Modis is currently seeking a qualified CCNA Certified Network Engineer for exciting contract opportunities with our nationwide Telecommunications clients in the greater Chicagoland area. PROJECT DESCRIPTION The CCNA Network Engineer will be working to provide LAN and WAN design, implementation and support services to enterprise business customers in the Chicago area. Candidates must have excellent Cisco Networking experience, including a thorough understanding of Layer 1-Layer 3 technologies. Minimum technical requirements include demonstrated real-world experience in the installation and support of Cisco Enterprise Routers and Cisco Catalyst Switches at a customer site. In addition to Cisco Routers and Switches, candidates should have a good foundation in data circuits and transports. Strong Frame Relay, ATM, IPFR and MPLS experience is required in addition to strong Cisco Router configurations using advanced WAN protocols BGP, OSPF and EIGRP. Candidates should also have experience working with Network Management & Monitoring Tools, such as HP OpenView, VitalNet, NetView, etc as well as ticketing tools (Remedy, Peregrine, HEAT, Magix). The ideal candidate will be highly customer focused with demonstrated experience in the above areas. REQUIRED SKILLS & CERTIFICATIONS - An active CCNA certification or higher is required. - Minimum 5 years hands-on experience with Cisco Routers & Switches, including configurations with BGP, OSPF an EIGRP protocols - Intermediate experience with ATM, Frame Relay, VoIP and MPLS is required - Strong Layer 1-Layer 3 support - Experience with WAP/WiFi and Wireless protocols is preferred - Experience with VPN concentrators/Firewalls and security is preferred ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/HOW TO APPLY For immediate consideration, please respond to (see below) with your updated MS Word resume and contact information. Pay Rate: $30-$38/hour W2 Duration: 12 Months 36 Months Locations: Arlington Heights, IL; Lisle, IL; Hickory Hills, IL *Please note that qualified candidates MUST be eligible to work in the US for any employer without the need for visa sponsorship. We offer W2 rates only so please no Independent Contractors, Corporation or Recruiter inquiries* To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

REQUIRED SKILLS: Microsoft .Net COM+ C# Architecture OO Design OO Programming UML Application Development OO OO Analysis ADDTIONAL SKILLS Highly technical programmer with experience working on highly complex projects. Minimum of 5-8 years experience as a Software Developer. Minimum 2-3 years banking experience, lockbox experience a plus. Proven systems analysis, programming and problem solving capabilities. Strong diagnostic capabilities required. Experience completing medium to complex projects and participating as a team member on projects of moderate to complex scope. Experience in concurrent software development. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Demonstrates professionalism and good judgment. Experience supporting applications in a 24x7 production environment a plus About Tekmark Global Solutions, LLC Tekmark Global Solutions, LLC () provides information technology, telecom services, and business solutions to a broad range of Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 companies worldwide. Tekmark's client list is comprised of top companies in the telecommunications, financial services, technology, insurance, health care, pharmaceutical, and logistics industries, as well as state and city government. Tekmark's expertise lies in developing and integrating information systems, operating and improving technology and business processes, and helping clients evolve to the next generation of technologies. As one of the largest privately held technology and telecom solutions providers, Tekmark delivers innovative, cost-effective, results-driven solutions to help clients excel in their market place. Key Words: .net; C#; COM; OOA; OOD; OOP To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Description Our client one of the largest commercial, property & casualty insurers in the US is seeking a Service Support Analyst - Advanced Clerical Contract positionDuration: 1 year Chicago , IL Completion of data entry assignments Assisting in IT Procurement, Depot and Asset Management areas Ability to work independently Ability to complete assignments involving minor physical activities such as lifting boxes To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Title: CUDA Developer Pay Rate: Based on experience Skills: CUDA (Compute Unified Device Architecture), NVIDIA, GPU (Graphics Processing Units) Job DescriptionSD3 is seeking a CUDA Developer with a financial background. This is a career opportunity with an SD3 client located in Chicago. Key Responsibilities Perform some proprietary low-latency application development Key Requirements Experience with CUDA (Compute Unified Device Architecture) Experience with NVIDIA Experience with GPU (Graphics Processing Units) Exceptional interpersonal skills are a must! About SD3SD3 is an Information Technology consulting firm dedicated to providing superior service, quality, and satisfaction to our clients. SD3 specializes in managing projects and/or providing expert consultants for the areas of custom application and database development, Datawarehouse and system integration. At SD3, we value our consultants' ability to blend into our client's organization, fill in their gaps, and work cooperatively within their team while at the same time bringing an outside, out-of-the-box perspective to all of their information technology issues. For Additional InformationPlease visit our Website Candidates for this position must be located in the Chicago area and have the following skills: strong written and oral communications, and demonstrated ability to work independently and as a strong team member. *We are interested in filling this position quickly. APPLY NOW! If you would prefer to email your Resume, send it to (see below). No third party candidates will be considered. Only qualified candidates with suitable experience will be contacted. No H1 sponsorship available. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Title: Senior Network EngineerPay Rate: $100,000+ Skills: Cisco, Microsoft Windows Server Technologies, Microsoft Windows Desktop Technologies, Linux/Unix/Solaris, SAN, Citrix, Enterprise Backup Solutions, Virtualization Technologies, Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft MCSE/MCITP, Cisco CCNA, EMC data storage. Job DescriptionSD3 is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer with a financial services background. This is a permanent opportunity with an SD3 client located in Chicago. The Senior Systems Engineer will serve as a primary resource for the client's most complex technical issues and projects. A Senior Systems Engineer will learn our client's methodology for delivering outstanding technology service, and will support our client by refining that methodology to continually improve our technical consulting projects and/or support work. A Senior Systems Engineer will work to further develop their technical skills, along with business knowledge and consulting skills. Key Responsibilities Assisting project leadership in completing project tasks and applying technology to client business issues, such as: specialized Windows/Linux/Storage systems design and implementation, new trading firm build-outs, performance tuning, and best practice reviews. Serving as a key resource for other consultants in solving complex technical issues. Mentoring junior consultants and developing internal processes and knowledge to advance the technical level of the client. Researching new technology and analysing risks and benefits of applying that technology within our clients mission-critical environments. Working with internal teams to design and package offerings applicable to the financial industry. Serving as a lead architect for enterprise-level designs for our institutional networking clients. Key Requirements - most but not all required Possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree Detailed knowledge of and at least 5 years experience with design, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting for most of the following: Microsoft Windows Server technologies Microsoft Windows desktop technologies One or more variants of Linux/Unix/Solaris SAN storage technologies Previous consulting experience Networking experience (CCNA level or above) Financial industry experience Experience with a wide variety of technologies Citrix Enterprise backup solutions Virtualization technologies High performance computing Microsoft Exchange Microsoft SQL Server A wide variety of industry-respected certifications and supporting skills such as: Microsoft MCSE/MCITP or above Cisco CCNA or above EMC Expert or above High comfort level working in an intense environment Excellent interpersonal and client facing skills Ability to adapt work habits to a specified methodology High attention to detail About SD3SD3 is an Information Technology consulting firm dedicated to providing superior service, quality, and satisfaction to our clients. SD3 specializes in managing projects and/or providing expert consultants for the areas of custom application and database development, Datawarehouse and system integration. At SD3, we value our consultants' ability to blend into our client's organization, fill in their gaps, and work cooperatively within their team while at the same time bringing an outside, out-of-the-box perspective to all of their information technology issues. For Additional InformationPlease visit our Website. Candidates for this position must be located in the Chicago area and have the following skills: strong written and oral communications, and demonstrated ability to work independently and as a strong team member. We are interested in filling this position quickly. APPLY NOW! If you would prefer to email your Resume, send it to (see below). No third party candidates will be considered. Only qualified candidates with suitable experience will be contacted. No H1 sponsorship available. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

