Very prominent company located in downtown Chicago is actively searching for 2 Linux Application Engineers. The preferred candidate will have come from a trading or financial background and must have strong experience with Linux infrastructure and applications that ride on the servers. We are searching for motivated, polished, degreed candidates with the desire to succeed. Must be willing to travel internationally for 1 month for training. Any Sun, Oracle, Fedora Core 3 is a big plus. Excellent communication skills are a must Experience: Must be degreed. 5 years minimum experience in Unix/Linux System Administration. Ability to work in a fast paced, hands-on environment. Excellent knowledge of TCP/IP. Perl and Shell scripting experience. Familiarity with DNS/LDAP and SNMP. Systems monitoring. Preferred experience with ITIL. Experience with PMI and PRINCE methodology. Financial Industry experience. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Founded in 1990, Citadel is a world leader in alternative investments. Our team of more than 1000 professionals excels in relative value, event-driven and fundamental investment strategies. With world class analytics, risk management capabilities, state of the art technology and a global footprint we work every day to gain an edge in the global financial markets. Determined, focused, and passionate about winning, our team members capitalize on their individual and collective expertise to identify and seize market opportunities. Citadel Investment Group is seeking to hire an experienced C++ Developer to work in their Chicago Headquarters. Experience: 5 years minimum hands on object oriented software development experience, at least 2 years of which focusing on large scale C++ systems. Experience with Windows development tools is also a must, Linux experience preferred. Perl or Python proficiency is also required. A candidate familiar with capital markets with hands on knowledge in at least one Middle/Back-Office function (e.g. Reconciliations, Clearing, Derivatives Confirmations). 2 years minimum experience of working on a software development team of 3 individuals or more, where role included requirements gathering, design, code review and business user communication. Pluses: Special Qualification (e.g. Market coverage, Sector coverage, programming language, etc...) Technical Skill Summary: - Proficiency with C++. - Experience developing large scale distributed software systems is required. - 2 years of experience with C++ required, 5 years preferred. - 2 years of experience with scripting languages (Perl, Python, Java Script). - Experience working with RDBMS (Sybase, SQL Server, Oracle preferred). - Experience working with mortgage servicing systems (SBO 2000) is highly preferred. - Design/Development of distributed multi-threaded server experience and N-tier architecture is desired. - Experience with Design patterns. - XML experience is preferred General Job Responsibilities: Complete system development lifecycle (analysis, design, development, test, release, and support) within one of the functionally aligned development teams that make up Citadel Investment Group, L.L.C's industry leading Operations IT team. Any experience with third party products such as "Shadow" is a strong plus. Please send resumes to itjobs0015@ To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

My downtown client is looking for a SQL Server DBA/Developer to join their team on a full- time permanent basis. The DBA/Developer will be the go- to resource in regards to the database. They will work alongside a team of 5-8 developers and a QA Tester. This is a high visibility role, so communication and vision are extremely important. QUALIFIED CANDIDATES PLEASE EMAIL RESUMES TO Experience: Candidates MUST HAVE 3+ years of SQL Server experience. They should also be comfortable with XML and reporting tools (preferably Crystal). To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Rapidly growing events company in downtown Chicago is seeking a Freelance Flash Developer with strong Actionscript skills for a 3-4 week project starting on Wednesday, 5/16. This person will be responsible for designing micosites for various events that the company sponsors. This is an excellent opportunity to do some fun work with great people!<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: To be considered for this position, you must have 5+ years Flash experience with excellent Actionscript capabilities. Photoshop skills are also necessary. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Our GLOBAL Services client currently seeks several .NET DEVELOPER's for DIRECT-HIRE opportunities. Positions can report to nearly any major U.S.
City. Our client is offering a strong base salary, solid benefits,
VERY GENEROUS vacation your first year and bonus. Possible relocation assistance(IF REQUIRED).

These positions require 80% travel (Monday -Thursday) with the ability
(although rare)to travel up to 100% if required.

WORK REMOTELY FROM HOME ON FRIDAY'S !!

(CLIENT UNABLE TO SPONSER OR TRANSFER H1B-VISA'S)

Job Description:

POSITIONS:

.NET DEVELOPERS and JAVA DEVELOPERS

Salary range: $75,000 to $89,000 p/yr based upon qualifications (plus a 4% annual BONUS)

All positions require 80% travel Monday -Thursday (leave Monday mornings/return Thursday evenings).

Although rare, must be willing to travel up to 100% if required depending on project need.

Need at least 2 yrs of .Net or Java / J2EE.

4 YR. DEGREE REQUIRED

Web Centric Consulting Position

Job Description:

Business & Systems Integration Consulting professionals are responsible for delivering large-scale, complex programs that marry processes with technology to help our clients achieve high performance. Functional professionals have skills in design and implementation of functional solutions to optimize a company's business processes, management and relationships.

Key responsibilities may include:

. Supervising application design and architecture components

. Supervising process and functional design activities

. Creating functional requirements as an input to application design

. Developing and testing detailed functional designs for business solution components and prototypes

. Supervising application build, test, and deploy activities

. Planning and executing data conversion activities

. Driving test planning and execution

- 2 yrs of .Net or Java / J2EE. development experience

- project management experience

- experience with Websphere, EAI, or .NET helpful

- Websphere portal experience desired

- Content Management experience desired (like Stellent)

- previous consulting experience strongly preferred

REPLY TO: mcgstb @ netscape .n e t

(INCLUDE SALARY HISTORY FOR CONSIDERATION)
(PLEASE INCLUDE JOB TITLE IN SUBJECT HEADING)
(WE ARE UNABLE TO SPONSER OR TRANSFER H1B-VISA'S)
Experience: REPLY TO: mcgstb @ netscape .n e t To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

