A Chicago client is looking for a Help Desk supervisor to run the operations, actively solves challenging problem tickets on a daily basis and assure Help Desk processes and standards are followed. The Help Desk Supervisor will coordinate and review written Help Desk processes and documentation. He/she will provide problem solving leadership to others. Please contact Candace Murphy at 312.616.7974 or

All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada. Experience: This position prefers someone having a college degree in computer science with an emphasis on the business tools of computing (Windows, e-mail, Office apps, Internet browsing, graphics tools etc.). A strong background in problem solving technical issues for end users is a requirement. Experience with Windows and Citrix network administration, e-mail administration and security administration is expected. The ability to work effectively in a team environment with other Information Services staff is essential. Expertise in solving a wide range of network printing problems is strongly preferred. At leas 4+ years experience in a computer related field and 2+ years experience in a help desk or support environment is preferred. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

A Chicago client is looking for a Systems Engineer to fill the following requirements: Bachelors degree required, computer science or management information systems concentration preferred, MCSE 2003 +Internet required. Someone who has experience with Telco moves / adds / changes and minimum of 6 years experience working in a Lead LAN Administrator role in a structured IT/Corporate environment. Please contract Candace Murphy at 312.616.7974

All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada. Experience: Minimum of 2 years experience supporting a mutli-server Exchange 2003 environment Extensive knowledge and experience supporting: MS Windows 2000 Advanced Server, Windows 2003 Server, Win2k Server Clustering, MS Exchange 2003, Symantec Anti-Virus, Crystal Reports, Network printers, IBM xSeries Server, HP Netservers, and Compaq servers To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

3 + MonthsThis consulting position will provide day to day support of electronic trading applications in a support role Linux/UNIX skillset. The duties for this candidate are as follows:Support designers and programmers for electronic trading systems match engine and supporting infrastructureSupport existing development/QA platforms and interfaces with users to determine where improvements or enhancements are needed to better serve their needsInterface with departments and assist with modifications required to support enterprise-wide system changesFacilitate QA life-cycle testing of match engines, or support systems releases and work with development teams to assess the scope of potential environment problemsMonitor system utilization and recommend environmental enhancements or modifications as needed, weighing current and future needs as demand dictates Experience with the following Management/Monitoring tools:HP Openview suite of products; including but not limited to OpenView for Operations and Network Node Manager for systems and network LAN & WAN monitoring.CiscoWorks LAN and WAN monitoring solutions.NetScout nGenius and LAN & WAN probes.Concord eHealth.Cisco Security products & technologies; including but not limited to IDS, VPN, PIX, VMS, & CiscoSecure ACS.Tibco Hawk, MQ Series, BEA WebLogic, iPlanet platform monitoring/application monitoringPractical experience and working knowledge of Linux Red Hat, Solaris, and Windows operating systems.Perl scripting experience. Experience with networking technologies:Cisco Catalysts 5500, 6500, & 4000 series switches.Cisco 72xx, 75xx, 47xx, 25xx, 26xx and 8xx series routersATM, Optical/DWDM, Frame Relay, ISDN, Ethernet, Gigabit, TechnologiesMulticastTCP/ IPPlease forward your resumes to Contact At: 703-880-4510 X 26Linux/UNIX skillset Apply directly at: ?jobref=919782&referer=gad To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Title: ClearCase Administrator One of our direct clients, a leading bank of US is looking for a ClearCase Administrator.Job Description: This position is part of a team that provides internal Software Configuration Management (SCM) support and consultation to a wide range of financial software development projects within the bank.Primary responsibilities will include end user support, maintaining SCM server infrastructure, and deploying SCM tools/processes, primarily using IBM/Rational ClearCase, UCM and ClearQuest, in a complex, multi-location development environment. Qualified Candidates will posses at least 3 years of experience as a software engineer and have significant experience in set-up, administration, and support of ClearCase, UCM and ClearQuest.Strong communication skills are required.Experience with other SCM products, especially Perforce and Star Team, is highly desirable. To be successful, candidates must be comfortable working independently in a dynamic, constantly changing environment. To apply for this job, you can reach me at Apply directly at: ?jobref=920007&referer=gad To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

My client is seeking a highly motivated individual to work in an exciting and challenging project team environment. This position will be responsible for managing one or more projects within constraints of scope, quality, time, and cost, to deliver specified requirements and meet customer satisfaction. In addition to the specific skills detailed below, qualified candidates should have excellent communication skills and a desire to work on team oriented, customer-focused projects.