This is a remote support opportunity with some on site at the beginning. LDAP resource to work with the client and produce a RACI matrix, determine long term support model and execute support model.The client is is currently utilizing an unsupported version of Tivoli Directory Server. Their intent is to migrate to the newer supported version.Software:LDAP Support for IBM Tivoli Directory Server (ITDS), formerly known as IBM Directory Server.Current version: 5.1. This is unsupported software.Future version: 6.1. Client is planning on future growth.Resource will take over LDAP support. Anticipate supporting all environments from design thru deployment and ongoing support.ITDS software installation and maintenance including all it's components (DB2, UDB, etc.) TDS administration and configuration Provide expertise on TDS migration from the old server and future upgrades Create standards and build documents Provide clustering solution for TDS. Software is installed but there is no data replication between the clustered Servers yet Provide all levels of support for the production and development environment (application/design support) Performance tuning and any necessary database reorganizations Solution design To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Title: Senior Network Engineer Pay Rate: $85,000++ Skills: Cisco, Firewall, VPN, IP Telephony, SAN/NAS, Unix/Linux, CCNP, CCIE, MCSE Job DescriptionSD3 is seeking a Network Engineer preferably with a financial background. This is a career opportunity with an SD3 client located in Chicago. The Network Engineer will successfully service client relationships, assist in client retention and apply technology to client business issues. Engineers will learn our firm's methodology for delivering outstanding technology service and refine that methodology to continually improve our technical project and support work. Engineers will continue to develop technical skills, along with business knowledge and consulting skills. Key Responsibilities Identifying client needs and developing solutions to meet the needs Driving the client project forward by performing project analysis, technology design, implementation and testing. These projects may include specialized security review, technology design and implementation, new trading firm build-out, and best practice reviews Installing and maintaining internal and client hardware and software Troubleshooting network, server, Workstation, and storage issues Effectively responding to system problems that occur by analysing the impact, taking logical corrective steps, and effectively communicating and documenting the status Analyzing client business needs and designing, installing, and supporting infrastructure solutions on one or multiple platforms Developing technical knowledge through our internal training program and use of the lab Key Requirements - most but not all required Network consulting experience, able to understand client requirements and map them to our offerings. Ability to deliver solution as proposed. Detailed knowledge of and at least 4-7 years experience with consulting, design, implementation, maintenance, and troubleshooting for most of the following: Enterprise network routing & switching (Cisco experience preferred) Datacenter network technologies Firewall, VPN, & other security technologies IP Telephony infrastructure Microsoft Windows Servers & workstations SAN/NAS systems Unix/Linux Servers & workstations is a plus Knowledge of Market Data Network Architectures and Financial Service Provider networks is a plus Bachelor's degree with a minimum 3.3 GPA Independent and creative when troubleshooting minor to moderate issues Excellent interpersonal and client facing skills Ability to adapt work habits to a specified methodology Financial industry experience or a strong desire to learn about the industry Ideal applicants will have the following qualifications:    Experience with trading environments, electronic trading vendors, data feeds, etc.    Technical certifications (CCNP, CCIE, MCSE) About SD3SD3 is an Information Technology consulting firm dedicated to providing superior service, quality, and satisfaction to our clients. SD3 specializes in managing projects and/or providing expert consultants for the areas of custom application and database development, Datawarehouse and system integration. At SD3, we value our consultants' ability to blend into our client's organization, fill in their gaps, and work cooperatively within their team while at the same time bringing an outside, out-of-the-box perspective to all of their information technology issues. For Additional InformationPlease visit our Website. Candidates for this position must be located in the Chicago area and have the following skills: strong written and oral communications, and demonstrated ability to work independently and as a strong team member. *We are interested in filling this position quickly. APPLY NOW! If you would prefer to email your Resume, send it to jobs at our website. No third party candidates will be considered. Only qualified candidates with suitable experience will be contacted. No H1 sponsorship available. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

SmartSource, Inc is seeking a Project Administrator for a contract to hire opportunity in Chicago. Location: Chicago (loop) Duration: 6 month contract to hire Description: The Program Management Office Administrator is responsible for administration, coordination and documentation production activities in support of operations of the Program Management Office Program Management Office Administrators will support the Program Management Office's overall efforts to establish, enhance, and sustain optimal practices, processes, and standards regarding Program Portfolio, Program Applications, Program and Project Methodology, Resource Management, Performance, and Governance Management. These efforts will support our Project Management community, Business Partner Group, and Business Segment Leaders successful delivery of technology and change initiatives to meet their business objectives. To achieve this, the Program Management Office Administrator must demonstrate the ability to provide day-to-day support for the Program Management Office's efforts to develop and deliver consistent standards, plans, and frameworks that can be re-used on multiple technology and broader change management initiatives. Paramount to this success is the ability to work in a dynamic environment where a premium is placed on providing support that is oriented toward the Program Management Office's charge of understanding Business Segment plans, the applicability of best practices and the criticality of delivery to ensure Our Investments continues to secure the long-term goals of its clients and the advisors who serve them. To achieve this, the Program Management Office Administrator will demonstrate the following responsibilities and duties. MAJOR RESPONSIBLITIES AND DUTIES " Support the development, and implementation, and on-going operations of PMO strategy, processes and service model ? Support data gathering and collateral development relative to best practices for Program Portfolio Management, Project Management, Pricing Management, Program Applications Management, Performance Management and Governance Management ? Provide coordination and administrative support for efforts to develop and deliver processes and tools which support effective PMO operations, continuous improvement cycles, and the extension of an enterprise-wide Program Management platform ? Support PMO Leadership with meeting and schedule coordination, assistance in creating executive level presentations, and document production support for the Program Management Office, including data collection, report configuration, and materials assembly for monthly reporting requirements " Support the PMO Leadership to engage the firm in the PMO operation, including assistance with the following: Program Portfolio Management ? Support analysis activities oriented toward qualifying business demand across projects, applications, and services congruent with prioritization efforts assisting with data gathering and development of working materials ? Provide assistance with materials development related to standards, templates and tools for effective Program Management ? Provide needed administrative and coordination support for the assessment and evaluation of PMO effectiveness and, accordingly, support efforts to re-define program objectives to align with changes in the business environment ? Provide coordination and production support to PMO Leadership in managing an effective Stage-Gate review process in conjunction with best practices, preparing project reviews and executive reporting, and developing program-level presentations to senior management Project Management ? Support research efforts, toolkit development, and training administration and coordination geared toward project management professionals on project methods, processes, tools and templates to support their efforts relative to project scope management, resource and task management, product quality management, project monitoring, tracking and reporting, including cost, schedule, earned value analysis, and remediation efforts, and compliance and regulatory mandates ? Support PMO Leadership efforts to work with project managers to ensure that individual projects conform to defined standards and processes ? Provide assistance with analyses in support of PMO efforts to ensure that program projects are managed effectively in terms of overall schedule and budget Resource Management ? Provide administrative, coordination, and production support for PMO Leadership efforts with collating, maintaining and reporting of IT resource allocations ? Provide administrative support of Time Tracker application ? Provide coordination and administrative support for efforts related to Overtime and Resource Utilization reporting Pricing Management ? Provide administrative, coordination, and production support for PMO Leadership efforts with marshalling and coordinating technology cost management and business unit allocation information in support of demand planning and resource allocation efforts Program Applications Management (Clarity) ? Assist with requirements validation efforts with key user groups, including Business Partners, Business Analysts, Project Managers, Resource Managers, IT Leadership, and Business Unit constituents, to ensure system optimization relative to work in-take, prioritization, resource management, support integration, cost management, and financial analysis ? Serve as residential Clarity Administrator, monitoring the application, setting up and removing users, conducting training (as needed) for particular user groups, and generating reports Performance Management ? Support PMO Leadership efforts to facilitate definition of technology SLAs across advisory, projects and operational services Governance Management ? Support PMO Leadership with materials development and scheduling of prioritization and governance committee meetings ? Support development of executive level presentations and agendas for IT Leadership Reviews and IT Advisory Committee ? " Perform role as part of Business Partner team ? Align Business Partner goals, objectives and strategies to broader IT organization goals and strategic direction, and those of firm overall. ? Support the development, monitoring and adherence to project and departmental budget ? Help drive IT performance to higher levels to improve business user satisfaction ? Actively participate in special IT and corporate projects as needed, such as business continuity drills, corporate strategy support, Sarbanes-Oxley or SEC audits " Perform other duties as assigned REQUIREMENTS Education and Training: Bachelors Degree or equivalent work experience. Experience: " 2- 5 years with related experiences leading to successful administration of competencies as presented above. Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: " Introductory knowledge of IT, including experience in Project Management, Change Management, Business Systems Analysis " Effectively assimilates to new environments and has the proclivity for quickly developing project and program management knowledge base " Exceptional communication skills, written and oral " Ability to support quantitative and qualitative analysis activities " Effectively adapts to change; comfortable with complexity, ambiguity and change; models the behaviors " Seeks input, drives for consensus and obtains closure; excellent collaboration and team building skills " Capability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously under tight deadlines and pressure " Pragmatic and persistent, with an orientation towards urgency and driving to results. " Ability to work in a matrix organization, partnering with resources to achieve results through others " Strong, professional work ethic " Exceptional customer service orientation " Strong organizational skills with penchant for attention to details " Familiarity with Microsoft Office Programs (Power Point, Excel, Visio) " Maintain integrity in all transactions; follows up and keeps promises; maintains ethical standards of Our Investments " Investment industry experience helpful To Be Considered, please send a word resume to Tricia: To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Duties: Managing the day to day operations of the IT support teams including Financial Application Services, Desktop Support, Service Desk and Purchasing Teams Implement, document and maintain support and implementation processes Escalation point for all critical issues Define KPIs and related reports Manage IT Operations service catalog and asset management data Requirements: 4+ years managing IT support operations in a financial environment 4+ years in a hands-on technical role 2+ years managing purchasing and asset management 2+ years of project or product management Previous experience working in a trading environment Strong understanding of ITIL and ITSM practices Solid understanding of CMDB Previous experience developing and implementing KPIs Strong communication and documentation skills To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Job Description Apex Systems is currently looking for Security Consultants to join one of our most prestigious clients. All candidates must be local to the DC Area and flexible in terms of work location (majority of projects are located in the Springfield/Arlington/DC/395 area). These are permanent (direct hire) opportunities. We are looking for candidates with anywhere from 3-10 years of experience, both technical (ST&E, IDS) and functional (Certification and Accredidation, Privacy) We are seeking Information Security professionals to join our security service area to support our Federal government clients in meeting compliance, security and privacy requirements. Ideal candidates will possess the following required skills and qualifications: Required Skills:1+ years of experience in applying IT security and Privacy concepts and principles to support enterprise business goals and objectives orBA/BS Degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems or a related field2+ years experience working in a role utilizing written, oral communication and presentation skills.2+ years experience in a role requiring high quality work products and strong initiative Desired Skills:Strong analytical and problem solving skillsStrong potential for growth and acceptance of additional responsibilitiesAbility to work as a member of a team and independently Security ClearanceApplicants should hold or be eligible to obtain Security Clearance Apex Systems, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages minority and female applicants to apply. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