(Do not apply if you are not from a trading environment, have more than 10 years experience or fit all of the requirements). Global Trading firm actively seeking a Project Manager to assist in the day to day implementation of the companys new and existing technology-related initiatives. The successful candidate will work across each core segment of the business, to provide on-time, highly functional products and services to the trading group. The Project Manager will be involved in all major technology-related initiatives from inception through implementation and is responsible for achieving project goals and meeting important deadlines. The ideal candidate is a goal oriented communicator who thrives in bringing order to unstructured, high energy, environments. She/he should demonstrate an excellent ability to prioritize tasks, and is comfortable taking on significant responsibility. Responsibilities: Communicate realistic project timelines based on company priority. Ensure project responsibilities are communicated effectively. Track projects closely and work to ensure collaboration from each business segment. Manage infrastructure and software-related dependencies. Provide feedback and assess performance of project participants. Experience Level +3 years Experience: 3 years minimum experience as a Project Manager. At least 2 years prior experience in a technology related role, such as a Systems Administrator or Software Developer. Proven track record for managing, multi year, or complex multi-quarter projects. Excellent organizational and communication skills Experience with PMI and PRINCE methodology Proficient in MS Project and Excel Bachelors Degree or equivalent work experience Financial industry experience PMP or PRINCE 2 certifications preferred Preferred: Familiarity with ITIL To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Senior IT Auditor Come work for one of Chicago's Best and Brightest companies! Under its core purpose of "Building Value with Values," Crowe Chizek and Company LLC (www.crowechizek.com) provides innovative business solutions in the areas of assurance, benefit plan services, financial advisory, forensic services, performance services, risk consulting and tax consulting. Crowe Chizek, a Crowe Group LLP entity, was founded in 1942. One of the top 10 public accounting and consulting firms in the United States, Crowe also serves clients worldwide as a leading independent member of the Horwath International global professional services organization. Crowe provides a comprehensive portfolio of IT audit and security services. Crowe Chizek's Business Risk Consulting and IT Internal and External Audit Services have helped clients for more than two decades assess, monitor, and manage risks associated with business information systems, Internet connectivity, and networks. We work with the client organization to quantify critical risks and implement effective solutions to ensure sustainable operations. Our IT audit professionals, who hold industry-recognized certifications, are focused exclusively on IT audit and information security issues. Because technology is always in flux, we invest in training, education, and research to stay a step ahead. Crowe professionals are frequently called upon to speak on IT audit and security issues at regional and national conferences. Responsibilities: Overall, the Attest Senior IT Auditor will be responsible for supporting planning, supervising staff, and executing IT Audit Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 (Sox 404) ), SAS 70, Payment Card Industry (PCI), Agreed Upon Procedures (AUP) and External Audit (Financial Statement Audit) projects. Attest Senior IT Audit personnel are expected to perform audit execution work and oversee the technical work of junior level personnel. The Attest Senior IT Auditor position reports directly to a project leader and/or executive with respect to communications of issues and completion audit tasks. Typical Attest Senior IT Auditor responsibilities on a client engagement would include: â?¢ Playing a lead role in the delivery and oversight of SAS 70s, PCI and AUPs. â?¢ Leading IT control evaluation projects to support Croweâ??s public company and other financial audits. â?¢ Playing a lead role in the delivery and oversight of IT Audit and compliance services â?¢ Evaluating IT general and application controls. â?¢ Providing IT controls guidance with respect to client information systems, technology architecture, and security. â?¢ Reviewing and preparing workpapers and reports. â?¢ Preparing audit reports and communicating issues to Crowe IT Audit management and client management & audit committee. â?¢ Preparing reports to detail results of evaluation. â?¢ Corresponding with a variety of clients and communicate audit issues, recommendations, and deliverables effectively. Within the Crowe client service organization, Attest Senior IT Auditors have the following responsibilities: ï?? Participating in strategic and tactical initiatives related to new product offerings and services. ï?? Working with Crowe IT Audit management personnel to set the performance expectations of IT Audit Staff level personnel. ï?? Evaluating the performance of Crowe IT Audit staff personnel. ï?? Performing research on technology products/trends and professional standards as it relates to IT controls and the IT audit profession. ï?? Preparing for higher levels of responsibility within the Crowe client service organization. Requirements: Minimum 2 - 4 years of business experience in the areas of IT Attest (financial audit support, SAS 70s, PCI and AUPs), IT audit, and/or Sox 404 evaluation and testing. Should have some experience planning audit programs and/or assisting in IT audit/attest projects. Some experience within consulting or professional services, or at leading industry public companies is preferred. We require some prior experience supervising junior level resources in the areas of IT Attest or IT audit or Sox 404. This position requires national travel. Demonstrated experience with: ï?? Financial audit engagements or attest engagements (financial audit support, SAS 70s, PCI, TG-3, AUPs, etc.) ï?? IT audits of SEC/public companies ï?? Knowledge of midrange or mainframe architecture (IBM i-Series or IBM OS/390). ï?? Audit planning and execution. ï?? Written and verbal communication of IT control issues. ï?? IT general and/or application control design and operating effectiveness testing. ï?? Exposure to security packages (RACF, TOPSecret, ACF2) and ERP is a plus ï?? Work experience in information security is a plus Education and Certifications Desired: ï?? Bachelor's degree required, Accounting, Computer Information Systems, or Management Information Systems Major is preferred.

Seeking E10K Sun Enterprise or E15-25K Sunfire Field Engineer as follows: - LOCATIONS: Multiple Locations: Chicago, Illinois; Houston,Texas, Dallas, Texas; Columbia, South Carolina - Full Time Salaried REQUIREMENTS: - Experience in system support for Sun Enterprise, Solaris, UNIX, hardware and software, software applications and networking with call center experience IN E10k OR experience in SUNFIRE E15K - E25K. - Pre Sales & Post Sales involvement in Sun Enterprise systems. - Experience in the Installation of Sun Enterprise Servers, support product and firmware patches and Field Change Orders (FCO*s) & patches, Kernel, Storage, Networks. - Assist in developing software installation plans for customers. - Act as a technical resource to any support personnel and review and act upon daily reports of open service calls and provide support to Strategic Partners on service calls. - Excellent customer service skills and verbal and written communication skills. - A PLUS: CERTIFICATIONS IN SOLARIS 1 & 2 Certification Email resume in a MS Word Doc to: aneale@neo. or ann-neale@ Ann Neale ManTek Consulting Experience: REQUIREMENTS: - Experience in system support for Sun Enterprise, Solaris, UNIX, hardware and software, software applications and networking with call center experience IN E10k OR experience in SUNFIRE E15K - E25K. - Pre Sales & Post Sales involvement in Sun Enterprise systems. - Experience in the Installation of Sun Enterprise Servers, support product and firmware patches and Field Change Orders (FCO*s) & patches, Kernel, Storage, Networks. - Assist in developing software installation plans for customers. - Act as a technical resource to any support personnel and review and act upon daily reports of open service calls and provide support to Strategic Partners on service calls. - Excellent customer service skills and verbal and written communication skills. - A PLUS: CERTIFICATIONS IN SOLARIS 1 & 2 Certification Email resume in a MS Word Doc to: aneale@neo. or ann-neale@ Ann Neale ManTek Consulting To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

We are currently seeking to fill a Help Desk Administrator 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. Overview: Our client has an excellent opportunity for a Help Desk Administrator at their Chicago loop office. This person will be responsible for providing first and second level technical support. This requires discretion and independent judgment in order to accomplish business and IT departmental objectives. This position will answer direct help desk phone calls. Responsibilities: I. Provide first and second level technical support and troubleshooting to Windows workstations on a mixed Novell NetWare and Windows network. 2. Maintain documentation of support calls and escalate those calls to higher level support or vendors directly, if necessary. 3. Install computer hardware and software 4. Responsible for maintenance and support of bank workstations and applications. 5. Use independent judgment and discretion with respect to duties and organization's use of Information Technology. Minimum Qualifications: 1. 1-3 years of related experience 2. Some software experience on Windows workstations, Novell networks and management tools 3. Strong problem-solving ability 4. Well organized with the ability to prioritize and multi-task 5. Exceptional telephone etiquette 6. Enjoy working in a constantly changing environment with varying tasks 7. BS/BA degree required 8. Capable of heavy lifting (50 pounds) Our client provides associates with a comprehensive benefit package including a great vacation plan and 401K matching. 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

A. Basic Function:

VB .NET Senior Developer: Must have transactional website development experience. Will be leading a team of 2 people. Located in the Northern Suburbs. Salary: $80,000-100,000. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