Responsibilities include:
1. Deliver the required products or services.
2. Ensure quality is achieved as planned.
3. Deliver to time and cost within agreed upon tolerances.
4. Manage trade-offs between scope, quality, time and cost.
5. Document, obtain approval, and track all changes in project parameters.
6. Document all obstacles, delays, and claims.
7. Manage the people, work, and resources involved in the project.
8. Establish and update plans with actuals and forecasts.
9. Manage and resolve deviations from plan.
10. Escalate decisions and unresolved issues.
11. Conclude the work upon completion.
a. Ensure proper transfer of care, custody, and control of project at project end.
b. Close all project documentation and archive appropriate records.
12. Pro-actively identify areas of risk within client engagements.
13. Maintain internal bottom-up reporting systems.
14. Maintain effective client reporting systems.
15. Work with Operations Management and Sales Manager to secure proposals and Statements of Work from client.
16. Identify potential sales opportunity to Program Manager.
17. Senior: Effectively manage multiple projects and project managers.
18. Senior: Effectively contribute to process development and increased efficiency for all project managers.


Experience: Qualifications:
Relevant certification in project management or degree in appropriate discipline or technology.
3+ progressive years in projects involving the same technology.
Excellent computer skills including MS Excel and Access.
Goal-oriented and action-focused, pragmatic and self-disciplined, good at project planning, organizing, team motivation and delegation. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Senior Business Analyst

Because leading businesses large and small trust Harvey Nash to deliver skilled, dedicated IT professionals, you can trust Harvey Nash to offer sought-after, worthwhile career opportunities. We are currently seeking to fill a Senior Business Analyst position for our client in Chicago, IL. We invite you to review the position requirements below and apply today if your skills match our need.

Location: Chicago, IL
Type: 3 to 4 months contract opportunity with possibility to extend

Responsibilities:
Our client has an immediate need for a Senior Business Analyst to lead the requirements gathering/analysis and feasibility study process for their PMA Phase 2 release.

Qualifications:
- Very strong business analysis and communication skills.
- Solid data analysis skills.
- Experience using UML diagrams & use cases to describe/document business, functional, and data requirements.
- Some systems analysis experience preferred.
- Must be able to work independently with a minimum amount of supervision, working within a team and with senior level business execs.

About Harvey Nash:
- Global recruitment and talent solutions company
- Placing thousands of skilled business professionals every year
- Operations in the United States, Europe and Asia
- Headquartered in the UK and traded on the London Stock Exchange
- Over 25 office locations worldwide
- Dedicated to providing talented professionals with top career opportunities

In addition to great career opportunities, Harvey Nash is proud to offer its valued contract professionals a number of benefits including health insurance and 401(k) matching. Apply now if your skills and experience are a good match for the position and remember this: At Harvey Nash, the door to opportunity is always wide open.

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Skilgroup, Inc. is in immediate need of a Process Improvement Manager. The experience required for this position includes: 4 years experience with a process modeling tool (IBM WBI Modeler); 4 years experience with a statistical analysis tool (Minitab); 4 years working with a project management methodology; 3 years experience using some type of quality improvement program such as Total Quality Management (TQM) or Six Sigma (working towards or close to achieving Six Sigma Black Belt); Bachelor Degree in Business or Technology and 5 years experience in a healthcare business functions or 9 years experience in a healthcare business functions; 4 years experience in business process and analytical design associated with process improvement projects; 4 years experience in leadership of process improvement project teams including phase gate approvals, financial validation and process change management; 4 years experience in project management and using a project improvement methodology and associated deliverables; 4 years experience in development and management of business metrics; 4 years experience in the completion of all process phases for at least 3 process improvement or process reengineering projects; 3 years experience of statistics and statistical analysis for decision making; 3 years experience with the ability to work cross-functionally with executive management and functional leaders on sensitive and/or emotional issues; Completion of Six Sigma Green Belt training. This PM role manages the integration, scope, time, cost, quality, resources, communication, and risk throughout the life of the project utilizing their skills as well as leveraging the skills of other resources. This role will coordinate with Team Leads that may include Health Care, Information Systems, Shared Service Practices, and Lines of Business. This position is responsible for partnering with the Process Leaders and Process Stewards in identifying, verifying, analyzing, and implementing Process Improvement and Process Reengineering opportunities within a Super Process area; providing leadership, guidance, and support for Business Process activities and methods to the Super Process Leaders and Process Stewards, and leading team activities, deliverables, issue resolution, and resource planning efforts; assisting in the development and evolution of the HCSC Business Process Management Methodology and ensuring appropriate application of best practice standards, guidelines, procedures and tools for analyzing, designing, and implementing Business Process initiatives, Process redesign and continuous Process improvement; analyzing process data to deliver project value to the organization and for understanding their process from start to finish, the measurements that are important to that process, and ultimately optimizing the process to improve the measurements; understanding how the process works and the opportunities for change; and creating a process monitoring structure for continuous process improvement. This is a permanent position for a health care client services organization, located in Chicago.


