BASIC FUNCTION:
This position is responsible for quality assurance (QA) on new applications and modifications to existing applications; verifying business specifications have been implemented as requested and existing functionality continues to perform; working with Business Analysts to understand functionality implemented within each release; developing test plans for each release and assisting with scripting of new application functionality when needed; scheduling QA testing to meet rollout schedules; supporting roll-outs to various environments, including production, which will require working outside the normal business hours.


Experience: JOB REQUIREMENTS:
1) Bachelor Degree with 2 years experience OR Technical Certification or College Courses with 3 years experience OR 4 years experience with 5 years experience testing software and
2) 3 years using automated testing tools such as Rational SQA products
3) 3 years experience developing and executing test plans and scripts for major software version releases
4) Experience leading major testing efforts:; ability to meet demanding roll-out schedules to various environments as well as working outside normal business hours 5) Ability to communicate effectively with Business Analysts to ensure application functionality and requirements have been incorporated into test plan development and scripting for each release.

PREFERRED JOB REQUIREMENTS:
1) Experience and proficiency using these automated testing tools: Rational Team Test Studio, Robot, Test Manager, and Clear Quest Bug Tracking software
2) Experience in the Health Insurance industry.


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BASIC FUNCTION:
This position is responsible for leading and coordinating activities of business application system development or support team using existing and emerging technology platforms.


Experience: JOB REQUIREMENTS:
1) Bachelor Degree with 3 years experience OR Technical Certification or College Courses with 4 years experience OR 5 years experience
2) SQL experience
3) Experience with relational database design and creating stored procedures
4) Experience with database performance tuning with medium to large databases
5) Experience in leading system design using data modeling and common modeling tools
6) Knowledge of typical data loading, transformation, cleansing, messaging tools that are common in the industry
7) Ability to debug and problem solve T-SQL code issues with application development team
8) Excellent verbal and written communication skills and Analytical skills
9) PC proficiency to include Microsoft Excel, Access and Word.

PREFERRED JOB REQUIREMENTS:
1) Team Lead experience
2) DB2 or Sybase experience. Knowledge of disaster recovery restore procedures
3) Knowledge of insurance industry.


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Aon is a global leader in risk management, insurance and reinsurance brokerage with more than 55,000 employees in 600 offices worldwide. We integrate customized services, leverage expertise across industries and apply business knowledge to our clients' strategic goals. Aon has developed expertise for a complete range of business processes, products and industries to accommodate each of our clients unique business needs.

Aon Re Services is the technical consulting arm of Aon Re, the world's largest reinsurance intermediary. We are a multi-disciplinary team of professionals with expertise in actuarial science, accounting, tax, insurance/securities law, underwriting, catastrophe modeling and financial disciplines. We pride ourselves on our strength in product design and creativity. We are fully involved in all aspects of the broking process, namely origination (winning and growing clients), structuring (designing products to solve their risk management/financing problems) and execution (placing these products with re-insurers and investors).

Position:
Senior Technology Analyst, Catastrophe Systems Group, Aon Re Services, Inc.

Chicago

Job description:
Play a lead role in product development efforts in the Catastrophe Systems group from a technology perspective, in support of the catastrophe modeling operations of Aon Re Services. Job duties include:
? Maintain, support and enhance existing in-house analytical tools, methodologies and algorithms.
? Actively manage impact of catastrophe model changes on in-house tools and processes.
? Create functional specifications and prototypes for new products and processes.
? Author technical documentation and methodology white papers.
? Train users and identify opportunities for process improvement.

Minimum Qualifications:
? Master's degree in engineering/science/finance/applied math
? 3 years for experience with commercial Catastrophe models such as RiskLink, Clasic/2 and WCe.
? Experience with at least one data analysis package: MATLAB / SAS / Mathematica / S-Plus etc.
? 2 Years of project management experience.

Preferred Qualifications
? Knowledge of SQL and at least one programming language VB/C/C++/C#.
? 1+ years of commercial software development experience

For more information about Aon Corporation, visit our website at www.aon.com. Aon is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. M/F/D/V

DISCLAIMER: Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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Professional Services firm located in Chicagos Loop is currently seeking a Microsoft Exchange Engineer. Candidates must have exceptional client-interface skills and 3+ years of enterprise-scale messaging experience with a strong focus on Microsoft Exchange 2003 as well as AD design and implementation.

Candidates will design, build, and deploy Microsoft Exchange 2003 for highly complex, distributed enterprise customers. In addition to superior technical capability and real-world experience, candidates must be hard working and driven to help clients be successful.

Candidates will be responsible for the following tasks:

- Lead and deliver project-based engagements doing architecture, design and deployment for Fortune 1000 companies
- Mentor clients and co-workers
- Enhance personal and company brand through thought-leadership activities including white papers, public speaking and newsletters
- Follow and enhance engagement methodology
- Service-offerings development and marketing
- Participate in business development process through presentations and meetings
- Engagement management
- Subject matter expert for partner solutions
- Continuing education and certification


Experience: Candidates must possess the following:

- 5+ years Microsoft infrastructure experience
- Strong AD design and implementation skills
- Enterprise directory services experience
- Exchange 2003 experience
- MCSE certification
- Team and/or project leadership experience is a big plus
- Strong customer relationship skills
- Strong communication skills; ability to present to small/medium groups
- Strong documentation skills
- Ability to successfully multi-task
- High energy and a self-starter
- Willing to travel


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DoubleClick is looking for an experienced Linux / UNIX System Administrator. Position will support current and future Linux / UNIX production infrastructure and ensure stability, scalability, security and performance requirements. Will also work with internal application development groups to profile application needs and advise best programming practices and hardware configuration for production stability and performance. This individual must work well in a team oriented environment. This person must also be able to respond and react well in a dynamic environment. This person must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities:
Primary responsibility will be to provide infrastructure support on anything that relates to RedHat, Gentoo and Solaris Operating Systems. This includes hardware, storage and backup devices attached to these servers.

Additional responsibilities include, but not limited to:
* Linux / UNIX systems configuration and setup, troubleshooting and support, performance tuning and maintenance.
* Storage Array and SAN configuration and setup, troubleshooting and support, performance tuning and maintenance of over 250 TB of storage.
* Backup configuration and setup, troubleshooting and support, performance tuning and maintenance.
* Diagnose, solve and deliver root cause analysis for hardware/O.S. issues.
* Be a part of a 7x24 on-call rotation.

Minimum Requirements:
* 3-5 years of system administration experience in Solaris and Linux platforms.
* Understanding of Linux / UNIX kernel architecture and system level resources, including SMP.
* Experience Linux / UNIX hardware and peripheral installation, maintenance and software packaging.
* Experience in Linux / UNIX scripting.
* Experience in Veritas NetBackup and file systems.
* Experience in configuration of SANs - HDS, NetApp, McData and Brocade Directors are a plus.
* Experience with Sun Cluster and QFS File System is a plus.
* Experience with Gentoo operating system is a plus.

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Top-tier Microsoft Gold Partner located in Chicagos Loop is currently seeking Sharepoint Developers. Candidates should have hands-on professional Sharepoint experience and application development experience using Microsoft .NET technologies.

