deadlines To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Our client, located in downtown Chicago, is looking for an experienced consultant to join their dynamic team to be involved with customizing client's software applications. This will allow you to be an instrumental part of tailor making the client's applications in a highly innovative environment. For more information please contact Jessica DeLopez @ 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 practical hands-on experience in a development role preferred. Proven Web programming knowledge with one or more of the following: ASP.NET C / PALM OS J2ME PHP Must have experience with SQLServer. End-to-end application implementation expertise. Ability to effectively and clearly communicate with clients and team members. A strong dedication to maintaining high customer service and quality controls levels while meeting project deadlines is also required. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here