Experience: The experience required for this position includes: 4 years experience with a process modeling tool (IBM WBI Modeler); 4 years experience with a statistical analysis tool (Minitab); 4 years working with a project management methodology; 3 years experience using some type of quality improvement program such as Total Quality Management (TQM) or Six Sigma (working towards or close to achieving Six Sigma Black Belt); Bachelor Degree in Business or Technology and 5 years experience in a healthcare business functions or 9 years experience in a healthcare business functions; 4 years experience in business process and analytical design associated with process improvement projects; 4 years experience in leadership of process improvement project teams including phase gate approvals, financial validation and process change management; 4 years experience in project management and using a project improvement methodology and associated deliverables; 4 years experience in development and management of business metrics; 4 years experience in the completion of all process phases for at least 3 process improvement or process reengineering projects; 3 years experience of statistics and statistical analysis for decision making; 3 years experience with the ability to work cross-functionally with executive management and functional leaders on sensitive and/or emotional issues; Completion of Six Sigma Green Belt training. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Assistant managerial responsibilities for all project reporting, PMO, Status compliance, program
audits, resource management and planning. Assists int he preparation and review of all status
reports, special reports, analyzes complex project issues, risks and determines status impact of events and scope changes. Review responsibility for all status reporting, accurcy of managerial reporting, combining of same period multiple status reports from 10 project managers into a single cohesive set of fact based reports. Ideal candidate has a background in project
accounting and/or financial control with a desire to move into project management.

Major Accountabilities:

Perform overload work from program manager/director, review/prepare program status reports, review/supervise deliverables production, proof version reconciliation, proof update reconciliation, proof status reporting reconciliation, review resource forcasts and resource management calendar, assist in weekly / monthly status reporting., prepare deliverable goals and studies by project, prepare/supervise analysis of delays, document scope changes, review
weekly reporting batches, follow up review on deliverable reporting and compliance, issue
analysis and scope monitoring, monitor dates and delays, prepare variance reports, perform cost
analysis, perform budget review and analysis.


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10084 IVR consultant Location: Chicago, IL. Possible contract to hire, 3 months no fees. Please list inclusive rates, candidate location.6-8 years overall experience. The resource needs to have IVR experience in defining user experience for automated voice systems. Apply directly at: ?jobref=919884&referer=gad To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

My client wants someone who has experience designing and developing web sites using COLD FUSION.
If the candidate has any experience with a CONTENT MANAGEMENT system such as CommonSpot it would be a huge plus

Candidate also needs to have solid experience designing and creating web pages using web tools such as FLASH, to create Movies and on-line video Presentations
Candidate will be creating interactive pages for clients eLearning presentations/pages
Client is going to create video/streaming presentations for visitors to their website to view
This candidate will be responsible for setting these up and deploying them on the on the web site.
The candidate will be working in a ll areas of the website content

Not only is the client currently developing an eLearning area, and a video presentation area, but also will be putting out an interactive intranet site for the employees to have access to privileged and private information. These projects that the company is putting together are new and exciting upgrades to my clients web presence

Although a strong desire for a certain type of position is a credit to your goals, specific experience is required to be considered for this position. Candidates' resumes that do not reflect the required technical skills and experiences cannot be considered for this position at this time. Also, our client is not in the position to offer VISA transfers or Sponsorships of any candidate at this time. The candidate is responsible for interviewing and/or relocation expenses for this position.

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FLASH
WebSite VIDEO presentations To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

We are in immediate need of experienced SAP ABAP Consultants, for direct placement with our Fortune 50 customer. To qualify for this outstanding job, candidate must possess the following: Experience Developing ABAP Objects Implementation and support of application packaged solutions. Prior consulting with strong communication and interpersonal skills. SAP Package Integration Consultant. All potential candidates must have experience with developing Objects. This role assists clients in the selection, implementation, and support of application packaged solutions. Using in-depth consulting skills, business knowledge, and packaged solution expertise to effectively integrate packaged technology into the clients business environment in order to achieve client expected business results. Location preferred: Washington, DC area. Or must live within a reasonable commuting distance (generally 50 miles) of the following cities: Atlanta, GA; Boston, MA; Charlotte, NC; Chicago, IL; Cleveland, OH; Cincinnati, OH; Detroit, MI; Denver, CO; Hartford, CT; Houston, TX; Kansas City, MO; Los Angeles, CA; Miami, FL; Minneapolis, MN; New York City, NY and surrounding area; Philadelphia, PA; and Washington DC. US Citizen or Green Card (permanent resident) 100% Travel This is a PERMANENT position. 4-year degree required. Salary is negotiable. For an immediate interview and additional information please submit your resume with job code 12722XZ5 in subject line. Job Title: SAP ABAP Developer Consultant Primary Skills: SAP ABAP Job Industry: Computers Vacancies: 10 Job City: Chicago Job Metro Area: Chicago Job State: IL Job Country: US Salary: NEG Hours per Week: 40 Start Date: 06/12/2006 Job Duration: Direct Placement Detailed Job Duration: NA Degree Type: BS Degree Area: Computer Science Experience Minimum: 3 Years Certificates/Licenses: Candidates responding to this posting must currently possess the eligibility to work in the United States. To submit a resume for this position, you must place PR78731_NT_217703XZ5 in the subject line of your e-mail. Send your resumes to: Professional.

