Business Analyst in Chicago, IL

DUTIES: You will be responsible for: (1) Acting as a 'business analyst' liaison and Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the development, support, and integration of software; (2) Acting as a liaison between software development staff, other technical entities, third party organizations, business partners, and end-users/customers; (3) Providing guidance and assistance on software functionality, software operation, software support, and resolution of technical issues with software and software integration; (4) Evaluating changes in the marketplace and with regard to customer needs and assisting with the future development of new software functionality and new software; (5) Design and development of documentation for new software, existing software enhancements, etc.
Experience: REQUIRED:3 years of CURRENT/STRONG experience as a BUSINESS ANALYST or SYSTEMS ANALYST with a STRONG background in integration or interface development with HL7 or EDI or X12 or XML using TCP/IP, HTTP, and/or Web Services protocols for transport.MUST have stunning communication skills (verbal and written), as well as excellent customer facing skills with a flair for presentations and delivering a truly phenomenal customer experience.Resumes without phone number, home address, email address, and first and last name will not be considered.
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Senior Programmer in Chicago, IL

DUTIES: You will be responsible for: (1) Full Systems Life Cycle development in .NET and C#; (2) Interaction with end-users to include gathering requirements and translating them into technical specifications and designs; (3) Performing work estimates required for development initiatives; (4) Testing and debugging of software; (5) Test plan review and design and code review; (6) Mentoring and coaching of less experienced technical staff; (7) Providing leadership on development initiatives on an as needed basis; (8) Design and authoring of documentation for developed products, future versions, and client site implementations; (9) Troubleshooting through resolution of technical issues; (10) Acting as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on developed products to current and future client organizations; (11) Evaluation and selection of new technologies.
Experience: REQUIRED: MUST have a verifiable undergraduate degree.6 years of programming in MICROSOFT ASP.NET. 2 years of STRONG development with C# AND XML AND XSLT AND MS SQL Server.STRONG/CURRENT experience acting as a Senior Programmer where reviews new and old code for errors, gathers requirements from users, transforms into technical specifications, does design, and mentors/coaches less experienced programming staff.MUST have very strong debugging, troubleshooting and problem solving skills.MUST have strong/current documentation experience.MUST have excellent written and verbal communication skills and be very adept at working with a diverse client and customer base.MUST be able to handle difficult situations/time sensitive issues in a professional manner. Pluses: MS SQL Server 2008; Experience working with offshore development teams.Resumes without phone number, home address, email address, and first and last name will not be considered.
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Sr. Programmer Analyst in Chicago, IL

Duties: You will be responsible for; (1) Defining, developing, testing, analyzing, and maintaining new software applications; (2) Write code, test and analyze software programs and applications; (3) Research, design, document and modify software specifications through entire life cycle; (4) Analyze efficiency of current system; (5) Lead design sessions; (6) Define software business requirements and deliverables; (7) Assist in developing business plans; (8) Write programming scripts; (9) Design/monitor software performance tests; (10) Administer analysis of test results and make recommendations.
Experience: Required:7 years experience with C++, .NET.Expert level networking skills.Strong knowledge of PC operating systems.Expert level knowledge of Windows server, web services and TCP/IP.Expert level knowledge of spreadsheets, graphs and flow charts.Resumes without phone number, home address, email address, and first and last name will not be considered.
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Messaging Engineer (Job #9760) in Chicago, IL

SMARTSOURCE is currently seeking a Messaging Systems Engineer

Job Type: 3-6 month Contract/ Possible contract to hire
Location: Darien, IL
Normal business hours

Description of Job Duties
Provides direction for the server architecture for enterprise messaging solutions
Design, installation, documentation and administration of sever applications and hardware
Serves as primary technical troubleshooter on complex server hardware and application issues
Works as primary liaison with 3rd party disaster recovery solution providers for messaging recovery
Supports central and remote server performance and availability
Maintains server security architecture and access control
Maintains documentation of enterprise server topology and system configurations
Performs server maintenance duties (e.g. system log, backup schedules, user accounts, etc.).
Supports end users as required to provide a positive customer experience including after hour coverage
Coordinates testing, rollout, and application of ongoing software patches/upgrades for servers and desktop systems

Required Skills and Experience:
Exchange 2003/2007 Migration experience

Advanced knowledge ofdata architectures, and Active Directory.

resumes can be sent to Rick

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Software Product Lead Analyst, Mobile Computing in Chicago, IL

DUTIES: You will be responsible for: (1) Performing software product business analyst functionality in the development of applications/software for mobile technology devices such as the BlackBerry, Windows mobile computing platforms, and the iPhone; (2) Analysis, application and software design, group leadership of development staff; (3) Design and development of functional specifications based on client needs; (4) Translating functional specifications into technical requirements and designs; (5) Providing work estimates for software development activity; (6) Reviewing test plans with development and QA personnel as well as participating in design reviews; (7) Performing functional testing to ensure code meets design and client requirements; (8) Working closely with offshore development resources; (9) Analyzing technical issues that arise collaboratively with technical support personnel; (10) Designing and developing technical documentation; (11) Providing leadership as needed.
Experience: REQUIRED:MUST have at least 6 years of hands on professional technical experience in packaged (i.e. software house or product development) software development (corporate IT programming experience is not relevant).MUST have at least 5 years of developing software applications or software products for mobile technology platforms (i.e. Windows Mobile and/or Blackberry and/or iPhone).MUST have at least 5 years of STRONG/CURRENT Microsoft Windows programming with EXPERT level .NET/MS SQL Server OR Java technologies.MUST have STRONG/CURRENT n-tier and object oriented software design, as well as expert level debugging and problem solving skills.MUST have expert level documentation skills.MUST have stunning communication skills (verbal and written) and superb command of the American English language.MUST be superb at handling difficult situations, conflict, and urgency that is often found in traditional product development environments.MUST be an expert LISTENER, and be able to establish long term, meaningful relationships.MUST be able to self manage, be tenacious, and be solutions driven.Resumes without phone number, home address, email address, and first and last name will not be considered.
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Cognos Architect in Chicago, IL

We are looking for a Senior Cognos Architect for a Chicago based project.Detailed Profile: 8-10 years of experience in the Business Intelligence/Data Warehouse field, Cognos experience of 6 + years. 1. Provide best practices for day-to-day operations, performance analysis and tuning and capacity planning. 2. Architect the Cognos 8.X(8.3 and above) BI environment to support the volume of report generation with accepted levels of response times. 3. Provide the overall reporting solution foundation for development, implementation and operation for data reporting, modelling, and analysis of a data warehouse. 4. Provide technical support for Cognos 8 applications including report analysis, development, maintenance, and report migration 5. Responsible for developing and maintaining Framework Manager Models; and applying proper securities and publishing packages. Should be proficient in designing and creating metadata models in Framework Manager as per the business requirements and specifications. 6. Must be very familiar with Cognos reporting capabilities and responsible for tuning and optimization of the reporting solution. 7. Familiarity with Dimensional Modelling techniques and best practices required. Very familiar in creating star schema groupings for business users, resolving ambiguous relationships and reporting traps that occur through modelling. Strong background in cube builds against dimensional data as well as relational 8. They must be knowledgeable in the with the Cognos BI suite of products. Version - 8.X (8.3 and above) suite and should have worked in following Cognos applications: - Cognos Connection - Cognos Framework Manager - Cognos Report Studio - Cognos Administration - Cognos Query Studio - Other Cognos applications such as Metric Studio and Analysis Studio, etc are optional 9. Strong technical skills with Cognos administration 10. Knowledge of troubleshooting and problem analysis methods for technical applications from end user perspective. 11. Able to interact with clients by gathering user requirements, generating a positive user experience based on the requirements and providing documentation for the applications so that they can be easily maintained and knowledge can be easily transferred. 12. Develop high level and detailed architecture and design documents. 13. The candidate should have experience with Installation, configuration and optimization of Cognos 8.4/8.3 BI application suite on distribute environment. 14. Review and finalize implementation plan for Cognos 8.4/8.3 BI application suite on distribute environment.
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Associate Creative Director – Designer in Chicago, IL

What does it mean to be the largest independent interactive agency in the world? Besides everything you’d expect – award-winning creative, genius marketing, technology prowess - it means people come to Sapient because they share an all-embracing desire to do things differently. To never feel like it’s an assembly line. To do groundbreaking work on a daily basis. That’s why Sapient Interactive is powered by some of the most original, ambitious interactive professionals you’re likely to meet. It’s an ideal environment for the entrepreneurially minded. Sound like you? Then we should probably talk.

Job Title:
Associate Creative Director – Designer

Job Summary:
As Associate Creative Director at Sapient you are responsible for the development and execution of creative concepts for leading-edge Marketing and Web solutions. You possess a deep understanding of user-centered research, copywriting interactive development and content strategy with core strengths in design and communications. You will play an active role in shaping new opportunities for Sapient – be it expanding a current client relationship or forging new ones.