My downtown client is looking for a Web Application Developer to join their team on a full- time permanent basis. The developer will be responsible for all facets of web development. These include basic HTML layout, data model design, data manipulation, and data transfers. They are currently doing the front- end development in Cold Fusion, but moving to Flex. QUALIFIED CANDIDATES PLEASE EMAIL RESUME TO Experience: Candidates should have 2+ years of database driven web application development. They should have moderate SQL Server skill as well as XML. Flex Ajax and CSS experience is a plus. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Perot Systems Corporation is a worldwide provider of information technology services and business solutions to a broad range of clients. We are currently looking for an Oracle Cash Management Consultant to join our team our Consulting Solutions Practice. The position involves 100% travel allowing you to live anywhere in the continental United States Job Description: Perot Systems Enterprise Solutions division has a strong record of meeting high performance standards while implementing complex global enterprise solutions that deliver real value. We accomplish this through the combination of experienced consultants with a unique implementation approach and culture. Our enterprise consultants possess deep industry expertise, process proficiency, and technology skill, gained through numerous prior successful implementations. This experience and expertise, combined with our lean, cross-life cycle methodology, helps ensure solutions that deliver real value for our customers. Our Oracle Applications Professionals have a successful track record of delivering world-class E-Business Suite solutions to our client base. Our Oracle Applications solutions are business-process driven and we are seeking Principal Consultants who have the business acumen and Oracle Application experience to help us grow and continue to deliver unparalleled services. Job Responsibilities:

Robert Half Technology has a client who is looking for a Level II Help Desk Analyst. The Level II Help Desk Analyst role provides support to the office regarding the resolution of standard desktop, notebook, and remote computing issues. He/She is responsible for maintenance and troubleshooting of firm PC and notebook computer hardware and software. Interested candidates should contact Sheri Johnson 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: Must be highly professional and exude a high level of customer service. Experience in similar Helpdesk position required. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Robert Half Technology has a client who is seeking a Network Security Administrator to join their team. Working within the 24x7x365 Global Security Operations Center, the Network Security Administrator is responsible for Network Security Monitoring using various intrusion detection systems, firewall log monitoring, traffic analysis and event management systems. The Network Security Administrator will collect, analyze, investigate and escalate security incidents to regional response teams. Candidates who meet the requirements of this position should contact Sheri Johnson 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 in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline, or equivalent work experience required. 5+ years prior experience within Information Technology. CISSP or equivalent preferred. Knowledge of the Snort or Sourcefire &#147;3D&#148; product line and Intellitactics NSM products a plus. Good networking - TCP/IP. Solid understanding of at least 1 PC based operating system (Windows, Linux, etc). Clearly understands the criticality of proper escalation of security incidents. Ability to work independently and within a team. Ability to work well under pressure. Strong interpersonal and conflict management skills. Very strong analytical and problem solving skills. Multi-cultural and customer-focused professional. Self-starter with ability to work independently with minimum supervision. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Seeking experienced package designer to brainstorm and sketch re-branding of beverage product. Candidate must also be able to design with Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign. Must have 3+years design experience and be able to provide samples that reflect "graffiti" like design for freelance project.<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: Given this is a freelance project, please do not apply if you are in a full-time job. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Robert Half Technology has a client seeking a Survey Technology Associate to support project leaders during specific stages of the research process. The Survey Technology Associate is responsible for the technical set-up and quality control of survey projects. Responsibilities include: monitoring project status on a daily basis, keeping the action plan up-to-date, and alerting project team members of any changes or issues as soon as they arise. Working on special technology projects with Manager of the Amer Tech Group and Labs. Attending weekly Practice Group meetings for updates and contribution to project updates. Actively participating in project team meetings. The Survey Technology Associate will work closely with colleagues to coordinate the planning and logistics of online survey development, including the scheduling, outline and site plan, administration plan, design and creation of the site, primary client IT contact and client troubleshooting management. He/she will set up Sharepoint site for the client project and manage the members, site design/layout and contents (when needed). The Survey Technology Associate will manage content on the site when needed and maintain the site structure and design (as needed). The Survey Technology Associate will set up spreadsheet materials for proprietary data-presentation software products (e.g. ISRInter@ctive, Excel Reports), tailoring for clients according to their requirements. Materials including User spreadsheets, wizards spreadsheet, Excel report template. Liaise with Labs to execute software configuration and act as primary client contact when constructing materials. Handle data management, including data merging, data changes, participate in keypunch planning and review for surveys. He/she will work with project team to coordinate vendor efforts for data collection &#150; act as second line of contact with a vendor. Coordinate centralized efforts for data management in global projects. Coordinate and merge multiple comment files. Act as point person to Comments department when questions and issues arise. Apply all quality control procedures and ensure that high standards of quality are maintained.<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: Candidates who meet the requirements of this position should contact Sheri Johnson at or (312)616-7974. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Robert Half Technology has a long time client, located in the heart of downtown Chicago with a need for a Help Desk Analyst I / Technical Customer Support Representative. Our client works with a variety of different survey products that need online and phone support. This particular product is an automotive dealership portal where the candidate will support dealership users ranging from customer support to dealership owners. The Help Desk Analyst I will get the customer trained and acquainted with using the portal, setting up administrative rights, troubleshooting user errors, resetting usernames and passwords, and providing general assistance. They will be expected to resolve first level support issues in a timely manner while escalating more involved issues to the proper level. The incumbent will have significant interaction with both customer and internal contacts in an effort to provide support, problem resolution, troubleshooting, and technical account documentation. As new customers are added, the Help Desk Analyst I will help with rollouts, implementations, and new user orientations. Candidates who meet the requirements of this Help Desk Analyst I position should contact Sheri Johnson 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: Candidates with 1+ years of help desk, application support and/or technical customer service are encouraged to apply. Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite and Internet research required. An Associate&#146;s degree or equivalent experience is preferred; 4-year degree desirable. Work experience in an automotive environment (dealership) or in automotive research is nice to have, but will not disqualify candidates. Advanced Customer Service, Intermediate Internet, Intermediate MS Office. Heavy phone and customer service skills are a must. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Robert Half Technology has a client located in the loop who is seeking a SQL Database Administrator to join their team. The ideal SQL Database Administrator would have 5+ years of experience in a law firm environment. Candidates who meet the requirements for this position should contact Sheri Johnson 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: The SQL Database Administrator must have very strong Microsoft SQL Server skills and T-SQL. Microsoft Reporting Services is required. Very good database relational design skills and knowledge of relational database normalization, indexes and stored procedures are required. The SQL Database Administrator will also need to be very professional and have excellent client facing skills. Ability to work independently at the client site is a must. DTS packages skills and getting data from Exec to SQL tables are required. Accuracy and speed are essential attributes. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