Requirements:

SAP ABAP


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0002121 Resource Type: Contractor Job Class: Information Technology Functional Title: Support Analyst Overall Experience: 04-06 Yrs. Position Description: Support Analyst for Document and Verity on UNIX. Documentum support experience is a must have. Experience of integration of documentum and formal training in it's administration is an advantage. Region: Chicago Additional Information: Should have Windows and office skills at a user level, must be willing to work in Chicago.

Requirements:

0002121 Resource Type: Contractor Job Class: Information Technology Functional Title: Support Analyst Overall Experience: 04-06 Yrs. Position Description: Support Analyst for Document and Verity on UNIX. Documentum support experience is a must have. Experience of integration of documentum and formal training in it's administration is an advantage. Region: Chicago Additional Information: Should have Windows and office skills at a user level, must be willing to work in Chicago.


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If you're an IT professional looking for exciting, new opportunities, look to Ajilon Consulting. As a premier provider of IT business solutions, our clients span all industries, so you'll benefit from challenging and diverse environments. At Ajilon Consulting, we invest in our people with continuous training and education programs, along with competitive benefits and compensation. That's why we're a frontrunner in IT services, and our people are always in demand.
We are currently looking for an experienced Business Analyst.
Location: 300 S. Riverside Plaza, Chicago, IL
Duration: 6+ months
Scope of Work:
Description:
. Participate as a team member on major project initiatives, as assigned.
. Document, fully, the current environment as the first step in requirements analyses.
. Partner with business management to understand and analyze specific business goals or issues, and laying out a clear and concise course of action.
. Work with end to end business areas (implementation to downstream billing and client reporting) to fully identify, document and gain agreement on business requirements.
. Produce or assist in the production of detailed:
o Current and Proposed Workflow diagrams and Data Flow diagrams
o Business Requirements
o Statement of Work documents
o Draft Work Request documents
o Test Plans and Scripts relative to required Product related functionality - specifically web based applications
o Promote documentation to defined centralized databases
o Draft Initial Project Plan as it relates to Product related tasks

Attributes:
. Broad conceptual understanding of product and project management.
. Exceptional independent work capabilities and organizational skills.
. Analytical and problem solving skills.
. Excellent business and technical writing skills.
. Excellent written and oral communication skills, able to interact with peers and clients.
. Time management skills, able to manage workload priorities.
. Ability to handle multiple, highly complex business requirement definition activities in a timely manner.
. Highly developed Microsoft Office Suite skills, Project 98, Visio, Lotus Notes, web based capabilities.
. Excellent team player and demonstrated leadership skills Experience: Please be aware that placement for this position would depend on candidate's successful completion of a complete background check.
Knowledge areas:
. Product Management - Receivables / Cash Management
. Business analysis process - operational platforms and client based web applications
. Project Management process and methodology
. Understand Customer Requirements process
. Understand end to end business process for this product
. CMM processes and CMM toolkit
. An awareness of overall Treasury Services products and offerings

Qualifications:
. Minimum 5-7 years experience in business analysis or project management or process re-enginnering.
. Financial services background, Cash Management, Receivables and Image application knowledge preferred.
. Bachelors degree (or better) from an accredited, high quality institution.
. Knowledge of Six Sigma and CMM methodologies an advantage.
. Strong PC skills, including Microsoft suite. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

The qualified candidate will have a minimum of 3 years systems analysis, programming, and business systems design experience. Must be able to work on developing and/or maintaining computer programs including testing, designing, coding, debugging, and installation as necessary.*** Lawson General Ledger, Crystal Enterprise, Crystal Reports and Oracle experience is a must.


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We have an immediate opening for Computer EngineersRequired Skills :1. Engineeing, Compter Science, or Mathematics background2. C++ / C3.