Experience: *Sharepoint Portal Server in areas such as indexing, audiences/personalization, document libraries, and collaboration sub sites
*Commerce Server and integration into custom applications
*Biz-Talk Server
*CRM
*Solid understanding of .NET framework and languages

Must be able to travel to client sites in the Chicagoland area.


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Apex Systems Inc. is seeking Java Developer to perform application development and maintenance. The openings include: Application Engineer, Senior Software Engineer, Team Lead, Web Application Team Lead, and UI Team Lead. These are full-time permanent opportunities

If interested then reply with an updated resume and contact information.

Experience: Each positions require uniqe java requirements. Some of the the technologies include: JSP, JBOSS, XML, EJB, Hibernate, AJAX, Javascipt, Servlets, Struts, SQL, EJB, and others.

If you have some or all of these skills, then you may qualify!

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We are currently seeking to fill a Sr. Java Developer 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 is looking for an Object Oriented Software Engineer who will work with the Systems and Object Architects to translate high level specifications into use cases, object models and ultimately into designs and implementation (code).



Responsibilities:

- Design and development of technology and business/domain object models

- Identification of design alternatives that will implement a solution from a specific analysis model.

- Evaluation of design alternatives for development cost and solutions using various object-oriented engineering methods

- Perform code test coverage analysis on components for turnover to integration testing team

- Provide support and maintenance for existing applications. Sometimes production support requires working outside the regular working hours for installation, testing and setup purposes, must not pose a problem to the candidate.



Qualifications:

- A minimum 8 years industry experience developing computer software, preferably in the financial industry.

- Java (at least 5-6 years of CORE Java experience is required) Use of concurrency, util, lang and other CORE java packages).

- Oracle or any other sq1 based database

- Unix shell scripting

- Object modeling utilizing UML preferred

- Use of development process guidelines including Scrum or RUP preferred

- Practical hands-on experience using CORBA is preferable

- Development experiences within a real time, highly available system on UNIX server and exposure to relational or object-oriented databases management systems

- B.S./M.S. in Computer Science or similar is required

- Must poses excellent communications skills and demonstrated project leadership skills

- Experience with leading a project as a project lead (includes the whole life cycle of the project all the way through installation on a production environment).

- Demonstrated proficiency developing framework-based software is a must

- Must have a background in software performance tuning techniques



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.

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BASIC FUNCTION:
This position is responsible for leading and coordinating activities of business application system development or support team using existing and emerging technology platforms.


Experience: JOB REQUIRMENTS:
1) Bachelor Degree with 5 years experience OR Technical Certification or College Courses with 6 years experience OR 7 years experience
2) Object Oriented Design and Programming
3) Understanding n-tier concepts
4) Working Experience with server side JAVA/J2EE programming including but not limited to JDBC, Servlets, JMS, JNDI, JSTL etc
5) Java / J2EE design patterns
6) Understand and experience with software development lifecycle and methodologies including code reviews and version control software such as CVS
7) Understand distributed systems
8) Understand and experience with SQL
9) Experience with client (GUI development) and server side programming
10) Experience with open source frameworks like Spring, Struts, Hibernate
11) Understanding of Relational database concepts
12) Experience with IDE like Websphere Studio Application Developer (WSAD) or Rational Application Developer (RAD)
13) Understanding of MVS design patterns
14) Write test cases and test plans
15) Maintain system availability and coordinate issue resolution. Investigate preventative measures
16) Comply with HIPAA, Diversity Principles, Corporate Integrity, Compliance Program policies and other applicable corporate and departmental policies
17) Maintain complete confidentiality of company business
18) Maintain communication with management regarding development within areas of assigned responsibilities and perform special projects as required or requested.

PREFERRED JOB REQUIREMENTS:
1) Working experience with HTML, CSS, XML, XSL, XSLT
2) Database like DB2, Oracle etc.
3) Experience with MQ, JUnit. Ant
4) Rule engine like JRules and Unix environments
5) Web services
6) Tile, Velocity and an understanding and/or developing UML modeling
7) Tools like Middlegen, XDoclet, WinSQL, TOAD
8) Application development in IBM Mainframe
9) CICS, Cobol, JCL.


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Prestigious Trading Firm located in Chicagos Loop is currently seeking an Avaya Telecommunications Manager. Candidates should ideally have trading industry experience.

Responsibilities:
Circuit Provisioning
PBX and VOIP design, implementation, and support
Wireless e-mail device implementation and support
Moves, adds, and changes for telecommunication equipment
Trading turret implementation and support
Provide management reports for telecommunications performance and utilization
Provide and maintain architectural documentation of telecommunications infrastructure


Experience: Qualifications:
5+ years experience in telecommunications industry
3+ years experience with Avaya phone systems
3+ years experience with trading turrets
2+ years VOIP experience
Knowledge of telecom-related network protocols and technologies
Blackberry experience is desired, but not required


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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.

Seek database software engineer with a strong understanding of SQL, and Microsoft Visual Studio for .NET design. Bachelors of Science degree minimum required. Individual must be able to administrate DBMS and generate structured queries using SQL to produce quality software to be embedded into production code environment. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are a must.

Duties include, but not limited to, continual development and operational support of MS SQL server based in-house data processing tool, which analyzes outside client data in various formats and translates into internal data standard for processing. Maintain suite of in-house scientific and engineering data tables used for processing and analysis support. Activities also include general DBMS administration and operational activities to support engineering and crop research staff.

Aon offers: Competitive Compensation, Exceptional Benefits, Continuing Education & Training, A Unique Internal Advancement Program, and Tremendous Potential with A Growing Worldwide Organization.

Aon's professionals are unwavering in their client focus. With constant integrity, we promote diversity as well as individual potential. We practice frugality and stewardship, applying a disciplined non-bureaucratic approach to help our clients realize their business potential. Drawing on our experienced team as a competitive advantage, Aon employees have the freedom to take risks, foster innovation, champion for change, replicate best practices and maintain the attitude that we can accomplish anything we set out to do.

For more information about Aon Corporation, visit our website at www.aon.com. Aon is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. M/F/D/V

DISCLAIMER: Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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BASIC FUNCTION:
This position is responsible for implementation and oversight of standards, tools, processes and procedures for application development across multiple projects within the Corporate Governance Program. Responsible for coordination and planning related to application development between teams. Establishing direction, standards and procedures for software development, maintenance and enhancement. Overseeing the development of application systems within a large, multi-project, multi-platform environment. Multiple software development, maintenance and support efforts on multiple projects, Multiple concurrent development and support teams in local and remote sites, Developing approaches, and procedures for application development, enhancements and product evolution. Planning and implementing Program Level common services and managing common service functions and features evolution Coordinating with Testing, Operations, Change Control, Release Management, Enterprise Architecture Services, Database Operations, Data Conversion teams, Service Desk support, Problem Management and other teams that have no reporting structure to this position. Responsible for managing and monitoring application performance


Experience: JOB REQUIREMENTS:
1) Four years software application development experience with a Bachelors Degree in Computer Sciences or related software development and deployment experience OR Five years of work experience with a Technical Certificate or college courses OR Six years of work experience.
2) Minimum 3 years leading software development projects using formal methodologies in a multi-project environment.
3) Strong Application systems testing experience.
4) Strong application systems support experience.
5) Strong planning and organizational skills, analytical and problem-solving abilities. 6) Excellent verbal and written communication skills, leadership skills and ability to communicate, influence and develop strong working relationships with business and operations support teams.
7) Demonstrated project experience managing software development and deployment projects across all phases.
8) Managed development teams in the following environments: UNIX, AIX, WINDOWS, CICS (batch and interactive) and DB2.

