Our client is looking for a JD Edwards Developer to train internal employees that are currently developing in JDE. The client is migrating to JDE 8.12. The specific training will be with RDA and FDA. The candidate does not need to have trained employees in the past.<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 candidate should have 3+ years experience with JDE development. Specifically, the contractor will need to have excellent experience with JDE 8.12, FDA (Form Development Aid) & RDA (Report Development Aid).

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DUTIES: You will be responsible for: (1) Doing ASP.NET, VB.NET, HTML, and MS SQL Server development in this international application environment, as part of the team working on one of the most critical client facing applications that is in the midst of a very large and exciting enhancement; (2) Working on a team of 4-5 developers initially doing maintenance and support as you learn the business and application, and then participating in this exciting enhancement to include internationalization/globalization, and working with Team Foundation Suite; (3) Providing troubleshooting through resolution of any issues that arise; (4) Doing 90% front end web based development and 10% back end development on average.
Experience: REQUIRED:3 years of STRONG/Current (academic experience cannot be considered) .NET and C# and MS SQL Server 2005 and HTML experience and completion of an undergraduate degree.***Focus should be on front end development and back end development, with an emphasis on front end development.Pluses: Team Foundation Suite. Globalization/Internationalization. No PHONE CALLS please! If you submit your credentials, someone will make contact with you within 24 hours. No corp to corp. Consulting firms and recruitment firms----please do not call. Please send resume through this website. DO NOT email directly or your resume will not be automatically forwarded to the proper review team.

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DUTIES: You will be responsible for: (1) Strong interaction with end users to the executive level; (2) Gathering requirements, documenting requirements, building test cases, and acting as a Business Analyst playing a key and critical role in the implementation of a financial derivatives system; (3) Acting as a subject matter expert (SME) with regards to interest rates, and calculating forward rate curves for fluctuations.
Experience: REQUIRED: 3 years of STRONG/CURRENT experience focusing as a BUSINESS ANALYST with a STRONG BACKGROUND AND KNOWLEDGEBASE OF interest rate derivatives and FX derivatives.MUST have a STRONG/CURRENT understanding of how to value interest rate and FX derivatives based on interest rate fluctuations.MUST have STRONG/CURRENT experience implementing a derivatives system such as Calypso, Murex, Opics, Mysis,, or Summit.MUST have excellent communication, interpersonal, and end user skills. No PHONE CALLS please! If you submit your credentials, someone will make contact with you within 24 hours. No corp to corp. Consulting firms and recruitment firms----please do not call. Please send resume through this website. DO NOT email directly or your resume will not be automatically forwarded to the proper review team.

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Affiliated Computer Services, Inc., ACS, is a global FORTUNE 500 company with more than 55,000 plus people working together to support client operations in nearly 100 countries. By providing business process outsourcing, human resources outsourcing and information technology solutions to world-class commercial and government clients, ACS offers its associates vast opportunities to succeed. Recognized worldwide for generating possibilities and creating solutions, ACS welcomes you to become part of our growing team. Join our mission and vision for the future. Thank you for your interest!

The successful candidate for this position possesses excellent customer service and communications skills, is organized and enjoys interacting with end users.

The principal activities involve:

Daily management of incident and service requests assigned in the Peregrine system.

Workstation/laptop support:

Builds
Swaps
New user set ups
Software installation
Data retention

Technology support:

Webcast set ups
Loaner laptop management
Smart hands support at the direction of server, network and telco towers

Administrative:

Maintain accurate inventory records for workstations, laptops, lan and local printers
Provide support for corporate technology projects
Provide timely status of assigned tasks

Necessary Skills:

Experience working in a corporate environment
Ability to work independently
Excellent customer service skills
Solid verbal and written communication skills
Experience with Windows XP and Microsoft Office
Experience with IBM desktop and laptop as well as HP printers
Ability to arrive early and stay late for projects

Preferred Skills:

Experience using Peregrine Service Center or equivalent product
Previous experience with workstation imaging using Ghost Experience with Symantec Antivirus in a managed environment
Experience with Tablet PC is helpful

Limited travel (&##60; 10%) may be required for this position.


ACS is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by Federal or State law or local ordinance.

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This role is to support a Supply Chain application with 100+ Business Objects Reports.Required Skills: 5-7 years total work exp 1-2 years exp Business Objects 5.0 and above (Current
exp) XIR2 1-2 years exp Experience with WEBI and Full Client 1-2 years exp Experience with all facets of Report Development 1-2 years exp with Universe development Excellent Communication and Leadership skills. Can work independently with little
direction. Self starter. Good Problem Solving and Troubleshooting skills. Detail
Oriented. Business acumen/application experience - supply chain or other consumer
packaged goods SAP/BW a plus

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DUTIES: You will be responsible for: (1) Performing levels 1,2, and 3 of technical support in this combination hands on technical role, executive and "high touch" end-user help desk role; (2) Providing technical support from the time of incident reporting to resolution for desktop, application and telecommunications needs; (3) Providing support via email, IM, phone support, and face to face hands-on technical desk side support as needed based on the issue at hand; (4) Prioritizing support requests, documenting status in an on-line ticketing system, and working issue through to resolution, escalating where necessary to subject matter experts (SME's) on the support team; (5) Working on roll out of new services and equipment, migrating applications to new releases, converting services to new vendors and implementing new infrastructure to support end users; (6) Identifying recurring problems, identifying root cause, and executes the necessary steps to eliminate possibility of reoccurrences; (7) Supporting the organizations Blackberry and cell phone users by provisioning new service and troubleshooting problems with existing service; (8) Supporting the organizations Windows workstations and laptop environment; (9) Providing support coverage during non-business hours on a rotation basis with other staff members (not labor intensive); (10) Evaluates and purchases equipment and accessories and evaluates, manages, vendors and costs on an on-going basis.
Experience: REQUIRED:Must have strong/current experience in a high touch, professional, customer service oriented MEDIUM TO LARGE CORPORATE end-user support organization. WINDOWS workstation and laptop/notebook support. OFFICE 2003 and 2007,XP and VISTA, Outlook client configuration and usage; email, calendaring, contact management.*Spam detection and filtering tools.*Remote workstation support.*Desktop backup and restoration procedures.*Virus detection, prevention and removal techniques.*Active Directory user provisioning.*Exchange user provisioning.*Group Policy management.*WSUS and other software management tools.*Windows image creation, provisioning and management.*Blackberry enterprise activation and device troubleshooting.*Cellular/WAN/aircard provisioning and troubleshooting.Responsible. Delivers results.Thrives on challenge.