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Assist in movement of application components throughout the software development lifecycle and troubleshoot technical configuration problems with source code control system. Ensure updates to production libraries adhere to corporate standards on all platforms and integrity and usability of application source code. Implement processes, procedures, and scripts to streamline and automate build process as requested.

Experience: 2 plus years experience working with application developers in a configuration management role, following a Software Development Life Cycle, completing build and deploy project tasks, and providing first level support for source code repositories.

Must be experienced with a Version Control Tool (SubVersion preferred).
Proficiency with PC skills/MS-DOS.

One plus years experience with following: Scripting languages (Perl, ANT, Make, PC Batch, Shell, IBM closet), Web-based applications (WAS, Apache), MS Office Suite.
Basic knowledge of file transfer protocols (FTP, SCAPE), application languages.

Preferred: Knowledge of Defect tracking tools (Mercury Test Director), Application scheduling Tools (UC4, Scheduler Wizard, UNIX corn).

Chicago , IL
4 year experience min.
Bachelors Degree To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Required Skills:* Minimum 5 years experience in developing, implementing, and supporting complex information systems* Excellent verbal and written communication skills* Client-Server Application development experienceOther Skills:* Experience with VB Script is a plus.* Experience with Version control tools like SourceSafe, Test Case management (TD/Mercury Quality Center), Reporting Generation tools (Crystal) is highly desirable.* Experience supporting both Vendor and in-house applications desirable * Knowledge of Lockbox systems, Check Clearing, ACH payment system would be beneficialScope of Work:Learn the end-to-end Springfield, Ill. Lockbox system and serve as a back-up for the lead Development Analyst that supports this site. The Springfield site primarily uses the AFS Remittance software in its implementation and candidates will need to learn the capabilities of this software, how it is configured, and understand the underlying business and application work flow. Most support will be done remotely but 10% travel to Springfield is estimated. Will write various requirements, process and technical documents. Will also be assigned other implementation and support projects outside of Springfield.

Requirements:

Application Development, VB Script, Test Case , Crystal reports


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10070 Ops Analyst Work location, Chicago IL. Possible contract to hire, 3 months no fees. Please list current location and INCLUSIVE rate in summary.5+ years experience.


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McAfee, the leader in total security enterprise solutions, has an immediate need for a North Central SE Manager. DESCRIPTION OF FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITES: The SE Director is responsible for implementing national and regional pre sale support and services strategies through a mix of project planning, process review/redesign, and deployment. Coordinate national and regional delivery of quality support/services with Vice Presidents, regional SE Managers and regional Sales Directors to maximize sales attainment and achieve a high degree of customer satisfaction. EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Must have 5-10+ years of proven management experience in business environment. (i.e. Business modeling, estimation, budgeting experience; Project Management; Customer Relationship Management; Total Cost of Ownership.) Extensive and progressive experience leading complex systems engineering efforts; strategic visioning, process/model development; and technology evaluation. Demonstrated management expertise in many or all of the following disciplines is also preferred; Network administration & management, Network performance monitoring & analysis, Network and Host Intrusion Prevention Solutions, Enterprise Anti Virus solutions or Network Security & Encryption solutions. Previous Sales/Systems Engineering management experience is also preferred. Strong understanding and appreciation of international cultural differences as needed for successful execution if international and multi-functional projects is highly preferred. Job Title: North Central System Engineer Director Primary Skills: security; cissp; manager; sales engineer Job Industry: Software Vacancies: 1 Job City: Chicago Job Metro Area: Chicago Job State: IL Job Country: US Salary: DOE Hours per Week: 40 Start Date: ASAP Job Duration: Direct Placement Detailed Job Duration: NA Degree Type: BS Degree Area: computer science Experience Minimum: 7 Years Certificates/Licenses: cissp Candidates responding to this posting must currently possess the eligibility to work in the United States. To submit a resume for this position, you must place PR75243_NT_050706XZ7 in the subject line of your e-mail. Send your resumes to: Professional.

Requirements:

security; cissp; manager; sales engineer


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Project Description:

Coordinate functional activities of performance testers participating on cross-functional teams for specific Product Development efforts. Ensure that performance and load tests developed internal to each specific product development group all meet quality assurance standards prior to system delivery and implementation to partners or clients. Provide automated reporting of tests and test results from regular builds that allow for quantitative tracking of project quality and completeness. Oversee compliance of engineers with architecture, best practices, and coding standards through testing and audits and as a reviewer of those documents and artifacts. Interface to the developers, analysts, and project managers.