Responsibilities:
Concept, develop and manage a “best in class” Creative product
Manage creative teams and tracks of work, including:
o Lead and direct the creative team from concept to completion
o Plan and estimate for highly complex projects
o Risk/issue management and resolution
Apply brand identity systems, typography, photography, color and other ingredients appropriately to create innovative visual solutions that meet business and user needs
Visualize, design and conceptualize a user experience
Create visual prototypes or screens
Extend existing visual systems/brand guidelines across all mediums with moderate design changes or interpretation
Provide quality assurance of all creative deliverables
Contribute to the development of the creative team's culture and quality standards
Delegate of day-to-day responsibility to other Designers, Art Directors, Senior Art Directors, Writers and Interactive Developers
Elevate the creative level of the work coming out of the creative team
Educate other team members, not exclusive to the creative team, through project development and performance management
Collaborate with strategy, media, account and business development teams to create and develop new business opportunities

Experience Guidelines:
8+ years of industry/agency experience
Strong design portfolio with 4+ years education
Ability to multi-task and work efficiently under pressure with careful attention to detail is a must
A solid knowledge of the latest versions of applicable programs: Mac OS, Photoshop, Fireworks, Illustrator, PowerPoint, Keynote, etc
A solid understanding of online and offline production
Passion for design and eagerness to mentor and elevate other creative people
Self motivated, organized and accountable
Experience leading a team of designers, production specialists and writers to creative excellence
Well-developed communication skills including ability to articulate creative concepts and rationale to other team members and client
Understanding of motion design and the strengths and limitations of Flash, Ajax, Flex, and other emerging platforms
A solid understanding of informational architecture practices
Experience working in a large group environment of 10+
Some travel may be required


Education:
Bachelor’s degree required

About Sapient
Sapient helps clients innovate their businesses in the areas of marketing, business operations, and technology. Leveraging a unique approach, breakthrough thinking, and disciplined execution, Sapient leads its industry in delivering the right business results on time and on budget. Sapient works with clients that are driven to make a difference, including BP, Essent Energie, Harrah's Entertainment, Hilton International, Janus, National Institutes of Health (NIH), Sony Electronics, the U.S. Marine Corps, and Verizon.
Founded in 1990, Sapient is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and operates across North America, Europe, and India. More information about Sapient can be found at .
Sapient is a registered service mark of Sapient Corporation.
Sapient is an Equal Opportunity Employer

*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role, which include hearing, speaking, typing, and occasionally moving and/or lifting up to 15 pounds.

Sapient is a registered service mark of Sapient Corporation.

Keywords: Designer, Graphic Designer, Graphic Artist, Art Director, Creative Director, Strategic Designer, Flash Designer, Visual Designer, Senior Designer, Senior Graphic Artist, Senior Visual Designer, Senior Motion Graphic Artist, Associate Creative Director, AD, SAD, CD, ACD
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Web Developer/RIA Consultant (#8692-24-MH1423) in Chicago, IL

Location: Atlanta, New York, Reston, Chicago, Seattle Duration/Terms: Direct-Hire/Permanent, Full-Time Employment Other: Must be eligible for direct-hire without visa sponsorship no 3 rd parties. Thompson Technologies is seeking a Web Developer/Rich Internet Application (RIA) Consultant for an exciting and fast-paced environment that offers a full range of global delivery services from enterprise solutions, system integration, technical architectures, business intelligence, infrastructure consulting, and technology research/development. This position requires 100% travel. Responsibilities:Client Arch-Connected/Disconnected Pattern Client Architecture-Software Distribution eCommerce Design Patterns- eCommerce Frameworks - eCommerce Platforms Enterprise Social Software framework Internationalization and Localization frameworks Participating in troubleshooting and debugging technology integration problems Requirements: Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree Minimum of 2 years Internet/web design and development experience focused on interactive web pages Minimum of 2 years experience with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript Minimum 1 year with Photoshop or equivalent graphic editing software Preferred Skills:2 years experience with AJAX or Flash/Flex (Media experience) 2 years experience with J2EE architecture STRUTS or comparable framework (especially STRUTS2) Tiles JSON, XML and UI designs For immediate consideration, email resume to: (see below) . Thompson Technologies has been named several times as one of the fastest-growing companies in the country by Inc. 500. We have recently been selected as one of Atlanta's 50 fastest growing companies by the Atlanta Business Chronicle! Our growth is due mainly to a partnering approach with our Clients. We are focused on making our clients successful, and we do it with honesty and integrity.
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Infrastructure Lead in Chicago, IL

Duties: You will be responsible for: (1) Being hands on working on design, administration, support and project management; (2) Working on all networks (LAN/WAN), storage and Desktop systems; 3) Working on 300 laptops and 2200 Desktops; (4) Supporting over 100 resources which handles all general accounting; (5) Helping define infrastructure strategy, security compliance, including system audits and plans; (6) Defining Disaster Recovery plans; (7) Implementing change control and management plans.
Experience: Required:Must come out of Healthcare or Finance.Must have 5 years Lead experience with SQL Server data center.Must have experience with Cisco, SAN, HP, EMC.Must have come out of approximately 180 server environment.Must have dealt with multiple platforms, project management, infrastructure and architecture.Must understand VMware, security and disciplined processes.Resumes without phone number, home address, email address, and first and last name will not be considered.
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Software Engineer in Chicago, IL

Duties: You will be responsible for: (1) Designing through troubleshooting system built on MS Dynamics NAV; (2) Configuring, coding, developing and documenting software specs through SDLC; (3) Working with analysts/designers in developing proprietary software; (4) Overseeing Q/A of program logic; (5) Directing research on new application development products, standards; (6) Writing and coding software programs; (7) Developing user manuals; (8) Installing software to end users.
Experience: Required:5 years in IT.2 years Microsoft Dynamics NAV 4.0.Strong experience with Visual Studio, ASP.NET, JAVA, J2EE and Windows and SQL Server.Strong experience in BizTalk, Web services, Sharepoint, Vista, XP, Soap, XML. Resumes without phone number, home address, email address, and first and last name will not be considered.
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C++ UNIX Sybase Developer in Chicago, IL

leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm that provides a wide range of services worldwide to a substantial and diversified client base that includes corporations, financial institutions, governments and high net worth individuals.

JOB DESCRIPTION: Design, develop and support of Risk Management System software. Candidates are expected to participate in the entire software development lifecycle from definition of requirements through deployment and support. Personnel in this position work closely with, peers and risk control staff, to define behavior, services, and interfaces for client/server risk management applications.

REPORTS TO: Manager of the Risk Systems Team

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
? Define, design, develop and support software applications to facilitate risk management of client portfolios
? Work with price feeds, trade feeds, database, and option analytics
? Provide support for software applications
? Work with user base to define and maintain software interfaces
? Work with peers and users to develop data warehouse for risk managers and customers

Solid Unix, C/C++ experience in a multi-threaded, real-time Unix environment
Client/Server application experience desired
Expertise in using Database systems and SQL
Shell Programming ? PERL and ksh
Conversant with TCP/IP Sockets, Shared Memory, Publish/Subscribe technologies
CVS Version control and gmake
JAVA skills useful but not required.
Prior experience numerical programming and/or financial industry experience is desired
Ability to work on multiple projects at the same time
Self-starter, highly motivated to take on new project responsibilities
Excellent communication, interpersonal amp; time management skills

Apply directly at: http://www.net-temps.com/job/huwk/10-00183/c_unix_sybase_developer.html?r=gad
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Art Director in Chicago, IL

What does it mean to be the largest independent interactive agency in the world? Besides everything you’d expect – award-winning creative, genius marketing, technology prowess - it means people come to Sapient because they share an all-embracing desire to do things differently. To never feel like it’s an assembly line. To do groundbreaking work on a daily basis. That’s why Sapient Interactive is powered by some of the most original, ambitious interactive professionals you’re likely to meet. It’s an ideal environment for the entrepreneurially minded. Sound like you? Then we should probably talk.

Job Title:
Art Director

Job Summary:
As Art Director you are responsible for the development and execution of creative concepts for leading-edge marketing and Web solutions. You’ll be working in a creative environment with various designers, copywriters, content strategists, and interactive and front-end developers. We are looking for people who are passionate about design, and crave working with other smart people to solve the toughest design challenges. Your proactive approach to creative problem solving will be essential to the success of your team.

Primary Responsibilities:
Develop and frame creative concepts according to creative brief requirements.
Apply brand identity systems, typography, photography, color and other ingredients appropriately to create innovative visual solutions that meet business and user needs.
Visualize, design and conceptualize user experiences and create visual prototypes and screens
Extend existing visual systems/brand guidelines across all mediums with moderate design changes or interpretation
Provide quality assurance of all creative deliverables
Contribute to the development of the creative team's culture and quality standards
Directly contribute to project design and development
Some delegation of day-to-day responsibilities for other designers and junior designers
Elevate the production level of the work coming out of the creative team


Experience Guidelines:
4+ years of industry experience
Strong design portfolio with 4+ years education
Ability to multi-task and work efficiently under pressure with careful attention to detail is a must.
A solid working knowledge of the latest versions of applicable programs -- Mac OS, Fireworks, Photoshop and Illustrator, etc.
A good working knowledge of online and offline production
Passion for design and eagerness to collaborate with other creative people
Self motivated, organized and accountable
Experience leading a team of designers, interactive developers and writers to creative excellence
Well-developed communication skills including ability to articulate creative concepts and rationale to other team members (clients a plus)
Understanding of motion design and the strengths and limitations of Flash, Ajax, Flex, and other emerging platforms
A good understanding of Informational architecture practices
Some travel may be required.