*Must come from the Trading and/or Capital Markets Industry*Prestigious Global Trading Firm, located in the Chicago Loop, is currently seeking an IT Operations Support Manager for the Front-End Trading Systems and Applications. Candidate is responsible for managing the day to day operations of the IT support teams, including Financial Application Services, Desktop Support, Service Desk, and Purchasing. The IT Operations Manager will report to the Director of IT Services. Responsibilities: Direction setting and management for the Financial Application Services, Desktop Support, Service Desk, and Purchasing teams Implements, documents, and maintains support and implementation processes related to DRW IT Operations Escalation point for all critical trading issues Regularly interviews stakeholders to maintain alignment with operational goals Defines meaningful KPIs and related reports for IT Operations analytics Works closely with IT infrastructure teams and satellite offices to ensure efficient and effective global support services Manages IT Operations service catalog and asset management data Collaborates closely with Project Management group to manage IT Operations projects Qualifications: 4+ years managing IT support operations in a financial environment 4+ years of experience in a hands-on technical role 2+ years managing purchasing and asset management 2+ years of project and/or product management experience Previous experience working in a trading environment highly preferred Strong people management and leadership skills Strong understanding of ITIL and ITSM practices Strong understand of CMDB Previous experience developing and implementing KPIs Strong understanding of networking Strong understanding of operating systems Strong customer service skills Strong reporting and analysis skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Excellent lean documentation and knowledge management skills To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Title: Senior Linux Systems Engineer/AdministratorPay Rate: $100k + Job Description:SD3 is seeking a Senior Linux Systems Engineer with a financial services background. This is a career opportunity with an SD3 client located in Chicago. The Senior Linux Systems Engineer will serve as a primary resource for the client's most complex technical issues and projects. A Senior Linux Systems Engineer will learn our client's methodology for delivering outstanding technology service, and will support our client by refining that methodology to continually improve their technical consulting projects and/or support work. A Senior Linux Systems Engineer will work to further develop their technical skills, along with business knowledge and consulting skills. Key Responsibilities: Assisting project leadership in completing project tasks and applying technology to client business issues, such as: specialized Linux systems design and implementation, new trading firm build-outs, performance tuning, and best practice reviews. Serving as a key resource for other consultants in solving complex technical issues. Mentoring junior consultants and developing internal processes and knowledge to advance the technical level of the firm. Researching new technology and analysing risks and benefits of applying that technology within our clients mission-critical environments. Working with internal teams to design and package offerings applicable to the financial industry. Serving as a lead architect for enterprise-level designs for our institutional networking clients. Key Requirements - require most but not all: Possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree Detailed knowledge of and at least 5 years experience with design, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting for most of the following: One or more variants of Linux/Unix/Solaris SAN storage technologies Windows Server technologies Previous consulting experience Networking experience Financial industry experience Experience with a wide variety of technologies Enterprise backup/replication solutions Virtualization technologies High performance/Grid computing Supporting Linux system services: HTTP/HTTPS, SMB, NFS, Web Proxy, Sendmail, BIND DNS, NTP A variety of industry-respected certifications and supporting skills such as: Red Hat RHCE or above EMC Expert or above VMWare VCP or above Cisco CCNA or above Microsoft MCSE/MCITP or above High comfort level working in an intense environment Excellent interpersonal and client facing skills Ability to adapt work habits to a specified methodology High attention to detail About SD3SD3 is an Information Technology consulting firm dedicated to providing superior service, quality, and satisfaction to our clients. SD3 specializes in managing projects and/or providing expert consultants for the areas of custom application and database development, Datawarehouse and system integration. At SD3, we value our consultants' ability to blend into our client's organization, fill in their gaps, and work cooperatively within their team while at the same time bringing an outside, out-of-the-box perspective to all of their information technology issues. For Additional Information:Candidates for this position must be located in the Chicago area and have the following skills: strong written and oral communications, and demonstrated ability to work independently and as a strong team member. We are interested in filling this position quickly. APPLY NOW! To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Our Client is a proprietary trading organization. We expect the future to present us with both great opportunities and challenges.Responsibilities include hands-on development and unit testing of low latency trading applications, and collaborating with other people, such as traders and business analysts.You must have experience leading a technical development team. Must have exceptional communication skills, and be able to travel around 25 %.Strong salary structure, based on experience. Requirements To meet these challenges, our Client is seeking an exceptional Senior Software Engineer with experience in developing with C++, J2EE and .net skills. Php, a plus. Trading or financial services skills a huge plus.Looking for a huge talent that can both design an appealing UI (in all dimensions) and code it. Needs a good aesthetic sense. Should be able to lead a technical development team. Must have exceptional communication skills, and be able to travel around 25 %. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Title: Senior Network Engineer Pay Rate: $85,000++ Skills: Cisco, Firewall, VPN, IP Telephony, SAN/NAS, Unix/Linux, CCNP, CCIE, MCSE Job DescriptionSD3 is seeking a Network Engineer preferably with a financial background. This is a career opportunity with an SD3 client located in Chicago. The Network Engineer will successfully service client relationships, assist in client retention and apply technology to client business issues. Engineers will learn our firm's methodology for delivering outstanding technology service and refine that methodology to continually improve our technical project and support work. Engineers will continue to develop technical skills, along with business knowledge and consulting skills. Key Responsibilities Identifying client needs and developing solutions to meet the needs Driving the client project forward by performing project analysis, technology design, implementation and testing. These projects may include specialized security review, technology design and implementation, new trading firm build-out, and best practice reviews Installing and maintaining internal and client hardware and software Troubleshooting network, server, Workstation, and storage issues Effectively responding to system problems that occur by analysing the impact, taking logical corrective steps, and effectively communicating and documenting the status Analyzing client business needs and designing, installing, and supporting infrastructure solutions on one or multiple platforms Developing technical knowledge through our internal training program and use of the lab Key Requirements - most but not all required Network consulting experience, able to understand client requirements and map them to our offerings. Ability to deliver solution as proposed. Detailed knowledge of and at least 4-7 years experience with consulting, design, implementation, maintenance, and troubleshooting for most of the following: Enterprise network routing & switching (Cisco experience preferred) Datacenter network technologies Firewall, VPN, & other security technologies IP Telephony infrastructure Microsoft Windows Servers & workstations SAN/NAS systems Unix/Linux Servers & workstations is a plus Knowledge of Market Data Network Architectures and Financial Service Provider networks is a plus Bachelor's degree with a minimum 3.3 GPA Independent and creative when troubleshooting minor to moderate issues Excellent interpersonal and client facing skills Ability to adapt work habits to a specified methodology Financial industry experience or a strong desire to learn about the industry Ideal applicants will have the following qualifications:    Experience with trading environments, electronic trading vendors, data feeds, etc.    Technical certifications (CCNP, CCIE, MCSE) About SD3SD3 is an Information Technology consulting firm dedicated to providing superior service, quality, and satisfaction to our clients. SD3 specializes in managing projects and/or providing expert consultants for the areas of custom application and database development, Datawarehouse and system integration. At SD3, we value our consultants' ability to blend into our client's organization, fill in their gaps, and work cooperatively within their team while at the same time bringing an outside, out-of-the-box perspective to all of their information technology issues. For Additional InformationPlease visit our Website. Candidates for this position must be located in the Chicago area and have the following skills: strong written and oral communications, and demonstrated ability to work independently and as a strong team member. *We are interested in filling this position quickly. APPLY NOW! If you would prefer to email your Resume, send it to jobs at our website. No third party candidates will be considered. Only qualified candidates with suitable experience will be contacted. No H1 sponsorship available. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Title: CUDA Developer Pay Rate: Based on experience Skills: CUDA (Compute Unified Device Architecture), NVIDIA, GPU (Graphics Processing Units) Job DescriptionSD3 is seeking a CUDA Developer with a financial background. This is a career opportunity with an SD3 client located in Chicago. Key Responsibilities Perform some proprietary low-latency application development Key Requirements Experience with CUDA (Compute Unified Device Architecture) Experience with NVIDIA Experience with GPU (Graphics Processing Units) Exceptional interpersonal skills are a must! About SD3SD3 is an Information Technology consulting firm dedicated to providing superior service, quality, and satisfaction to our clients. SD3 specializes in managing projects and/or providing expert consultants for the areas of custom application and database development, Datawarehouse and system integration. At SD3, we value our consultants' ability to blend into our client's organization, fill in their gaps, and work cooperatively within their team while at the same time bringing an outside, out-of-the-box perspective to all of their information technology issues. For Additional InformationPlease visit our Website Candidates for this position must be located in the Chicago area and have the following skills: strong written and oral communications, and demonstrated ability to work independently and as a strong team member. *We are interested in filling this position quickly. APPLY NOW! If you would prefer to email your Resume, send it to (see below). No third party candidates will be considered. Only qualified candidates with suitable experience will be contacted. No H1 sponsorship available. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Title: Senior Linux Systems Engineer/AdministratorPay Rate: $100k + Job Description:SD3 is seeking a Senior Linux Systems Engineer with a financial services background. This is a career opportunity with an SD3 client located in Chicago. The Senior Linux Systems Engineer will serve as a primary resource for the client's most complex technical issues and projects. A Senior Linux Systems Engineer will learn our client's methodology for delivering outstanding technology service, and will support our client by refining that methodology to continually improve their technical consulting projects and/or support work. A Senior Linux Systems Engineer will work to further develop their technical skills, along with business knowledge and consulting skills. Key Responsibilities: Assisting project leadership in completing project tasks and applying technology to client business issues, such as: specialized Linux systems design and implementation, new trading firm build-outs, performance tuning, and best practice reviews. Serving as a key resource for other consultants in solving complex technical issues. Mentoring junior consultants and developing internal processes and knowledge to advance the technical level of the firm. Researching new technology and analysing risks and benefits of applying that technology within our clients mission-critical environments. Working with internal teams to design and package offerings applicable to the financial industry. Serving as a lead architect for enterprise-level designs for our institutional networking clients. Key Requirements - require most but not all: Possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree Detailed knowledge of and at least 5 years experience with design, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting for most of the following: One or more variants of Linux/Unix/Solaris SAN storage technologies Windows Server technologies Previous consulting experience Networking experience Financial industry experience Experience with a wide variety of technologies Enterprise backup/replication solutions Virtualization technologies High performance/Grid computing Supporting Linux system services: HTTP/HTTPS, SMB, NFS, Web Proxy, Sendmail, BIND DNS, NTP A variety of industry-respected certifications and supporting skills such as: Red Hat RHCE or above EMC Expert or above VMWare VCP or above Cisco CCNA or above Microsoft MCSE/MCITP or above High comfort level working in an intense environment Excellent interpersonal and client facing skills Ability to adapt work habits to a specified methodology High attention to detail About SD3SD3 is an Information Technology consulting firm dedicated to providing superior service, quality, and satisfaction to our clients. SD3 specializes in managing projects and/or providing expert consultants for the areas of custom application and database development, Datawarehouse and system integration. At SD3, we value our consultants' ability to blend into our client's organization, fill in their gaps, and work cooperatively within their team while at the same time bringing an outside, out-of-the-box perspective to all of their information technology issues. For Additional Information:Candidates for this position must be located in the Chicago area and have the following skills: strong written and oral communications, and demonstrated ability to work independently and as a strong team member. We are interested in filling this position quickly. APPLY NOW! To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Duties: Managing the day to day operations of the IT support teams including Financial Application Services, Desktop Support, Service Desk and Purchasing Teams Implement, document and maintain support and implementation processes Escalation point for all critical issues Define KPIs and related reports Manage IT Operations service catalog and asset management data Requirements: 4+ years managing IT support operations in a financial environment 4+ years in a hands-on technical role 2+ years managing purchasing and asset management 2+ years of project or product management Previous experience working in a trading environment Strong understanding of ITIL and ITSM practices Solid understanding of CMDB Previous experience developing and implementing KPIs Strong communication and documentation skills To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Description Our client one of the largest commercial, property & casualty insurers in the US is seeking a Service Support Analyst - Advanced Clerical Contract positionDuration: 1 year Chicago , IL Completion of data entry assignments Assisting in IT Procurement, Depot and Asset Management areas Ability to work independently Ability to complete assignments involving minor physical activities such as lifting boxes To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Modis is currently seeking a qualified CCNA Certified Network Engineer for exciting contract opportunities with our nationwide Telecommunications clients in the greater Chicagoland area. PROJECT DESCRIPTION The CCNA Network Engineer will be working to provide LAN and WAN design, implementation and support services to enterprise business customers in the Chicago area. Candidates must have excellent Cisco Networking experience, including a thorough understanding of Layer 1-Layer 3 technologies. Minimum technical requirements include demonstrated real-world experience in the installation and support of Cisco Enterprise Routers and Cisco Catalyst Switches at a customer site. In addition to Cisco Routers and Switches, candidates should have a good foundation in data circuits and transports. Strong Frame Relay, ATM, IPFR and MPLS experience is required in addition to strong Cisco Router configurations using advanced WAN protocols BGP, OSPF and EIGRP. Candidates should also have experience working with Network Management & Monitoring Tools, such as HP OpenView, VitalNet, NetView, etc as well as ticketing tools (Remedy, Peregrine, HEAT, Magix). The ideal candidate will be highly customer focused with demonstrated experience in the above areas. REQUIRED SKILLS & CERTIFICATIONS - An active CCNA certification or higher is required. - Minimum 5 years hands-on experience with Cisco Routers & Switches, including configurations with BGP, OSPF an EIGRP protocols - Intermediate experience with ATM, Frame Relay, VoIP and MPLS is required - Strong Layer 1-Layer 3 support - Experience with WAP/WiFi and Wireless protocols is preferred - Experience with VPN concentrators/Firewalls and security is preferred ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/HOW TO APPLY For immediate consideration, please respond to (see below) with your updated MS Word resume and contact information. Pay Rate: $30-$38/hour W2 Duration: 12 Months 36 Months Locations: Arlington Heights, IL; Lisle, IL; Hickory Hills, IL *Please note that qualified candidates MUST be eligible to work in the US for any employer without the need for visa sponsorship. We offer W2 rates only so please no Independent Contractors, Corporation or Recruiter inquiries* To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