-Superb knowledge of LoadRunner 8. Must be able to work with many different protocols, monitoring, troubleshooting errors and transaction failures.
-Excellent organizational skills are necessary for tracking status of multiple projects and requests. Experience as a project manager or testing manager is preferred.
-Must be able to work independently across multiple projects at a time while following a formal process. This is a position for someone who enjoys being the go-to person for troubleshooting complex problems.
-Adept at leading meetings and explaining rationale behind QA standards.
-Creative problem-solver who can recommend methods of testing various types of applications.
-Demonstrated skill in creating LoadRunner scripts at the API level, rather than just record and replay.
-Strong experience in technical documentation.



LoadRunner expertise is essential. Experience in either WinRunner or QuickTest Pro is required. Knowledge of other Mercury testing tools such as Test Director, Quality Center or Performance Center is a plus. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Our downtown client seeks a Sr. Web Developer with some Project Management Experience to join their team on a contract- to- hire basis. Qualified candidates will have 3+ years of Content Management/Development experience and 2 years in a lead role dealing with Timelines and Project Plans. Qualified Candidates please contact Jim Olsen directly at 312-616-7974 and forward resumes to

All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada. Experience: 2+ years Web Design/Development and project management Strong HTML and CSS skills Strong knowledge of JavaScript and VBScript Classic ASP is a big plus To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

If you're an IT professional looking for exciting, new opportunities, look to Ajilon Consulting. As a premier provider of IT business solutions, our clients span all industries, so you'll benefit from challenging and diverse environments. At Ajilon Consulting, we invest in our people with continuous training and education programs, along with competitive benefits and compensation. That's why we're a frontrunner in IT services, and our people are always in demand.
We are currently looking for an experienced Technical Analyst.
Location: 300 S. Riverside Plaza, Chicago, IL
Duration: 6 months
Scope of Work:
Provide support to internal customers and end users on a variety of technical issues regarding custom reporting and interface files. Develop technical file specifications for development staff from functional specifications. Identify, research and resolve issues. Respond to telephone calls, email and personal requests for technical support. Document, track and monitor requests and issues to ensure timely resolution. Applicants must be able to work independently, manage multiple projects and issues, possess a strong attention to detail, communicate effectively and be interested in learning new technologies. Experience: Please be aware that placement for this position would depend on candidate's successful completion of a complete background check.
Required Skills:
Project Coordinator Intermediate 7-8
SQL Series
MS Access
MS Excel
Strong technical writing skills.

Optional Skills:
Windows NT Networks Intermediate 5-6 To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

If you're an IT professional looking for exciting, new opportunities, look to Ajilon Consulting. As a premier provider of IT business solutions, our clients span all industries, so you'll benefit from challenging and diverse environments. At Ajilon Consulting, we invest in our people with continuous training and education programs, along with competitive benefits and compensation. That's why we're a frontrunner in IT services, and our people are always in demand.
We are currently looking for an experienced Application Developer.
Location: 300 S. Riverside Plaza, Chicago, IL
Duration: 6+ months (chance for extension/ contract to hire)
Scope of Work:
Learn the end-to-end Lockbox system for a remote location and serve as a back-up for the lead Development Analyst that supports this site. The Springfield site primarily uses the AFS Remittance software in its implementation and candidates will need to learn the capabilities of this software, how it is configured, and understand the underlying business and application work flow. Most support will be done remotely but 10% travel to Springfield is estimated. Will write various requirements, process and technical documents. Will also be assigned other implementation and support projects outside of Springfield. Experience: Please be aware that placement for this position would depend on candidate's successful completion of a complete background check.
Required Skills:
. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent experience.
. Minimum 5 years experience in developing, implementing, and supporting complex information systems.
. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
. Client-Server Application development experience.

Other Skills:
. Experience with VB Script is a plus.
. Experience with Version control tools like SourceSafe, Test Case management (TD/Mercury Quality Center), Reporting Generation tools (Crystal) is highly desirable.
. Experience supporting both Vendor and in-house applications desirable.
. Knowledge of Lockbox systems, Check Clearing, ACH payment system would be beneficial. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Grant Thornton LLP is the U.S. member firm of Grant Thornton International, one of the six global accounting, tax and business advisory organizations. Grant Thornton LLP specializes in serving mid-cap, small-cap and privately held clients, and is a preferred provider of selected non-audit services to selected markets. The firm's success is attributed to an adherence to its Guiding Principles of respect for firm policies and people, a commitment to integrity, professional excellence, and leadership in the accounting profession and the business community.

