Director, Web Properties in Chicago, IL
The Director of Web Properties will collaborate closely with the web, marketing, sales, practice and IT organizations to deliver a world class global website and applications with an industry leading user experience. The role reports to the Vice President, Global Marketing,
The Director of Web Properties will be responsible for leading customer and internal-facing web projects including leadership of the cross-functional project teams, completion/coordination of the project deliverables and coordination/tracking of the project timelines. The primary project for 2007 is a re-design of Aon's web properties.
Expectations for the role include: leading Aon's internal and external web properties teams to drive optimized performance across various global web sites; managing web programs to drive efficient traffic and conversion; working with colleagues in Aon offices around the globe to ensure effective implementation of their web marketing programs; ensuring consistency of representation of the Aon brand; and keeping all site content accurate and up-to-date.
The ideal candidate is strategic and analytical possessing the ability to see the 'big picture,' prioritizing initiatives accordingly, and has the quantitative skills and metrics knowledge to support decision-making. His/her persuasive written, verbal and presentation skills are superior. He/she thrives in a collaborative team environment, and has the ability to motivate across all levels and functional areas of the company while juggling competing projects, deadlines, and customers. He/she must have an ability to be a cross-functional player, be able to manage internally diverse teams of content owners and external agencies to successful outcomes.
Specific responsibilities include:
- Collaborate/Communicate with senior business, marketing, and IT leadership team
- Collaborate/Communicate with Web design and development team (Producers, Design & Production, IT).
- Understand, prioritize, staff and schedule individual web projects
- Understand and communicate technical and functional requirements
- Guide teams through System Development Lifecycle
- Guide managers through project issue identification, escalation and resolution (functional and technical)
- Report project status to senior level executives
Knowledge and Skills:
- Experience managing multiple business partners and third-party vendors for web-based development
- Experience identifying and prioritizing key project objectives, risks, drivers and dependencies
- Experience creating scoping documents, functional and technical requirements documents, use case documentation, functional and technical specifications, status reports, QA test plans etc
- Experience leading large cross-functional steering committee team meetings
- Strong presentation skills (executive level)
- Exceptional facilitation skills and ability to gain group/team consensus
- Strong interpersonal, analytical, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
- Strong work ethic; extremely organized and detail oriented
- Experience managing and maintaining project budgets
- Ability to recommend and implement process improvements, policies and best practices
- Demonstrated ability to lead a technically diverse team of individuals in the creation of world class, industry leading products and commercial services
- Experience including strong understanding of marketing, product development, product management and project management
- Strong analytical skills and solid understanding of key metrics that drive top and bottom line
Experience required:
o 10 years of high-profile web project management experience.
o 10 years packaged/custom web application development background.
o Experience formulating project level ROI (capitalized projects a plus).
o Consulting/Professional services background required.
o Familiarity with Web products such as ColdFusion, Dreamweaver, Flash, Vignette, TeamSite a plus To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here
ACCOUNT ASSOCIATE, PRINT PRODUCTION in Chicago, IL
JOB: ACCOUNT ASSOCIATE, PRINT PRODUCTION
City and Title: Tulsa, OK. PRINT PRODUCTION
Paladin Consulting, Inc. has been in the IT Staffing Augmentation Industry for over twenty-one years. Our corporate headquarters are located in Dallas, Texas, where we currently provide consulting services throughout the United States.
PALADIN Consulting, Inc. is a privately held business and a national provider of Information Technology consulting and custom software development services; high end clerical, accounting and other specialty professional staffing services, including desktop publishing and computer graphics services. PALADIN Consulting, Inc. has been providing IT services specializing in Information Technology professionals from Help Desk to System Programmers for over 20 years. Position types are contract, contract to hire, and permanent. PALADIN Consulting, Inc. offers benefits to consultants including Medical, Dental, Vision, Short & Long Term Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, and 401K Plan. Automatic Payroll Deposit is available.