SmartSource, Inc is seeking a Project Administrator for a contract to hire opportunity in Chicago. Location: Chicago (loop) Duration: 6 month contract to hire Description: The Program Management Office Administrator is responsible for administration, coordination and documentation production activities in support of operations of the Program Management Office Program Management Office Administrators will support the Program Management Office's overall efforts to establish, enhance, and sustain optimal practices, processes, and standards regarding Program Portfolio, Program Applications, Program and Project Methodology, Resource Management, Performance, and Governance Management. These efforts will support our Project Management community, Business Partner Group, and Business Segment Leaders successful delivery of technology and change initiatives to meet their business objectives. To achieve this, the Program Management Office Administrator must demonstrate the ability to provide day-to-day support for the Program Management Office's efforts to develop and deliver consistent standards, plans, and frameworks that can be re-used on multiple technology and broader change management initiatives. Paramount to this success is the ability to work in a dynamic environment where a premium is placed on providing support that is oriented toward the Program Management Office's charge of understanding Business Segment plans, the applicability of best practices and the criticality of delivery to ensure Our Investments continues to secure the long-term goals of its clients and the advisors who serve them. To achieve this, the Program Management Office Administrator will demonstrate the following responsibilities and duties. MAJOR RESPONSIBLITIES AND DUTIES " Support the development, and implementation, and on-going operations of PMO strategy, processes and service model ? Support data gathering and collateral development relative to best practices for Program Portfolio Management, Project Management, Pricing Management, Program Applications Management, Performance Management and Governance Management ? Provide coordination and administrative support for efforts to develop and deliver processes and tools which support effective PMO operations, continuous improvement cycles, and the extension of an enterprise-wide Program Management platform ? Support PMO Leadership with meeting and schedule coordination, assistance in creating executive level presentations, and document production support for the Program Management Office, including data collection, report configuration, and materials assembly for monthly reporting requirements " Support the PMO Leadership to engage the firm in the PMO operation, including assistance with the following: Program Portfolio Management ? Support analysis activities oriented toward qualifying business demand across projects, applications, and services congruent with prioritization efforts assisting with data gathering and development of working materials ? Provide assistance with materials development related to standards, templates and tools for effective Program Management ? Provide needed administrative and coordination support for the assessment and evaluation of PMO effectiveness and, accordingly, support efforts to re-define program objectives to align with changes in the business environment ? Provide coordination and production support to PMO Leadership in managing an effective Stage-Gate review process in conjunction with best practices, preparing project reviews and executive reporting, and developing program-level presentations to senior management Project Management ? Support research efforts, toolkit development, and training administration and coordination geared toward project management professionals on project methods, processes, tools and templates to support their efforts relative to project scope management, resource and task management, product quality management, project monitoring, tracking and reporting, including cost, schedule, earned value analysis, and remediation efforts, and compliance and regulatory mandates ? Support PMO Leadership efforts to work with project managers to ensure that individual projects conform to defined standards and processes ? Provide assistance with analyses in support of PMO efforts to ensure that program projects are managed effectively in terms of overall schedule and budget Resource Management ? Provide administrative, coordination, and production support for PMO Leadership efforts with collating, maintaining and reporting of IT resource allocations ? Provide administrative support of Time Tracker application ? Provide coordination and administrative support for efforts related to Overtime and Resource Utilization reporting Pricing Management ? Provide administrative, coordination, and production support for PMO Leadership efforts with marshalling and coordinating technology cost management and business unit allocation information in support of demand planning and resource allocation efforts Program Applications Management (Clarity) ? Assist with requirements validation efforts with key user groups, including Business Partners, Business Analysts, Project Managers, Resource Managers, IT Leadership, and Business Unit constituents, to ensure system optimization relative to work in-take, prioritization, resource management, support integration, cost management, and financial analysis ? Serve as residential Clarity Administrator, monitoring the application, setting up and removing users, conducting training (as needed) for particular user groups, and generating reports Performance Management ? Support PMO Leadership efforts to facilitate definition of technology SLAs across advisory, projects and operational services Governance Management ? Support PMO Leadership with materials development and scheduling of prioritization and governance committee meetings ? Support development of executive level presentations and agendas for IT Leadership Reviews and IT Advisory Committee ? " Perform role as part of Business Partner team ? Align Business Partner goals, objectives and strategies to broader IT organization goals and strategic direction, and those of firm overall. ? Support the development, monitoring and adherence to project and departmental budget ? Help drive IT performance to higher levels to improve business user satisfaction ? Actively participate in special IT and corporate projects as needed, such as business continuity drills, corporate strategy support, Sarbanes-Oxley or SEC audits " Perform other duties as assigned REQUIREMENTS Education and Training: Bachelors Degree or equivalent work experience. Experience: " 2- 5 years with related experiences leading to successful administration of competencies as presented above. Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: " Introductory knowledge of IT, including experience in Project Management, Change Management, Business Systems Analysis " Effectively assimilates to new environments and has the proclivity for quickly developing project and program management knowledge base " Exceptional communication skills, written and oral " Ability to support quantitative and qualitative analysis activities " Effectively adapts to change; comfortable with complexity, ambiguity and change; models the behaviors " Seeks input, drives for consensus and obtains closure; excellent collaboration and team building skills " Capability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously under tight deadlines and pressure " Pragmatic and persistent, with an orientation towards urgency and driving to results. " Ability to work in a matrix organization, partnering with resources to achieve results through others " Strong, professional work ethic " Exceptional customer service orientation " Strong organizational skills with penchant for attention to details " Familiarity with Microsoft Office Programs (Power Point, Excel, Visio) " Maintain integrity in all transactions; follows up and keeps promises; maintains ethical standards of Our Investments " Investment industry experience helpful To Be Considered, please send a word resume to Tricia: To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Title: Senior Network EngineerPay Rate: $100,000+ Skills: Cisco, Microsoft Windows Server Technologies, Microsoft Windows Desktop Technologies, Linux/Unix/Solaris, SAN, Citrix, Enterprise Backup Solutions, Virtualization Technologies, Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft MCSE/MCITP, Cisco CCNA, EMC data storage. Job DescriptionSD3 is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer with a financial services background. This is a permanent opportunity with an SD3 client located in Chicago. The Senior Systems Engineer will serve as a primary resource for the client's most complex technical issues and projects. A Senior Systems Engineer will learn our client's methodology for delivering outstanding technology service, and will support our client by refining that methodology to continually improve our technical consulting projects and/or support work. A Senior Systems Engineer will work to further develop their technical skills, along with business knowledge and consulting skills. Key Responsibilities Assisting project leadership in completing project tasks and applying technology to client business issues, such as: specialized Windows/Linux/Storage systems design and implementation, new trading firm build-outs, performance tuning, and best practice reviews. Serving as a key resource for other consultants in solving complex technical issues. Mentoring junior consultants and developing internal processes and knowledge to advance the technical level of the client. Researching new technology and analysing risks and benefits of applying that technology within our clients mission-critical environments. Working with internal teams to design and package offerings applicable to the financial industry. Serving as a lead architect for enterprise-level designs for our institutional networking clients. Key Requirements - most but not all required Possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree Detailed knowledge of and at least 5 years experience with design, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting for most of the following: Microsoft Windows Server technologies Microsoft Windows desktop technologies One or more variants of Linux/Unix/Solaris SAN storage technologies Previous consulting experience Networking experience (CCNA level or above) Financial industry experience Experience with a wide variety of technologies Citrix Enterprise backup solutions Virtualization technologies High performance computing Microsoft Exchange Microsoft SQL Server A wide variety of industry-respected certifications and supporting skills such as: Microsoft MCSE/MCITP or above Cisco CCNA or above EMC Expert or above High comfort level working in an intense environment Excellent interpersonal and client facing skills Ability to adapt work habits to a specified methodology High attention to detail About SD3SD3 is an Information Technology consulting firm dedicated to providing superior service, quality, and satisfaction to our clients. SD3 specializes in managing projects and/or providing expert consultants for the areas of custom application and database development, Datawarehouse and system integration. At SD3, we value our consultants' ability to blend into our client's organization, fill in their gaps, and work cooperatively within their team while at the same time bringing an outside, out-of-the-box perspective to all of their information technology issues. For Additional InformationPlease visit our Website. Candidates for this position must be located in the Chicago area and have the following skills: strong written and oral communications, and demonstrated ability to work independently and as a strong team member. We are interested in filling this position quickly. APPLY NOW! If you would prefer to email your Resume, send it to (see below). No third party candidates will be considered. Only qualified candidates with suitable experience will be contacted. No H1 sponsorship available. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