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DUTIES: You will be responsible for: (1)Acting as a release analyst and "release evangelist" focused on a rich set of enterprise applications; (2) Centralizing software deployment related tasks for all applications and applying a universal approach incorporating industry best practices in order to successfully deploy application changes to all target environments; (3) Centralizing all build/release/configuration tasks that pertain to all enterprise application product lines with a focus on very dynamic product release cycles; (4) Preparing the release deployment plans that includes risk assessment, gaining consensus from IT groups, and creating business awareness by conducting walk throughs on pre/post release tasks; (5) Acting as the local "release evangelist" to elect the "right" technical approach for complex product installations; (6) Guiding all necessary groups with regard to policy and standards related to application deployment, general solutions, and future considerations; (7) Evaluating and recommending methods and tools for streamlining and improving the release process; (8) Developing, documenting and publishing release management standards, release management plans and procedures; (9) Creating and maintaining deployment scripts that will be used to move build into various environments; (10) Providing release management / configuration management-related input to development and QA teams from test cycles to production; (11) Developing deployment plans and executing deployments into various environments with minimal disruption to ongoing operations; (12) Developing processes to verify successful deployment of software; (13) Leading the post-implementation review evaluating project results, including stakeholder satisfaction; (14) Developing and enhancing web-based tools for monitoring application version levels within each environment; (15) Developing an understanding of system architecture in the context of deployment and environment configuration; (16) Developing and managing the release communications plan to maintain its effectiveness throughout the release process; (17) Reporting on the status and progress of release and configuration management activities to all impacted stakeholders; (18) Working with the infrastructure team for all production turnover preparation, planning and implementation; (19) Proactively identifying potential issues and risks and work with relevant parties to resolve them, or escalating them to the project / application management team; (20) Contributing to continuous improvement by leveraging quality improvement methodologies (e.g. Six Sigma, SEI-CMM, and ITIL)
Experience: REQUIRED: MUST have STRONG/CURRENT experience performing releases and MUST have strong experience in using and administering MS-Visual Source Safe.MUST have STRONG/CURRENT experience with automated software deployment that includes deploying both home grown and packaged applications from third-party vendors.MUST have STRONG/CURRENT knowledge of various Windows operating systems, Windows DNA components, SQL Server, .NET Framework and other web technologies in the context of deployment.MUST have strong understanding of structured software configuration methodologies.MUST be capable of acting as a "release evangelist" and be able to share prior experience researching, learning, and implementing "best practices" for releases.MUST have general understanding of system/application architectures, SQL databases and distributed object architecture.MUST have appreciation for configuration management, and an aptitude for troubleshooting, testing and resolution of technical issues.MUST have strong attention to detail, and effective verbal and written communication skills. MUST have motivation to take ownership of tasks and the determination to drive them to completion.MUST be organized, creative and innovative, and demonstrated ability to work as a team member and ability to juggle multiple concurrent assignments in fast-paced environment.MUST have collaborative attitude in sharing knowledge with others and learning from their experience.Pluses: Bachelors degree.No PHONE CALLS please! If you submit your credentials, someone will make contact with you within 24 hours. No corp to corp. Consulting firms and recruitment firms----please do not call. Please send resume through this website. DO NOT email directly or your resume will not be automatically forwarded to the proper review team.

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Duties: You will oversee the implementation and support of BI enterprise data warehouse, including design, implementation, and support. You will be the "go to person" and liaison with users, setting priorities to extend the use of business objects and the data warehouse. You will have the responsibility for the BI software running on top of the Oracle enterprise data warehouse with focus in financial area. Translate technical requirements to end users into BO queries, reports, dashboards, and date universes. Write web intelligence reports, advanced BO reporting. Define BO universe, administer security settings, do upgrades and integrate BO with portal application.
Experience: Required: Business Objects 6.5 or XI in a data mart or data warehouse experience. No PHONE CALLS please! If you submit your credentials, someone will make contact with you within 24 hours. No corp to corp. Consulting firms and recruitment firms----please do not call. Please send resume through this website. DO NOT email directly or your resume will not be automatically forwarded to the proper review team.

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Opportunities for excellent Desktop professional in Downtown Chicago!! The ideal candidate must have extensive experience with desktop hardware, software applications, operating systems and network connectivity. The candidate must be customer-service oriented and proactive in anticipating and resolving problems while maximizing efficient use of computing resources. <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 ideal candidate must have minimum of 5 years of experience in installing and supporting PC and laptop hardware and software . Professional certifications are a plus. The candidate must have worked in a professional environment/industry for a minimum of 2 years.

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Job Summary

Individual contributor, plans and manages complex IT projects consisting of one or more project teams. Manages relationships and acts as liaison between the development teams, client organizations, and other stakeholders throughout the project cycle.
Seeking arelease/project manager to lead delivery of enhancements across a business portfolio. This individual will be responsible for leading teams to package, build and deploy the enhancements in accordance with our Business Framework methodology and Release Calendar. Previous experience managing financial-related initiatives and/orinsurance industry experience strongly desired.
Competencies:In addition to proven project management discipline, the candidate must possess strong leadership, negotiation and communications skills.
Special Tools: Primavera proficiency required. (MS Office Suite expected)
Activities/Functions:
Leads, motivates, and coaches Technology team members.
Selects, executes and monitors adherence to the approved Project Management techniques and practices.
Works with the Domain Owners and engineers to identify additional members of the Realization Team and ensures they are in place prior to planning the remaining Phases.
Ensures that the roles and responsibilities of each Realization Team member are clearly understood, and accepted.
Validate existing plan(s) or develop new plan by decomposing the initiative into time-phased, manageable work units, prioritizing key deliverables and assuring the ownership is clear.
Proactively manages the issues and risks to the program and establishes contingency and risk mitigation plans.
Contributes to defining estimates (time, money, resources, etc.).
Ensures that the program plan addresses time, cost, and quality.
Integrates schedules between the Realization Team and any other organizations in which there is a dependent relationship.
Works to obtain Technology staffing.
Assists the team in problem solving and coming up with a solution, minimizing technical barriers to the business solution.
Manages the budgets and schedules for the initiative; tracks the actuals and compares them to the plan.
Provides accurate, clear, and timely status reporting.
Ensure that the quality assurance activities are documented in the Quality Strategy and Plan and included in the detailed phase plan
Ensures that all deliverables have been appropriately reviewed and approved by Realization Team members and other identified business or Technology personnel.
Identifies and resolves escalations.
Establishes and tracks commitments via the Program Review Status.
Ensures the requirements (both functional and non-functional) are technically sound, clearly defined and actionable.
Ensures the requirements are tracked and managed.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities

1. Manages and directs one or more project teams to meet complex project objectives.
2. Coordinates, schedules, assigns project tasks, builds teams, and maintains working relationships with the functional areas outside of IT.
3. Reviews, evaluates and formulates project plans, schedules and budgets. Typical project budget: $500,000 - $3,000,000.
4. Allocates staff and budget resources to meet changing corporate needs.
5. Identifies and negotiates schedules, milestones and resources required to meet project objectives.
6. Evaluates and reports progress in terms of quality and performance metrics. Modifies schedules as required.
7. Works with client departments to coordinate systems testing, installation, training and support.
8. Uses appropriate systems development methodologies to structure and organize the tasks to be completed by the team.
9. Provides input on performance of team members and may provide feedback.
10. Stays up to date on trends and developments within functional area of expertise and the insurance industry.

May perform additional duties as assigned.
Reporting Relationship

Director or above
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

1. Proven project management skills to manage projects from inception to implementation.
2. In-depth knowledge and ability to apply project development methodologies, reporting techniques, and measurement techniques.
3. A solid knowledge of the system development life cycle, and system and application program development technological alternatives.
4. Proven knowledge of client area's functions and systems.
5. Excellent communication and interpersonal and consultative skills to work effectively with clients, peers, and IT management and staff.
6. Able to foster working relationships with the team and client departments.
7. Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite and other business related software systems.

Education & Experience

1. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
2. Minimum of seven years related experience as an IT project team member including previous project leadership experience.
3. Applicable certifications preferred.
Experience: Competencies: In addition to proven project management discipline, the candidate must possess strong leadership, negotiation and communications skills.
Special Tools: Primavera proficiency required. (MS Office Suite expected)
Activities/Functions:
Leads, motivates, and coaches Technology team members.
Selects, executes and monitors adherence to the approved Project Management techniques and practices.
Works with the Domain Owners and engineers to identify additional members of the Realization Team and ensures they are in place prior to planning the remaining Phases.
Ensures that the roles and responsibilities of each Realization Team member are clearly understood, and accepted.
Validate existing plan(s) or develop new plan by decomposing the initiative into time-phased, manageable work units, prioritizing key deliverables and assuring the ownership is clear.
Proactively manages the issues and risks to the program and establishes contingency and risk mitigation plans.
Contributes to defining estimates (time, money, resources, etc.).
Ensures that the program plan addresses time, cost, and quality.
Integrates schedules between the Realization Team and any other organizations in which there is a dependent relationship.
Works to obtain Technology staffing.
Assists the team in problem solving and coming up with a solution, minimizing technical barriers to the business solution.
Manages the budgets and schedules for the initiative; tracks the actuals and compares them to the plan.
Provides accurate, clear, and timely status reporting.
Ensure that the quality assurance activities are documented in the Quality Strategy and Plan and included in the detailed phase plan
Ensures that all deliverables have been appropriately reviewed and approved by Realization Team members and other identified business or Technology personnel.
Identifies and resolves escalations.
Establishes and tracks commitments via the Program Review Status.
Ensures the requirements (both functional and non-functional) are technically sound, clearly defined and actionable.
Ensures the requirements are tracked and managed.