Purpose of Position:
Satisfy customer requirements for reprographic services within a single or multiple customer location. Duties may include:
. Operate production printers and copiers - configure job processing setting, manage job queues, process files, and print jobs
. Produce job proofs for customer review
. Read a simple job ticket and understand steps required in workflow
. Document quality is checked before, during, and after each production run of a job
. Record meter reads
. Provide finishing services, e.g. folding, envelope/binder insertion, stapling, stitching, shrink wrap, drilling, cutting
. Clean and maintain equipment when necessary
. Trouble shoot and maintain production equipment
. Perform maintenance and repair of high-frequency service call areas on specified equipment
. Monitor and manage supplies
Essential Job Functions:
. Able to lift and move up to 50 pounds
. Able to read, write and follow basic English instructions
. Listen, understand, & communicate effectively
. Computer Skills - basic use of MS Office-Word and Excel, web access, scanning
. Ability to manage multiple tasks
. Able to interact with diverse employee population
. Customer service skills
. Reliable and flexible
Education / Experience Required:
. High School diploma or equivalent
. Post High School education or training desired
. Service or Document Management Industry work experience
. General knowledge of reprographic operation
Additional Qualifications:
. Basic math skills (multiplication, division, percentages)
. Able to operate centralized reprographic equipment
. Mechanical aptitude
. Able to work independently and in team with minimal supervision
. Ability to adapt and provide customer service in a changing environment
. Show pride in work, pays attention to detail
NOTE: This position may require driving and / or a forklift certification. The Contract Agency will not assign an individual to drive as part of the Services performed if the driving record check reveals that the individual, as an adult in the U.S.:
. Has no valid U.S. driver's license or a suspended driver's license;
. Has convictions for driving under the influence or driving while intoxicated within the past three (3) years;
. Has had an accident within the last three (3) years; and / or
. Has five (5) speeding infractions within the last three (3) years.
See Driver Addendum for further details.
To apply, either call or send an updated resume in either MS Word or Text format to:
Resumes@paladin-
Be sure to put City and Title in the subject line of your e-mail.
Experience: see description To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here
Technical Director in Chicago, IL
Technical director/J2EE Lead previous supervisory experience required or team lead role. 5+ years demonstrated development experience with hand-coding advanced HTML, CSS, and Java Script Experience in working within a team environment Substantial experience with client service Proficiency with cross-browser/cross-platform issues, DOM and web standards Experience working in a Mac/PC environment An excellent ability to deal with people at all levels and build trust and confidence with management and employees Samples of your previous work are required in your application Desired Skills: Experience with JSP, XML, ASP and ATG Dynamo Familiar with Java/Object-Orientated programming Familiarity with Source Code Control Systems Formal education in Computing Sciences/Computing Technologies or related experience/education About Critical Mass Inc. Please contact Jim Olsen at (312) 616-7974 or for more information.
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: HTML DHTML Object oriented design Java servlets ASP DOM To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here
Document Finishing in Chicago, IL
PALADIN Consulting, Inc. is a privately held business and a national provider of Information Technology consulting and custom software development services; high end clerical, accounting and other specialty professional staffing services, including desktop publishing and computer graphics services. PALADIN Consulting, Inc. has been providing IT services specializing in Information Technology professionals from Help Desk to System Programmers for over 20 years. Position types are contract, contract to hire, and permanent. PALADIN Consulting, Inc. offers benefits to consultants including Medical, Dental, Vision, Short & Long Term Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, and 401K Plan. Automatic Payroll Deposit is available.
We are currently seeking an Account Associate/Finishing for our client in Phoenix, AZ
This position will require the following skills and experience:
Satisfy customer requirements for finishing support services within a single or multiple customer location. Duties may include:
. Operate standard binding equipment (e.g., paper cutters, inserter, laminating, and hole punchers).
. Wrap, pack, and label paper.
. Clean and maintain equipment when necessary.
. Operate copy equipment.
. Processes basic forms and update records.
Essential Job Functions:
. Able to lift and move up to 50 pounds
. Able to read, write and follow basic English instructions
. Listen, understand, & communicate effectively
. Computer Skills - basic keyboarding skills
. Ability to handle multiple tasks
. Able to interact with diverse employee population
. Customer service skills
. Reliable and flexible
Education / Experience Required:
. High School Diploma
. Experience in finishing environment
. Basic math skills (multiply, divide, percents).