Education:
Bachelor’s degree required

About Sapient
Sapient, a global services firm, helps clients compete, evolve and grow in an increasingly complex marketplace. We operate two groups—Sapient Interactive and Sapient Consulting—positioned at the intersection of marketing, business and technology. Sapient Interactive provides brand and marketing strategy, award-winning creative work, web design and development and emerging media expertise. Sapient Consulting provides business and IT strategy, process and systems design, package implementation and custom development, as well as outsourcing services such as testing, maintenance and support.

Our passion for client success—evidenced by our ability to foster collaboration, drive innovation and solve challenging problems—is the subject of case studies on leadership and organizational behavior used by MBA students at both Harvard and Yale. Leading clients, including BP, Essent Energie, Harrah's Entertainment, Hilton International, Janus, Sony Electronics and Verizon, rely on our unique approach to drive growth and market momentum. Headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Sapient operates across North America, Europe and India. For more information, please visit .

*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role, which include hearing, speaking, typing, and occasionally moving and/or lifting up to 15 pounds.

Sapient is a registered service mark of Sapient Corporation.

Keywords: Designer, Graphic Designer, Graphic Artist, Art director, Creative Director, Strategic designer, Flash designer, visual designer, AD, SAD, CD, Marketing Manager
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Associate Creative Director – Information Architect in Chicago, IL

What does it mean to be the largest independent interactive agency in the world? Besides everything you’d expect – award-winning creative, genius marketing, technology prowess - it means people come to Sapient because they share an all-embracing desire to do things differently. To never feel like it’s an assembly line. To do groundbreaking work on a daily basis. That’s why Sapient Interactive is powered by some of the most original, ambitious interactive professionals you’re likely to meet. It’s an ideal environment for the entrepreneurially minded. Sound like you? Then we should probably talk.

Job Title
Associate Creative Director (Information Architecture focus)

Job Summary
Associate Creative Directors at Sapient are responsible for leading, overseeing, and defining best practices for the navigation, organization, interaction design, and business/user process engineering for leading-edge Web solutions, software, and mobile devices/applications. You will play an active role in leading creative teams and in shaping new opportunities for Sapient —be it expanding current client relationships or forging new ones. An Associate Creative Director must have a deep understanding of user-centered research, design, front-end development, content strategy, and brand strategy to lead multi-disciplinary teams in the development and production of quality creative solutions that meet client’s business objectives and goals.

Primary Responsibilities

Drive, oversee, and provide thought leadership in the assessment of existing sites/properties for usefulness, usability, visual design, content, and branding.
Lead participatory design/user testing activities, as well as behavioral in-context and ethnographic research events across accounts.
Develop and maintain relationships with key client stakeholders; manage client involvement in research.
Build visually compelling frameworks that simply convey complex conceptual relationships.
Identify opportunities to create business value and improve the user experience (based on user research); organize opportunities into visually compelling matrices or maps.
Lead participatory requirements gathering activities, including the analysis and synthesis of requirements definition; present feature lists and requirements documents to senior clients.
Lead stakeholder interviews; present findings to large client groups in workshop settings; facilitate conversations to ensure stakeholder alignment.
Define best practices and standards related to persona development/behavioural segmentation; coach teams to align personas/segmentation with client/project objectives.
Oversee the development of user scenarios and ensure that they are derived appropriately from behavioral segments/user profiles; ensure that scenarios respond to key user needs and illustrate key business opportunities.
Drive the development of frameworks that describe key aspects of a proposed experience, and how it reconciles business and user needs; execute top-level deliverables based on user-centered design techniques.
Lead the creation of visually compelling representations of the solution's high-level interaction, navigation, and organization design (i.e., concept models).
Oversee the development of organizational models, affinity maps, sitemaps, process/screen flows, and wireframes; present deliverables to senior clients.
Estimate, plan, and lead all creative work (across all sub domains, including Visual Design, Information Architecture, Content Strategy, and Interactive Development) in the development of a quality solution for small-to-medium size projects.
Execute and manage creative aspects of sales pursuits, including: shaping and responding to opportunities, proposal creation, and orals presentations.
Job Requirements*
Bachelor's degree required in design-related discipline: Interaction, Information or Interface design;
Human-Computer Interaction; Design Planning; Graphic Design; Communications.
8+ years of industry experience, agency experience a plus.
Solid verbal communication skills, with experience presenting to all levels of clients and co-workers.
Knowledge of direct marketing, online advertising, and web experiences, with proven conceptual
and design abilities.
Candidates must be well-versed in user-centered design methods and techniques.
Must possess a deep understanding in related creative tracks: design, interactive development, copywriting and content strategy.
Proficient to expert in: InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Visio, Microsoft Office.
Must have been in a client-facing role and have project experience in working with teams on large scale, long-term projects.
Excellent analytical and process-oriented skills.
Excellent writing skills.
Ability to gracefully handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
Frequent travel may be required.

About Sapient
Sapient, a global services firm, operates two groups—Sapient Interactive and Sapient Consulting—that help clients compete, evolve and grow in an increasingly complex marketplace. Sapient Interactive provides brand and marketing strategy, award-winning creative work, web design and development and emerging media expertise. Sapient Consulting provides business and IT strategy, process and systems design, package implementation and custom development, as well as outsourcing services such as testing, maintenance and support.

Sapient’s passion for client success—evidenced by its ability to foster collaboration, drive innovation and solve challenging problems—is the subject of case studies on leadership and organizational behavior used by MBA students at both Harvard and Yale. Leading clients, including BP, Essent Energie, Hilton International, Janus, Sony Electronics and Verizon, rely on the company’s unique approach to drive growth and market momentum. Headquartered in Boston, Sapient operates across North America, Europe and India. For more information, please visit .

*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role, which include hearing, speaking, typing and occasionally moving and/or lifting up to 15 pounds.

Sapient is a registered service mark of Sapient Corporation.

Keywords: information architect; user experience, interaction designer, art director, interactive designer, marketing manager, associate creative director, creative director
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Consultant Information Assurance Architect in Chicago, IL

Job Title: Consultant Information Assurance Architect

Job Desc:

1. Corporate & departmental project support
a.Security Incident Management and Response Improvements
Lead this project
Review and update the security incident response plan.
Develop and implement procedural improvements to enhance Security Services' incident response capability.
Improve the way in which Security Services detects, tracks, and manages security incidents.
ID Access Management - Assist the Application Security Analyst with IAM PoC.
2010 Security Awareness - Assist the Security Compliance Specialist with the development and delivery of the 2010 security awareness program.
Provide expert support to Security Services team members with departmental projects as required.
Infrastructure security architecture analysis
Track and monitor projects and initiatives sponsored by other departments for significant infrastructure changes.
Collaborate closely with other departments to provide expert security architecture analysis & support
Develop & deliver security architecture requirements.

Record, monitor, and facilitate progress.
Lead security analysis of external cloud proof-of-concept.
Security defect management
Manage open internal audit findings, security architecture defects, waivers, regulator recommendations, & third party assessment findings toward closure.
Coordinate progress with owners and others as appropriate.
Maintain accurate status in QC security database.
Summarize and report status to management
Assist Application Security Analyst in SDLC artifact security review and management
Miscellaneous

Improve and maintain the Goal Security Architecture - a document detailing Security Services' approach to security architecture.
Document knowledge such as runbooks, processes, procedures, etc as required in the Security Services' wiki.
Assist the Application Security Analyst in authoring security relevant SDLC artifacts.
Procurement support
Monitor purchase requests each week for items entering "IT REVIEW" phase.
Research and perform security analysis.
Report results and approval/rejection recommendation to CSO.


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OpenText Live Link Architects in Chicago, IL

Connexion Systems & Engineering, a Boston based IT and Engineering Solutions Company immediately seeks individuals with the following skills:

Job# 11873

OpenText Live Link (Content Server)

Architect or Sr. Tech Lead level person with hands on skills on these products. Sharepoint Integration skills is a plus.

When responding to this job posting you MUST include the Job# and Job Title in your subject line.