PREFERRED JOB REQUIREMENTS:
1) Mainframe USS, CICS, WAS (batch and interactive).
2) Distributed environments AIX, Windows, WAS.
3) File structures VSAM, DB2 4.
4) Languages: COBOL, JAVA, SQL, JCL 5.
5) Formal Methodologies: SDLC, RUP.
6) Tools: WebSphere, Endevor, Rational, CVS, Zeek, Zeena, Omegamon


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Looking for more cultural diversity? We have the perfect destination that works for you. How about exploring Chicagos diverse cultural cuisine, not to mention the museums, tours, cruises, aquariums, the planetarium and incredible festivals all year long. Okay now that we have a great place for you to live, lets look at the great opportunity for your new career.

What we are offering to you.

The opportunity to use your experience from your exposure to projects that required multi threaded, real time programming and/or messaging systems (TIB)

Use all the knowledge you have from your Exposure to all stages of developing trading or risk management systems (analysis, design, implementation, testing). We will offer you the opportunity to be as creative as the sky is high!

I dont want to say we are giving you the opportunity to work for one of the best in class, but I have to because we are! You will be given the once in a lifetime opportunity to work with the best in technology, and you will be on the front side of making it the best. However, in order to give you this awesome chance, we only want the best of the best to apply. You will not work with the same situations every day so you will need to show us your awesome leadership abilities and your amazing communication skills

IF you have worked with credit/fixed income/OTC derivatives this experience will be a definite plus as you have to have this to be considered as part of our future team. I say team because we are definitely that and only want true team players. This is not a place for the faint of heart nor is it a place for someone who cant work productively as part of the team.

Are you truly looking for a dynamic working environment? (trading desk), well we have that right here and waiting for you. We enjoy work and we enjoy life but we work really hard and fast and only want true professionals who want to work hard and fast as well.

We are offering you the opportunity to take ownership of the task and hand and drive it through to completion. Its up to you to make it successful with your leadership and technical skills.

Experience:

What is the actual position you ask (and wheres the laundry list?)

I dont like boring ads when we arent looking for boring people and I really dont like posting laundry lists, but Ive been told some of our more excellent candidates need them so here it is

We are in need of a server side Senior Developer within the Global Rates IT team. The responsibilities will include C++ development that is a part of the project to upgrade/replace the existing components and systems that generate live and end of day P/L and Risk for Rates desk globally.

The intention is for this role to focus on server side development as well as contribute to early stage of the project (design and analysis).

Development environment:
- Operating Systems: LINUX, Windows
- Databases: Sybase/Comparable RDBMS ( Oracle, SQL server)

Responsibilities:
To support Global Rates business. IT strategy is to revamp the existing legacy P/L and Risk systems and eliminate the existing dependency on vendor systems. This role will be a key contributor to the team focused on upgrading live and end of day pricing, valuation and risk engines. The current teams capability require this additional resource to focus on the new development and move forward with the strategy.

Programming Language:
- C++, Perl.
- SQL, XML
Good to have:
- .NET/C#

If you have the technical skills as well as want to discuss what we can do to help advance your career, contact us as soon as possible as this position will not last long.

Email your resume to Olivia at oliviaf@

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? Review server configurations, identify and facilitate resolution of issues and provide recommendation on scheduling and implementation.
? Facilate scheduling of upgrades consistent with corporate standards and other vendor providers (can be software or infrastructure).
? Perform quality assurance functions for delivered infrastructure environments. i.e. did we get what was requested and is the base infrastructure ready for developer/application activity.
? Facilitate peformance issue resolution in producation and non-producation environments.
? Monitor threshold levels provided as part of CSC monitoring solution to maintain performance of application within business SLA/expectations.
? Apply and configure automated monitoring tools to capture application performance not provided as part of CSC monitoring solution to maintain performance of application within business SLA/expectations.
? Installation of application code and tools in the non-production environments.
? Manage problem resolution notification and escalation activities. Communicate status to IT customer. Signoff on RCA's. (Ownership of resolution).
? Assist with the configuration of middleware commercial software (i.e. SharePoint, Business Objects, FileNet, BizTalk)
? Perform design reviews of application specific environments. i.e. review infrastructure solution proposed by CSC.
? Diagnose and resolve complex operating system, application software, security, hardware or other related problems that impact system availability in the non-production environments.
Diagnose and recommend resolution in the operating system, application software, security, hardware or other related problems that impact system availiability in the production environment.
? Manage technical aspects of environment configuration in collaboration with application outsource vendors.
? Conduct code release technical design reviews and participate in release of code activities
Manage and coordiate Disaster Recovery activities with ARS, Accenture and CSC.

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We are currently seeking to fill a Web Application Development Lead 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.



Requirements:

- 5-7 years of experience designing, testing and supporting enterprise-grade software.

- 5-7 years of general, hands-on software development experience.

- 5-7 years of experience using Object Oriented Programming (OOP).

- 3-5 years of experience of using UML 1.x/2.0.

- 3-5 years of developing web application using ASP.NET 1.1/2.0, including user interface design.

- 4-6 years of hands-on experience with the Microsoft .NET 1.1/2.0 framework.

- 3-5 years of experience using source code control packages, such as Microsoft SourceSafe or CA Harvest.

- 7-9 years of experience using relational databases, preferably IBM DB2 and Oracle, with excellent knowledge of SQL.

- 5-7 years of experience using Internet technologies, including HTTP/HTTPS, HTML, XML, CSS, JavaScript.

- Demonstrable and verifiable experience in full project life cycle initiatives with leadership role.

- Excellent understanding of best practices and patterns of software architecture and design.

- Excellent oral and written communication skills.

- Ability to create technical documents that can be easily used by other team members, including remote team members.

- Ability to perform frequent code reviews and ensure software maintainability and compliance.

- Ability to work well in a large, structured organization.

- Must have worked closely with business to understand their requirements and translate those to functional specifications.

- Ability to closely follow enterprise policies, procedures, and standards.

- Ability to learn and adopt new technologies as the project may dictate.



Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience developing applications in the financial industry.

- Experience with mutual funds applications.

- Experience managing offshore development teams.

- Experience using AJAX, preferably Microsoft ASP.NET 2.0 AJAX Extensions 1.0.

- Experience using Microsoft Enterprise Library 3.x.

- Experience using Web Services.

- Experience using IBM DB2 V9.

- Experience using Oracle 10.

- Experience using Microsoft SQL Server 2000/2005.

- Experience using Unix, any flavor.

- Experience using Quest Software TOAD for DB2 or Oracle.

- Experience using and developing Actuate reports.

- Experience using CA Harvest.



In addition to great career opportunities, Harvey Nash is proud to offer its valued contract professionals a number of benefits including health insurance and 401(k) 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.