Additional Skills & Qualifications:
. Able to work independently and in a team with minimal supervision
. Ability to adapt and provide customer service in a changing environment
. Shows pride in work, pays attention to detail
To apply for this position:
Please forward your updated resume in Word Format to: resumes@paladin-
Or
Call 1-
Experience: Essential Job Functions: . Able to lift and move up to 50 pounds . Able to read, write and follow basic English instructions . Listen, understand, & communicate effectively . Computer Skills - basic keyboarding skills . Ability to handle multiple tasks . Able to interact with diverse employee population . Customer service skills . Reliable and flexible Education / Experience Required: . High School Diploma . Experience in finishing environment . Basic math skills (multiply, divide, percents). Additional Skills & Qualifications: . Able to work independently and in a team with minimal supervision . Ability to adapt and provide customer service in a changing environment . Shows pride in work, pays attention to detail To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here
.NET Web Developer in Chicago, IL
The Leading Interactive Event Marketing Company in downtown Chicago is expanding and looking for a .Net developer to join their entrepreneurial environment and must be capable working in a dynamic, collaborative development team. . The candidate must have 3 plus years experience developing Microsoft Based Desktop Applications using C++ / C#. Working under the direction of the Senior Architect, the candidate will assist in moving the C/C++ based application to a .net platform. Will also be confirming requirements, developing, testing, and managing product deliverables to target release dates.Must have BS/BA in Computer Science, or related work experience. Must be passionate, client focused, self starter, with strong verbal and written skills to be considered for the position. Please contact Gina Kulas 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: Intermediate C# (Sharp), Intermediate .Net Framework, Intermediate C++ To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here
Jr. Java Developer in Chicago, IL
The Leading Interactive Event Marketing Company in downtown Chicago is expanding and looking for a Java Developer to join their entrepreneurial environment and must be capable working in a dynamic, collaborative development team. The candidate must have 3 plus years experience in Web Services, SOAP and Java n-tier web development to be considered. Working under the direction of the Senior Architect, the candidate will assist in moving Cold Fusion based applications to a more robust platform. Will also be confirming requirements, developing, testing, and managing product deliverables to target release dates. Any background experience in migrating from a Cold Fusion platform to a J2EE platform will be helpful. Must be passionate, client focused, self starter, with strong verbal and written skills to be considered for the position. Please contact Craig Feldman 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: Intermediate Java2 Enterprise Edition, Intermediate Cascade Styling Sheets - CSS, Intermediate XML, Intermediate HTML, Intermediate SOAP To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here
Office Worker/Copier in Chicago, IL
Paladin Consulting, Inc. has been in the IT Staffing Augmentation Industry for over twenty-one years. Our corporate headquarters are located in Dallas, Texas, where we currently provide consulting services throughout the United States.
PALADIN Consulting, Inc. is a privately held business and a national provider of Information Technology consulting and custom software development services; high end clerical, accounting and other specialty professional staffing services, including desktop publishing and computer graphics services. PALADIN Consulting, Inc. has been providing IT services specializing in Information Technology professionals from Help Desk to System Programmers for over 20 years. Position types are contract, contract to hire, and permanent. PALADIN Consulting, Inc. offers benefits to consultants including Medical, Dental, Vision, Short & Long Term Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, and 401K Plan. Automatic Payroll Deposit is available.
Position Title: ACCOUNT ASSOCIATE - OFFICE
Purpose of Position:
. Perform basic copying, faxing, printing and scanning functions
. Collect equipment meter information and submit for billing purposes
. Clean and maintain equipment when necessary
. Serve as primary customer contact for equipment service and repair
. Troubleshoot and maintain production equipment
. Perform maintenance and repair of high-frequency service call areas on specified equipment
. Maintain on-site parts/supply inventory appropriate to client equipment population
. Provide appropriate communication, support and interface to customer
Essential Job Functions:
. Lift and move up to 50 pounds
. Able to read, write, and follow basic English instructions
. Listen, understand, & communicate effectively
. Computer Skills - basic use of MS Office
. Ability to handle multiple tasks
. Able to interact with diverse employee population
. Customer service skills
. Reliable and flexible
Education / Experience Required:
. High School Diploma
. Preferred 6 months experience
Additional Skills & Qualifications:
. Able to work independently and in a team with minimal supervision
. Ability to adapt and provide customer service in a changing environment
. Shows pride in work, pays attention to detail
NOTE: This position may require driving and / or a forklift certification. The Contract Agency will not assign an individual to drive as part of the services performed if the driving record check reveals that the individual, as an adult in the U.S.:
. Has no valid U.S. driver's license or a suspended driver's license;
. Has convictions for driving under the influence or driving while intoxicated with n the past three (3) years;
. Has had an accident within the last three (3) years; and / or
. Has five (5) speeding infractions within the last three (3) years.