IT Audit Manager/Sr. Manager Come work for one of Chicago's Best and Brightest companies! National Association of Business Resources (NABR) announced that Crowe Chizekâ??s Chicago and Oak Brook offices were named one of the top 10 Elite Award winners in Chicagoâ??s 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For program. Under its core purpose of "Building Value with Values," Crowe Chizek and Company LLC (www.crowechizek.com) provides innovative business solutions in the areas of assurance, benefit plan services, financial advisory, forensic services, performance services, risk consulting and tax consulting. Crowe Chizek, a Crowe Group LLP entity, was founded in 1942. One of the top 10 public accounting and consulting firms in the United States, Crowe also serves clients worldwide as a leading independent member of the Horwath International global professional services organization. Crowe provides a comprehensive portfolio of IT audit services. Crowe Chizek's Business Risk Consulting and IT Internal and External Audit Services have helped clients for more than two decades assess, monitor, and manage risks associated with business information systems, technology platforms, and telecommunications networks. We work with our client organizations to qualify critical risks and implement effective solutions to ensure integrity and sustain operations. Our IT audit professionals, who hold industry-recognized certifications, are focused exclusively on IT audit and information security issues. As technology is dynamic and always evolving, we invest in training, education, and research to stay a step ahead. Crowe professionals are frequently called upon to speak on IT audit issues at regional and national conferences. Responsibilities: Overall, the IT Audit Manager/Senior Manager will be responsible for planning, supervising staff, and executing IT Audit and/or Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 (Sox 404) IT control projects, as well as support demand creation proposal development. The IT Audit Manager will manage projects to ensure high-quality delivery within the project budget. Managers are to be hands on in the delivery and execution of project tasks for complex technology environments. Managers are expected to have the ability to present and communicate status and issues to client senior management personnel. The IT Audit Manager will set performance expectations for senior and staff level personnel and provide performance feedback. Typical IT Audit Manager responsibilities on a client engagement include: ï?? Managing and leading IT audit projects ï?? Overseeing the engagement economics of the project that includes budget status tracking, billing, and collection analysis. ï?? Preparing and reviewing workpapers. ï?? Preparing final versions of audit reports. ï?? Providing IT controls guidance to Crowe staff and client organization personnel with respect to information systems, technology architecture, and security. ï?? Communicating issues and status to Crowe executives and client senior management. Within the Crowe client service organization, IT Audit Managers have the following responsibilities: ï?? Participating/leading strategic and tactical initiatives related to new product offerings and services. ï?? Developing and maintaining relationships with clients and identify new opportunities for business. ï?? Defining performance expectations for senior and staff level IT auditors and providing performance feedback. Skill sets required include: Strong verbal and written communication skills are required. Candidate should have solid experience in planning engagements, managing IT audit projects, supervising personnel and developing audit work programs. Work experience of at least several years with a top tier consulting firm or a Big Four accounting firm is required. Manager level experience with a Big Four accounting firm, top tier consulting is preferred but not required. This position may require national or international travel. Demonstrated experience with: ï?? Knowledge of midrange or mainframe architecture (IBM i-Series or IBM OS/390). ï?? Auditing network operating systems (Novell NetWare or Windows Active Directory). ï?? Evaluating application controls for Oracle Financials, SAP, Lawson, Hyperion or PeopleSoft Financials. ï?? Audit planning, execution, and project management. ï?? Drafting reports and executive summaries on IT control issues for senior management personnel. ï?? Performing technical IT audits or audits of IT controls that support financial or business operations. Minimum Qualifications: (including years of experience preferred): ï?? Minimum 5 - 10 years of experience in the areas of IT audit, corporate IT Audit, or IT consulting. ï?? Bachelor's degree required. Major in Accounting, Computer Information Systems, or Management Information Systems Major is preferred. MBA is a plus. ï?? Certified Information Sy

SEE THINGS DIFFERENTLY. Technology and creativity serve the idea. Together. To view them any other way is to view them with the narrowest of vision. We are Sapient. Since 1990, we have partnered with some of the world's most recognized brands, and - by leveraging the power of both creativity and technology - helped them achieve success at a rate nearly three times the industry average. Our commitment to our clients is renowned; our passion for delivering exceptional value unparalleled. To foster that passion and deliver on that level of commitment takes a special group of people. That's why we work hard to maintain a corporate culture founded on initiative, education, recognition and respect. Does this speak to you? Then whether you're fluent in the language of HTML, strategy, Java, or consumer research, we invite you to bring your talents and passion to Sapient. Where we've not only struck a balance between art and science - we've mastered it. Job Title: Sr. Information Architect Job Location: San Francisco Job Summary As a Senior Information Architect at Sapient, you function as a key member of the Creative Design team and you will be responsible for the interaction design, organization of information, and business/user process engineering for leading-edge Web solutions and software. Key Responsibilities:

SEE THINGS DIFFERENTLY. Technology and creativity serve the idea. Together. To view them any other way is to view them with the narrowest of vision. We are Sapient. Since 1990, we have partnered with some of the world's most recognized brands, and - by leveraging the power of both creativity and technology - helped them achieve success at a rate nearly three times the industry average. Our commitment to our clients is renowned; our passion for delivering exceptional value unparalleled. To foster that passion and deliver on that level of commitment takes a special group of people. That's why we work hard to maintain a corporate culture founded on initiative, education, recognition and respect. Does this speak to you? Then whether you're fluent in the language of HTML, strategy, Java, or consumer research, we invite you to bring your talents and passion to Sapient. Where we've not only struck a balance between art and science - we've mastered it. Job Title:Associate,Information Architect Job Location: Chicago Job Summary As an INFORMATION ARCHITECT at Sapient, you function as a key member of the Creative Design team and you will be responsible for the interaction design, organization of information, and business/user process engineering for leading-edge Web solutions and software. Key Responsibilities:

SEE THINGS DIFFERENTLY. Technology and creativity serve the idea. Together. To view them any other way is to view them with the narrowest of vision. We are Sapient. Since 1990, we have partnered with some of the world's most recognized brands, and - by leveraging the power of both creativity and technology - helped them achieve success at a rate nearly three times the industry average. Our commitment to our clients is renowned; our passion for delivering exceptional value unparalleled. To foster that passion and deliver on that level of commitment takes a special group of people. That's why we work hard to maintain a corporate culture founded on initiative, education, recognition and respect. Does this speak to you? Then whether you're fluent in the language of HTML, strategy, Java, or consumer research, we invite you to bring your talents and passion to Sapient. Where we've not only struck a balance between art and science - we've mastered it. Job Title: Graphic Designer Job Location: Chicago Job Summary As a Designer at Sapient, you function as a key member of the Creative Design team and you will be responsible for the development and execution of creative concepts for leading-edge Web solutions and software. Key Responsibilities:

SEE THINGS DIFFERENTLY. Technology and creativity serve the idea. Together. To view them any other way is to view them with the narrowest of vision. We are Sapient. Since 1990, we have partnered with some of the world's most recognized brands, and - by leveraging the power of both creativity and technology - helped them achieve success at a rate nearly three times the industry average. Our commitment to our clients is renowned; our passion for delivering exceptional value unparalleled. To foster that passion and deliver on that level of commitment takes a special group of people. That's why we work hard to maintain a corporate culture founded on initiative, education, recognition and respect. Does this speak to you? Then whether you're fluent in the language of HTML, strategy, Java, or consumer research, we invite you to bring your talents and passion to Sapient. Where we've not only struck a balance between art and science - we've mastered it. Job Title: Senior Graphic Designer Job Location: Chicago Job Summary As a Senior Designer at Sapient, you function as a key member of the Creative Design team and you will be responsible for the development and execution of creative concepts for leading-edge Web solutions and software. Key Responsibilities:

Performics, the performance-based marketing division of DoubleClick, provides online marketing services and technologies for leading multi-channel marketers. Together, Performics and DoubleClick offer clients an unparalleled range of marketing solutions for valued clients. Clients benefit from Performics´ custom approach to Affiliate Marketing, Paid Search, Natural Search, and Data Feed Marketing programs. The company's proprietary tracking and reporting technology platform, advanced market expertise, and active account management enable clients to improve productivity and results. We are currently searching for a dynamic PERL Developer. As a member of a cross-functional team, you will design, code, test, maintain and support DoubleClick's search engine marketing platform and affiliate marketing platform. You will collaborate with offshore development teams, and interact with product managers, usability engineers, documentation writers, quality assurance analysts and clients. Required experience ? Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field ? 2-5 years work experience ? Perl ? SQL ? Backend systems running on Linux ? Object oriented software development ? Knowledge of common web technologies, such as HTTP, HTML, XML, DNS, etc. Optional experience ? Python, Ruby and Java ? Unix shell scripting ? High-traffic systems ? 24/7 mission critical systems ? Agile software development processes; in particular, Scrum ? Test driven development ? Collaboration with off-shore development teams ? Full software lifecycle Job responsibility and compensation will be commensurate with experience. The DoubleClick benefits package includes:

Robert Half Technology has a client, a premiere provider of worldwide media information services, that is currently seeking an Applications Developer for their downtown Chicago office. The Applications Developer will develop database and reporting solutions based on SQL Server interfacing with .NET and Visual Basic applications. Candidates who meet the requirements of this position should contact Sheri Johnson 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's degree in computer science or related field. 2+ years experience with C# or VB.Net. 3+ years experience programming in ASP/COM and/or VB. Must have had experience with .NET. 4+ years SQL Server and/or database maintenance experience. Experience with database modeling, stored procedures, jobs, complex queries, and modifications. Enterprise and web based application development experience. Solutions based on Windows 2000 or 2003 Server. Demonstrated experience with development application and database troubleshooting. Experience with object oriented programming. Experience with XML/XSL a plus. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Our client currently seeks a Vice President of Technology for a DIRECT-HIRE opportunity in Chicago,Illinois.