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We are currently seeking to fill a Regulatory Developer / Data Analyst 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.



Requirements:

- Minimum 7 years of application development experience and/or minimum 5 years experience in Business and Systems Analysis and Design

- Hands-on programming experience in full life-cycle projects using databases like DB2/UDB, SQL Server and/or Oracle-10g

- Expertise in Unix / AIX shell scripting

- Expertise in relational database systems including DB2/UDB, and Oracle-10g

- Ability to understand functional requirements and translate into technical requirements

- Strong and proven skills in creating quality documents such as business requirements / use-cases, functional specifications, test plans, test cases, and user manuals

- Aptitude to troubleshoot

- Readiness for production support especially during nightly batch process

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills

- Independent and self-starter

- Participation from start to finish in at least 3 medium to large enterprise-level engagements, especially in a n-tier distributed environment

- Creative and thriving under pressure

- Ability to interface with business partners at various levels



Preferred Qualifications:

- Working knowledge of UML and SQL

- Experience with automated testing tools

- Familiarity with Actuate and Autosys

- Application development and/or functional experience in brokerage industry or any other allied area

- Technical leadership or Lead BA role in at least 2 medium to large enterprise level engagements in complex n-tier systems

- Experience in designing batch and real-time applications

- Familiarity with .NET framework

- System-level knowledge of Thomsons BETA trading platform

- Familiarity with configuration management and deployment solutions and tools such as Harvest, PVCS and VSS

- Experience in SOX Compliance, Regulatory areas

- Project Management experience

- Familiarity with different development methodologies



In addition to great career opportunities, Harvey Nash is proud to offer its valued contract professionals a number of benefits including health insurance and 401(k) 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.

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Release Management Engineer

Great company in the Loop is seeking a Release Management Engineer with experience as build, version control and configuration management specialist for commercial software. The Release Management Engineer must have very strong skills and experience in working with version control systems like Visual Source Safe. The candidate must have strong skills in managing and configuring multiple development and testing environments including physical and virtual windows 2003 servers, asp.net applications, and VSS version control configurations. The Release Management Engineer must have familiarity with ASP.Net applications, C# and SQL Server, and TSQL code to assess the impact of code modifications. The candidate must have strong knowledge of software engineering principles, processes and best practices – specifically agile product development processes. The position requires strong knowledge of application deployment software and the ability to write scripts to automate the build of ASP.Net applications. The Release Management Engineer must establish and maintain automated processes for performing the build of both development and test environments for Engineering and QA.

To apply directly for this position email a resume to Brad Scott at:
Experience: 2+ years of hands on experience as build, version control and configuration management specialist for commercial software is required.

To apply directly for this position email a resume to Brad Scott at:

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SENIOR NETWORK VOICE ENGINEER - PERM position

(Note: Please READ below for instructions to submit resume - This is a PERM position which requires candidate to Be US Citizen or have a Green Card - please NO SUBS or corp-to-corp)

If you're an IT professional looking for exciting, new opportunities, look to Ajilon Consulting. As a premier provider of IT business solutions, our clients span all industries, so you'll benefit from challenging and diverse environments. At Ajilon Consulting, we invest in our people with continuous training and education programs, along with competitive benefits and compensation. That's why we're a frontrunner in IT services, and our people are always in demand.

Senior Network Voice Engineer

Company has become a proven partner to businesses in need of information technology solutions. They continue to set the standard for uncompromising customer support and technical leadership, and our relationships with Cisco, Microsoft, and IBM provide our clients with category-leading platforms and products. Whether it's hardware, software, networking, services, or support, this company provide knowledge, skills, and expertise through principled partnerships with our clients.

Position is part of the Company's Cisco Practice, a single-source provider to our clients for all things Cisco. they have more than 125 Cisco Certified Engineers on staff, including engineers for network infrastructure, unified communications, contact center, IP telephony application development, security, storage and wireless. With more than seven years of Voice over IP experience, they have completed more than 1,000 Cisco IP Communication projects. The company is a Cisco Gold Certified Partner and has been named IP Communications Partner of the Year for both 2005 and 2004, marking five straight years of Cisco Partner awards due to our high customer service ratings and advanced technology expertise. Travel: 25%, Relocation: Will assist in relocation for right candidate. Benefits available.

Job description:

. Perform client consultation: plan, design, implement, and support the voice infrastructure

. Develop and implement the technical architecture and physical design of the network: analyze existing voice and data networks and recommend solutions

. Set up, configure, and test Cisco Call Manager, Unity, Call Manager Express, Unity Express, Cisco LAN switches (core, distribution and access), Cisco firewalls, routers and voice gateways, etc.

. Troubleshoot, maintain, upgrade, and provide solutions to complex hardware/software problems

. Assist Account Managers during the sales process by educating the customer about new technologies and IP Telephony methodology

. Assist in the management of projects using company's project management methodology
Experience: Qualifications:

1) Minimum of five years 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

2) High-end experience in PBX and/or Call Center systems engineering experience

3) Minimum of one year experience in programming or analytical work; consulting experience preferred.

4) Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline; equivalent experience acceptable

5) CCVP or CCIE certification preferred

6) Experience with router configuration, knowledge of voice mail, unified messaging, ACD and IVR systems

7) Ability to work weekends and/or off hours as necessary to meet clients' needs, with occasional overnight travel

8) Ability to effectively communicate with clients and end users

NOTE: This requires (minimum 2 years!) recent experience LEADING the design, architecture, implementation of Cisco voice products; Cisco Call Manager, Unity, IPCC, etc. Either as a consultant OR performing same in a LARGE corporation at multiple sites, geographies, for HUNDREDS and typically THOUSANDS of phones in a corporate or call center environment.

HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR RESUME.....

See contact info at the end of this posting, but first:

Before you submit your resume - please read below...

PLEASE DO NOT REPLY IF:

1) If you are a third party contractor.

2) If you are a candidate who is represented by another Agency.

3) If all you want is a 1099 situation.

4) If you want or need a corp-to-corp situation.

5) If you are not a US Citizen or a green card hold - this is a PERM position and client will not pay for a visa.

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Robert Half Technology has a client, located in the downtown loop area, who is seeking a Business Analyst to join their team on a contract-to-hire basis. The Business Analyst will be responsible for reviewing, analyzing, and evaluating business system and user needs. He/she will formulate systems to parallel overall business strategies. The Business Analyst will write detailed descriptions of user needs, program functions, and steps necessary to develop or modify system programs.
He/she will train users on business applications. The Business Analyst will work with users to identify current business operating procedures and clarify programming objectives.

Candidates who meet the requirements of this position should contact Amy Oliver 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: TECHNICAL: SQL Database administration, SQL Reporting Services, Crystal, .Net, Visual Basic, Network administration, Project Management, Analytical and documentation skills, Microsoft Office. PERSONAL: Excellent oral, written communication, and problem solving skills. EDUCATION: Bachelor&#146;s degree in business, computer science, or related field. Nice to have: SOFTWARE: Great Plains ERP, Materials Management, Warehouse Management, Manufacturing, and Route Accounting (DSD). HARDWARE: Symbol and Intermec handhelds, Sato and Zebra printers.