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This role is a Tier 1 help desk function for handling common, low complexity, phone and email requests. The help desk agent is responsible for providing technical and functional product support for the BSS Support Center (BSS SC) for internal and external BSS SC customers. The agent is expected to be fluent in Portuguese and English and handle phone and email requests in both languages. They will be expected to understand how customers use products to answer questions regarding tools and processes, research and resolve non-complex issues, assist in assessment and resolution of issues/problems, escalate them where necessary and participate in ultimate resolution.

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Robert Half - Robert Half has been the leader in specialized financial recruiting for over 50 years. We provide exceptional full-time opportunities Accounting and Finance Professionals. Our client a leading technology consulting firm is looking for Consultants to join their downtown Chicago office.

Consultants needed for our client a fast growing technology consulting firm located downtown Chicago. They are looking for people who with the desire to work in the healthcare industry initially who are also open to working in other industries as they grow. This opportunity will allow Consultants to develop skills that will open future opportunities. Consultants will learn about many aspects of business-operations, marketing, technology, and business strategy.

Keys to success:
1. Candidates need strong educational background
2. Strong interpersonal skills
3. Ability to travel 50%

Robert Half International, Inc., has over 325 offices worldwide and we are located in almost every major metropolitan market across the United States. Robert Half International, Inc., was recently included among Fortune magazine's list of "America's Most Admired Companies." To learn more about this opportunity please contact Tom Casey at (312)616-8200, or to be considered immediately for this position.
Experience: Ideal candidates will be flexible, our environment is constantly changing and responsibilities will vary
Strong customer service skill with the ability to respond quickly to client needs is a must.
Excellent understanding of financial concepts, including financial statement analysis, finance and accounting coursework background
Knowledge of finance and statistics
Excellent communication skills
In-depth problem solving and analytical skills
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, with a 3.4-4.0 GPA
1 plus years of experience is preferred but strong internship experience will also be considered
Experience with operating budgets, financial forecasting, sales, and/or healthcare are all a plus

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Affiliated Computer Services, Inc., ACS, is a global FORTUNE 500 company with more than 55,000 plus people working together to support client operations in nearly 100 countries. By providing business process outsourcing, human resources outsourcing and information technology solutions to world-class commercial and government clients, ACS offers its associates vast opportunities to succeed. Recognized worldwide for generating possibilities and creating solutions, ACS welcomes you to become part of our growing team. Join our mission and vision for the future. Thank you for your interest!

The successful candidate for this position possesses excellent customer service and communications skills, is organized and enjoys interacting with end users.

The principal activities involve:

Daily management of incident and service requests assigned in the Peregrine system.

Workstation/laptop support:

Builds
Swaps
New user set ups
Software installation
Data retention

Technology support:

Webcast set ups
Loaner laptop management
Smart hands support at the direction of server, network and telco towers

Administrative:

Maintain accurate inventory records for workstations, laptops, lan and local printers
Provide support for corporate technology projects
Provide timely status of assigned tasks

Necessary Skills:

Experience working in a corporate environment
Ability to work independently
Excellent customer service skills
Solid verbal and written communication skills
Experience with Windows XP and Microsoft Office
Experience with IBM desktop and laptop as well as HP printers
Ability to arrive early and stay late for projects

Preferred Skills:

Experience using Peregrine Service Center or equivalent product
Previous experience with workstation imaging using Ghost Experience with Symantec Antivirus in a managed environment
Experience with Tablet PC is helpful

Limited travel (&##60; 10%) may be required for this position.


ACS is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by Federal or State law or local ordinance.

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We are looking for Business Objects XI 3.0 or 3.1 Developers for the Chicago area. The candidates must have background with Universes, webi, Deski, dashboards, Data Marts and Data Warehouses. Candidates must possess a minimum 6-10 years of information technology experience with 2-4 current years of Business Objects Expertise.
Experience: Business Objects XI 3.0 or 3.1
Universes, Webi, Dashboards

Data Mart and Date Warehouse background

ETL Background

Integration background with SAP BI/BW

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This role is to support a Supply Chain application with 100+ Business Objects Reports.Required Skills: 5-7 years total work exp 1-2 years exp Business Objects 5.0 and above (Current
exp) XIR2 1-2 years exp Experience with WEBI and Full Client 1-2 years exp Experience with all facets of Report Development 1-2 years exp with Universe development Excellent Communication and Leadership skills. Can work independently with little
direction. Self starter. Good Problem Solving and Troubleshooting skills. Detail
Oriented. Business acumen/application experience - supply chain or other consumer
packaged goods SAP/BW a plus

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Our progressively growing client is seeking a technology leader who will be responsible for all activities relating to technical guidance for planning, directing, and monitoring information systems operations. Will analyze the results of workflow plans, monitors the operating system(s) and recommends changes to improve processing and utilization. Will develop a support infrastructure to ensure that OSS has appropriate primary and secondary support personnel for all mission critical systems in a 7x24 environment. Will also define, implement and enforce policies ISO and procedures for departmental support infrastructure including high availability and server farming, application installation, system performance, capacity planning and data backup and recovery.


Well-qualified candidates can send their resumes to:
Experience: Advanced skills: Project Management (MS Project), MS Office (Excel, Word, Access), PeopleTools, Reporting tools (Oracle Reports. PS Query), Presentation (Power Point), Server monitoring, Storage arrays/architectures, Messaging platforms, Security architectures, management of datacenter operations and Capacity planning. Experience with supporting multi-platform UNIX systems in 7x24, high availability environment. Knowledge of high availability solutions on HP-UX, IBM, Solaris and Linux platforms. Experience with host based UNIX or other related server security as well as a basic understanding of firewall design and implementation.


Well-qualified candidates can send their resumes to:

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We are looking for an Instructure Engineer to make an immediate impact and perform infrastructure engineering, implementing and configuring Unix Server, network storage implementation, consolidation of backup systems, design and implement a solutions architecture for business applications, and other related dutiesREQUIRED EXPERIENCECandidates must have 5-10+ years Infrastructure Engineering experienceCandidates must have 3-5+ years HP-UX OS Server experienceCandidates must have 3-5+ years experience with HP Integrity ServersCandidates must have 3-5+ years experience with EVA and HP XP storageCandidates must have 3-5+ years experience with HP Data Protector backup software
Experience: Candidates must have 5-10+ years Infrastructure Engineering experienceCandidates must have 3-5+ years HP-UX OS Server experienceCandidates must have 3-5+ years experience with HP Integrity ServersCandidates must have 3-5+ years experience with EVA and HP XP storageCandidates must have 3-5+ years experience with HP Data Protector backup software

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PHP/SQL/LINUX Developer 1-1JWDescription: This developer will be responsible for the development as well as support of a web-based reporting system. This system will handle mission critical accounting and back office applications. Looking for someone who has the ability to multi-task and prioritize their responsibilities.
Experience: PHP/SQL/LINUX Developer 1-1JWRequirements: BS in Computer Science or related industry experience, as well as 3 years of work related experience with SQL, PHP development and a solid understanding of LINUX. Any exposure to the financial industry (trading) is definitely a plus. Would also like someone with Perl or UNIX Shell or awk experience.

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Sr. Application Developer 2-4-1RODescription: This Developer will be developing new trading applications, not optimizing current applications. You will be working with a team of four developers, utilizing technical experience with C#, SQL, multithreaded programming sockets, and overall equity options experience.
Experience: Requirements:BS Computer Science, Math or other technical degree. Want someone who has "hand-built" real-time high frequency trading applications. Need C#, SQL Server, or C++/Java experience. Must be real-time developer, with multithreaded applications experience. Prefer someone with trading industry experience.