Grant Thornton LLP is an equal opportunity employer.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Web Developer within the Grant Thornton International (GTI) Information Technology (IT) Knowledge Management Web Applications team is responsible for developing and supporting internet and intranet applications, end user communication, and Application Development Lifecycle documentation. This person is responsible for assigned internet / intranet programming work, occasional project management responsibilities, assigned user and management communications, briefings and presentations, and supervision of associate rank developers as identified by the Development Manager. This position requires a highly motivated self-starter with good organizational skills. This position is based in Oakbrook Terrace, Ill.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
-Develop new internet and intranet applications as identified by firm and IT management.
-Customize packaged internet and intranet applications to meet firm business needs.
-Maintain and enhance existing internet and intranet applications ( custom and purchased ) as identified by firm and IT management.
-Maintain production and development of GTI-based internet and intranet programming environments in conjunction with Grant Thornton engineering and database administration teams.
-Test and perform complete quality assurance evaluation on all GTI-based internet and intranet applications (custom and purchased).
-Complete life-cycle development documentation for all projects.
-Create Microsoft-centric (ASP, ASPX, .NET) internet and intranet systems using organized systems development methodology.
-Develop and interact with databases as part of built or bought internet and intranet systems using Microsoft SQL Server 2000 and Oracle.
-Conduct full testing and quality assurance review of all internet and intranet applications developed or customized prior to release to production.
-Perform exception reporting of issues, problems, and customer needs as they occur in IT management.
-Provide proactive response to training, technical support, and customer service needs in line with IT management and business guidelines.
-Coordinate identified user technical needs with others in the Knowledge Management / Web Services division and throughout the Information Technology department.
-Provide effective communications and coordination of user needs with IT management.
-Maintain awareness of fiscal impact of technical operations and / or functions.
-Participate in and occasionally lead special projects for Internal Client Services IT as assigned by IT management.
-Adhere to highest degree of professional standards and strict confidentiality in matters that require discretion.
-Attend professional development and training sessions on a regular basis.
-Participate in special projects as assigned by management. Experience: QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
-Bachelor?s degree in Computer Science, MIS, or related field
-1 to 3 years of experience in a medium- to large-sized corporate environment with increasing levels of responsibility and complexity of projects and applications. Previous experience in the professional services / accounting industry a plus.
-Understanding of systems development methodology best practices.
-Excellent written and oral communications skills.
-Experience with HTML, DHTML, CSS, ActiveX controls, Java, JavaScript, ASP, ASP.NET, VB.NET, C#, IIS Configuration, and other internet -based technologies in the production and publishing of internet and / or intranet websites.
-Experience with creating and interacting with SQL database systems.
-Strong attention to detail.
-Ability to integrate procedural steps and processes with technical requirements and system functions to assure successful delivery of work.
-Team-oriented, flexible, and able to work in an ambiguous and / or changing work environment.
-Previous experience with BizTalk, SalesLogix, and other web-based information systems a plus.
-Previous customer service experience in the software industry a plus.
-Previous experience with international issues as related to soft skills a plus.
-Ability to work additional hours as needed.

KEY PERFORMANCE MEASURES
-Successful delivery of assigned application development tasks and projects that meet project / task / business needs and requirements.
-Excellent customer service experiences by all customers and IT personnel.
-Effective training and support of user communities with web technologies and tools.
-Effective coordination of project / task needs and business requirements with others within the IT department and IT management.
-Positive contributions to the firm and department beyond the scope of normal responsibilities.

OTHER INFORMATION ABOUT THIS POSITON
-Reports directly to: Manager of Application Development
-Exempt: Yes
-Estimated percentage of travel: <5%
-Other: 100% in-office work arrangement required; pager required. Infrequent overtime required (evenings / weekends). To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Grant Thornton LLP is the U.S. member firm of Grant Thornton International, one of the six global accounting, tax and business advisory organizations. Grant Thornton LLP specializes in serving mid-cap, small-cap and privately held clients, and is a preferred provider of selected non-audit services to selected markets. The firm's success is attributed to an adherence to its Guiding Principles of respect for firm policies and people, a commitment to integrity, professional excellence, and leadership in the accounting profession and the business community.