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We are currently seeking to fill a System/Network 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:

The System/Network Administrator will be responsible for installation, set up, configuration and operation of various systems within the organization with particular focus on managing a multi-site Active Directory domain with a user base of around 2000



Responsibilities:

- Managing the Quest migration tools/process.

- Technical Lead for AD & Exchange related projects

- Complete assigned systems projects and implementations (including hardware installations) on schedule and within budget.

- Monitor performance and conduct required maintenance on assigned systems (LAN and WAN).

- Provide technical support and guidance to users and helpdesk personnel for assigned systems.

- Resolve user and system problems and issues that have been escalated. - Identify potential system problems recommending possible solutions.

- Assist in designing new systems implementations to meet business needs.

- Assist developing maintenance and monitoring systems and processes.

- Develop and maintain network server configuration

- Perform other essential duties as assigned.

- Provide support to external trusts for Domain Co-existence to ensure access to legacy applications



Requirements:

- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field or equivalent in experience.

- Minimum of three to five years network and server administration

- Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) preferred - Minimum of MCPs in Exchange 2003 and Active Directory

- Experience with AD and Exchange migrations in multi-site large user base environments.

- Experience with Quest Migration Tools for Active Directory and Exchange.

- At least 3-4 years experience as Network Administrator

- Excellent computer skills including administration of various Operating System environments including Microsoft Windows-Based environments and Linux

- Skills focusing on Microsoft Active Directory, Exchange Server, Anti-virus methodologies, Linux, Windows XP and Server 2003.

- Knowledge and troubleshooting skills with Cisco routers and switches.

- Excellent troubleshooting skills as it relates to network systems.

- Ability to prioritize, handle and oversee multiple projects.

- Strong organizational and problem solving skills.

- Solid communication, listening and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively interact with internal and external clients.

- Ability to work unsupervised and the ability to multi-task

- Excellent organizational and time management skills

- Ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously

- Team player with customer oriented focus

- Innovative, self-motivated, proactive

- Detail oriented

- Must be available for off-hour emergency calls and consultations

- Experience in Market Research industry is preferable



In addition to great career opportunities, Harvey Nash is proud to offer its valued contract professionals a number of benefits including health insurance and 401(k) 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.

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POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Business Analyst plans, develops, and delivers application requirements and recommendations, business workflow analysis, change management activities, and process measurement. This individual manages communications around project details and expectations with internal business units and the information technology ( IT ) management team. This position is based in Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
-Facilitate requirements gathering and process mapping sessions with stakeholders in group and individual settings.
-Lead sessions to discover and articulate clear organizational and project visions, cases for action, metrics, and resources.
-Discover and document as-is and to-be scenarios of organizational processes, technologies, and challenges in detail.
-Provide recommendations on methods to migrate from the current state to the envisioned state.
-Educate IT staff and business stakeholders on the process of gathering and analyzing business requirements.
-Work closely with the Quality Assurance team to validate all business requirements have been met for a given application.
-Prepare, create, and deliver articles and presentations on industry topics in the business and process markets to IT staff and business stakeholders.
-Track progress against the plan by incorporating information gathered in status reports and one-on-one meetings in regularly scheduled updates to the Project Manager.
-Communicate project progress to stakeholders through status meetings, deliverables, and deliverable reviews.
-Execute and refine procedures based upon Grant Thornton's project management methodology, roadmap and required documentation artifacts.
-Adhere to the highest degree of professional standards and strict confidentiality in matters that require discretion.
-Attend professional development and training sessions on a regular basis.
-Perform other job-related duties as necessary.
Experience: QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
-Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or proven hands-on work experience.
-PMI, Six Sigma, or equivalent certification a plus.
-2 to 3+ years of successful work experience as a Business Analyst within a consulting, web/application, and/or software development organization.
-Experience in process analysis, re-design, and documentation. Sample documentation may be requested for review.
-Formal and proven experience with business process and system analysis.
- Experience with Microsoft Office, Project and Visio or comparable modeling tool.
-Knowledge and experience with industry standard business analysis and workflow modeling principles and techniques for identifying, modeling, and redesigning business processes. Understand the principles and techniques to transition from business process analysis into defining system requirements with Use Case scenarios.
-Knowledge of the internet, e-commerce, software solutions and trends preferred.
-Solid understanding of both front-end and back-end application design and development including creative design, content development, multimedia design, HTML, and the .NET framework is preferred.
-Prior success in estimating software development and implementation projects using standard metrics.
-Basic SQL knowledge preferred.
-Detail-oriented and very organized.
-Ability to interview business stakeholders, facilitate workshops and document current business operations and project objectives or scope for future phases.
-Ability to work with stakeholders to build trust within Grant Thornton to capture accurate information about the project and manage expectations throughout the project's lifecycle.
-Consistent use of excellent judgment when making daily decisions about project activities.
-Possess analytical and creative abilities to problem solve and offer new or alternate solutions.
-Ability to multi-task and prioritize; successfully manage multiple projects of different size and types.
-Strong, professional presence.
-Strong project management skills and demonstrated leadership skills.
-Good time management skills.
-Good verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
-100% in-office work arrangement required.
-Ability to work extra hours as needed; some weekend work may be required.

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MICROSOFT INFORMATION WORKER - PERM position

(Note: Please READ below for instructions to submit resume - This is a PERM position which requires candidate to Be US Citizen or have a Green Card - please NO SUBS or corp-to-corp)

If you're an IT professional looking for exciting, new opportunities, look to Ajilon Consulting. As a premier provider of IT business solutions, our clients span all industries, so you'll benefit from challenging and diverse environments. At Ajilon Consulting, we invest in our people with continuous training and education programs, along with competitive benefits and compensation. That's why we're a frontrunner in IT services, and our people are always in demand.

Position is part of the an award-winning company Microsoft practice. They have seven partner competencies and specializations, this company is part of an elite group of Microsoft Gold and managed Partners worldwide to achieve such levels of achievement. They have built a team of certified consultants who have expertise implementing Microsoft's solution set for Core Infrastructure, Communications and Collaboration, Security and Information Worker Solutions.

Job Description:

. Assist company's clients with business requirements for their SharePoint and Office System based solutions. Assist with creation of the Information Architecture (taxonomy) appropriate to each particular client and take the design all the way through the solution Life-Cycle.

. Lead complete software development lifecycle, including analysis. Design, code and unit test, for Information Worker applications based on Microsoft technologies, especially NET, web services and SQL.

. Build applications using Internet and Windows Development tools. Manage, develop, integrate and implement related applications components, including front-end development, server-side development and database integration.

Travel: 40%, Relocation: Company will assist in relocation for right candidate

Benefits: Major Medical/Dental/Vision, Vacation/Holiday/Sick time, 401K, LTD, AD&D
Experience: Qualifications:

1) Seven to ten years direct experience with Web application development

2) Three years previous consulting experience

3) Current Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD) required

4) Four-year degree in business or computer-related field or equivalent experience.

5) Solid understanding of Microsoft IW principles including supporting technologies such as SharePoint Technologies (Windows SharePoint Services v2, SharePoint Portal Server 2003, Windows SharePoint Services v3, Office SharePoint Server 2007), Office System, InfoPath and Forma Services, BizTalk and Web services

6) Web site design and development experience in a Microsoft environment.