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SUMMARY:The Director of Information Management provides ongoing management and assessment of the IT infrastructure and makes recommendations regarding support and security needs. He/she also manages the IT budget and oversees business process improvement projects. RESPONSIBILITIES:* Manages and directs IT services including ongoing management and assessment of infrastructure* Makes recommendations regarding acquisitions to support goals and security (backup, disaster recovery, etc.) * Creates and manages IT budgets and ongoing projects* Tracks and ensures quality of services delivered to operating units* Manages transition, transformation, and infrastructure projects from inception to completion * Leads continuing assessment and improvement of processes for all cross-functional business units* Leads rollout of new enterprise applcations and processes * Accountable for key activities such as blueprinting processes, overseeing security strategies, and system readiness testing, tracking, and resolving issues* Develops project plans for specific goals, strategy, staffing, scheduling, risk and contingency plans, resource allocation* Ensures proper coordination and management of projects and adjusts scope, timing, and budgets* Tracks and reviews key project milestones and recommends adjustments* Uses Gant charts and other tools to provide timely project status reporting* Reviews and monitors effectiveness of administrative processes such as purchasing, AP, marketing, documentation, scheduling, and associated systems.
Experience: QUALIFICATIONS:* Bachelor's degree in IS, Quality Management Systems AND relevant exp in both areas* MBA and PMP -- highly preferred * Exp in healthcare industry -- highly preferred * 7+ yrs overall IT exp* 3+ yrs management exp* Training and exp in project and change management * Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.

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Our client is seeking a technology professional to manage storage infrastructure that supports ERP, exchange, VMWare, web, Oracle DB, SQL, and other web-based or client server related applications. Will be responsible for establishing and enforcing system policies and procedures for all support related issues, capacity planning, and disaster recovery planning, implementation and quality assurance. Responsible for the installation, configuration, and maintenance of all storage systems, this includes NetApps, Hitachi storage arrays, Fiber Channel switch management, Agami NAS, Apple storage and DAS storages.


Well-qualified candidates can send their resumes to:
Experience: Deep technical knowledge of storage arrays and SAN technology along with deep knowledge of messaging platforms, system O/S (UNIX, Linux, MS), competent in DB and DW knowledge (Oracle and MS SQL), security and monitoring of systems, system architectures, power and back-up, failover and recovery (fault tolerance methodologies) and capacity planning.

Experience with storage system including storage arrays, fiber channel infrastructure, NAS system with NFS and CIFS connectivity. Experience with supporting multi-platform Unix, Linux and Windows systems in 7x24, high availability environment. Knowledge of high availability solutions on HP-UX, Linux and Windows platforms.


Well-qualified candidates can send their resumes to:

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Job Summary

Individual contributor, plans and manages complex IT projects consisting of one or more project teams. Manages relationships and acts as liaison between the development teams, client organizations, and other stakeholders throughout the project cycle.
Seeking arelease/project manager to lead delivery of enhancements across a business portfolio. This individual will be responsible for leading teams to package, build and deploy the enhancements in accordance with our Business Framework methodology and Release Calendar. Previous experience managing financial-related initiatives and/orinsurance industry experience strongly desired.
Competencies:In addition to proven project management discipline, the candidate must possess strong leadership, negotiation and communications skills.
Special Tools: Primavera proficiency required. (MS Office Suite expected)
Activities/Functions:
Leads, motivates, and coaches Technology team members.
Selects, executes and monitors adherence to the approved Project Management techniques and practices.
Works with the Domain Owners and engineers to identify additional members of the Realization Team and ensures they are in place prior to planning the remaining Phases.
Ensures that the roles and responsibilities of each Realization Team member are clearly understood, and accepted.
Validate existing plan(s) or develop new plan by decomposing the initiative into time-phased, manageable work units, prioritizing key deliverables and assuring the ownership is clear.
Proactively manages the issues and risks to the program and establishes contingency and risk mitigation plans.
Contributes to defining estimates (time, money, resources, etc.).
Ensures that the program plan addresses time, cost, and quality.
Integrates schedules between the Realization Team and any other organizations in which there is a dependent relationship.
Works to obtain Technology staffing.
Assists the team in problem solving and coming up with a solution, minimizing technical barriers to the business solution.
Manages the budgets and schedules for the initiative; tracks the actuals and compares them to the plan.
Provides accurate, clear, and timely status reporting.
Ensure that the quality assurance activities are documented in the Quality Strategy and Plan and included in the detailed phase plan
Ensures that all deliverables have been appropriately reviewed and approved by Realization Team members and other identified business or Technology personnel.
Identifies and resolves escalations.
Establishes and tracks commitments via the Program Review Status.
Ensures the requirements (both functional and non-functional) are technically sound, clearly defined and actionable.
Ensures the requirements are tracked and managed.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities

1. Manages and directs one or more project teams to meet complex project objectives.
2. Coordinates, schedules, assigns project tasks, builds teams, and maintains working relationships with the functional areas outside of IT.
3. Reviews, evaluates and formulates project plans, schedules and budgets. Typical project budget: $500,000 - $3,000,000.
4. Allocates staff and budget resources to meet changing corporate needs.
5. Identifies and negotiates schedules, milestones and resources required to meet project objectives.
6. Evaluates and reports progress in terms of quality and performance metrics. Modifies schedules as required.
7. Works with client departments to coordinate systems testing, installation, training and support.
8. Uses appropriate systems development methodologies to structure and organize the tasks to be completed by the team.
9. Provides input on performance of team members and may provide feedback.
10. Stays up to date on trends and developments within functional area of expertise and the insurance industry.

May perform additional duties as assigned.
Reporting Relationship

Director or above
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

1. Proven project management skills to manage projects from inception to implementation.
2. In-depth knowledge and ability to apply project development methodologies, reporting techniques, and measurement techniques.
3. A solid knowledge of the system development life cycle, and system and application program development technological alternatives.
4. Proven knowledge of client area's functions and systems.
5. Excellent communication and interpersonal and consultative skills to work effectively with clients, peers, and IT management and staff.
6. Able to foster working relationships with the team and client departments.
7. Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite and other business related software systems.

Education & Experience

1. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
2. Minimum of seven years related experience as an IT project team member including previous project leadership experience.
3. Applicable certifications preferred.
Experience: Competencies: In addition to proven project management discipline, the candidate must possess strong leadership, negotiation and communications skills.
Special Tools: Primavera proficiency required. (MS Office Suite expected)
Activities/Functions:
Leads, motivates, and coaches Technology team members.
Selects, executes and monitors adherence to the approved Project Management techniques and practices.
Works with the Domain Owners and engineers to identify additional members of the Realization Team and ensures they are in place prior to planning the remaining Phases.
Ensures that the roles and responsibilities of each Realization Team member are clearly understood, and accepted.
Validate existing plan(s) or develop new plan by decomposing the initiative into time-phased, manageable work units, prioritizing key deliverables and assuring the ownership is clear.
Proactively manages the issues and risks to the program and establishes contingency and risk mitigation plans.
Contributes to defining estimates (time, money, resources, etc.).
Ensures that the program plan addresses time, cost, and quality.
Integrates schedules between the Realization Team and any other organizations in which there is a dependent relationship.
Works to obtain Technology staffing.
Assists the team in problem solving and coming up with a solution, minimizing technical barriers to the business solution.
Manages the budgets and schedules for the initiative; tracks the actuals and compares them to the plan.
Provides accurate, clear, and timely status reporting.
Ensure that the quality assurance activities are documented in the Quality Strategy and Plan and included in the detailed phase plan
Ensures that all deliverables have been appropriately reviewed and approved by Realization Team members and other identified business or Technology personnel.
Identifies and resolves escalations.
Establishes and tracks commitments via the Program Review Status.
Ensures the requirements (both functional and non-functional) are technically sound, clearly defined and actionable.
Ensures the requirements are tracked and managed.