Duration: 6-12 months

Rate Open

Locations: Chicago & New Jersey

Contact Info:
Ken DiMaggio
ConneXion Systems & Engineering
490 Boston Post Road
Sudbury, MA 01776
978-579-0030


Apply directly at: http://www.net-temps.com/job/ltun/11873/opentext_live_link_architects.html?r=gad
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Software Engineer - C and C++ - Windows application in Chicago, IL

Software Engineer - C and C++ - Windows application Senior Software Development Engineer for C and C++ programming - Windows - Skills Required - Software Engineer, "C", C/C++, Windows, MFC, Multi-thread, UNIX, software application development, QA, documentation Software Engineer - C/C++Software Development engineer with experience developing in a fast-paced organization needed to join our growing organizationSKILLS and REQUIREMENTS- 5+ years 'C' and C++ development experience for a Windows based application - Experience in developing multi-threaded applications- Windows Development Required - UNIX a plus!- Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, EE, or related field.Masters preferred- Excellent communication skills, ability to think on your feet and work under pressureWhat you'll be doing:- Develop and support multiple software applications for Real Time data acquisition - Work with a team of software application developers on assigned projects- Provide quality check and technical support for software applications - Help to define and maintain software interfaces, review version requirements What's in it for you:* Work for a growing company to develop solutions for tomorrow's world* Opportunity for growth within our organization* Competitive compensation structure based on your experience* Comprehensive benefits including Health, Dental, Vision and more! - DD-BROWN-CHI - , , , , , CyberCoders CyberScientific
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C# Developer in Chicago, IL

DescriptionOur client, one of the largest banks in the US with wealth management, investment banking, and international business, is seeking a C# Developer. Location: Chicago, IL Type of Position: Contract The contractor will be working on a Collateral Mgt application. The desired candidate will be working on adding new features/functionalities to the application. This is a Client Server application coded in C#. We will need a polished C# developer with 7+ years of experience. Some light ADO.NET experience will be required (+ years). The desired candidate will have some SQL experience with Oracle, SQL Server, or Sybase (3+yrs). Required Skills: -7+ years experience with C# -ADO.NET (+yrs) -SQL experience on Oracle, Sybase or SQL Server (3+ years) -Previous Banking experience. Specifically, in a trading environment/app. Desired Skills: -VB6 -Crystal Reports -SQL exp on Oracle
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Data Center Automation Software Specialist in Chicago, IL

Resource 1 is in need of a Data Center Automation Software Specialist for a 1 year contract in Chicago , Illinois . Individual will leverage past knowledge and use of automation software to help with deciding what software the client will be implementing. Individual should have hands on experience planning, installing and configuring data center automation solutions that include automation of hardware and o/s installation, Middleware software installation, custom applications installation, networking configurations and storage configurations. Experience with the virtualization technologies, such as Vmware and IBM Hypervisor is a plus. Individual must have experience working with automation software, such as BMC - BladeLogic Server Automation Suite, HP - Server Automation Software, CA. Spectrum Automation Manager, IBM. Data Center Automation (Tivoli Provisioning Manager), Scalent - Infrastructure Manager (IM), Xkoto. GridScale or Egenera. Pan Manager. Qualified applicants can e-mail resume in for consideration. Technical Skills: BMC BladeLogic Server Automation Suite, HP Server Automation Software, CA Spectrum Automation Manager, IBM Data Center Automation (Tivoli Provisioning Manager), Scalent Infrastructure Manager (IM), Xkoto GridScale or Egenera Pan Manager, Vmware and Hypervisor.
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Network Engineer in Chicago, IL

Network Engineer
Downtown Chicago
Thru June 2010

Responsible for:

. Providing engineering and management expertise to assist with implementation of the Call Center
. Providing expertise for call routing, service centers, VOIP, IVR, ACD, and CTI
. Managing the IT telephony schedule and tasks - helping to keep the project on schedule and making sure requirements are being met
. Working with company IT and vendor personnel covering a multitude of layers including phone circuits, VOIP gateways and session border controllers, network, server, workstation, and application layers
. Working with the HR department to ensure overall project success
. Developing and executing telephony test plans and failover plans

Qualifications:
. 5+ years of experience with call routing, service center implementations, VOIP, IVR, ACD & CTI
. Management expertise with managing resources, tasks and schedules as well as reporting on statuses

Best Regards,

Brian D. Easter
Technical Recruiting Manager
Ajilon Consulting | 5600 N. River Rd., Suite 760 | Rosemont, IL 60018
847-737-2202 ext. 232 | 847-737-2255 fax | 773-716-8433 cell
| www.ajilonconsulting.com
Please connect with me on LinkedIn and Twitter:
http://www.linkedin.com/in/bdeaster
http://www.twitter.com/brianeaster

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Perl-Application Developer in Chicago, IL

DescriptionThis position offers the opportunity to work on a Modern Perl project with a team of talented developers. The candidate will be exposed to Moose and all the good stuff Perl has to offer. This is a team where new ways of thinking are encouraged and the best idea wins. We're looking for someone who is eager to learn and shares our passion for doing things the right way. Responsibilities: - Handle support responsibilities for our development team. - Help manage off-shore resources to facilitate off-hour support. - Work with the team's customers to help solve their problems. - Develop a deep understanding of the team's software and systems. - Troubleshoot problems by reading and understanding code and working with developers. - Improve the team's support by improving monitoring and identifying new ways to solve support problems. - Identify systemic problems and recommend solutions. - Automate common manual tasks. - Occasionally provide off-hour support. - Work as programmer to help with development projects. Required Skills: - At least - 3 years experience with Unix/Linux.
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FileNet P8 Architects in Chicago, IL

Connexion Systems & Engineering, a Boston based IT and Engineering Solutions Company immediately seeks individuals with the following skills:

Job# 11874

FileNet P8 Architect

FileNet P8 - Arch or Sr. Tech Lead level person with hands on skills.

When responding to this job posting you MUST include the Job# and Job Title in your subject line.

Duration: 6-12 months

Rate Open

Locations: Chicago & New Jersey

Contact Info:
Ken DiMaggio
ConneXion Systems & Engineering
490 Boston Post Road
Sudbury, MA 01776
978-579-0030


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C# Developer in Chicago, IL

DescriptionOur client, one of the largest banks in the US with wealth management, investment banking, and international business, is seeking a C# Developer. Location: Chicago, IL Type of Position: Contract The contractor will be working on a Collateral Mgt application. The desired candidate will be working on adding new features/functionalities to the application. This is a Client Server application coded in C#. We will need a polished C# developer with 7+ years of experience. Some light ADO.NET experience will be required (+ years). The desired candidate will have some SQL experience with Oracle, SQL Server, or Sybase (3+yrs). Required Skills: -7+ years experience with C# -ADO.NET (+yrs) -SQL experience on Oracle, Sybase or SQL Server (3+ years) -Previous Banking experience. Specifically, in a trading environment/app. Desired Skills: -VB6 -Crystal Reports -SQL exp on Oracle
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SAP PLM Specialists/Managers in Chicago, IL

Job SAP PLM Specialists/Managers Salary/Rate: Open based on experience Location: All major US cities MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: -There is no sponsorship or visa transfer available for these positions. -You must be willing to travel up to 100%. This is Monday through Friday. -BS Degree is required Minimum 2 years of experience in one or more of the following areas: PLM best practice development and process design in the areas of R&D Project Portfolio Management, New Product Development & Introduction,Product Information Management and/or Compliance SAP PLM Application Design and Configuration with experience in one or more of the following modules: xRPM C Projects/C Folders Recipe & Specification Management (RM) Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) Material Management/Product Structure Management CAD Integration Engineering Change Management (ECM) Minimum 2 years experience working with PLM Software vendor or consulting organizationMinimum 2 years experience working on PLM implementations or within the Product Development function of a company (preferably Consumer Goods, Pharmaceutical or Chemical industries) Must have some previous consulting (not contract) experience. . These positions are based in Chicago, Atlanta, Florham Park, NJ, New York City, Reston, VA, Dallas, Philadelphia, San Francisco, however you can be based in any major US city as long as you are willing to travel. Excellent bonus and benefit program. Our client is a leader in their industry and offers exceptional opportunity to work on state of the art technology. .Full job description available upon request
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Oracle Data Architect in Chicago, IL

Candidates must have strong OLAP cubing skills and if you have any type of test score to show your skills set , that would help.EOD Tuesday .FEB 2nd Candidates need to be local to Chicago to interview. Company will not do a phone interview. SUMMARY: The Data Architect will work closely with Finance IT and Finance business teams to understand requirements and provide solution architecture design and technical specifications. RESPONSIBILITIES: Work closely with Finance IT and Finance business teams to understand requirements and provide solution architecture design and technical specifications Ensure high quality and performance in the data architecture and data management results in delivering robust solutions to customers and clients Lead all activities including business analysis, data acquisition and access analysis and design, database and load optimization, and system implementation. Develop the detailed project plans for data requirements gathering, data modeling and database design, development and implementation. Facilitate JAD session with Finance IT and Finance business teams, walkthroughs/reviews for data requirements gathering, data models and database designs. Oracle OLAP experience is a must. Must be able to provide build cubes based on multiple dimensions and large dataset. Experience integrating Financial data mart with Essbase cubes REQUIRED SKILLS: 10 years experience as Data Architect using Oracle 5 years experience architecting large scale Data Warehouses using Oracle Must have at least 1 year with Oracle OLAP ( cubes) experience. Familiar with OBIEE metadata layers. Proven track record of database performance tuning. Expert designing and constructing data architectures skills ( ie conceptual, logical and physical model design Experience with Operation Data Stores, Enterprise Data Warehouses and Data Marts) within financial industries Expert RDBMS knowledge of Oracle ( 10g and 11g) with strong experience on Back End processes and engineering Strong knowledge on Oracle OLAP and hands-on experience and working Solid skills on SQL tuning, PL/SQL, Unix, Shell scripting, OLAP technologies Implementation experience with BI tools Possess strong communication and client management skills, and ability to effectively handle multiple tasks simultaneously DESIRED SKILLS: Experience in financial industries preferred in derivatives brokerage firm Oracle 11g experience is highly desirable. Knowledge on DB2, SQL Server ( 2005 and 2000) Implementation experience with ETL concepts and tools such as: SSIS, DTS, OWB, Informatica, DataStage Functional knowledge of Java and J2EE integration technologies EDUCATION: BS in Computer Science or in a relevant field
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Network Security Design Engineer in Chicago, IL