An emerging Internet company located in downtown Chicago, IL.
Our technology IS our company, and our technology development and support
team is our life-blood. We are small (20+ employees), ambitious,
motivated, and technology-enthused professionals with a unique service
offering for our customers and business partners. We attribute our success
to our people and our core values: integrity, initiative, and teamwork.
Our team-based work groups and environment empowers our professionals and
support staff to contribute ideas, recommend and make decisions, and lead
initiatives for continuous improvement to increase and ensure overall
customer satisfaction and retention.


TITLE: Vice President, Technology - Chicago, IL

LOCATION: IL - Chicago

JOB TYPE: Permanent

SALARY: $110,000 to $160,000 per year

REQUIRED SKILLS:

- Must have current experience in running a 24x7 Internet Company's
technology operations.
- 5-7+ years experience in IT roles involving the development, support
and/or maintenance of applications and systems, including quality control
and assurance, and the planning and leading of complex IT projects.
- Must demonstrate experience with integrating or syndicating content
with channel partners
- Must demonstrate experience in Web 2.0 / dynamic/interactive
community applications and tools.
- Must demonstrate experience in data analysis, data modeling and
architecture.
- Must demonstrate experience in creating and maintaining network and
pc security, and has worked with remote hosting sites, and all related
remote access network tools and applications.
- Must demonstrate experience in business continuity planning

Advanced to expert level knowledge of:

o Java Software Development
o Enterprise Linux platforms (Red Hat preferred)
o Oracle 10g Enterprise (eBusiness Application Suite a plus)
o Apache Open Source projects (HTTP Server, Jakarta Tomcat, etc)


- Minimum two years direct supervisory experience of application
developers.
- Ability to translate business problems into technical solutions,
possession of strong analytical and communications skills, aptitude in
people and project management and negotiation
skills, and knowledge of finance and budget processes.
- BS in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field


DESCRIPTION:

We are seeking a Vice President, Technology management professional to lead
the Company's information systems and technology operations. This position
functions as a key member of the executive leadership team, and works
collaboratively with other leadership team members to support the Company's
mission, strategic development plan, objectives, and operational policies
in driving increased and sustained revenues.

The Vice President, Technology directly leads and supervises the Company's
technology team, including development and administrator staff, in design,
implementation and integration (as required) of all development and systems
administration activities, programs, and initiatives. Position will report
to the Sr. Vice President of Operations and is responsible for successful
execution of all advances, optimizations, and integrated solutions with the
Company's technology platform, and public / private websites, and the
development of new custom applications. Successful candidates will meet
all stated qualifications, but in addition will be passionate about
information technology in all its aspects, and a follower of new and
innovative products and services.

Responsibilities:

- Represent IS/IT operations, team, and objectives/goals/results to
Company's CEO, Board of Directors, strategic partners, vendors, and
clients. Conducts presentations and/or training on new
tools/functions/optimizations, is adept at public speaking, and presents a
polished, professional and articulate demeanor.
- Establishes and maintains effective working relationships and
communications channels with internal business groups and staff, external
consulting or service provider firms, vendors and strategic partners.
- Proactively stays informed of all IS/IT new and innovative products
and services, including applications, tools, devices, and other
cutting-edge advancements in technology; recommends integration or
adaptation into current environment and infrastructure and directs team in
follow-through requirements for attainment of goals.
- Plans and leads on-time delivery of project deliverables from
requirements definition to deployment/installation and support.
- Oversees all aspects of the development process, including
pre-production testing, quality assurance protocols, documentation and
reporting, and post production training, communications, and maintenance
procedures.
- Lead, coach and develop the Applications Development and Systems
Administration team members.
- Provides technical leadership and hands-on technical guidance to
supply solutions that address existing and new business issues, or that
improve Application Development quality and productivity, and network
usability and security.
- Proactively addresses and ensures information security issues and
uses familiarity with compliance issues and federal/state regulations to
implement security initiatives and programs.

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Robert Half Technology has a client who is seeking a UNIX Systems Administrator to join their team. The UNIX Systems Administrator is responsible for managing and performing administrative tasks on the servers and email servers based on Unix and Linux operating systems. The UNIX Systems Administrator will also be responsible for the administration and maintenance of the online learning tool Blackboard. The UNIX Systems Administrator will manage user accounts; install all software and operating system upgrades, as well as all required patches and licenses. He/she will also: maintain the security and integrity of the systems. Participate in the planning and acquisition of hardware, software and maintenance contracts for servers and printers. Provide support for Unix-based workstations and configuration of print queues on these machines. Provide support for Computer Science Unix workstation labs. Run scheduled backups for servers, and arrange for off-site storage for backup tapes. Candidates who meet the requirements of this position should contact Sheri Johnson 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: BS degree in Computer Science or a related field. 4+ years of previous system administration experience required. Knowledge of Sun Solaris operating system required. Sun Certification is an advantage. Knowledge and experience with Sun Solaris and Linux operating systems. Experience with setting up print queues, writing Unix scripts and scheduling cron jobs. Strong interpersonal and communications skills. Adaptability to change. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Robert Half Technology has a client in the downtown loop area who is seeking a Web Developer. The Web Developer will be responsible for developing Enterprise web applications for both internal use and custom clients programs. The Web Developer will be involved with developing and supporting web applications, XML web services and windows services using Microsoft technologies. The Web Developer will work with Marketing & IT to gather project requirements, write formal business and technical specifications and manage projects from inception to production. Candidates who meet the requirements of this Web Developer position should contact Sheri Johnson 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: Candidates must have a minimum of 3+ years experience developing Enterprise applications with SQL Server. 3+ years experience developing stored procedures, triggers and views. 3+ years of database design and object oriented design. 2+ years experience developing Enterprise applications using Microsoft technologies. 2+ years experience collecting requirements and writing formal functional specifications for large scale projects. 2+ years experience developing ASP web applications with Microsoft SQL Server back-end, desirable knowledge of ASP.NET. Responsibilities: The Web Developer will be responsible for developing Enterprise web applications for both internal use and custom clients programs. The Web Developer will be involved with developing and supporting web applications, XML web services and windows services using Microsoft technologies. The Web Developer will work with Marketing & IT to gather project requirements, write formal business and technical specifications and manage projects from inception to production. Requirements: &#149; ASP.NET &#149; VB.NET &#149; Visual Web Developer 2005 &#149; ASP/VBScript/ADO &#149; SQL &#149; MS Access &#149; XML/ XHTML &#149; AJAX &#149; JavaScript To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Robert Half Technology has a client in the downtown area who is seeking an Oracle Database Administrator to join their team. The Oracle Database Administrator will have 3+ years experience in configuration, cloning, patching and tuning of 11i applications, to provide mainly remote support, and occasional on site support, which requires up to 30% travel. If you meet the requirements of this Oracle Database Administrator position, please contact Sheri Johnson 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: Basic to advanced knowledge of Windows 2000/NT and Unix server technologies is required for the purposes of installing and administering Oracle database and the Oracle e-Business Suite. Experience with past versions of the Oracle RDBMS such as version 7.3 and 8.0 is desirable. Sound communication skills are required, with the ability to communicate complex technical solutions over the telephone and via email with people from multiple cultures. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