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Administration and modification of HP-UX ServiceGuard high availability clustering,tools, and scripts. - Implement security standards in accordance with company standards.- Install and upgrade HP-UX on new and existing server components.- Implement scripts and other UNIX utilities.- Support of systems, including troubleshooting. Skill Sets Required Skills:- College degree- Working knowledge implementing (not maintaining) of HP-UX ServiceGuard- Track record of implementing HP-UX ServiceGuard clusters- Minimum of 8 years of experience in IT- Minimum of 5 years of Unix Administration- Experience providing technical support of an ERP package- Working knowledge of HP-UX 11.x O/S sysadmin required- Working knowledge of Networking relative to UNIX servers- ERP and database knowledge a plus- Conversent in HP-UX UNIX shell scripting- Excellent understanding of the UNIX operating system and how to properly maintain
it in a high performance environment- Ability to work collaboratively across project
teams- Ability to plan and organize development work and deliverables- Experience in working with highly available clustered servers and applications- Working knowledge of Change Control processes

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Systems Integration Consulting professionals are responsible for delivering large-scale, complex programs that marry processes with technology to help our clients achieve high performance. Our SAP Analysts and Consultants use their skills in SAP process design and configuration, SAP design, development, integration, testing and deployment, and/or SAP technical architecture to focus on architecting a solution using SAP to achieve a defined business outcome. Key responsibilities may include: · Work with client management to assess clients' performance management capabilities, including Financial Strategy Management, Business Planning and Consolidations, Profitability & Cost management, Financial Consolidations Management Reporting & Analysis and create system and process recommendations necessary to improve client capabilities. · Engage in full SAP end to end deployment lifecycle activities to enable the client's end to end performance management cycle based on SAP performance management solutions, including management of the following activities: o Documentation of business requirements o Application design o Conducting gap analyses between business requirements and SAP solutions o Build, test and deployment · Identify key value drivers, define metrics, and create driver-based financial models linking corporate objectives and strategies to actionable levers of value creation · Communicate case for change based on comprehensive change impact analyses and barriers, with plans to overcome these internal and external barriers · Develop and resource structured work plans to ensure achievement of project outcomes · Ensure issues are managed and resolved and risks are highlighted with well-thought out mitigation plans · Develop business case including milestone achievement of strategic, financial and operational benefits, ensuring planned business outcomes are achieved and helping to adjust programs if necessary · Manage resources in the delivery of analysis, models, processes, and tools Ability to meet travel requirements, up to 100%
Experience: Basic Qualifications: · Bachelor's degree. · Minimum of 3 years functional and/or technical experience related to one or more of the following areas: o Business Planning & Consolidation o Financial Consolidations o Profitability & Cost Management o Financial Strategy Management o Management reporting and analysis · Minimum of 3 years experience with SAP BPC 5.1 / Outlooksoft · Minimum of 1 year project management experience Preferred Skill Requirements: · Direct work experience within the Record to Report end to end process with focus on corporate consolidations, management reporting, budgeting & planning, strategic management and period end close/reporting · Experience with designing and implementing master data solutions in conjunction with ERP or reporting solution implementations Experience with design and implementation of application security in alignment with client directed SOX compliance guidelines · Experience with SAP FI/CO · Excellent program/project management, analytical, communication, facilitation, negotiation, problem/issue resolution, and presentation skills. · At least 3 years of experience with integrated solutions involving one or more SAP performance management and reporting solutions (e.g. SAP BPC/Cartesis, SSM, SAP Profitability Analysis, Outlooksoft, Pilot or Business Objects).

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Vice President Chief Information Security Officer – CISO

Reports To
The CISO reports to the CIO and leads 3 direct reports with a total staff of 15 – 25 people across; Security Operations, IT Audit, and Business Continuity.The CISO will also interface with Enterprise Emergency Team and Internal Audit.

Accountability
The Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) is responsible for leading, providing operational support and program management for the security of the CNA IT environment by following, implementing and refining security best practices and regulatory requirements.

The CISO will implement IS/IT security policies; gather, analyze and organize technical information about the security posture of CNA’s applications and infrastructure, existing security products and ongoing security initiatives; perform risk assessments, conduct analyses and prepare evaluation reports; and plan, coordinate and implement CNA’s information security policy and procedures, risk assessments and compliance support. Lead security team’s strategy and planning efforts in identifying current security and compliance requirements and recommend security solutions or actions.

The CISO will have a wide range of knowledge, will independently assess the information security posture of the organization using applicable tools, assess information network threats such as computer viruses, operate vulnerability assessment equipment in support of penetration analyses, prepare evaluation reports, and recommend remedial action.

Leadership


Serve as the IT security subject matter expert for the CNA Enterprise


Represents the security team on enterprise level project teams, at executive management meetings, and with external organizations


Ensures all documentation is sufficient for successful Board of Director approvals


Determine the acceptable level of information security risk in conjunction with senior management. Reviews and evaluates the security impact of changes to the CNA environment


Advise senior management on information security risks and appropriate course of action


Acts as liaison with IS/IT business partners to ensure full understanding of data flow, data integrity, and system security


Lead CNA’s Security Team and serve on the Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery Team, the Crisis Management Team and the Change and Configuration Management Teams


Establish and foster a culture that considers information security in day to day Insurance operations




Lead and develop a staff of 15 – 25 people


Pursues professional development opportunities, including external and internal training and professional association memberships




Programs


Establishes, documents, implements and monitors the Security, Information Assurance and Risk Remediation programs and related procedures to ensures the IT environment is operational and secure and complaint with applicable federal and state regulations


Lead the development, enforcement, and maintenance of policies, procedures, measures, and mechanisms to protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of information and to prevent, detect, contain, and correct information security breaches by aligning information security standards and compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements


Ensures the logical and physical security and integrity of all systems and data. Ensures systems are developed, operated and maintained per company policies


Prepares, disseminates and maintains plans, instructions, policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) concerning IT security


Assesses information technology control elements to mitigate security risks regarding the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of business information


Participate in the evaluation, selection and implementation of security products and technologies


Monitoring


Conducts threats and vulnerability assessments to properly analyze the risks to information security and determines appropriate measures to effectively manage those risks


Implements and maintains Host-based and Network-based intrusion prevention systems




Manages on-going information security monitoring of systems, networks, applications, the workforce, and training programs. Monitors for and reports actual or suspected security incidents and technical vulnerabilities


Manage the investigation of security breaches or potential breaches and assist with disciplinary and legal matters associated with such breaches


Monitors and certifies users and security profiles on a periodic basis. Ensures all personnel have the appropriate security clearance, authorization and need-to-know prior to granting access to the network



Audits


Works collaboratively with the internal audit department on the planning, scope and execution of IS/IT audits


Performs, prepares and maintains IT risk assessment process and assists in the development of the annual audit plan


Oversee the development of IT audit documentation (i.e., control framework, work flows (if applicable), test plans, controls testing and preparation of compliance reports


Supports audits pertaining to the pre and post implementation of key IS/IT system and project initiatives




Reviews and maintains system audit data and provides auditing reports and system patch compliance


Goals

Emerge as a visible thought leader both internally and externally
Develop world class IT security program
Develops a security awareness program and ensures all levels of the organization receive appropriate system-specific and general security awareness training

Overview
The CISO will be a “hands-on” leader/driver with a strong background dealing with complex enterprise level security solutions issues across; the technical and non technical realms (relationship management, consulting and practice management).Further candidate must have a demonstrated success working in a matrix environment capable of functioning and adding value as a key member on the IT Leadership team.Tacitly candidate must have high quality leadership skills and a demonstrated executive presence.

The CISO must possess the skills to identify reasonably foreseeable internal and external threats that could result in unauthorized disclosure, misuse, alteration, or destruction of customer information or customer information systems. The CISO must also possess the ability to assess the likelihood and potential damage to CNA and its customers of these threats.

The successful candidate will have a minimum of 15 years of experience in progressive enterprise level IT security roles ideally within the environment of similar size and scope or Tier I Professional Services Practice focused on IT security programs.Ideally, candidate should have experience working in a matrix environment capable of developing and fostering high quality relationships with all levels of the enterprise.

Education


Minimum Bachelors Degree, Advanced degree preferred in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline Value added certifications CISSP


Demonstrated success in environment of similar size and scope ideally with the insurance, financial or professional service verticals


Experience
The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experiences. Though each of the following items is not a requirement, a compelling combination of the following is a must:


Executive presence and professional image with consultative polish – excellent communication skills. Must project an image of competence, efficiency and complete professionalism


Strong leadership skills including negotiation, influence and conflict resolution - ability to win via compromise


Ability to translate between business and technical client requirements clearly and verbally to individuals of varying backgrounds


Understanding and experience in business applications/systems and how they are planned, specified, designed, built, tested, deployed and managed


Proven project management skills to manage projects from inception to implementation - ability to apply project development methodologies, reporting techniques, and measurement techniques


Must have functional knowledge of security applications, their reporting, monitoring and tuning


Works with cross-functional, multi-disciplined team to formulate, institute, and monitor security policies and procedures


Working knowledge of security policies and procedures relating to end-user situational awareness (securing private information, user ID / password protection, etc.)