*Must come from the Trading and/or Capital Markets Industry*Prestigious Global Trading Firm, located in the Chicago Loop, is currently seeking an IT Operations Support Manager for the Front-End Trading Systems and Applications. Candidate is responsible for managing the day to day operations of the IT support teams, including Financial Application Services, Desktop Support, Service Desk, and Purchasing. The IT Operations Manager will report to the Director of IT Services. Responsibilities: Direction setting and management for the Financial Application Services, Desktop Support, Service Desk, and Purchasing teams Implements, documents, and maintains support and implementation processes related to DRW IT Operations Escalation point for all critical trading issues Regularly interviews stakeholders to maintain alignment with operational goals Defines meaningful KPIs and related reports for IT Operations analytics Works closely with IT infrastructure teams and satellite offices to ensure efficient and effective global support services Manages IT Operations service catalog and asset management data Collaborates closely with Project Management group to manage IT Operations projects Qualifications: 4+ years managing IT support operations in a financial environment 4+ years of experience in a hands-on technical role 2+ years managing purchasing and asset management 2+ years of project and/or product management experience Previous experience working in a trading environment highly preferred Strong people management and leadership skills Strong understanding of ITIL and ITSM practices Strong understand of CMDB Previous experience developing and implementing KPIs Strong understanding of networking Strong understanding of operating systems Strong customer service skills Strong reporting and analysis skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Excellent lean documentation and knowledge management skills To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