At Genesis10, we recognize that our consultants are our most powerful resource. Selecting only the most talented and experienced consultants provides our clients with the best the industry has to offer. We take pride in attracting the world's finest business and technology consultants. Genesis10 is a business and technology consulting company with offices nationwide and in Canada. Founded in 1999, Genesis10 has more than 1,200 consultants specializing in project management, business analysis, business transformation and large-scale systems infrastructure and application integration for more than 100 companies, 85% of which are in the Fortune 500. Genesis10 services a variety of industries including banking and financial services, insurance, energy, manufacturing, healthcare, telecommunications and more. For more information, please visit www.genesis10.com. Genesis10 is seeking a Project Manager in Chicago for a contract position. We are looking for an experienced PM with Utility experience. It will be working with the Merger Project on the Asset Management Project. They need some one with asset management experience preferably with Logica software although experience in other Asset Management software will be considered. The start date and duration is still not definite but will be decided shortly. WAM Project Manager Requirements Must Have Project Management Experience Project Estimating Scheduling Issue Management Scope Management Budget Management Risk Management MicroSoft Project Communication Skills Leadership Skills Manage team in multiple locations Large Enterprise Implementation Experience Utility Experience - Gas and/or Electric Work and Asset Management Experience (Preferably in Utility Industry) Design Tool Understanding Compatible Unit Understanding Flexibility to Travel to multiple locations Experience: Nice to Have Logica Implementation Experience Merger Experience Mobile Experience GIS Experience LDPro Experience Business Change Management Experience Benefits - Vacation - Paid Holidays, personal days, sick days - Medical & Dental Insurance - 401K - Disability, AD&D - Life Insurance Hopefully this opportunity sounds different than most. Genesis10 wants you to join their winning team! Turn your interest into action and click on apply now. The only way to learn more is by taking the next step. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Aon Re Inc. is a subsidiary of Aon Corporation, a leading global insurance broker, providing a comprehensive range of risk management services. Currently we have a Senior Applications Developer position available in our downtown Chicago office. Position responsibilities include designing, developing and maintaining software applications using C#, ASP.NET, SQL Server 2000 and Oracle9i to improve the efficiency, reliability and value of our catastrophe modeling operations. Must be able to design and develop reports using Crystal Reports and gather requirements, testing and deploying automation tools and custom software solutions. Candidate must have a Masters Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related field of study and experience commensurate to the position offered. Apply online at www.aon.com or fax resume to referencing job code RAJ001. Aon is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. M/F/D/V. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Ajilon Consulting is cuurently seeking Sr. Developers for a 6 - 12 month contract opportunity with one of our Investments Industry clients in the downtown area. Qulaified candaites will possess 7 plus years of heavy application development experience, 4 plus years of .net development. Work involves full SDLC for Investment applications. Technical profeciencies include: C#, ASP and or VB .Net and SQL Server;. The ability to ramp up quickly requires experience in the Financial / Investments area. Execellent communication skills are a must have. Experience: See Above. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

We seek an experienced Exchange/Windows Administrator for a 4-6 month contract position located in either downtown Chicago or Libertyville, IL. You will join a high level support team that is responsible for the administration and support of approximately 300 servers in each location. You will provide tactical support, patch management, and administration on Exchange 2000/2003/2007 as well as Windows 2000/2003. If you have strong Exchange Administrations experience and you are looking for a challenging environment to display your skills then submit your resume as a Word document for immediate consideration. Local applicants only please. '> Experience: 3++ years of Exchange Administration 5++ years of Windows Administration To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

The Senior Data Analyst will be responsible for enterprise-wide data design, data architecture and repository creation in a centralized master data environment. Additional responsibilities for the Senior Data Analyst include: o Translating business needs into long-term architecture solutions and translating business rules into structured procedures and training documents. o Defining data architecture standards, policies and procedures for the organization, structure, attributes and nomenclature of data elements, and applying accepted data content standards to technology projects. o Designing and constructing enterprise-wide data architectures, database design and data modeling. o Business analysis, data acquisition and access analysis and design, database management systems optimization, recovery strategy and load strategy design and implementation. o Master data process integrity, structure changes to support evolving business change and collaboration with Process Owners to develop, retain and share process knowledge. o Developing and sustaining a pro-active master data audit process to research, analyze and correct data inconsistencies. Relocation assistance is available. Experience: Essential Functions/Requirements o BS degree. o 5-8 years of related experience in centralizing data from multiple locations and databases into one master data environment. o Global experience highly desired. o MDM Master Data Manager tool set experience a plus. Relocation assistance is available. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Prestigious Trading Firm located in Chicagos Loop is currently seeking a Sun Solaris Desktop Support Engineer. Candidates must have strong scripting skills and have experience working in the Financial or Trading industry. Candidates must have excellent communication skills. Roles and responsibilities: The successful candidate will join the desktop support team, and will be supporting the trading, back-office and accounting groups. We have a very diverse and highly technical environment, and this role mirrors that, so we are looking for a candidate who enjoys performing a variety of functions, and that also has mid-level experience with Unix. Excellent trouble-shooting and problem solving skills are an essential requirement for this role. The role requires the building, installation and physical deployment of all desktop related equipment to and from user desks. This will include monitor arms, monitors, phones and physical networking infrastructure etc. The role also requires participation in the help desk phone rotation. This involves being the primary contact for all incoming user calls for the weekly rotation period, and the carrying of the help desk phone during working hours. Calls vary from basic hardware problems, to complicated Unix and trading price feed, interface or server issues, so there are a wide range of different issues that arise. This role offers exposure to many different and varying situations and technologies, and provides a very interesting and exciting environment to work in. Technical skills required: At least 3 years previous experience supporting a Production server or desktop environment, preferably within a trading, financial or other fast-paced high pressured industry is required. The ability to trouble-shoot end to end problems from the users desktop, including their applications, to the back-end server or service will be part of the role. An understanding of Unix is essential, and we'd prefer additional experience with Solaris Unix, Linux and Microsoft Windows XP, on the server and desktop environment, utilizing Intel and Opteron machines. An understanding of Hardware to OS interoperability is required, such as setting up sound cards and multi-video adapters and drivers. A full understanding of the trader applications, and their workings with the back-end infrastructure will be expected and required over time. Ability to effectively use a ticket/work request system is a fundamental part of the job. An understanding of TCP/IP and all Unix networking protocols and services is expected, such as NIS, DNS, NFS, SMTP, IMAP, JumpStart, KickStart, and grub booting. Ability to configure major Unix components will be needed. Excellent documentation skills and ability to present technical training or informational sessions to the administration team and other application development staff may be required. Ability to write shell scripts in any of the following languages: bourne shell, Python and Perl, to help support your job function. Experience: Soft skills required: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential, as this role requires interaction across multiple teams, from the application development support and administration teams, to our trading personnel and back office group. Ability to switch and track various ongoing tasks and issues is required. Excellent customer service and professional, business like conduct is expected. Ability to work unsupervised and use own initiative to get results, both individually and in a team environment is expected. A willing, can do and flexible attitude is required. We expect an excellent work and character ethic, and a dependability and drive to get results with a sense of urgency and follow through, that exhibits ownership and responsibility for tasks and projects. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