7) Experience with .NET servers and tools required

8) Knowledge and skills in ASP.Net, C#.Net, VBScript, and XML

9) Working knowledge of SQL Server 2000 with database/Web connectivity familiarity, plus database management and file access methods

HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR RESUME.....

See contact info at the end of this posting, but first:

Before you submit your resume - please read below...

PLEASE DO NOT REPLY IF:

1) If you are a third party contractor.

2) If you are a candidate who is represented by another Agency.

3) If all you want is a 1099 situation.

4) If you want or need a corp-to-corp situation.

5) If you are not a US Citizen or a green card hold - this is a PERM position and client will not pay for a visa.

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We are currently seeking to fill a Viewscast Support Analyst 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:

- Provide front line support for our IVR systems (currently ViewsCast, PinPoint)

- Promote best practices in IVR programming

- Coordinate infrastructure requirements for all our IVR needs

- Serve as liaison with business users, ViewsCast company and IT infrastructure team

- Ensure the IVR environment is up and running at all times

- Schedule software upgrades, hardware maintenance by coordinating with business users, infrastructure

- Develop business processes to support IVR environment

- Develop change management processes to support IVR environment

- Monitor IVR capacity utilization and plan for future expansion

- Provide assistance to IVR programmers as required for the resolution of user problems

- Proactively improve user support, system administration and procedures working with local and globally disbursed support teams



Requirements:

- Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience

- Experience with full life cycle development of software applications

- Knowledge of and experience with application support processes such as change management, release management, service level management, and problem and incident management

- 1-3 years experience of application support

- Knowledge of Microsoft SQL

- Strong support and analytical skills

- Well-developed interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment

- Flexibility to work in a dynamic, fast moving business environment

- Strong process orientation

- Project management skills preferred

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills



In addition to great career opportunities, Harvey Nash is proud to offer its valued contract professionals a number of benefits including health insurance and 401(k) 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.

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Growing Manufacturer in Chicago is seeking a Business Analyst. The business analyst will have 2+ years experience in both financial and standard cost analysis within a manufacturing environment. The business analyst will be exposed to cost modeling, labor analysis, and budget and forecasting. The business analyst will be highly proficient in MS Excel. Motivated goal oriented candidates send your resume to
Experience: Bachelors in Accounting or Finance Required
2+ years accounting analysis within a manufacturing environment required
Strong Microsoft Excel skills required.

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POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Business Analyst plans, develops, and delivers application requirements and recommendations, business workflow analysis, change management activities, and process measurement. This individual manages communications around project details and expectations with internal business units and the information technology ( IT ) management team. This position is based in Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
-Facilitate requirements gathering and process mapping sessions with stakeholders in group and individual settings.
-Lead sessions to discover and articulate clear organizational and project visions, cases for action, metrics, and resources.
-Discover and document as-is and to-be scenarios of organizational processes, technologies, and challenges in detail.
-Provide recommendations on methods to migrate from the current state to the envisioned state.
-Educate IT staff and business stakeholders on the process of gathering and analyzing business requirements.
-Work closely with the Quality Assurance team to validate all business requirements have been met for a given application.
-Prepare, create, and deliver articles and presentations on industry topics in the business and process markets to IT staff and business stakeholders.
-Track progress against the plan by incorporating information gathered in status reports and one-on-one meetings in regularly scheduled updates to the Project Manager.
-Communicate project progress to stakeholders through status meetings, deliverables, and deliverable reviews.
-Execute and refine procedures based upon Grant Thornton's project management methodology, roadmap and required documentation artifacts.
-Adhere to the highest degree of professional standards and strict confidentiality in matters that require discretion.
-Attend professional development and training sessions on a regular basis.
-Perform other job-related duties as necessary.
Experience: QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
-Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or proven hands-on work experience.
-PMI, Six Sigma, or equivalent certification a plus.
-2 to 3+ years of successful work experience as a Business Analyst within a consulting, web/application, and/or software development organization.
-Experience in process analysis, re-design, and documentation. Sample documentation may be requested for review.
-Formal and proven experience with business process and system analysis.
- Experience with Microsoft Office, Project and Visio or comparable modeling tool.
-Knowledge and experience with industry standard business analysis and workflow modeling principles and techniques for identifying, modeling, and redesigning business processes. Understand the principles and techniques to transition from business process analysis into defining system requirements with Use Case scenarios.
-Knowledge of the internet, e-commerce, software solutions and trends preferred.
-Solid understanding of both front-end and back-end application design and development including creative design, content development, multimedia design, HTML, and the .NET framework is preferred.
-Prior success in estimating software development and implementation projects using standard metrics.
-Basic SQL knowledge preferred.
-Detail-oriented and very organized.
-Ability to interview business stakeholders, facilitate workshops and document current business operations and project objectives or scope for future phases.
-Ability to work with stakeholders to build trust within Grant Thornton to capture accurate information about the project and manage expectations throughout the project's lifecycle.
-Consistent use of excellent judgment when making daily decisions about project activities.
-Possess analytical and creative abilities to problem solve and offer new or alternate solutions.
-Ability to multi-task and prioritize; successfully manage multiple projects of different size and types.
-Strong, professional presence.
-Strong project management skills and demonstrated leadership skills.
-Good time management skills.
-Good verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
-Reports directly to Business Analysis Manager.
-100% in-office work arrangement required.
-Ability to work extra hours as needed; some weekend work may be required.

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Software Applications Trainer

Prestigious law firm in the Loop is looking for a Software Applications Trainer. The responsibilities of this position include conducting training for all new hires on existing software ( Microsoft Office 2000, GroupWise, Citrix & Visio etc.) In addition, this position is responsible for creating training documentation, and training communications. Also, this person is responsible for new application training, refresher classes and firm specialized classes.

Prior law firm and secretarial experience strongly preferred. The Software Applications Trainer should be proficient in Windows NT/2000 operating systems and Microsoft Office 2000. Experience in other law firm specific applications are helpful. Excellent organization and communications skills are a must.

To apply for this position directly email a resume to Brad Scott at:
Experience: Prior law firm training experience is a MUST and candidates without previous law firm experience will not be considered.

To apply directly for this position email a resume to Brad Scott at:

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CDI is looking for fresh and new faces to make us grow!



We are looking for an Infrastructure Architect to provide implementation of technologies that will be used to more effectively and efficiently manage our storage environment. This includes storage virtualization, data rationalization and workload automation. Specifically, 3 resources that have knowledge of Tivoli Productivity Center are required to help with the remaining implementation and on-going support of the product. This will also include "rationalizing" 20% of the data that can be removed from the current storage environment. Given the existing capacities, this will be about .25 pedabytes.

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We are currently looking for a Java Developer with JBoss:
Experience: Skills Required: - Java Developers (overall 4-6 years experience) with extensive experience in JBoss. - JBoss in the last few projects and must be comfortable with the development using JBoss.

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Information Security Manager of Business Continuity

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 Chizek builds inspirational, challenging and value-driven environments within which to work and live â?? creating lasting value and growth to clients, employees, communities and the firm itself.