Modis is currently seeking a Network Security Design Engineer for an exciting contract opportunity with our client in the Chicago area. The position is expected to start immediately and last for an initial duration of 8 Months with the high likelihood of long-term extension. JOB DESCRIPTION The Senior Network Security Engineer will be participating in the redesign of an enterprise network security infrastructure. Primary responsibilities will include gathering client requirements and creating high-level technical design documents/diagrams to meet the specifications. Candidates MUST have a solid foundation in Cisco IP Networking with a minimum of 5-7 years recent experience in ISP-grade Security Services, including Firewalls, IDS/IPS and Threat Management solutions. CISSP and Cisco Certifications up to a CCSP/CCIE Security are highly preferred. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS - Minimum Bachelors Degree with 7+ years experience in a related IT Industry - Cisco Certifications (CCNP, CCSP or CCIE Security) - CISSP Certification is highly preferred REQUIRED TECHNICAL SKILLS - Cisco PIX/ASA Firewalls, Juniper NetScreen Firewalls, Nokia CheckPoint Firewalls, Virtualized security solutions - Intrusion Detection/Intrusion Prevention (IDS, IPS) - Bluecoat Proxy Server, Syslog Servers, Firewall Logging - MPLS/VPN, Site to Site VPN tunnels, Cisco VPN Concentrators - Multicast, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP - Cisco 6500 Catalyst Switches, Cisco 7200 up to Cisco GSR (12000 Series) Routers - Fully Redundant/High Availability/Highly Resilient Network experience with Managed Services Experience - Authoring and coding UNIX Shell and/or Perl installation and automation scripts HOW TO APPLY *Please note that candidates must be eligible to work for any employer in the US without the requirement of visa sponsorship.*Please no third party inquiries or agency submissions* Qualified individuals are invited to apply for immediate consideration! Please send your most recently updated MS Word resume and contact information to (see below) Pay Rate: $50 - $55/hour W2 Employment Type: Contract Duration: 8 + Months Location: Chicago, IL
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UI Designer in Chicago, IL

Role Specific Responsibilities
User Interface Design
. Ability to partner with Product Manager(s) to define, assess and prioritize Business Requirements.
. Ability to assess requirements and design options against technology impacts and constraints.
. Ability to produce site maps, user flows, wireframes, page layouts and User Interface Specification deliverables for hand-off to technology; ability to manage partner reviews and ensure timely feedback on CE deliverables.
. Ability to provide guidance to Content Managers to define and develop content to support customers' online interactions.
. Perform prototype testing to validate interface designs with stakeholders and end-users.
. Proactively identify opportunities to improve the site usability and the overall quality of the site design, organization and structure.
. Uphold user interface and site design guidelines to support site evolution and redesigns.
. Provide guidance to ensure effective translation of user interface designs during technical implementation.
. Support Quality Assurance (QA) and User Acceptance Testing (UAT): test participant, issue identification and resolution.



Key Position Statistics
. 5+ years experience in web application design, preferably at a financial institution, or supporting a transaction-based site.

Knowledge and Skills Requirements
. College degree in Interaction or Interface design, or comparable professional experience required
. Strong visual design sense, familiarity with branding standards.
. Ability to translate customer and business requirements and Use Cases into effective User Interface Designs.
. Ability to write and maintain detailed functional specification documentation supporting UI designs.
. Ability to develop and translate design guidelines and standards.
. Knowledge of the Internet, Internet Technologies, web development processes & tools and web production
. In-depth knowledge of User Interface Design, best practices and industry standards
. In-depth knowledge of user/customer-centered design and development approaches
. Familiarity with transactional or e-commerce interface design required, experience with financial services preferred.
. Familiarity with end-user prototype and usability testing
. Pluses:
o Familiarity with industry tools, Axure and Morae
o Familiarity with project management, planning and status tracking
o Experience working in Agile-based project methodology


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Linus/Solaris Systems Engineer (Job #9761) in Chicago, IL

We have a client in need of a full time permanent Linux Systems Engineer for the following:


• A Bachelor's degree and 5 or more years of experience as Systems Engineer / Administrator preferably in the financial industry
• Strong knowledge of Linux (SUSE) and Solaris 8,9,10 - VMWARE, Sun (LDOMS,Containers) a plus.
• Operating System (OS) security skills
• Installation and configuration of OS and tools
• Solid Veritas experience (FS, Netbackup Clustering)
• OS and Hardware troubleshooting skills.
• Patch management experience.
• RDP/kickstart/jumpstart.
• Shell Scripting (KSH/Perl)
• OS Related Network knowledge
• Basic understanding of middleware products including websphere, MQ, JAVA
• Basic understanding working with Sybase and Oracle DB setups from an Unix administration stand point - Oracle-Rac a Plus
• Understanding of EMC DMX server side connectivity, including HBA installation, firmware upgrades, powerpath, DMP, OS lun allocation and troubleshooting
• Hardware knowledge HPx86 standalone (blades), IBMx86 Standalone(blades) , SUNx86 as well as SPARC including M5K series

If you are qualified and available in the next month please send a Word copy of your resume with your per annum salary requirement to
This is not a contract position.
Only well qualified candidates will be contacted and submitted.
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UI Designer in Chicago, IL

Role Specific Responsibilities
User Interface Design
. Ability to partner with Product Manager(s) to define, assess and prioritize Business Requirements.
. Ability to assess requirements and design options against technology impacts and constraints.
. Ability to produce site maps, user flows, wireframes, page layouts and User Interface Specification deliverables for hand-off to technology; ability to manage partner reviews and ensure timely feedback on CE deliverables.
. Ability to provide guidance to Content Managers to define and develop content to support customers' online interactions.
. Perform prototype testing to validate interface designs with stakeholders and end-users.
. Proactively identify opportunities to improve the site usability and the overall quality of the site design, organization and structure.
. Uphold user interface and site design guidelines to support site evolution and redesigns.
. Provide guidance to ensure effective translation of user interface designs during technical implementation.
. Support Quality Assurance (QA) and User Acceptance Testing (UAT): test participant, issue identification and resolution.



Key Position Statistics
. 5+ years experience in web application design, preferably at a financial institution, or supporting a transaction-based site.

Knowledge and Skills Requirements
. College degree in Interaction or Interface design, or comparable professional experience required
. Strong visual design sense, familiarity with branding standards.
. Ability to translate customer and business requirements and Use Cases into effective User Interface Designs.
. Ability to write and maintain detailed functional specification documentation supporting UI designs.
. Ability to develop and translate design guidelines and standards.
. Knowledge of the Internet, Internet Technologies, web development processes & tools and web production
. In-depth knowledge of User Interface Design, best practices and industry standards
. In-depth knowledge of user/customer-centered design and development approaches
. Familiarity with transactional or e-commerce interface design required, experience with financial services preferred.
. Familiarity with end-user prototype and usability testing
. Pluses:
o Familiarity with industry tools, Axure and Morae
o Familiarity with project management, planning and status tracking
o Experience working in Agile-based project methodology


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Designer UI in Chicago, IL

One of SGA's major financial clients is looking for a UI Designer for a contract position in Chicago, Il. The Client Experience User Interface Designer is the responsible for the design of the company's interface, reporting to a User Interface Design Lead. Will work closely with Product Managers and Business Systems Analysts to translate customer and business requirements and use cases into a customer-centric online experience, including the overall site structure and organization and page-level interaction/information definition. Candidate will translate ACCESS site style standards into page designs that provide the customer with a consistent and easy-to-use experience that supports the company brand. Will collaborate with Content Managers to define content needs and incorporate provided content into the site/page designs and UI Spec. Will collaborate with the User Interface Developer to produce prototypes to test and validate design decisions with internal and external (customers) stakeholders. Will also collaborate with IT to translate the page designs into a functional specification, provide oversight to ensure that developed pages reflect the fidelity of the design, and support QA and UAT efforts to ensure the overall quality of the implemented online experience.
Knowledge and Skills Requirements