To apply, either call or send an updated resume in either MS Word or Text format to: Resumes@paladin-
Be sure to put Albuquerque, NM/OFFICE in the subject line of your e-mail.
Experience: . Lift and move up to 50 pounds . Able to read, write, and follow basic English instructions . Listen, understand, & communicate effectively . Computer Skills - basic use of MS Office . Ability to handle multiple tasks . Able to interact with diverse employee population . Customer service skills . Reliable and flexible Education / Experience Required: . High School Diploma . Preferred 6 months experience Additional Skills & Qualifications: . Able to work independently and in a team with minimal supervision . Ability to adapt and provide customer service in a changing environment . Shows pride in work, pays attention to detail To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here
Finance Applications Senior Business Analyst in Chicago, IL
We are currently seeking to fill a Finance Applications 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.
his role is a key role on large custom development projects. The Senior BA will gather detailed business requirements and document functional specifications. The Senior BA will also prepare test plans and test scripts. They will report to the project manager and will interact with business users, technical teammates, and other parts of the IT organization.
Qualifications:
- Must have at least five years of business analysis experience on IT custom development projects.
- Must have demonstrated leadership, time management, and negotiation skills.
- Must have excellent communications skills with previous experience working directly with technical teams.
- Must be able to interact and liaison with business partners and other technical teams.
- Must be able to work independently.
- Must have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Must have experience writing functional specifications.
- Must have knowledge of standard project methodology processes (e.g. requirements analysis techniques, testing approaches, etc.).
- Must have comprehensive testing skills including the ability to ensure that the system is meeting all defined requirements.
- Must have experience writing test cases and executing test scripts.
- Must understand basic business concepts such as accounting and payroll.
- Must understand relational databases and be able to write basic SQL statements.
- Must understand basic programming and design concepts.
- Must be able to work additional hours when necessary.
- Must be able to travel overnight when necessary. Travel may be as high as 33%.
- Must be a team player.
- Definite plus if the candidate has understanding of the financial industry, especially securities brokerage.
- Definite plus if the candidate has experience with compensation systems. - A nice-to have is some exposure to relevant project technologies such as .NET, Oracle, and DB2/UDB.
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. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here
Systems Associate in Chicago, IL
Paladin Consulting, Inc. is seeking 2 Systems Associates for our client in Arlington, VA,and Washington DC.
The Systems Associate will be responsbile for satisying customer requirements for digital reprographic services within a signle or multiple customer location. Will recieve and process electornic documents from various media. Operate production printers and copiers. Configure job-processing settings, manage job queues, process files and print jobs. Scan materials(hard copy, microfilm, microfiche, aperture cards), convert into digital formats. Diagnose and correct common image quality problems; index, store, retrieve electronic documents in a mass storage system. Manage and monitor the order and execution of files in a printer's job queue. Produce job proofs for customer review and approval. Document quality is checked before, during, and after each production run of a job. Establish and maintain connection between reprographic equipment and customer network. Coordinate printer installations and removal from client networks. Clean and maintain production equipment. Perform maintenance and repair of high-frequency service call areas on specified equipment.
Must be able to life and move up to 50 pounds. Able to read, write and follow basic English instructions. Listen, understand & communicate effectively. Computer Skills- extensive use of PC - web access, scan files, import/export files. Ability to manage multiple taste. Able to interact with diverse employee population. Customer service skills. Reliable and flexible.
Must have a High School Diploma. Post High school PC or technology training or experience. Associates Degree - technical field desired. Experience in data center, computer technology enviroment. PC and / or MAC proficiency. Ability to use Graphical User Interface.
The Systems Associate needs to be able to operate large centralized reprographic quipment. Basic math skills (multiplication, division, percentages). Ability to troubleshoot electronic document transfer and retrieval issues. Mechanical aptitude. Able to work individually and in a team with minimal supervision. Ability to adapt and provide customer service in a changing enviroment. Shows pride in work and attention to detail.
Please reply to: resumes@paladin-
Subject line MUST have: Systems Associate/Chicago
Background checks and Drug tests are required. Experience: Reprographic Equipment Electronic Document Transfer/Retrieval Math Skills Production Printers and Copiers To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here
Finance Applications Senior .NET Developer in Chicago, IL
We are currently seeking to fill a Senior .NET Developer position for our client in Chicago, IL. We invite you to review the position requirements below and apply today if your skills match our need.