This is a remote support opportunity with some on site at the beginning. LDAP resource to work with the client and produce a RACI matrix, determine long term support model and execute support model.The client is is currently utilizing an unsupported version of Tivoli Directory Server. Their intent is to migrate to the newer supported version.Software:LDAP Support for IBM Tivoli Directory Server (ITDS), formerly known as IBM Directory Server.Current version: 5.1. This is unsupported software.Future version: 6.1. Client is planning on future growth.Resource will take over LDAP support. Anticipate supporting all environments from design thru deployment and ongoing support.ITDS software installation and maintenance including all it's components (DB2, UDB, etc.) TDS administration and configuration Provide expertise on TDS migration from the old server and future upgrades Create standards and build documents Provide clustering solution for TDS. Software is installed but there is no data replication between the clustered Servers yet Provide all levels of support for the production and development environment (application/design support) Performance tuning and any necessary database reorganizations Solution design To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

SmartSource, Inc is seeking a Project Administrator for a contract to hire opportunity in Chicago. Location: Chicago (loop) Duration: 6 month contract to hire Description: The Program Management Office Administrator is responsible for administration, coordination and documentation production activities in support of operations of the Program Management Office Program Management Office Administrators will support the Program Management Office's overall efforts to establish, enhance, and sustain optimal practices, processes, and standards regarding Program Portfolio, Program Applications, Program and Project Methodology, Resource Management, Performance, and Governance Management. These efforts will support our Project Management community, Business Partner Group, and Business Segment Leaders successful delivery of technology and change initiatives to meet their business objectives. To achieve this, the Program Management Office Administrator must demonstrate the ability to provide day-to-day support for the Program Management Office's efforts to develop and deliver consistent standards, plans, and frameworks that can be re-used on multiple technology and broader change management initiatives. Paramount to this success is the ability to work in a dynamic environment where a premium is placed on providing support that is oriented toward the Program Management Office's charge of understanding Business Segment plans, the applicability of best practices and the criticality of delivery to ensure Our Investments continues to secure the long-term goals of its clients and the advisors who serve them. To achieve this, the Program Management Office Administrator will demonstrate the following responsibilities and duties. MAJOR RESPONSIBLITIES AND DUTIES " Support the development, and implementation, and on-going operations of PMO strategy, processes and service model ? Support data gathering and collateral development relative to best practices for Program Portfolio Management, Project Management, Pricing Management, Program Applications Management, Performance Management and Governance Management ? Provide coordination and administrative support for efforts to develop and deliver processes and tools which support effective PMO operations, continuous improvement cycles, and the extension of an enterprise-wide Program Management platform ? Support PMO Leadership with meeting and schedule coordination, assistance in creating executive level presentations, and document production support for the Program Management Office, including data collection, report configuration, and materials assembly for monthly reporting requirements " Support the PMO Leadership to engage the firm in the PMO operation, including assistance with the following: Program Portfolio Management ? Support analysis activities oriented toward qualifying business demand across projects, applications, and services congruent with prioritization efforts assisting with data gathering and development of working materials ? Provide assistance with materials development related to standards, templates and tools for effective Program Management ? Provide needed administrative and coordination support for the assessment and evaluation of PMO effectiveness and, accordingly, support efforts to re-define program objectives to align with changes in the business environment ? Provide coordination and production support to PMO Leadership in managing an effective Stage-Gate review process in conjunction with best practices, preparing project reviews and executive reporting, and developing program-level presentations to senior management Project Management ? Support research efforts, toolkit development, and training administration and coordination geared toward project management professionals on project methods, processes, tools and templates to support their efforts relative to project scope management, resource and task management, product quality management, project monitoring, tracking and reporting, including cost, schedule, earned value analysis, and remediation efforts, and compliance and regulatory mandates ? Support PMO Leadership efforts to work with project managers to ensure that individual projects conform to defined standards and processes ? Provide assistance with analyses in support of PMO efforts to ensure that program projects are managed effectively in terms of overall schedule and budget Resource Management ? Provide administrative, coordination, and production support for PMO Leadership efforts with collating, maintaining and reporting of IT resource allocations ? Provide administrative support of Time Tracker application ? Provide coordination and administrative support for efforts related to Overtime and Resource Utilization reporting Pricing Management ? Provide administrative, coordination, and production support for PMO Leadership efforts with marshalling and coordinating technology cost management and business unit allocation information in support of demand planning and resource allocation efforts Program Applications Management (Clarity) ? Assist with requirements validation efforts with key user groups, including Business Partners, Business Analysts, Project Managers, Resource Managers, IT Leadership, and Business Unit constituents, to ensure system optimization relative to work in-take, prioritization, resource management, support integration, cost management, and financial analysis ? Serve as residential Clarity Administrator, monitoring the application, setting up and removing users, conducting training (as needed) for particular user groups, and generating reports Performance Management ? Support PMO Leadership efforts to facilitate definition of technology SLAs across advisory, projects and operational services Governance Management ? Support PMO Leadership with materials development and scheduling of prioritization and governance committee meetings ? Support development of executive level presentations and agendas for IT Leadership Reviews and IT Advisory Committee ? " Perform role as part of Business Partner team ? Align Business Partner goals, objectives and strategies to broader IT organization goals and strategic direction, and those of firm overall. ? Support the development, monitoring and adherence to project and departmental budget ? Help drive IT performance to higher levels to improve business user satisfaction ? Actively participate in special IT and corporate projects as needed, such as business continuity drills, corporate strategy support, Sarbanes-Oxley or SEC audits " Perform other duties as assigned REQUIREMENTS Education and Training: Bachelors Degree or equivalent work experience. Experience: " 2- 5 years with related experiences leading to successful administration of competencies as presented above. Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: " Introductory knowledge of IT, including experience in Project Management, Change Management, Business Systems Analysis " Effectively assimilates to new environments and has the proclivity for quickly developing project and program management knowledge base " Exceptional communication skills, written and oral " Ability to support quantitative and qualitative analysis activities " Effectively adapts to change; comfortable with complexity, ambiguity and change; models the behaviors " Seeks input, drives for consensus and obtains closure; excellent collaboration and team building skills " Capability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously under tight deadlines and pressure " Pragmatic and persistent, with an orientation towards urgency and driving to results. " Ability to work in a matrix organization, partnering with resources to achieve results through others " Strong, professional work ethic " Exceptional customer service orientation " Strong organizational skills with penchant for attention to details " Familiarity with Microsoft Office Programs (Power Point, Excel, Visio) " Maintain integrity in all transactions; follows up and keeps promises; maintains ethical standards of Our Investments " Investment industry experience helpful To Be Considered, please send a word resume to Tricia: To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

All Business logic based, not web based. Web services ok, but no internet or intranet development, no ASP All C# background would be fine, OO, someone that came up through C++ and now works with C# a plus. Some java in the environment but not required. Data Access, Design Patterns, Database Experience, Stored Procedures, multi threading a plus. Exp. In financial services a plus, supporting a 24X7 environment a plus, Must have worked in a collaborative env., managing multiple project streams at once, very process oriented group, engaging other groups effectively, team work code must be something that other team members can work on and understand. These are lock box applications with some transactional logic built in Unit testing a must, must unit test all your own code before it even gets to the testing team. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

We are looking for a Software Developer to join our dynamic team. Responsibilities of the position include maintaining existing software applications and developing new software applications for our proprietary electronic trading system used by our international offices.You ll work with traders, financial engineers and other IT staff on applications geared for: Front Office Trading, Electronic Trading Systems, Position Keeping, Back Office Systems and Exchange Connectivity.We value and compensate competitively for individual, team and firm wide performance.We offer on the job training, as well as a strong mentorship program that gives you access to some of the most brilliant minds in the business. We encourage independent and collaborative contributions and continuous learningRequired Skills: The ideal candidate has:3+ years of experience developing C++ based software.Excellent understanding of the Standard Template Library (STL).Excellent UNIX/Linux skills and SQL skills.The position requires the ability to diagnose problems and develop solutions to meet trading and business goals and communicating clearly with colleagues across disciplines. Proven troubleshooting skills and enjoyment of teamwork is essential. Familiarity with financial markets is desirable. The willingness to learn is indispensable. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