College degree in Interaction or Interface design, or comparable professional experience required
Strong visual design sense, familiarity with branding standards.
Ability to translate customer and business requirements and Use Cases into effective User Interface Designs.
Ability to write and maintain detailed functional specification documentation supporting UI designs.
Ability to develop and translate design guidelines and standards.
Knowledge of the Internet, Internet Technologies, web development processes & tools and web production
In-depth knowledge of User Interface Design, best practices and industry standards
In-depth knowledge of user/customer-centered design and development approaches
Familiarity with transactional or e-commerce interface design required, experience with financial services preferred.
Familiarity with end-user prototype and usability testing
5+ years experience in web application design, preferably at a financial institution, or supporting a transaction-based site.
Familiarity with project management, planning and status tracking
Experience working in Agile-based project methodology

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Server-Side C# .Net Development in Chicago, IL

One of SGA's major financial clients is looking for a C# .Net Developer for a contract position in Chicago, IL. This resource needs to have a minimum of 5-8 years experience as a Software Developer, experience in Business Objects, Crystal Reports, .Net C#, OO design and analysis, UML experience required. Must be a highly technical individual with experience in business rule development, have experience using design patterns, a minimum 2-3 years banking, 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, and experience in concurrent software development. Previous experience supporting applications in a 24x7 production environment a plus, and lockbox experience a plus.
Must be a US citizen or Green Card HolderMust be able to pass US Federal Security Clearance

(C# over 3.0 year(s) )
Apply directly at: http://www.net-temps.com/job/hm4l/09-02450/server_side_c_net.html?r=gad
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User Interface Designer in Chicago, IL

User Interface Designer
Downtown Chicago
3 - 6 months

. 5+ years experience in web application design, preferably at a financial institution, or supporting a transaction-based site.
. College degree in Interaction or Interface design, or comparable professional experience required
. Strong visual design sense, familiarity with branding standards.
. Ability to translate customer and business requirements and Use Cases into effective User Interface Designs.
. Ability to write and maintain detailed functional specification documentation supporting UI designs.
. Ability to develop and translate design guidelines and standards.
. Knowledge of the Internet, Internet Technologies, web development processes & tools and web production
. In-depth knowledge of User Interface Design, best practices and industry standards
. In-depth knowledge of user/customer-centered design and development approaches
. Familiarity with transactional or e-commerce interface design required, experience with financial services preferred.
. Familiarity with end-user prototype and usability testing
. Pluses:
o Familiarity with industry tools, Axure and Morae
o Familiarity with project management, planning and status tracking
o Experience working in Agile-based project methodology

Brian D. Easter
Technical Recruiting Manager
Ajilon Consulting | 5600 N. River Rd., Suite 760 | Rosemont, IL 60018
847-737-2202 ext. 232 | 847-737-2255 fax | 773-716-8433 cell
| www.ajilonconsulting.com
Please connect with me on LinkedIn and Twitter:
http://www.linkedin.com/in/bdeaster
http://www.twitter.com/brianeaster

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10937 Sr. Linux Administrator in Chicago, IL

REQUIREMENTS: Are you a Sr. Linux Administrator? Do you thrive on challenges? Love a work environment with lots of excitement that strives to be its technical best? And finally do you have experience in a financial environment?Did you answer, "Yes!" Then read on!! * 5+ years of experience as a Linux Administrator. We are seeking, for our client, a professional who is a team oriented and driven individual. Our ideal candidate would be an experienced Red Hat Certified Engineer. * Experience with Window Server Exchange 2003* Experience with network and disk performance.* Seeking the right mixture of talents including someone that has done networking infrastructure with designed and deployed needs. WHEN RESPONDING TO THIS OPPORTUNITY: Resumes without the required technical skills and experience will not be considered. Although a strong desire for a certain type of position is a credit to your goal, experience is necessary. Our client is not considering sponsorship at this time and is not open to relocation expenses. If you wish to forward your resume to us, please include #10937 RB on the subject line of your email.Email Russ Kotz
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User Interface Prototyper in Chicago, IL

One of SGA's major financial clients is seeking a User Interface Prototyper for a contract position in Chicago, Il. The Client Experience User Interface Developer is responsible for producing interactive prototypes of the online interfaces developed by the TIS Client Experience Team. The CE Interface Developer is responsible for creating and delivering any graphical elements (animations, buttons, images, etc) required for the interface design. They are also responsible for working with the Content Management Lead to maintain the site audit screenshot library and for distributing screenshots, page code and graphical elements as needed by the business and technology teams. The CE Interface Developer maintains the CE development environment.
Role Specific Responsibilities

Review market and competitive intelligence, business drivers, needs and strategies
Design and build web pages/sites according to company guidelines
Produce working prototypes used to test/validate designs
Conceptualize and develop site layout, navigation, images, icons, interactive animations and other multimedia elements.
Demonstrate strong grasp of design principles, typography and illustration
Provide technical solutions online through use of javascript, html, cascading style sheets and Flash.
Assess usability of interaction designs; collaborate with User Interface designers to fully leverage the potential of various front-end technologies
Participate in usability, QA and UAT testing efforts
Participate in cross-LoB knowledge sharing
Support knowledge sharing within the business and IT organizations
Contribute a business and usability perspective during the database and information flow design reviews
Proactively share successful User Interface processes and best practices within/among project teams
Champion customer-centricity, usability and ease-of use and promote consistency of the customer experience
Demonstrate the value of the prototype-driven, iterative interface design approach
Collaborate with CE Content Management Lead to monitor adherence to style guidelines
Maintain the CE development environment
Maintain site inventory screen shot library; distribute site graphics and images to business and IT groups
Establish strong working relationships with Business and Technology team members
Participate in cross-Wholesale Bank initiatives
Skills Required:
3+ years experience in graphic design, production and front-end development College degree in Interaction or Interface design, or comparable professional experience required. Strong proficiency with wide range of graphics/web/multimedia applications Expert HTML skills, Adobe Photoshop Excellent knowledge of JavaScript and cascading style sheets
Strong visual design sense; familiarity with branding guidelines Familiarity with usability testing methodology Self-managing; ability to define tasks, effectively manage workstreams/workloads, deliver in a timely manner Detail oriented, strong problem solving skills Strong understanding of database technologies, technical architecture and content management systems Ability to translate customer and business requirements into final page designs Ability to develop and translate design guidelines and standards. In-depth knowledge of user/customer-centered design and development approaches & Knowledge of PHP

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Network/Storage Architect in Chicago, IL

Network/Storage Architect
Downtown Chicago
2 year contract

Candidate will be responsible for provisioning storage and related zoning, as well as replicating/migrating data on both Network attached (NAS) and Fibre Attached (FAS) storage.

Candidate should be familiar with following storage platforms/technologies: Network Appliance filers using both NFS and CIFS, EMC - Clariion, Symmetrix/DMX, IBM SVC or other storage virtualization. Experience in EMC Celerra, Centerra, NSX Gateway or HDS USP is a plus. Should be familiar with following replication technologies; Snapmirror, MirrorView, SnapView, SRDF, GlobalMirror.

Candidate should also be familiar with following SAN technologies: Cisco, Brocade, McData.

Best Regards,

Brian D. Easter
Technical Recruiting Manager
Ajilon Consulting | 5600 N. River Rd., Suite 760 | Rosemont, IL 60018
847-737-2202 ext. 232 | 847-737-2255 fax | 773-716-8433 cell
| www.ajilonconsulting.com
Please connect with me on LinkedIn and Twitter:
http://www.linkedin.com/in/bdeaster
http://www.twitter.com/brianeaster

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User Interface Prototyper in Chicago, IL

Role Specific Responsibilities
Prototype development (70%)
. Review market and competitive intelligence, business drivers, needs and strategies with business and technology partners to understand implications for existing or new interfaces; ensure customer point of view is represented in business, interface and technology decisioning; proactively identify opportunities to improve usability, streamline and optimize the client experience
. Design and build web pages/sites according to JPMorgan ACCESS style guidelines
. Produce working prototypes used to test/validate designs with internal/external stakeholders, gain necessary Business feedback/signoff, gain necessary technical feasibility feedback from IT, and to guide developers in final implementation of the interface.
. Conceptualize and develop site layout, navigation, images, icons, interactive animations and other multimedia elements. Demonstrate strong grasp of design principles, typography and illustration
. Provide technical solutions online to support development of enhance online functionality through use of javascript, html, cascading style sheets and Flash.
. Assess usability of interaction designs; collaborate with User Interface designers to fully leverage the potential of various front-end technologies
. Participate in usability, QA and UAT testing efforts
Knowledge Sharing / Management (10%)
. Participate in cross-LoB knowledge sharing
. Support knowledge sharing within the business and IT organizations
. Contribute a business and usability perspective during the database and information flow design reviews
. Proactively share successful User Interface processes and best practices within/among project teams
. Champion customer-centricity, usability and ease-of use and promote consistency of the customer experience within the online and across various customer communication channels. Demonstrate the value of the prototype-driven, iterative interface design approach
. Collaborate with CE Content Management Lead to monitor adherence to style guidelines
. Maintain the CE development environment
. Maintain site inventory screen shot library; distribute site graphics and images to business and IT groups
Business Partnership (10%)
. Establish strong working relationships with Business and Technology team members
. Participate in cross-Wholesale Bank initiatives
Key Position Statistics
. 3+ years experience in graphic design, production and front-end development
. College degree in Interaction or Interface design, or comparable professional experience required.
. Strong proficiency with wide range of graphics/web/multimedia applications
. Expert HTML skills, Adobe Photoshop
. Knowledge of PHP
. Excellent knowledge of JavaScript and cascading style sheets for rapid prototyping purposes, knowledge of Internet, Internet Technologies, web development, production and UI issues
. Strong visual design sense; familiarity with branding guidelines
. Familiarity with usability testing methodology