The IT Internal and External Audit specializations represent proactive services associated with the design, assessment, planning, and auditing of secure information systems. These are rapidly growing practices, with abundant customized career opportunities for top IT Audit and Information Security professionals. We provide cutting edge solutions to address our clientsâ?? needs, using the following principles:

â?¢ Understand (assess) and manage the complex and specific risks associated with modern information systems and networks.
â?¢ Plan (strategy and tactics) and build information technology solutions that reap the rewards of e-business while protecting assets.
â?¢ Obtain assurance by monitoring, testing and auditing the effectiveness and efficiency of information systems controls and security.

We are seeking individuals to assist our rapidly expanding Risk and Performance Services Group with specialization in IT Internal Auditing, IT External Auditing, and Information Security. We would prefer individuals with 5-10 years experience and able to perform the following responsibilities:

The individual would be responsible for planning, staffing, and executing Business Continuity Planning projects, as well as gap analysis projects. This individual will manage projects to ensure high-quality delivery within the project confines of budget. This person will also perform technical work, as well as oversee the technical work of more junior level personnel. This person will work directly with clients to communicate business and technical aspects of the work being performed. This person will set performance expectations for junior level personnel and provide constructive performance feedback on a regular basis.

Seeking individuals that can work independently and take action to complete projects. There will be an opportunity for development of responsibilities to supervise and lead teams and individual team members through assessments. This individual also needs to be a highly motivated team player with a dedication to client service that can assist in growing our practice.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum 4 years of related business continuity management disaster recovery assessment and planning experience within consulting or professional services
Demonstrated experience with
â?¢ Business process assessment
â?¢ Business impact analysis
â?¢ Business continuity strategy development
â?¢ Developing and implementing business continuity plans,
â?¢ Process recovery strategies and
â?¢ Crisis communication planning



EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS DESIRED
Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP) or
Master Business Continuity Professional (MBCP) certification
BS in Computer Science, Information Systems Administration or related field
Willingness to travel

EOE
M/F/D/V

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Security and Privacy Senior Consultant


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.
In the expanding IT universe, security extends far beyond the walls of your enterprise. Without secure locks, mission-critical infrastructure and data are at high risk of theft from inside and outside your organization.
Crowe Chizek and Company LLC has a proven framework to help organizations align information security with key business objectives. We assist our clients in Security Architecture, Identity and Access Management, Privacy and Compliance (e.g., Gramm-Leach Bliley Act, HIPAA, Payment Card Industry), and Application Security.
Some of our specific Security related services include:
â?¢ Security Strategy Development
â?¢ Implementation and Integration Services
o Identity Management
o Access Management
o Web Services Security
o Data Protection Services
â?¢ Network Security Reviews
â?¢ Attack and Penetration Assessments
â?¢ E-Business Planning and Pre-implementation Risk Assessments
â?¢ Secure Network Architecture and Design
â?¢ Enterprise Security Program Outsourcing
â?¢ E-Commerce Infrastructure
â?¢ Firewall and Web Server Configuration
â?¢ Secure Network Infrastructure and Migration
â?¢ Enterprise Security Management and Intrusion Detection
â?¢ Remote Access and Authentication Services
â?¢ Application Security
Responsibilities:

The Information Security Senior Consultant will be responsible for supporting planning, supervising staff, and executing IT Security and Privacy projects. The Information Security Senior Consultant will serve as a project or team lead to ensure high-quality delivery. This position will perform work, as well as oversee the technical work of some junior level personnel. This position will work directly with other project leads, managers, and/or executives to communicate business and technical aspects of the work being performed. The Information Security Senior Consultant will set performance expectations for junior level personnel and provide constructive performance feedback on a regular basis. This position may also assist the engagement economics of the projects, including budget status tracking, billing, and collection analysis. The Information Security Senior Consultant will perform the following responsibilities:

â?¢ Conduct and lead Information Security Projects.
â?¢ Evaluate and/or Implement IS solutions and controls to ensure data security and integrity for our clients.
â?¢ Prepare reports or other necessary documentation to detail results of evaluation and otherwise meet the objectives of the Project.
â?¢ Submit recommendations to client for corrective action or to support a recommend approach to solving the clientâ??s needs.
â?¢ Participate in planning and implementing of client information systems, including structure, process, and security.
â?¢ Participates in strategic and tactical objectives to include new product offerings, identify additional client needs, and generating new business leads.
â?¢ Correspond with a variety of clients and communicate security issues, recommendations, and deliverables effectively.


Requirements:

Minimum 2-4 years of business experience in the areas of Information Security. 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 Information Security. This position requires national travel.

Demonstrated experience with:

To be successful, you should have knowledge of internetworking technology. System and network administration experience on UNIX (any flavor), Windows 2000/2003, and/or Novell platforms is essential.
Knowledge of security areas such as Auditing, Policy, Database Security, Firewall Design and Implementation, Risk Analysis, Identity Management, Access Management, or Web Services is very desirable. Writing and interpersonal communication skills are expected to be of a high quality. The ability to handle multiple projects concurrently is a must.

You should have a basic knowledge of some combination of the following technology areas:
â?¢ Network Security Practices: Auditing, planning, design, implementation, testing, and management
â?¢ Network Operating Systems: Windows NT, UNIX
â?¢ Internet/Intranet/Extranet: Network infrastructure development/deployment, DNS, FTP, and World
â?¢ Wide Web serv

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Job Description:
-The project involves handholding for Phase 3 (Raw material inspections) and implementation of Phase 5 (In-process and Finished goods inspections).
Experience: Skills Required: - Understanding of business processes & system requirements - Capability to design the SAP 4.6C system with standard configuration and create specifications for custom developments - Manage the Master data creation - Conduct testing and training

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Desktop Support Analyst

Our client is looking for an experienced Desktop Support Analyst. In this role, the Desktop candidate will receive, diagnose, and solve problems relating to the firm's systems and technology on the user, group, and server levels. Coordinate implementation of software roll-outs, upgrades, and system backups. Conduct end-user training in group and one-on-one settings for software applications. The candidate would be the firm's informed source on new technology and industry specific applications and would be responsible for informing management, the technology committee, and the attorneys on technology issues.

For direct submission, please email resumes to Robert Nathan at
Experience: Technical Skills/Duties:

&#149;WordPerfect, Office programs and other productivity applications
&#149;Interwoven document management system, including the generation of workspaces
&#149;Exchange email system, including adding new users, disabling old users, making email distribution lists, administering current groups, and backing up attorney email archives when needed.
&#149;Juris accounting system
&#149;Vision docketing system
&#149;Citrix framework
&#149;Blackberry mobile email server and devices
&#149;Phone/Voicemail support
&#149;User Shares and other network locations
&#149;Litigation Support programs
&#149;Obtain data from clients onsite, via the Internet, and via mail and processing that data accordingly.
&#149;Assist with other offsite document stores for review.

For direct submission, please email resumes to Robert Nathan at

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Calling all Information Architects for immediate advertising agency positions! If you have 4+years experience in information architecture along with agency experience stop now and apply, as The Creative Group is working with several top agencies in the Chicago area for immediate placement! Information Architect must be able to create and develop work flow and structure of large-scale web sites. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:mapping the interactive features, navigational structures, and page-level wire frames. Information Architect must have solid strategic skills in order to build structural solutions for the site.<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: Information Architect must be able to provide recent samples of work and given this is an onsite freelance position, please do not apply if you are working full-time.