. Identify, asses and record business needs, recommending business priorities, and advising business on options, risks, and costs versus benefits . Helps shape the vision of longer-term requirements . Communicates business priorities to the technology development teams in order to drive effective business solutions . Facilitates requirements and design sessions with business and IT . Researches to determine if solutions to business needs currently exist within or outside the business unit, and if not, whether new solutions are feasible . Documents business and functional requirements, and communicates these requirements to the development team for design and implementation of business solutions . Provides, as needed, input to the development of formal business cases . Working knowledge of Data processes around Extract, Transform and Load processes and SQL development concepts . Experience with Crystal Reports (version 7, 11, and 2008) is a plus To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

A Chicago based trading firm seeks a Linux System Administrator to provide support for applications and systems used by our global Business. You'll work on applications for Front Office Trading, Electronic Trading Systems, Position Keeping, Back Office Systems and Exchange ConnectivityThe right candidate will have at least 3 years of experience with the administration of Linux Systems.Responsibilities of the position include:Diagnosing system problemsDeployment of new systemsDatabase researchApplication of patchesPerforming OS and application up-grades on existing systems.The Linux System Administrator will handle configurations, installations, monitoring, testing and support of our Linux systems.Required Skills: Qualifications:3 + years of experience with the administration of Linux based Systems, including Linux configuration/installation/maintenance knowledge.Solid troubleshooting skillsProficient with UNIX Scripting languages like Perl, UNIX Shell, AWK, etc. Knowledge of version and revision control practices and proceduresExcellent communication skills, both written and oral.Results oriented, highly flexible, team playerWillingness and strong desire to learn. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Job Description Apex Systems is currently looking for Security Consultants to join one of our most prestigious clients. All candidates must be local to the DC Area and flexible in terms of work location (majority of projects are located in the Springfield/Arlington/DC/395 area). These are permanent (direct hire) opportunities. We are looking for candidates with anywhere from 3-10 years of experience, both technical (ST&E, IDS) and functional (Certification and Accredidation, Privacy) We are seeking Information Security professionals to join our security service area to support our Federal government clients in meeting compliance, security and privacy requirements. Ideal candidates will possess the following required skills and qualifications: Required Skills:1+ years of experience in applying IT security and Privacy concepts and principles to support enterprise business goals and objectives orBA/BS Degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems or a related field2+ years experience working in a role utilizing written, oral communication and presentation skills.2+ years experience in a role requiring high quality work products and strong initiative Desired Skills:Strong analytical and problem solving skillsStrong potential for growth and acceptance of additional responsibilitiesAbility to work as a member of a team and independently Security ClearanceApplicants should hold or be eligible to obtain Security Clearance Apex Systems, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages minority and female applicants to apply. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Our client seeks a Sr./Lead level consultant with strong SAP FICO functional analysis experience. We need 7 plus years of strong project experience and implementation in an ECC6.0 environment.You will support FICO and TR modules. Must have strong communications skills and have the ability to weork closely with the business side. Location: ChicagoDuration: 3months - 6 monthsRate is open for experience. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Working under the direction of the application development manager, the business analyst senior leads large size project efforts and tasks, and participates in large, complex efforts. Business analyst senior is responsible for producing documentation relating to business, operational, and technical tasks. Interacting with internal customers, the business analyst senior works to solve complex issues understands and participates in project planning and estimating. Knowledge of Treasury Services business is required - especially credit card and information management. Identify, asses and record business needs, recommending business priorities, and advising business on options, risks, and costs versus benefits Helps shape the vision of longer-term requirements Communicates business priorities to the technology development teams in order to drive effective business solutions Facilitates requirements and design sessions with business and IT Researches to determine if solutions to business needs currently exist within or outside the business unit, and if not, whether new solutions are feasible Documents business and functional requirements, and communicates these requirements to the development team for design and implementation of business solutions Provides, as needed, input to the development of formal business cases Working knowledge of Data processes around Extract, Transform and Load processes and SQL development concepts Experience with Crystal Reports (version 7, 11, and 2008) is a plus To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

We seek a lead level SAP SD (Functional Analyst) consultant with 7 plus years of experience wirth SAP SD and CS in an ECC6.0 environment. This is an aumentation position where you will be working on both project and support.Assignment is 3-6 months Location is Near North suburbs of Chicago To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Position : Cognos BI Developer (1) Location : Chicago, IL Length : 2+ months StartDate : ASAP Overview: Theconsultant will provides Subject matter expertise with Cognos BIreport-redesign. Consultant will gather requirements. Will be responsiblefor designing semantic layer, creating high level & detailed report designsas well as complex reports and report templates. This Cognos developer wouldbe working within the ePMO on the PPM tool Daptiv which Cognos is the reportingtool/layer. Conduct code reviews. Requirements: 1. Must have exp 3-5 years exp BI Analysis exp Information Delivery solutionpreferably ---Must have prior exp assisting in gathering, identifying &clarifying reporting requirements a. Ability to translate requirements into design specifics that leverage pre-builtCOGNOS and/or Impact Analysis components and how these components may need tobe expanded or extended or configured to achieve requirements b. EXP working with Daptiv is HUGE PLUS 2. Must be able to perform the following activities including: . a. Consultant will gather requirements. b. Designing semantic layer, c. Creating high level & detailed report designs a d. Creating complex reports and report templates. 3. Must be able to interface effectively with all levels of the organization. 4. Must have excellent interpersonal skills and be strong and effectivecommunicator 5. Good writing skills and ability to multi task in the support of this project To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Roles and Responsibilities: As a Project Manager, you will provide the overall direction for 2 - 3 concurrent projects that are mid-sized. Develop project plan and risk/issue mitigation approach. Assemble and mobilize team members to troubleshoot issues. Define purpose, clear roles, tasks, milestones, budgets and measures of success. Manage the project estimating and overall status reporting activity. Present plans and gain sign-off from the business and IT leadership. Work with Resource Managers to staff and maintains teams to ensure workforce coverage. Conduct project/phase kick-off meetings to communicate individual roles and project expectations and ensure that all project team members have the tools and training required to perform effectively. Monitor projects on an ongoing basis, evaluating progress and quality, managing issue resolution process and taking corrective action as necessary. You will also work with QA Manager and testing team to ensure thorough testing of modules/application/interfaces. Promote and monitor compliance of application development activities with audit and information risk policies. Act as an interface with internal and external audit groups To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Duties: Trading application support Moves new software releases from development to UAT to production User support and training on desktop trading applications Communicate directly with traders and software development teams Responsible for all documentation Participate in engineering efforts to automate processes, monitor systems and improve software management Requirements: 4+ years experience in MS Windows Server and Desktop environment 2+ years experience with Unix (Red Hat Linux a plus) and MS SQL Server Trading industry experience required Excellent communication and documentation skills To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Duties: Design, test and implement new network infrastructures Improve performance of networks, maintain/develop monitoring systems, incident management and create/maintain documentation Prepare and execute network changes Create reports regarding performance Support Unix and Windows projects Requirements: 5 years experience with solving problems and incidents 3 years experience with designing and implementing complex networks Knowledge of monitoring solutions Advanced knowledge of networking including TCP/IP, multicast, routing, address translation, security solutions, Cisco equipment and configuration (CCNP level) Knowledge of Netscreen Firewalls and ITIL processes BS Degree Financial industry experience a big plus or must come from high transaction/high availability environment CiscoWorks and Visio a plus To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Dynamic Global Trading Firm, located in the Chicago Loop, is currently seeking a Project Manager. Candidate will support initiatives for the trading development and infrastructure and manage new IT Infrastructure/Development projects from conception to delivery and be an integral part of building extremely high quality trading environments. Agile experience is highly preferred.Responsibilities:Manage and facilitate full life cycle IT Services projectsCreate and maintain project plans and documentationFacilitate standup, planning and retrospective meetingsWork with internal departments and external vendors to obtain approvals and negotiate service agreementsCoach IT Services professionals in how to best apply project management methodologies to their organizationMaintain relationships with key trading business units and software development teams on all aspects of implementing new technology infrastructureReport on project progress and risks to managementExperience and Skills:Successful track record facilitating large and complex IT infrastructure/services projects in one or more of the following areas: network planning/upgrades, telecommunications, data center, disaster recovery and application monitoringPrevious experience working with networking technology and hardware; strong knowledge of networking concepts and terminologyStrong working knowledge of Capital Markets, trading infrastructure and life cycle. Previous experience in the trading industryStrong initiative; proven track record of taking ownership of projects through successful completionExperience leading team meetings, assigning action items and tasks, and managing overall project trackingSkilled at dependency identification and contingency planning activitiesStrong business acumen and ability to communicate effectively at all levelsFamiliarity with PMI Body of Knowledge desired; PMP certification a plusPrevious consulting experience desirableExperience working with project planning software, including MS ProjectAbility to effectively manage multiple projects and responsibilitiesExcellent organizational skills; strong attention to detailPrevious experience working in fast-paced, dynamic environmentsBachelor's degree required*Previous experience in the trading industry and Agile experience is highly preferred.* To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