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10936 Technical Lead in Chicago, IL

Are you a …. Motivator? Self-starter? Do you lead teams with gusto? Are you the type of person that is able to communicate issues on both a solid interpersonal level and on a technical level as well? Do you have Team Lead, Project Management or Consulting experience? If your answer is "Yes" to the questions above then you may be the person my client is searching for.Required:5+ years experience with .NET (3.5 preferred), internet technologies (.Net, ASP, ASP.Net, C#, PL-SQL, T-SQL, XML/XSLT, WCF, LINQ, AJAX, HTML, CSS, JavaScript).• 4 year / Bachelor's degree: Computer Science, MIS, or related field.• Previous experience in a financial industry would be ideal!? 5+ years experience Oracle and Microsoft SQL server databases; design and development. ? 5+ years of experience with distributed integrated systems; designing and developing.? 4 + years of experience with SOA technologies.Thorough understanding of the following: systems development methodology WCF and SharePoint, MS Test unit testing standards, security standards, Visual Studio Team System, and change management best practices.WHEN RESPONDING TO THIS OPPORTUNITY: Resumes without the required technical skills and experience will not be considered. Although a strong desire for a certain type of position is a credit to your goal, experience is necessary. Our client is not considering sponsorship at this time and is not open to relocation expenses. If you wish to forward your resume to us, please include #10936 RB on the subject line of your email.Email Russ Kotz at
Experience: THE SHORT SCOOP:We are searching for a .NET Technical Lead. This opportunity is with a strong IT group and a fantastic manager that we have an excellent working relationship with. Our client is seeking technical and project leadership to rely on for custom .NET application and interfaces. This visible role will require cross functional coordination and strong communication. The right person for this position comes from mid to large sized corporate environment and thrives on growing skills and responsibilities complex projects and applications. In this position we are seeking a person who is a team oriented, pays attention to detail and has excellent presentation skills.
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Qualify Assurance Analyst in Chicago, IL

One of SGA's major financial clients is looking for a Quality Assurance Analyst for a contract position in Chicago, Il. As the QA analyst you will create and execute functional, regression and end to end system test cases. In addition, you will be responsible for developing test plans, cases, scripts based upon business requirements and processes, in line with defined workflows, business requirements, functional requirements, and use cases. Process transactions from system entry to exit documenting all defects. Test functionality delivered across applications and workflows. Test applications to demonstrate that relevant existing system functionality. Develop testing processes and approaches according to company standards. Assist in designing and ensuring overall integrity of the testing strategy. Work with appropriate business and technology leads to determine the acceptable range for test results and performance. You will help design, develop and implement test plans, scripts, tools using the detailed business requirements document provided by the business analysts. Work with business and technology leads to identify the appropriate data for testing, and prepare that data for the test cases. Assist Application Developers, Business Analysts and technical support staff in identifying and resolving problems. You will facilitate resolution and communication of cross-application/organization architectural issues and decisions. Assess and revise test sequence and scope based upon test results and/or changes in product design. Coordinate component, system and documentation testing.

Requirements:

Must have at least 4 years of QA experience
CSTE or CSQA certifications, a plus
Experienced using Mercury Quality Center or Test Director
Experienced writing database queries QTP experience, a plus
Candidate must be willing to submit at any and all U.S. government security and/or clearance procedures.

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User Interface Designer in Chicago, IL

One of SGA's major financial clients is looking for a User Interface Designer for a contract position in Chicago, Il. The Client Experience User Interface Designer is the responsible for the design of the company's interface, reporting to a User Interface Design Lead. Will work closely with Product Managers and Business Systems Analysts to translate customer and business requirements and use cases into a customer-centric online experience, including the overall site structure and organization and page-level interaction/information definition. Candidate will translate ACCESS site style standards into page designs that provide the customer with a consistent and easy-to-use experience that supports the company brand. Will collaborate with Content Managers to define content needs and incorporate provided content into the site/page designs and UI Spec. Will collaborate with the User Interface Developer to produce prototypes to test and validate design decisions with internal and external (customers) stakeholders. Will also collaborate with IT to translate the page designs into a functional specification, provide oversight to ensure that developed pages reflect the fidelity of the design, and support QA and UAT efforts to ensure the overall quality of the implemented online experience.
Knowledge and Skills Requirements

College degree in Interaction or Interface design, or comparable professional experience required
Strong visual design sense, familiarity with branding standards.
Ability to translate customer and business requirements and Use Cases into effective User Interface Designs.
Ability to write and maintain detailed functional specification documentation supporting UI designs.
Ability to develop and translate design guidelines and standards.
Knowledge of the Internet, Internet Technologies, web development processes & tools and web production
In-depth knowledge of User Interface Design, best practices and industry standards
In-depth knowledge of user/customer-centered design and development approaches
Familiarity with transactional or e-commerce interface design required, experience with financial services preferred.
Familiarity with end-user prototype and usability testing
5+ years experience in web application design, preferably at a financial institution, or supporting a transaction-based site.
Familiarity with project management, planning and status tracking
Experience working in Agile-based project methodology

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Technical Architect in Chicago, IL

Windows Administrator
Downtown Chicago
Thru March 2010

. Load the operating system
. Install latest patches
. Configure device drivers
. Customize OS settings
. Install Symantec Netbackup,
. Install and configure agents: Altiris, BMC Patrol, Symantec Antivirus, PatchLink
. Present Storage LUNS to servers
. Define file systems according to database and MedMeasures requirements
. Configure backup jobs according to requirements
. Test backup jobs
. Run security Scan
. Work with DBA to install MS SQL server
. Assist in application and database testing and tuning
. Perform final lockdown
. Turnover to production

Best Regards,

Brian D. Easter
Technical Recruiting Manager
Ajilon Consulting | 5600 N. River Rd., Suite 760 | Rosemont, IL 60018
847-737-2202 ext. 232 | 847-737-2255 fax | 773-716-8433 cell
| www.ajilonconsulting.com
Please connect with me on LinkedIn and Twitter:
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Market Data Analyst and Developer in Chicago, IL

MARKET DATA ANALYST and Developer

This small to midsize trading firm offers an exceptional opportunity to grow your technical and business skills across a variety of markets. Client offers a collaborative, team oriented, and creative environment, offering ongoing training and great support systems. Superior performance is rewarded with exceptional bonus opportunities. This environment has resulted in a very low employee turnover rate.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

-Partner closely with the Financial Engineering Team to develop back-testing tools that integrate data and analytics effectively.

-Take responsibility for data collection, quality, accuracy, timeliness, and completeness of data, leveraging technical and financial knowledge to add value.

-Design and implement an automated procedure to process and store both vendor and internal data.

-Process data and apply in an accurate manner to file structure and database.

-Work with Financial Engineering Team, market data vendors and exchanges to resolve market data discrepancies.



Experience: 5+ years of working knowledge and behavior of financial market data - real-time, historical, tick capture, equities, futures, options, corporate actions, etc.

You should be passionate about working with data and improving data quality.

-Basic scripting, programming and database skills are required. Specifically, proficiency in either Perl or Python are required; basic competency in C++ desirable. Experience implementing HDF5 or Kx a plus.

-Experience working with large financial data sets.

-Experience working with financial engineering teams as a customer.

-Experience working with market data vendors and exchanges.

-OVERALL, WE ARE LOOKING FOR HIGHLY MOTIVATED, EXCEPTIONAL PROBLEM SOLVERS THAT ENJOY FIGURING OUT HOW AND WHY THINGS WORK WITHIN THE CAPITAL MARKETS


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C++ Trading Systems Developer in Chicago, IL

For more information or to apply to this job visit http://bit.ly/b9ur5X or www.drivestaff.com/jobs NOW! Position Overview: The structure of the development effort within this company is broken into small development teams, advocating strong teamwork, more input from each developer and a more cohesive workflow. In this position you will develop and support an order entry, order routing and order book management system for futures and options. To be successful within this environment you must be able to present ideas in a clear and concise manner, and work well within a team. Strong written and oral communication skills are important to succeed in this role. As a Trading System Developer you will be responsible for developing in C++, however having knowledge of Java would be a plus. In this role you will: develop the Exchange APIs for order routing; develop market data subsystem; develop high performance server and database applications; develop the web and VB front end of an order entry system; support various system functions such as reporting, data import/export/conversion and billing. Since this company emphasizes career growth, this person will have opportunity to learn and integrate a wide variety of technologies associated with the Trading Industry. If you are looking for a position that can take your career to the next level, this is not only a position that can do that, it's within a company focused on making that happen for you! Technical Overview: C/C++, VB, Java, JavaScripts, SQL, TCP/IP, UNIX, database, Basic understanding of futures and options market Nice to Have Skills: Trading system development experience, Exchange API development experience If this sounds like you, please apply right away! However please only apply if you currently reside within the state of Illinois. Sorry, there are no sponsorships available for this Direct Hire position. For more information or to apply to this job visit http://bit.ly/b9ur5X or www.drivestaff.com/jobs NOW!
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Business Intelligence Integration Manager (25867) in Chicago, IL

Dell Perot Systems is a worldwide provider of information technology services and business solutions to a broad range of clients. We are currently looking for a Business Intelligence Integration Manager to join our Consulting Solutions team. This role will involve 75-100% travel with no fixed location. Therefore, applicants will not be asked to relocate as long as you reside near a major US airport.