Demonstrated ability to keep company/departmental goals in clear focus


Ability to prioritize work in a logical, consistent way and attention to detail


Strong interpersonal skills and a desire to promote team accomplishment.
Experience: The CISO will be a “hands-on” leader/driver with a strong background dealing with complex enterprise level security solutions issues across; the technical and non technical realms (relationship management, consulting and practice management). Further candidate must have a demonstrated success working in a matrix environment capable of functioning and adding value as a key member on the IT Leadership team. Tacitly candidate must have high quality leadership skills and a demonstrated executive presence.

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We are looking for an Instructure Engineer to make an immediate impact and perform infrastructure engineering, implementing and configuring Unix Server, network storage implementation, consolidation of backup systems, design and implement a solutions architecture for business applications, and other related dutiesREQUIRED EXPERIENCECandidates must have 5-10+ years Infrastructure Engineering experienceCandidates must have 3-5+ years HP-UX OS Server experienceCandidates must have 3-5+ years experience with HP Integrity ServersCandidates must have 3-5+ years experience with EVA and HP XP storageCandidates must have 3-5+ years experience with HP Data Protector backup software
Experience: Candidates must have 5-10+ years Infrastructure Engineering experienceCandidates must have 3-5+ years HP-UX OS Server experienceCandidates must have 3-5+ years experience with HP Integrity ServersCandidates must have 3-5+ years experience with EVA and HP XP storageCandidates must have 3-5+ years experience with HP Data Protector backup software

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Affiliated Computer Services, Inc., ACS, is a global FORTUNE 500 company with more than 55,000 plus people working together to support client operations in nearly 100 countries. By providing business process outsourcing, human resources outsourcing and information technology solutions to world-class commercial and government clients, ACS offers its associates vast opportunities to succeed. Recognized worldwide for generating possibilities and creating solutions, ACS welcomes you to become part of our growing team. Join our mission and vision for the future. Thank you for your interest!

The successful candidate for this position possesses excellent customer service and communications skills, is organized and enjoys interacting with end users.

The principal activities involve:

Daily management of incident and service requests assigned in the Peregrine system.

Workstation/laptop support:

Builds
Swaps
New user set ups
Software installation
Data retention

Technology support:

Webcast set ups
Loaner laptop management
Smart hands support at the direction of server, network and telco towers

Administrative:

Maintain accurate inventory records for workstations, laptops, lan and local printers
Provide support for corporate technology projects
Provide timely status of assigned tasks

Necessary Skills:

Experience working in a corporate environment
Ability to work independently
Excellent customer service skills
Solid verbal and written communication skills
Experience with Windows XP and Microsoft Office
Experience with IBM desktop and laptop as well as HP printers
Ability to arrive early and stay late for projects

Preferred Skills:

Experience using Peregrine Service Center or equivalent product
Previous experience with workstation imaging using Ghost Experience with Symantec Antivirus in a managed environment
Experience with Tablet PC is helpful

Limited travel (&##60; 10%) may be required for this position.


ACS is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by Federal or State law or local ordinance.

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Robert Half - Robert Half has been the leader in specialized financial recruiting for over 50 years. We provide exceptional full-time opportunities Accounting and Finance Professionals. Our client a leading technology consulting firm is looking for Consultants to join their downtown Chicago office.

Consultants needed for our client a fast growing technology consulting firm located downtown Chicago. They are looking for people who with the desire to work in the healthcare industry initially who are also open to working in other industries as they grow. This opportunity will allow Consultants to develop skills that will open future opportunities. Consultants will learn about many aspects of business-operations, marketing, technology, and business strategy.

Keys to success:
1. Candidates need strong educational background
2. Strong interpersonal skills
3. Ability to travel 50%

Robert Half International, Inc., has over 325 offices worldwide and we are located in almost every major metropolitan market across the United States. Robert Half International, Inc., was recently included among Fortune magazine's list of "America's Most Admired Companies." To learn more about this opportunity please contact Tom Casey at (312)616-8200, or to be considered immediately for this position.
Experience: Ideal candidates will be flexible, our environment is constantly changing and responsibilities will vary
Strong customer service skill with the ability to respond quickly to client needs is a must.
Excellent understanding of financial concepts, including financial statement analysis, finance and accounting coursework background
Knowledge of finance and statistics
Excellent communication skills
In-depth problem solving and analytical skills
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, with a 3.4-4.0 GPA
1 plus years of experience is preferred but strong internship experience will also be considered
Experience with operating budgets, financial forecasting, sales, and/or healthcare are all a plus

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SUMMARY:The Director of Information Management provides ongoing management and assessment of the IT infrastructure and makes recommendations regarding support and security needs. He/she also manages the IT budget and oversees business process improvement projects. RESPONSIBILITIES:* Manages and directs IT services including ongoing management and assessment of infrastructure* Makes recommendations regarding acquisitions to support goals and security (backup, disaster recovery, etc.) * Creates and manages IT budgets and ongoing projects* Tracks and ensures quality of services delivered to operating units* Manages transition, transformation, and infrastructure projects from inception to completion * Leads continuing assessment and improvement of processes for all cross-functional business units* Leads rollout of new enterprise applcations and processes * Accountable for key activities such as blueprinting processes, overseeing security strategies, and system readiness testing, tracking, and resolving issues* Develops project plans for specific goals, strategy, staffing, scheduling, risk and contingency plans, resource allocation* Ensures proper coordination and management of projects and adjusts scope, timing, and budgets* Tracks and reviews key project milestones and recommends adjustments* Uses Gant charts and other tools to provide timely project status reporting* Reviews and monitors effectiveness of administrative processes such as purchasing, AP, marketing, documentation, scheduling, and associated systems.
Experience: QUALIFICATIONS:* Bachelor's degree in IS, Quality Management Systems AND relevant exp in both areas* MBA and PMP -- highly preferred * Exp in healthcare industry -- highly preferred * 7+ yrs overall IT exp* 3+ yrs management exp* Training and exp in project and change management * Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.

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Our client is seeking a technology professional to manage storage infrastructure that supports ERP, exchange, VMWare, web, Oracle DB, SQL, and other web-based or client server related applications. Will be responsible for establishing and enforcing system policies and procedures for all support related issues, capacity planning, and disaster recovery planning, implementation and quality assurance. Responsible for the installation, configuration, and maintenance of all storage systems, this includes NetApps, Hitachi storage arrays, Fiber Channel switch management, Agami NAS, Apple storage and DAS storages.


Well-qualified candidates can send their resumes to:
Experience: Deep technical knowledge of storage arrays and SAN technology along with deep knowledge of messaging platforms, system O/S (UNIX, Linux, MS), competent in DB and DW knowledge (Oracle and MS SQL), security and monitoring of systems, system architectures, power and back-up, failover and recovery (fault tolerance methodologies) and capacity planning.

Experience with storage system including storage arrays, fiber channel infrastructure, NAS system with NFS and CIFS connectivity. Experience with supporting multi-platform Unix, Linux and Windows systems in 7x24, high availability environment. Knowledge of high availability solutions on HP-UX, Linux and Windows platforms.


Well-qualified candidates can send their resumes to:

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Sr. Application Developer 2-4-1RODescription: This Developer will be developing new trading applications, not optimizing current applications. You will be working with a team of four developers, utilizing technical experience with C#, SQL, multithreaded programming sockets, and overall equity options experience.
Experience: Requirements:BS Computer Science, Math or other technical degree. Want someone who has "hand-built" real-time high frequency trading applications. Need C#, SQL Server, or C++/Java experience. Must be real-time developer, with multithreaded applications experience. Prefer someone with trading industry experience.

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Vice President Chief Information Security Officer – CISO

Reports To
The CISO reports to the CIO and leads 3 direct reports with a total staff of 15 – 25 people across; Security Operations, IT Audit, and Business Continuity.The CISO will also interface with Enterprise Emergency Team and Internal Audit.