The successful candidate will join the Administration and desktop support team, and will be supporting the trading, back-office and accounting groups. This is a very diverse and highly technical environment, and this role mirrors that, so we are looking for a candidate who enjoys performing a variety of functions, and that also has advanced-level experience with Unix. Excellent trouble-shooting and problem solving skills are an essential requirement for this role. You will also be responsible for supporting the desktop environments at the CBOT, CME and CBOE exchanges, where we have desktop equipment, wireless hand-held tablets and servers. The role requires the building, installation and physical deployment of all desktop related equipment to and from user desks. This will include monitor arms, monitors, phones and physical networking infrastructure etc. The role also requires participation in the help desk phone rotation. This involves being the primary contact for all incoming user calls for the weekly rotation period, and the carrying of the help desk phone during working hours. Calls vary from basic hardware problems, to complicated Unix and trading price feed, interface or server issues, so there are a wide range of different issues that arise. This role offers exposure to many different and varying situations and technologies, and provides a very interesting and exciting environment to work in. Experience: At least 3 years previous experience supporting a Production server or desktop environment, preferably within a trading, financial or other fast-paced high pressured industry is required. The ability to trouble-shoot end to end problems from the users desktop, including their applications, to the back-end server or service will be part of the role. An understanding of Unix is essential, and we'd prefer additional experience with Solaris Unix, Linux and Microsoft Windows XP. Primary operating systems will be Solaris on the server and desktop environment, utilizing Intel and Opteron machines. An understanding of Hardware to OS interoperability is required, such as setting up sound cards and multi-video adapters and drivers. A full understanding of the trader applications, and their workings with the back-end infrastructure will be expected and required over time. Ability to effectively use a ticket/work request system is a fundamental part of the job. An understanding of TCP/IP and all Unix networking protocols and services is expected, such as NIS, DNS, NFS, SMTP, IMAP, JumpStart, KickStart, and grub booting. Ability to configure major Unix components will be needed. Excellent documentation skills and ability to present technical training or informational sessions to the administration team and other application development staff may be required. Ability to write shell scripts in any of the following languages: bourne shell, Python and Perl, to help support your job function. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Basic Function Reporting to the Manager of the technology group, this individual will interface directly with various business groups and with the Information Technology Group (ITG) within Corporation. Responsibilities will include recruiting, staff management, staff development, facilitation, status reporting, analysis, design, programming, support and participation in the development of technological solutions for the Corporation. This position requires strong communication skills, solid analytical skills and outstanding leadership skills. Ideally, the successful candidate will have experience or education in the health care industry, seven or more years of technical and project experience, practice in formal development and project management methodologies, and a desire to succeed in a dynamic and collaborative environment. Experience: Position Requirements 1) Four years of work experience with a Bachelor Degree OR Five years of work experience with a Technical Certificate or college courses OR Six years of work experience. 2) Team player with good organization skills and attention to detail 3) Staff management background / interviewing, selection, performance appraisals, training programs 4) Excellent verbal & written communication skills 5) Strong team building and coaching skills 6) Outstanding demonstrated leadership experience 7) Solid analytical and problem-solving skills 8) Extensive technical work experience with: application architecture, design patterns, JAVA / HTML development, relational database management systems such as DB/2, leading or mentoring programmers and analysts formalized methods for software development, complex development projects Preferred Position Requirements 1) Health industry or insurance exposure or knowledge 2) Technical work experience with: multi-platform high performance applications (i.e. RS/6000, mainframe environments), commercial business rules engines such as ILOG, PowerBuilder, COBOL / CICS / JCL 3) Experience developing PowerPoint, MS Word, MS Visio, and MS Excel documents for Management 4) Practical work experience in large, multi-site organizations To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Seeking E10K Sun Enterprise or E15-25K Sunfire Field Engineer as follows: - LOCATIONS: CHICAGO, IL - Full Time Salaried REQUIREMENTS: - Experience in system support for Sun Enterprise E10k, Solaris, UNIX, hardware and software, software applications and networking with call center experience or experience in SUNFIRE E15K - E25K. - Pre Sales & Post Sales involvement in Sun Enterprise systems. - Experience in the Installation of Sun Enterprise Servers, support product and firmware patches and Field Change Orders (FCO*s) & patches, Kernel, Storage, Networks. - Assist in developing software installation plans for customers. - Act as a technical resource to any support personnel and review and act upon daily reports of open service calls and provide support to Strategic Partners on service calls. - Excellent customer service skills and verbal and written communication skills. - A PLUS: CERTIFICATIONS IN SOLARIS 1 & 2 Certification Email resume in a MS Word Doc to: aneale@neo. or ann-neale@ Ann Neale ManTek Consulting Experience: - Experience in system support for Sun Enterprise E10k, Solaris, UNIX, hardware and software, software applications and networking with call center experience or experience in SUNFIRE E15K - E25K. - Pre Sales & Post Sales involvement in Sun Enterprise systems. - Experience in the Installation of Sun Enterprise Servers, support product and firmware patches and Field Change Orders (FCO*s) & patches, Kernel, Storage, Networks. - Assist in developing software installation plans for customers. - Act as a technical resource to any support personnel and review and act upon daily reports of open service calls and provide support to Strategic Partners on service calls. - Excellent customer service skills and verbal and written communication skills. - A PLUS: CERTIFICATIONS IN SOLARIS 1 & 2 Certification Email resume in a MS Word Doc to: aneale@neo. or ann-neale@ Ann Neale ManTek Consulting To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Job Description: - During Analysis, work with the project team to develop the high-level Approach for the new architecture framework development - Includes research and Proof-of-concept efforts to help determine the most appropriate alternatives - Active participation, deliverable creation and mentoring of other resources are expected as Approach efforts lead into Design activities - Capacity Planning, Deployment Solutions for High Performance, High Availability and Disaster Recovery Experience: Skills Required: - J2EE/Java Technical Architecture development - UNIX, Database, Java Application Server environment, Solaris 9/10, DB2, Websphere Application Server - Experience with a solid development methodology, including RUP or Iterative approaches - Excellent team mentoring and presentation skills - Spring, Hibernate, Struts, Ruby on Rails, JSF - Experience with a consulting environment - Experience in Financial Industry preferred - IBM Websphere Application Server / IHS - ANT To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