DescriptionOur client, one of the largest commercial, property & casualty insurers in the US is seeking 2 Project Planner/Analyst. Type of Position: ContractLocation: Chicago, IL Description:The Project Planner's primary focus is to ensure the accuracy of the project schedule, metrics and reports; measure and analyze project performance on multiple on-going projects. Required Skills: Proficient in use of Primavera project management scheduling tools Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel/PowerPoint/Word) Familiar with Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) 2 - 4 years experience with project planning, scheduling and reporting Competent with project metric development and reporting Familiar with earned value management and critical path analysis Ability to quickly learn project processes and their incorporation into the tools utilized Highly organized, possessing strong analytical abilities Demonstrated skills in problem solving; working with details and dealing with ambiguity; communicating to leadership Able to work in a team environment but also independent and responsive to inputs; works well without appreciable direction Description: Facilitator of project data analysis and reporting Consultant to project team for project planning methodology deliverables Create project plans using Primavera Project Manager tool Create staffing plans using Primavera Project Manager and EcoSys FM tools Maintain plans throughout the life of projects, consistent with internal protocol Assist with re-planning, change management, and resource allocation in the project plan Provide regular and ad-hoc reporting Provide analytical review of project schedule, emphasizing items such as a critical path, earned value, burn rate and slipped tasks Monitors resource assignments for accurate allocation against staffing plan Monitors and analyzes resource utilization Updates projected/forecasted costs using EcoSys FM Track, monitor, and report on program progress and milestones Assist in Project Management process improvement To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

eConsultAmerica is a preferred vendor supplier on retainer with a multi-million dollar global management consulting, technology services and outsourcing company. Our client is seeking an experienced and savvy SAP Treasury Consultant. This position will be based in Harrisburg, PA. This is a 6 month contracting/consulting assignment. If you are interested please forward a brief cover-letter and your updated resume and we will respond back within one (1) business day. US Citizens or Green Card holders only apply. Position DetailsThe chosen candidate will be under the direction of the SAP Director supporting the maintenance of the SAP systems. This person will develop and maintain business process procedures, perform Finance module configuration, perform unit testing, perform regression testing, perform integration testing, perform Go-Live cutover activities and provide post implementation support via the Commission*s service desk call center.BEST INDUSTRY – ConsultingBEST DEPARTMENT – IT Experience: Bachelors Degree or equivalent SAP consulting experience is preferred.5 years of direct, hands-on configuration experience in SAP.3 years of SAP Treasury/Debt Management implementation experience.Must have hands on configuration experience with SAP Treasury * CFM, including:Transaction ManagerMoney Market operationsDebt ManagementDerivativesPortfolio ManagementBonds issuance trackingAbility to assume primary responsibility under multiple deadlines for all phases of an SAP Treasury implementation is required.Strong on module interaction, with solid understanding of how Treasury integrates with other SAP FI modules is essential in this role.Knowledge of ASAP Methodology is required. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

. Identify, asses and record business needs, recommending business priorities, and advising business on options, risks, and costs versus benefits . Helps shape the vision of longer-term requirements . Communicates business priorities to the technology development teams in order to drive effective business solutions . Facilitates requirements and design sessions with business and IT . Researches to determine if solutions to business needs currently exist within or outside the business unit, and if not, whether new solutions are feasible . Documents business and functional requirements, and communicates these requirements to the development team for design and implementation of business solutions . Provides, as needed, input to the development of formal business cases . Working knowledge of Data processes around Extract, Transform and Load processes and SQL development concepts . Experience with Crystal Reports (version 7, 11, and 2008) is a plus To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Working under the direction of the application development manager, the business analyst senior leads large size project efforts and tasks, and participates in large, complex efforts. Business analyst senior is responsible for producing documentation relating to business, operational, and technical tasks. Interacting with internal customers, the business analyst senior works to solve complex issues understands and participates in project planning and estimating. Knowledge of Treasury Services business is required - especially credit card and information management. Identify, asses and record business needs, recommending business priorities, and advising business on options, risks, and costs versus benefits Helps shape the vision of longer-term requirements Communicates business priorities to the technology development teams in order to drive effective business solutions Facilitates requirements and design sessions with business and IT Researches to determine if solutions to business needs currently exist within or outside the business unit, and if not, whether new solutions are feasible Documents business and functional requirements, and communicates these requirements to the development team for design and implementation of business solutions Provides, as needed, input to the development of formal business cases Working knowledge of Data processes around Extract, Transform and Load processes and SQL development concepts Experience with Crystal Reports (version 7, 11, and 2008) is a plus To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Duties: Manage a team of Architects and provide technical assistance Define project scope and requirements Insure compliance with company standards Completion of projects on time including creation of database objects, performance monitoring, troubleshooting, database and application tuning, security, backup strategies and capacity planning Maintain Enterprise data model repository using Erwin Model Mart; publish data models on the web. Define tasks and design system architecture for new implementations Follow change management procedures between test, development, assurance and production environments Support development and production systems Assist developers with application design and performance tuning Staff management Requirements: 10+ years experience with relational database design and administration Demonstrated experience with technical architecture design and development of enterprise-wide applications and databases Oracle experience required - emphasis on data modeling, analysis and deployment Erwin skills mandatory including Oracle 10g RAC 3-5 years minimum management/leadership experience Experience with design of large databases (100+ tables) and 2+TB Working knowledge of applications development in a distributed database environment Excellent communication skills BS Degree; Masters a plus To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Part-time Saxotech DeveloperFor over 30 years, Crain's Chicago Business has been the premier source of local business news and information for the Chicago area's influential business executives. Every week Crain's print edition delivers scoop-oriented articles, enlightening features and invaluable industry rankings. Crain's award-winning Web site, ChicagoBusiness.com, is an essential online tool for news, information and statistics about doing business in Chicago. We are seeking an experienced Saxotech developer to work for us on a part-time basis. Job Responsibilities* Maintain, troubleshoot and enhance all aspects of the Crain's Chicago Business Web site, ChicagoBusiness.com com, including its content management system, social networking platform, e-mail distribution provider, ad server, video hosting provider, web analytics package, market data supplier, etc. * Consult with internal business units to define technical requirements and capabilities, establish user workflows and provide project schedules to ensure successful and timely delivery of new online products. * Implement online initiatives by employing all phases of the software development lifecycle (design, build, test and maintain). * Integrate, manage and support relationships with 3rd party application providers (Brightcove, Pluck, etc.). * Stay abreast of emerging technologies, relevant APIs, industry best practices and Web usability standards. Job Requirements* Expert in HTML/CSS. Capable of quickly creating lightweight (table-less), intuitive, search engine optimized HTML and CSS templates. * Proficient in Javascript including AJAX, JSON, JQuery, YUI and other Javascript frameworks. * Knowledge of a server side scripting language (PHP, ASP, JSP, etc.) * Previous experience with template-based content management systems preferred. * Proficient in SQL and database fundamentals (normalization, joins, schemas, etc.). * Proficient with Photoshop. Capable of slicing up a Photoshop image and creating web compatible images. * Strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Access). * Knowledge of mobile technologies (WAP, Blackberry Apps, iPhone Apps) a plus. * Knowledge of SaxoTech Online (publicus) content management system and templating language a plus.* Knowledge of audio and video encoding/editing a plus. * Capable of learning quickly and possesses strong desire to keep up with the latest web technologies. * Highly detail oriented. Crain Communications offers a competitive salary, flexible work schedule, profit sharing, and a friendly work environment. To apply for this position please visit our website at www.crain.com and search under the employment section. Please include salary requirements along with cover letter and resume for consideration. We thank you for your interest in Crain Communications and invite you to visit our Website as positions are updated regularly. Crain Communications is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here