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Robert Half Technology has a client who is looking for a Coldfusion MX7 Programmer to join their team on a contract basis. The Coldfusion MX7 Developer will write detailed specifications, develop code, testing/debugging of code and provide support. The Coldfusion MX7 Programmer will be required to document designs, procedures and manuals needed for the applications.

Candidates who meet the requirements of this Coldfusion MX7 Programmer 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 Coldfusion MX7 Programmer must have 5+ years experience designing, developing, deploying and supporting Coldfusion applications. He/she must be an expert in Coldfusion MX7. Experience developing dynamic applications using XML / HTML / DHTML / CSS / Javascript. He/she will have experience writing in SQL 2005 (both DML and DDL) and working with databases. In-depth knowledge of FuseBox 3 methodology. Good communicator, written and verbal.

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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

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Java Developers

Exceptional Talent. Total Confidence. That's our message and we're sticking to it. At Arcus, we're talent finders. We strive to keep businesses and organizations at the top of their game by providing excellence in technology staffing, recruiting and consulting.

We are looking for professionals who share our entrepreneurial spirit and are looking to land an outstanding position with a company who has consistently been recognized on the national level for their work in the staffing industry. We work tirelessly to build solid relationships with well-recognized organizations across the nation to learn about projects and opportunities. And, because we spend so much time getting to know each candidate and their skill set, we are able to represent them with a level of unmatched confidence.

Take a look at the job responsibilities and qualifications below and if you think you would be an asset to the team, we invite you to apply for the position.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
. Required Development Experience with: WAS 6.x
. Hands on experience with Java, J2EE 1.4 including JMS & MDB, WebSphere 5/6, Hibernate 2/3, Spring 1/2, WebSphere security, Web Services, J2EE, EJB, MDB, XML, SOAP, Web Services SOAP/HTTP
. Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
. Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
. Demonstrated experience working within a team environment,
. Proven initiative, ability to work with minimal supervision and adhere to schedules.
. Willingness and ability to travel to client sites on short notice.
. Prior Healthcare/Blues experience highly desired.

TO APPLY:
Non-local candidates are welcome to apply; however expenses for onsite interviews and relocation are not available.

As an Arcus Consultant you will receive an EXCELLENT benefits package including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, paid holidays and more! Don't want to work as a Contractor? No problem, ask about joining our staff as a salaried consultant.

Please e-mail your resume e day, evening or weekend at 877.570.8040, ext 224. Thank you for your interest in my ad!
Experience: JOB QUALIFICATIONS: . Required Development Experience with: WAS 6.x . Hands on experience with Java, J2EE 1.4 including JMS & MDB, WebSphere 5/6, Hibernate 2/3, Spring 1/2, WebSphere security, Web Services, J2EE, EJB, MDB, XML, SOAP, Web Services SOAP/HTTP . Good communication skills, both verbal and written. . Strong problem solving and analytical skills. . Demonstrated experience working within a team environment, . Proven initiative, ability to work with minimal supervision and adhere to schedules. . Willingness and ability to travel to client sites on short notice. . Prior Healthcare/Blues experience highly desired.

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Security and Privacy Senior Consultant


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.
In the expanding IT universe, security extends far beyond the walls of your enterprise. Without secure locks, mission-critical infrastructure and data are at high risk of theft from inside and outside your organization.
Crowe Chizek and Company LLC has a proven framework to help organizations align information security with key business objectives. We assist our clients in Security Architecture, Identity and Access Management, Privacy and Compliance (e.g., Gramm-Leach Bliley Act, HIPAA, Payment Card Industry), and Application Security.
Some of our specific Security related services include:
â?¢ Security Strategy Development
â?¢ Implementation and Integration Services
o Identity Management
o Access Management
o Web Services Security
o Data Protection Services
â?¢ Network Security Reviews
â?¢ Attack and Penetration Assessments
â?¢ E-Business Planning and Pre-implementation Risk Assessments
â?¢ Secure Network Architecture and Design
â?¢ Enterprise Security Program Outsourcing
â?¢ E-Commerce Infrastructure
â?¢ Firewall and Web Server Configuration
â?¢ Secure Network Infrastructure and Migration
â?¢ Enterprise Security Management and Intrusion Detection
â?¢ Remote Access and Authentication Services
â?¢ Application Security
Responsibilities:

The Information Security Senior Consultant will be responsible for supporting planning, supervising staff, and executing IT Security and Privacy projects. The Information Security Senior Consultant will serve as a project or team lead to ensure high-quality delivery. This position will perform work, as well as oversee the technical work of some junior level personnel. This position will work directly with other project leads, managers, and/or executives to communicate business and technical aspects of the work being performed. The Information Security Senior Consultant will set performance expectations for junior level personnel and provide constructive performance feedback on a regular basis. This position may also assist the engagement economics of the projects, including budget status tracking, billing, and collection analysis. The Information Security Senior Consultant will perform the following responsibilities:

â?¢ Conduct and lead Information Security Projects.
â?¢ Evaluate and/or Implement IS solutions and controls to ensure data security and integrity for our clients.
â?¢ Prepare reports or other necessary documentation to detail results of evaluation and otherwise meet the objectives of the Project.
â?¢ Submit recommendations to client for corrective action or to support a recommend approach to solving the clientâ??s needs.
â?¢ Participate in planning and implementing of client information systems, including structure, process, and security.
â?¢ Participates in strategic and tactical objectives to include new product offerings, identify additional client needs, and generating new business leads.
â?¢ Correspond with a variety of clients and communicate security issues, recommendations, and deliverables effectively.


Requirements:

Minimum 2-4 years of business experience in the areas of Information Security. 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 Information Security. This position requires national travel.

Demonstrated experience with:

To be successful, you should have knowledge of internetworking technology. System and network administration experience on UNIX (any flavor), Windows 2000/2003, and/or Novell platforms is essential.
Knowledge of security areas such as Auditing, Policy, Database Security, Firewall Design and Implementation, Risk Analysis, Identity Management, Access Management, or Web Services is very desirable. Writing and interpersonal communication skills are expected to be of a high quality. The ability to handle multiple projects concurrently is a must.

You should have a basic knowledge of some combination of the following technology areas:
â?¢ Network Security Practices: Auditing, planning, design, implementation, testing, and management
â?¢ Network Operating Systems: Windows NT, UNIX
â?¢ Internet/Intranet/Extranet: Network infrastructure development/deployment, DNS, FTP, and World
â?¢ Wide Web serv

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Need SAP Basis with CHARM or MDM experience for 6 mths+ project. We are looking for Citizens or Greencarders only.

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EXCELLENT W2 RATES with LONG TERM POTENTIAL!!!

We are Currently looking for a WINDOWS SERVER ADMINISTRATOR to join our team in CHICAGO, IL.


JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Will be responsible for providing Windows server Administration.

REQUIRED SKILLS;

Must have 3-5 years of experience with windows server administrator.

Must have knowledge of Windows 2000 work stations and servers.

DESIRED SKILLS:

Knowledge of call center software such as AT&T Symposium, PBX configuration.

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