Accountability
The Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) is responsible for leading, providing operational support and program management for the security of the CNA IT environment by following, implementing and refining security best practices and regulatory requirements.

The CISO will implement IS/IT security policies; gather, analyze and organize technical information about the security posture of CNA’s applications and infrastructure, existing security products and ongoing security initiatives; perform risk assessments, conduct analyses and prepare evaluation reports; and plan, coordinate and implement CNA’s information security policy and procedures, risk assessments and compliance support. Lead security team’s strategy and planning efforts in identifying current security and compliance requirements and recommend security solutions or actions.

The CISO will have a wide range of knowledge, will independently assess the information security posture of the organization using applicable tools, assess information network threats such as computer viruses, operate vulnerability assessment equipment in support of penetration analyses, prepare evaluation reports, and recommend remedial action.

Leadership


Serve as the IT security subject matter expert for the CNA Enterprise


Represents the security team on enterprise level project teams, at executive management meetings, and with external organizations


Ensures all documentation is sufficient for successful Board of Director approvals


Determine the acceptable level of information security risk in conjunction with senior management. Reviews and evaluates the security impact of changes to the CNA environment


Advise senior management on information security risks and appropriate course of action


Acts as liaison with IS/IT business partners to ensure full understanding of data flow, data integrity, and system security


Lead CNA’s Security Team and serve on the Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery Team, the Crisis Management Team and the Change and Configuration Management Teams


Establish and foster a culture that considers information security in day to day Insurance operations




Lead and develop a staff of 15 – 25 people


Pursues professional development opportunities, including external and internal training and professional association memberships




Programs


Establishes, documents, implements and monitors the Security, Information Assurance and Risk Remediation programs and related procedures to ensures the IT environment is operational and secure and complaint with applicable federal and state regulations


Lead the development, enforcement, and maintenance of policies, procedures, measures, and mechanisms to protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of information and to prevent, detect, contain, and correct information security breaches by aligning information security standards and compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements


Ensures the logical and physical security and integrity of all systems and data. Ensures systems are developed, operated and maintained per company policies


Prepares, disseminates and maintains plans, instructions, policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) concerning IT security


Assesses information technology control elements to mitigate security risks regarding the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of business information


Participate in the evaluation, selection and implementation of security products and technologies


Monitoring


Conducts threats and vulnerability assessments to properly analyze the risks to information security and determines appropriate measures to effectively manage those risks


Implements and maintains Host-based and Network-based intrusion prevention systems




Manages on-going information security monitoring of systems, networks, applications, the workforce, and training programs. Monitors for and reports actual or suspected security incidents and technical vulnerabilities


Manage the investigation of security breaches or potential breaches and assist with disciplinary and legal matters associated with such breaches


Monitors and certifies users and security profiles on a periodic basis. Ensures all personnel have the appropriate security clearance, authorization and need-to-know prior to granting access to the network



Audits


Works collaboratively with the internal audit department on the planning, scope and execution of IS/IT audits


Performs, prepares and maintains IT risk assessment process and assists in the development of the annual audit plan


Oversee the development of IT audit documentation (i.e., control framework, work flows (if applicable), test plans, controls testing and preparation of compliance reports


Supports audits pertaining to the pre and post implementation of key IS/IT system and project initiatives




Reviews and maintains system audit data and provides auditing reports and system patch compliance


Goals

Emerge as a visible thought leader both internally and externally
Develop world class IT security program
Develops a security awareness program and ensures all levels of the organization receive appropriate system-specific and general security awareness training

Overview
The CISO will be a “hands-on” leader/driver with a strong background dealing with complex enterprise level security solutions issues across; the technical and non technical realms (relationship management, consulting and practice management).Further candidate must have a demonstrated success working in a matrix environment capable of functioning and adding value as a key member on the IT Leadership team.Tacitly candidate must have high quality leadership skills and a demonstrated executive presence.

The CISO must possess the skills to identify reasonably foreseeable internal and external threats that could result in unauthorized disclosure, misuse, alteration, or destruction of customer information or customer information systems. The CISO must also possess the ability to assess the likelihood and potential damage to CNA and its customers of these threats.

The successful candidate will have a minimum of 15 years of experience in progressive enterprise level IT security roles ideally within the environment of similar size and scope or Tier I Professional Services Practice focused on IT security programs.Ideally, candidate should have experience working in a matrix environment capable of developing and fostering high quality relationships with all levels of the enterprise.

Education


Minimum Bachelors Degree, Advanced degree preferred in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline Value added certifications CISSP


Demonstrated success in environment of similar size and scope ideally with the insurance, financial or professional service verticals


Experience
The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experiences. Though each of the following items is not a requirement, a compelling combination of the following is a must:


Executive presence and professional image with consultative polish – excellent communication skills. Must project an image of competence, efficiency and complete professionalism


Strong leadership skills including negotiation, influence and conflict resolution - ability to win via compromise


Ability to translate between business and technical client requirements clearly and verbally to individuals of varying backgrounds


Understanding and experience in business applications/systems and how they are planned, specified, designed, built, tested, deployed and managed


Proven project management skills to manage projects from inception to implementation - ability to apply project development methodologies, reporting techniques, and measurement techniques


Must have functional knowledge of security applications, their reporting, monitoring and tuning


Works with cross-functional, multi-disciplined team to formulate, institute, and monitor security policies and procedures


Working knowledge of security policies and procedures relating to end-user situational awareness (securing private information, user ID / password protection, etc.)


Demonstrated ability to keep company/departmental goals in clear focus


Ability to prioritize work in a logical, consistent way and attention to detail


Strong interpersonal skills and a desire to promote team accomplishment.
Experience: The CISO will be a “hands-on” leader/driver with a strong background dealing with complex enterprise level security solutions issues across; the technical and non technical realms (relationship management, consulting and practice management). Further candidate must have a demonstrated success working in a matrix environment capable of functioning and adding value as a key member on the IT Leadership team. Tacitly candidate must have high quality leadership skills and a demonstrated executive presence.

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Job Summary

Individual contributor, plans and manages complex IT projects consisting of one or more project teams. Manages relationships and acts as liaison between the development teams, client organizations, and other stakeholders throughout the project cycle.
Seeking arelease/project manager to lead delivery of enhancements across a business portfolio. This individual will be responsible for leading teams to package, build and deploy the enhancements in accordance with our Business Framework methodology and Release Calendar. Previous experience managing financial-related initiatives and/orinsurance industry experience strongly desired.
Competencies:In addition to proven project management discipline, the candidate must possess strong leadership, negotiation and communications skills.
Special Tools: Primavera proficiency required. (MS Office Suite expected)
Activities/Functions:
Leads, motivates, and coaches Technology team members.
Selects, executes and monitors adherence to the approved Project Management techniques and practices.
Works with the Domain Owners and engineers to identify additional members of the Realization Team and ensures they are in place prior to planning the remaining Phases.
Ensures that the roles and responsibilities of each Realization Team member are clearly understood, and accepted.
Validate existing plan(s) or develop new plan by decomposing the initiative into time-phased, manageable work units, prioritizing key deliverables and assuring the ownership is clear.
Proactively manages the issues and risks to the program and establishes contingency and risk mitigation plans.
Contributes to defining estimates (time, money, resources, etc.).
Ensures that the program plan addresses time, cost, and quality.
Integrates schedules between the Realization Team and any other organizations in which there is a dependent relationship.
Works to obtain Technology staffing.
Assists the team in problem solving and coming up with a solution, minimizing technical barriers to the business solution.
Manages the budgets and schedules for the initiative; tracks the actuals and compares them to the plan.
Provides accurate, clear, and timely status reporting.
Ensure that the quality assurance activities are documented in the Quality Strategy and Plan and included in the detailed phase plan
Ensures that all deliverables have been appropriately reviewed and approved by Realization Team members and other identified business or Technology personnel.
Identifies and resolves escalations.
Establishes and tracks commitments via the Program Review Status.
Ensures the requirements (both functional and non-functional) are technically sound, clearly defined and actionable.
Ensures the requirements are tracked and managed.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities

1. Manages and directs one or more project teams to meet complex project objectives.
2. Coordinates, schedules, assigns project tasks, builds teams, and maintains working relationships with the functional areas outside of IT.
3. Reviews, evaluates and formulates project plans, schedules and budgets. Typical project budget: $500,000 - $3,000,000.
4. Allocates staff and budget resources to meet changing corporate needs.
5. Identifies and negotiates schedules, milestones and resources required to meet project objectives.
6. Evaluates and reports progress in terms of quality and performance metrics. Modifies schedules as required.
7. Works with client departments to coordinate systems testing, installation, training and support.
8. Uses appropriate systems development methodologies to structure and organize the tasks to be completed by the team.
9. Provides input on performance of team members and may provide feedback.
10. Stays up to date on trends and developments within functional area of expertise and the insurance industry.