We are currently looking for a Desktop support Technician with some network administrator responsibilities for our client in the Chicago area. This position is a Full time position that requires just the right candidate with the following skills and responsibilities: Qualifications: o 3-5 years supporting Windows-based computing systems. A+ and or MCSE certification a plus. o Excellent troubleshooting skills as it relates to PC and network issues. o Must have experience providing: technical support for network infrastructure and internal desktop systems software and hardware. o Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communications skills with the ability to assist users who may possess varying levels of computer experience. o Ability to meet aggressive deadlines, juggle multiple priorities, and complete several concurrent task. Responsibilities: Respond to telephone calls, email and helpdesk request for technical support. Document, track, and monitor problems to ensure timely resolution. Interface with application vendors as needed to resolve specialized issues. Perform hardware and software installations and updates. Maintain data integrity and system security for the desktop environment. Provide end user training on procedures and internal software programs. To Apply: To be considered for this opportunity, please forward a copy of your resume to rnorris@ Experience: 3-5 years supporting Windows-based computing systems. A+ and or MCSE certification a plus. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Responsibilities: Create innovative software solutions and determine great technical design and code implementations Work in a team environment to architect, design and build applications on a .NET Server Platform Improve business processes and support critical business strategies by contributing to the design, development and implementation of business applications systems Mentor developers as well as manage best practices for the team Contribute to the development of the technical requirements that drive product development Experience: The qualified candidate must possess 5+ years application development experience, proven development experience in C# and .NET, experience in XML, database modeling and Visual Studio .NET with strong Object Oriented design and analysis skills, specifically in the use of design patterns. Proficient with using UML to model software designs would be a plus. Must possess experience writing significant portions of software projects or complete applications and have expert skills in software development. Development means more than coding but also the ability to create software solutions for business problems. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

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Candidates must be able to submit as W2 employees.
Position Type: Contract-to-Hire
Job Length: 1.0


Job Description:
Under general supervision, monitors, and maintains hardware, and software on computing platforms. Configures, assembles and installs Wintel/Unix servers and/or peripheral equipment. Performs first line support for service interruptions such as printer routings, power outages, wiring problems, and malfunctioning servers. Escalates unresolved problems to expedite resolution. Upgrades, modifies and replaces server hardware, components. Monitors system performance, gathers data, and prepares management reports. Audits hardware/software inventory to ensure their integrity as well as licensing compliance. Updates and maintains site administration manual documentation. Keeps abreast of emerging operational support technologies and industry trends.

Candidate should have 3-5 years HP server hardware experience in racking, troubleshooting, and upgrading.

Windows NT4, 2000, and 2003 support experience with some rollouts under their belt.

Experience managing sites remotely.

Active directory and NT4 domain management background.

Must be able to work either the 7am - 3pm shift or the 11am - 7pm shift with lots of overtime required.

2 weekends a month of onsite support for patching, rollouts etc.

Oncall support is required overnight for a week at a time and must be available to come in if necessary.

Experience: UNIX; Beginner 1 year
Windows NT Sys Admin 3 years To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Robert Half Technology has a client seeking a Software Developer to join their team. The Software Developer position will include 90% development and 10% business analyst. The Software Developer will need knowledge of apps forms, web services and LAN. Candidates who meet the requirements of this Software Developer position should contact Sheri Johnson 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: The Software Developer will have ASP.net experience and 4+ years of .net framework. The Software Developer needs to have 4+ years of full life software development. Must have least 4+ years of SQL Database experience. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

My downtown client seeks an experienced Sr. Front- end Java Developer to join their team on a full- time permanent basis. This person will help architect, construct and maintain the applications that run the client's multiple client- facing web sites. The Front- end Developer will be responsible for the construction of new websites, as well as enhancing some existing sites. QUALIFIED CANDIDATES PLEASE EMAIL RESUMES TO Experience: Candidates MUST HAVE 3+ years of PROFESSIONAL experience with web- based Java development. They should have intensive hands- on implementation experience with EJB, JSP, Servlets and Struts. Working knowledge of Tomcat, Hibernate and AJAX is also desired. EXCELLENT COMMUNICATION IS REQUIRED. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Our client currently seeks a Vice President of Technology for a DIRECT-HIRE opportunity in Chicago,Illinois.

An emerging Internet company located in downtown Chicago, IL.
Our technology IS our company, and our technology development and support
team is our life-blood. We are small (20+ employees), ambitious,
motivated, and technology-enthused professionals with a unique service
offering for our customers and business partners. We attribute our success
to our people and our core values: integrity, initiative, and teamwork.
Our team-based work groups and environment empowers our professionals and
support staff to contribute ideas, recommend and make decisions, and lead
initiatives for continuous improvement to increase and ensure overall
customer satisfaction and retention.


TITLE: Vice President, Technology - Chicago, IL

LOCATION: IL - Chicago

JOB TYPE: Permanent

SALARY: $110,000 to $160,000 per year

REQUIRED SKILLS:

- Must have current experience in running a 24x7 Internet Company's
technology operations.
- 5-7+ years experience in IT roles involving the development, support
and/or maintenance of applications and systems, including quality control
and assurance, and the planning and leading of complex IT projects.
- Must demonstrate experience with integrating or syndicating content
with channel partners
- Must demonstrate experience in Web 2.0 / dynamic/interactive
community applications and tools.
- Must demonstrate experience in data analysis, data modeling and
architecture.
- Must demonstrate experience in creating and maintaining network and
pc security, and has worked with remote hosting sites, and all related
remote access network tools and applications.
- Must demonstrate experience in business continuity planning

Advanced to expert level knowledge of:

o Java Software Development
o Enterprise Linux platforms (Red Hat preferred)
o Oracle 10g Enterprise (eBusiness Application Suite a plus)
o Apache Open Source projects (HTTP Server, Jakarta Tomcat, etc)


- Minimum two years direct supervisory experience of application
developers.
- Ability to translate business problems into technical solutions,
possession of strong analytical and communications skills, aptitude in
people and project management and negotiation
skills, and knowledge of finance and budget processes.
- BS in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field


DESCRIPTION:

We are seeking a Vice President, Technology management professional to lead
the Company's information systems and technology operations. This position
functions as a key member of the executive leadership team, and works
collaboratively with other leadership team members to support the Company's
mission, strategic development plan, objectives, and operational policies
in driving increased and sustained revenues.

The Vice President, Technology directly leads and supervises the Company's
technology team, including development and administrator staff, in design,
implementation and integration (as required) of all development and systems
administration activities, programs, and initiatives. Position will report
to the Sr. Vice President of Operations and is responsible for successful
execution of all advances, optimizations, and integrated solutions with the
Company's technology platform, and public / private websites, and the
development of new custom applications. Successful candidates will meet
all stated qualifications, but in addition will be passionate about
information technology in all its aspects, and a follower of new and
innovative products and services.

Responsibilities:

- Represent IS/IT operations, team, and objectives/goals/results to
Company's CEO, Board of Directors, strategic partners, vendors, and
clients. Conducts presentations and/or training on new
tools/functions/optimizations, is adept at public speaking, and presents a
polished, professional and articulate demeanor.
- Establishes and maintains effective working relationships and
communications channels with internal business groups and staff, external
consulting or service provider firms, vendors and strategic partners.
- Proactively stays informed of all IS/IT new and innovative products
and services, including applications, tools, devices, and other
cutting-edge advancements in technology; recommends integration or
adaptation into current environment and infrastructure and directs team in
follow-through requirements for attainment of goals.
- Plans and leads on-time delivery of project deliverables from
requirements definition to deployment/installation and support.
- Oversees all aspects of the development process, including
pre-production testing, quality assurance protocols, documentation and
reporting, and post production training, communications, and maintenance
procedures.
- Lead, coach and develop the Applications Development and Systems
Administration team members.
- Provides technical leadership and hands-on technical guidance to
supply solutions that address existing and new business issues, or that
improve Application Development quality and productivity, and network
usability and security.
- Proactively addresses and ensures information security issues and
uses familiarity with compliance issues and federal/state regulations to
implement security initiatives and programs.

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