Grant Thornton LLP is an equal opportunity employer.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Customer Support Analyst is a member of the International Technology team in the Information Technology ( IT ) department. The Analyst will analyze, maintain, support and train on GTI ( Grant Thornton International ) applications. Key components of this position are technical analysis and positive customer service skills. The Analyst focuses on developing the Centra online learning tool. This position is based in Oakbrook Terrace, Ill.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
-Manage the Centra online learning tool.
-Document and recommend future enhancements to the Centra product line.
-Help further the understanding of the Centra product to the user community.
-Help users set up and manage meetings using the Centra product.
-Maintain production and development of GTI internet and intranet environments.
-Perform system administration of content management systems.
-Provide technical support on GTI systems and coordinate support needs with other divisions within the IT department.
-Provide excellent customer service to all GTI application users.
-Conduct testing and quality assurance work for products prior to release into the production environment.
-Document how operations resolve re-occurring user requests.
-Provide content publishing assistance for applying best practices of knowledge management, and internet and intranet use.
-Conduct exception reporting of issues and problems that arise from user support inquiries.
-Provide proactive response to identified training, technical support and customer service needs in line with the IT management and business guidelines.
-Communicate and coordinate user needs with firm management effectively.
-Maintain awareness of fiscal impact of technical operations and functions.
-Adhere to the highest degree of professional standards and strict confidentiality in matters that require discretion.
-Attend professional development and training sessions on a regular basis.
-Participate in special projects as needed by the GTI Technology Manager. Experience: QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
-Bachelor?s degree in MIS, Communications, Higher Education, Development, or related field.
-1 to 3 years of experience handling customer requests.
-Significant experience in working with customers that are geographically dispersed world wide.
-Previous experience in the professional services or accounting industry a plus.
-Experience in any web statistics and reporting a plus.
-Experience with HTML, JavaScript, ASP ( Active Server Pages ), IIS ( Internet Information Server ), SQL Server, JSP ( Java Server Pages ), any content publishing software. Centra meeting / training software experience a plus.
-Excellent written and oral communications skills.
-Good training and presentation skills in individual and group settings.
-Ability to multitask with strong attention to detail.
-Ability to work with minimal supervision.
-Ability to integrate procedural steps and processes with technical requirements and system functions to ensure successful delivery of work.
-Project management skills including planning, requirements gathering, and project team coordination.
-Team-oriented, flexible, and able to work in an ambiguous and changing work environment.
-Ability to work additional hours as needed.

KEY PERFORMANCE MEASURES
-Advance the understanding of the Centra product.
-Advance the user experience using Centra.
-Provide excellent customer service to all customers and IT personnel.
-Effective training and support of user communities with web technologies and tools.
-Effective coordination of user needs and business requirements with others within the IT department and IT management.

OTHER INFORMATION ABOUT THIS POSITION
-Reports directly to: GTI Technology Manager
-Exempt: Yes
-Estimated percentage of travel: <5%
-Other: 100% in-office work arrangement required; pager required. In-frequent overtime required ( evenings / weekends ). To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Senior Information Systems Auditor

Crowe Chizek is a leading provider of innovative business solutions in the areas of assurance, benefit plan services, financial advisory, forensic services, performance services, risk consulting and tax consulting to large and middle market public companies and large privately held businesses. As a top 10 U.S. public accounting and consulting firm and leading North American member of Horwath International, Crowe is able to call upon a large base of talented individuals and resources that scale to international proportions. As a result of recent changes in SEC regulations and corporate governance standards, many companies are searching for new providers of assurance and consulting services outside of the Big Four. We provide clients with Big Four capabilities independent from conflicts of interests. For our people, we provide an environment that enables them to make a difference, achieve their full potential, have fun and be part of building something they really care about. As a client-focused organization, our clients have come to value our commitment to personal service and integrity.


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

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

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

We are seeking individuals to assist our rapidly expanding Risk and Performance Services Group with specialization in IT Internal Auditing and IT External Auditing in the Financial Institutions Industry. We would prefer individuals with 3-10 years experience as IT Audit Consultants, Internal IS Auditors for financial institutions, Government Regulators (state or federal regulatory agency, e.g. FDIC, OTS, OCC, FRB), or IS Auditors outside of the banking industry with an interest in financial institutions able to perform the following responsibilities:

-Conduct and lead IS Operational Audits. Evaluate IS operations to ensure data security and integrity for Financial Institutions and other industries.
-Lead engagements to support our public company financial audits by assisting with the planning, evaluating, and testing those information technology controls as required under the Sarbanes Oxley Act.
-Prepare reports to detail results of evaluation.
-Submit recommendations to client for corrective action.
-Participate in planning and implementing of client information systems, including structure, process, and security.
-Communicate with audit committee and board members.
-Participate in strategic and tactical objectives to include new product offerings, identify additional client needs, and generating new business leads.
-Correspond with a variety of clients and communicate audit issues, recommendations, and deliverables effectively.

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

QUALIFICATIONS
Prior IT Auditing Experience
Knowledge of midrange series computers (IBM i-Series, Unisys, NCR, IBM 3090).
Networking experience (Novell, Windows 2000 or 2003)
Exposure to security packages is a plus (RACF, TOPSecret, ACF2)


EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS DESIRED
Degree in Accounting, Computer Information Systems, or Management Information Systems
MIS concentration is required
CISA, CISSP, CIA, or CPA preferred

EOE
M/F/D/V