May perform additional duties as assigned.
Reporting Relationship

Director or above
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

1. Proven project management skills to manage projects from inception to implementation.
2. In-depth knowledge and ability to apply project development methodologies, reporting techniques, and measurement techniques.
3. A solid knowledge of the system development life cycle, and system and application program development technological alternatives.
4. Proven knowledge of client area's functions and systems.
5. Excellent communication and interpersonal and consultative skills to work effectively with clients, peers, and IT management and staff.
6. Able to foster working relationships with the team and client departments.
7. Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite and other business related software systems.

Education & Experience

1. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
2. Minimum of seven years related experience as an IT project team member including previous project leadership experience.
3. Applicable certifications preferred.
Experience: Competencies: In addition to proven project management discipline, the candidate must possess strong leadership, negotiation and communications skills.
Special Tools: Primavera proficiency required. (MS Office Suite expected)
Activities/Functions:
Leads, motivates, and coaches Technology team members.
Selects, executes and monitors adherence to the approved Project Management techniques and practices.
Works with the Domain Owners and engineers to identify additional members of the Realization Team and ensures they are in place prior to planning the remaining Phases.
Ensures that the roles and responsibilities of each Realization Team member are clearly understood, and accepted.
Validate existing plan(s) or develop new plan by decomposing the initiative into time-phased, manageable work units, prioritizing key deliverables and assuring the ownership is clear.
Proactively manages the issues and risks to the program and establishes contingency and risk mitigation plans.
Contributes to defining estimates (time, money, resources, etc.).
Ensures that the program plan addresses time, cost, and quality.
Integrates schedules between the Realization Team and any other organizations in which there is a dependent relationship.
Works to obtain Technology staffing.
Assists the team in problem solving and coming up with a solution, minimizing technical barriers to the business solution.
Manages the budgets and schedules for the initiative; tracks the actuals and compares them to the plan.
Provides accurate, clear, and timely status reporting.
Ensure that the quality assurance activities are documented in the Quality Strategy and Plan and included in the detailed phase plan
Ensures that all deliverables have been appropriately reviewed and approved by Realization Team members and other identified business or Technology personnel.
Identifies and resolves escalations.
Establishes and tracks commitments via the Program Review Status.
Ensures the requirements (both functional and non-functional) are technically sound, clearly defined and actionable.
Ensures the requirements are tracked and managed.

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PHP/SQL/LINUX Developer 1-1JWDescription: This developer will be responsible for the development as well as support of a web-based reporting system. This system will handle mission critical accounting and back office applications. Looking for someone who has the ability to multi-task and prioritize their responsibilities.
Experience: PHP/SQL/LINUX Developer 1-1JWRequirements: BS in Computer Science or related industry experience, as well as 3 years of work related experience with SQL, PHP development and a solid understanding of LINUX. Any exposure to the financial industry (trading) is definitely a plus. Would also like someone with Perl or UNIX Shell or awk experience.

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We are looking for Business Objects XI 3.0 or 3.1 Developers for the Chicago area. The candidates must have background with Universes, webi, Deski, dashboards, Data Marts and Data Warehouses. Candidates must possess a minimum 6-10 years of information technology experience with 2-4 current years of Business Objects Expertise.
Experience: Business Objects XI 3.0 or 3.1
Universes, Webi, Dashboards

Data Mart and Date Warehouse background

ETL Background

Integration background with SAP BI/BW

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Administration and modification of HP-UX ServiceGuard high availability clustering,tools, and scripts. - Implement security standards in accordance with company standards.- Install and upgrade HP-UX on new and existing server components.- Implement scripts and other UNIX utilities.- Support of systems, including troubleshooting. Skill Sets Required Skills:- College degree- Working knowledge implementing (not maintaining) of HP-UX ServiceGuard- Track record of implementing HP-UX ServiceGuard clusters- Minimum of 8 years of experience in IT- Minimum of 5 years of Unix Administration- Experience providing technical support of an ERP package- Working knowledge of HP-UX 11.x O/S sysadmin required- Working knowledge of Networking relative to UNIX servers- ERP and database knowledge a plus- Conversent in HP-UX UNIX shell scripting- Excellent understanding of the UNIX operating system and how to properly maintain
it in a high performance environment- Ability to work collaboratively across project
teams- Ability to plan and organize development work and deliverables- Experience in working with highly available clustered servers and applications- Working knowledge of Change Control processes

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Systems Integration Consulting professionals are responsible for delivering large-scale, complex programs that marry processes with technology to help our clients achieve high performance. Our SAP Analysts and Consultants use their skills in SAP process design and configuration, SAP design, development, integration, testing and deployment, and/or SAP technical architecture to focus on architecting a solution using SAP to achieve a defined business outcome. Key responsibilities may include: · Work with client management to assess clients' performance management capabilities, including Financial Strategy Management, Business Planning and Consolidations, Profitability & Cost management, Financial Consolidations Management Reporting & Analysis and create system and process recommendations necessary to improve client capabilities. · Engage in full SAP end to end deployment lifecycle activities to enable the client's end to end performance management cycle based on SAP performance management solutions, including management of the following activities: o Documentation of business requirements o Application design o Conducting gap analyses between business requirements and SAP solutions o Build, test and deployment · Identify key value drivers, define metrics, and create driver-based financial models linking corporate objectives and strategies to actionable levers of value creation · Communicate case for change based on comprehensive change impact analyses and barriers, with plans to overcome these internal and external barriers · Develop and resource structured work plans to ensure achievement of project outcomes · Ensure issues are managed and resolved and risks are highlighted with well-thought out mitigation plans · Develop business case including milestone achievement of strategic, financial and operational benefits, ensuring planned business outcomes are achieved and helping to adjust programs if necessary · Manage resources in the delivery of analysis, models, processes, and tools Ability to meet travel requirements, up to 100%
Experience: Basic Qualifications: · Bachelor's degree. · Minimum of 3 years functional and/or technical experience related to one or more of the following areas: o Business Planning & Consolidation o Financial Consolidations o Profitability & Cost Management o Financial Strategy Management o Management reporting and analysis · Minimum of 3 years experience with SAP BPC 5.1 / Outlooksoft · Minimum of 1 year project management experience Preferred Skill Requirements: · Direct work experience within the Record to Report end to end process with focus on corporate consolidations, management reporting, budgeting & planning, strategic management and period end close/reporting · Experience with designing and implementing master data solutions in conjunction with ERP or reporting solution implementations Experience with design and implementation of application security in alignment with client directed SOX compliance guidelines · Experience with SAP FI/CO · Excellent program/project management, analytical, communication, facilitation, negotiation, problem/issue resolution, and presentation skills. · At least 3 years of experience with integrated solutions involving one or more SAP performance management and reporting solutions (e.g. SAP BPC/Cartesis, SSM, SAP Profitability Analysis, Outlooksoft, Pilot or Business Objects).

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This role is to support a Supply Chain application with 100+ Business Objects Reports.Required Skills: 5-7 years total work exp 1-2 years exp Business Objects 5.0 and above (Current
exp) XIR2 1-2 years exp Experience with WEBI and Full Client 1-2 years exp Experience with all facets of Report Development 1-2 years exp with Universe development Excellent Communication and Leadership skills. Can work independently with little
direction. Self starter. Good Problem Solving and Troubleshooting skills. Detail
Oriented. Business acumen/application experience - supply chain or other consumer
packaged goods SAP/BW a plus

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