Job Responsibilities:
Typically, the Consultant works as a consulting team member or an individual technical consultant in the development of technical or business solutions within the consulting practice area. Under moderate supervision, works on projects of average difficulty, usually involving single products or single platforms. Analyzes customer business goals, objectives, needs, and existing infrastructure and applies principles, concepts and techniques of skills in developing solutions and strategies. Delivers consulting project activities requiring varied interpersonal and technical skills. Interacts with company and client managers and identifies additional solutions in client organization. Serves as a pre-sales support specialist through the development of materials when needed in support of more senior consultants. Performance is typically measured by deliverables and/or solutions within budgeted hours.

Required Skills:
Must have 10-15 plus years of experience in the Business Intelligence space
Must have experience with at least 5 full life cycle implementations as BI Integration Manager or key technical BI resource
Large BI project implementation experience and multiple BI implementations as the Project Manager
Experience with managing at least 10 people
Must understand core BI and data warehouse concepts
Must have deep technical experience in integration of multiple BI systems to produce complex analytical reports
Must have a solid technical understanding of SAP, BW, and Business Objects
Must have strong written and verbal communication skills, and Project Management expertise
Must have well-developed system problem solving skills and experience resolving complex business problems

Desired Skills:
Leadership experience in a Big 5 organization preferred
Exposure to Business Objects and other BI tools is preferred

Minimum Educational Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Minimum Certifications or Other Professional Credentials:
SAP certification(s)

***No relocation is required, but the ability to travel up to 100% is necessary. ***


More about Dell Perot Systems

Dell Perot Systems is a unit of Dell Services, a new business organization formed by the acquisition of Perot Systems by Dell. Dell Services will develop and deliver a best-in-class suite of end-to-end IT services and business solutions that reduce IT complexity and lower costs for customers. The acquisition extends Dell Services into hosting, consulting, applications and business-process outsourcing, and expands Dell’s existing managed and modular services. Dell Services’ customers span global corporations, government agencies, healthcare and educational institutions, and small and medium enterprises.

Dell Services will be one of the world’s largest technology services organizations with more than 41,000 experienced and skilled technology and business services professionals and revenue of approximately $8 billion from enhanced services. Dell Services’ values are centered on acting with integrity at all times, exhibiting a passion for serving our customers and displaying a strong work ethic while working effectively as a team. Our employees are committed to winning and to our company’s success.

Dell Services is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity. It is the policy of Dell Services to encourage and support equal employment opportunity for all associates and applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, disabled veteran or Vietnam era veteran status.
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INTEL SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR - REMOTE - NEEDED NOW!! in Chicago, IL

WHY WAIT?
Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity?
This may be your lucky day!
It is time for a change, and CDI can help!

We have an immediate need for a INTEL SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR - REMOTE

JOB DESCRIPTION
Project Description and Tasks



Provide support of Continuous Data Protection (CDP) application for desktop backups; troubleshoot application problems, load balancing, reporting, and assist end users with application problems.



Special Skill requirements



Desktop backups, preferably CDP, but other enterprise desktop backup application experience welcome. Windows administration experience desired.



TAKE ACTION!
Why wait another day?
It is time to act!
Apply NOW and join the CDI Team TODAY!!!
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Senior Manager of QA Testing in Chicago, IL

eConsultAmerica is a preferred vendor supplier on retainer with worldwide provider of information technology services and business solutions to a broad range of clients. Our client is seeking an experienced and savvy Senior Manager of QA Testing. This position will be based in the continental United States. This position will require 50% - 100% travel with no relocation necessary. If you are interested please forward a brief cover-letter and a update-to-date word-formatted softcopy of your resume, as an attachment, with full contact information (i.e. full name, address, city, state, zip code, telephone number and email address). We will respond back within one (1) business day. US Citizens or Green Card holders only apply. Our client is not considering H1b visa candidates at this time. POSITION DETAILSThe Senior Manager of QA/Testing provides consultative support to clients and our client's personnel on integrated projects in a Sr. Consultant capacity. The chosen candidate acts as senior on-site advisor to client and team members. You will play a central and key role in defining the scope of projects, understanding a client's issues/problems, and conceiving client deliverables. Participates in and leads development of both business and QA/testing applications. Knowledge of specific industry trends and key issues and challenges facing a client required. Strong leadership skills, with proven ability to provide clear direction to set matrix resources are required.Experienced in use of PM tools to track all aspects of QA projects are essential in this role.QA/Test activities include: • design, develop and execute test strategies/plans• debug and troubleshoot• perform impact gap analysis• coordinate test resources• weekly status reporting• problem resolution and analysis• defect tracking and defect triage activitiesBEST INDUSTRY – Banking/Financial Services, Healthcare, Insurance, Life Sciences, Manufacturing and Transportation/LogisticsBEST DEPARTMENT – Consulting
Experience: Bachelors Degree is required. Masters Degree or MBA highly preferred.PMP or PMI certification is strongly preferred.Management experience in Consulting is mandatory in this role.Minimum of 3 years at Big-5 Consulting Firm is required.Minimum of 10 years QA/Testing experience is mandatory in this role.5 years of project budget forecasting and planning of projects of $3.5 mil or more is required.5 years experience supervising and managing a team of 4 or more direct reports.3 years minimum experience in managing, planning, administering and/or executing Quality Assurance (QA) test activities during all test-related project phases, for one or more IT projects.Strong track record of architecting and successfully delivering large-scale project and program initiatives is required.Strong track record of leading design, development and implementation delivery of project and programs is required.Strong Business Process skills are required.Strong self-starter and leadership characteristics and communication skills Exemplary presentation and proposal skills are mandatory in this role.Compensation110K – 130K
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Oracle Apps R12 DBA in Chicago, IL

Ajilon Solutions has an outstanding opportunity with a high growth company in Downtown Chicago. Our client is looking for an Oracle Apps DBA R12. This candidate will have the following background:

5-7 Years experience Oracle Apps DBA
Oracle R12 experience
Bachelor's degree
Financial Services experience preferred
This is an urgent opportunity in Downtown Chicago. Please apply to Ajilon Solutions immediately if you are interested.
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Director of Design - Well Known Firm - Relocation to California in Chicago, IL

This Director of Design Position Features:
well known firm
upper management position
excellent pay
Great Pay to $350K

Immediate need for Director of Design Engineering manager seeking well known firm, upper management position and excellent pay. Previous experience and successfully development of design automation tools, managed 50+ people and delivered on-time, on budget software will be keys to success in this growing, stable, Fortune 500 organization. Will be responsible for physical design automation tool development and deployment, vendor tool evaluations coupled with make-or-buy decisions and customer support for Computer Software company. Great benefits. Send resume and income requirements for this great position as a Director of Design today!
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10935 HELP DESK ANALYST in Chicago, IL

*** Help Desk Analyst position hours 4:30 - 11:30 pm. SHORT SCOOP: 3+ years help desk support experience within the legal industry.Must have experience with Windows operating systems: Win XP Pro/Windows 2000, MS Office 2000/07 and Visio, Citrix.REQUIREMENTS:Support for and experience with: Telephone connectivity, remote issues and desktop support.* Available for department special projects or practice. * Able to move computer and printer equipment. * Experienced with computer network concepts.* Experienced with Windows operating system: Win XP Pro/Windows 2000.* Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office 2000/2007 and Visio. * Experienced with troubleshooting remote access applications (Citrix).ENVIRONMENT REQUIRES:* An independently worker.* Someone who finds learning new software and applications challenging and fun. * Someone who learns quickly.* Is a detail oriented professional in research and application of software applications. * Must have excellent troubleshooting and communication skills. * Have the ability to organize projects and work according to priority and level of need during normal and emergency situations. WHEN RESPONDING TO THIS OPPORTUNITY: Resumes without the required technical skills and experience will not be considered. Although a strong desire for a certain type of position is a credit to your goal, experience is necessary. Our client is not considering sponsorship at this time and is not open to relocation expenses. If you wish to forward your resume to us, please include #10935 RB on the subject line of your emailEmail Scott Wilson
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