Responsibilities:
This role is to design, develop, and debug code in C# using an Oracle database. The project is to significantly enhance a compensation system and to add a new business channel's calculations and business rules into an enterprise system.
Qualifications:
- Must have at least three years of experience developing in C#/.Net.
- Must have at least seven years experience developing with Microsoft technologies
- Must have at least three years of experience working with Oracle databases.
- Must be able to understand moderately complex business specifications and publish a technical design.
- Must be able to lead 1-2 developers and review the quality of their work in addition to completing his/her own tasks.
- Must have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Must be able to meet tight deadlines and work additional hours when necessary.
- Definite plus if the candidate has understanding of the financial industry, especially securities brokerage.
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. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here
IT Strategy Consultants ? decathlon skills in Chicago, IL
Unusual opportunity for technology strategists to join the fastest growing consulting practice (out of over 15 different practices) for this prestigious global consulting firm. Experience the challenge of a near ground floor opportunity with this firm where new go-to-market strategies are stimulating an ever faster growth rate. This is to the IT consulting world what the Olympics would be to the decathlon athlete.
As a Technology Strategy Consultant you must be capable of providing solutions to complex business and IT problems that require bottom line improvements. Your core competencies should include: analyzing business architecture and strategy for purposes of developing IT alignment strategies; IT management processes; redesigning/optimizing business and IT organizations; IT cost management, financial planning/analysis and leadership/mentoring skills. This includes a solid background in Application Portfolio Analysis, i.e., evaluating customer application portfolios, identifying opportunities and issues, migration path to a future application portfolio. Experience: Here's a summary of what you must have:
? IT governance in Fortune 1000 size companies
? Redesign/optimization of the IT organization and service delivery functions
? IT strategy and planning for complex multi-line businesses and Analysis of business architecture and strategy for purpose of developing IT-Business alignment strategies
? Prior experience in strategy consulting
? Developing effective IT management processes, including those for applications development, IT operations, and asset management. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here
Finance Applications Senior .NET Developer in Chicago, IL
We are currently seeking to fill a Senior .NET Developer position for our client in Chicago, IL. We invite you to review the position requirements below and apply today if your skills match our need.
Responsibilities:
This role is to design, develop, and debug code in C# using an Oracle database. The project is to significantly enhance a compensation system and to add a new business channel's calculations and business rules into an enterprise system.
Qualifications:
- Must have at least three years of experience developing in C#/.Net.
- Must have at least seven years experience developing with Microsoft technologies
- Must have at least three years of experience working with Oracle databases.
- Must be able to understand moderately complex business specifications and publish a technical design.
- Must be able to lead 1-2 developers and review the quality of their work in addition to completing his/her own tasks.
- Must have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Must be able to meet tight deadlines and work additional hours when necessary.
- Definite plus if the candidate has understanding of the financial industry, especially securities brokerage.
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.
Experience: Desired skills: . To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here
Desktop Manager in Chicago, IL
IT Ascent is a leading national technology solutions firm. We implement tactical and strategic solutions through our flexible global delivery model. By partnering with our clients to craft solutions through creative people and a proven engagement methodology, we are able to successfully drive enterprise initiatives.
We are currently accepting resumes for a Desktop Manager position.
This position includes management of IT Services Help Desk and all support functions provided by the help desk including all first tier end-user support.
Essential Job Functions
Trains and supervises help desk staff
Delegates and schedules work among help desk staff.
Advanced help desk problem resolution.
Assesses help desk staff capabilities and ensure that procedures are followed.
Learning all IT help desk services.
Schedules help desk staff
Communicates with other department members regarding policies and procedures.
Available in an on-call capacity for help desk problems.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
3-5 yrs Management experience
Hardware and software experience
Ability to effectively communicate verbally in person, on the telephone, electronically, and in writing.
Ability to effectively train others in help desk procedures.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Strong attention to detail and effective problem solving skills are required.
Effective organizational skills are required.
Ability to meet an assigned work schedule
Interested? Please send resumes in MS Word format to
Experience: Desired skills: . To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here
Sr Business Objects/Intelligence Specialist in Chicago, IL
OVERVIEW: Aon Warranty Group, a subsidiary of Aon Corporation, is the world's largest provider of warranty plans for consumer goods, including auto, home, and appliances. We are an innovative dynamic global leader undergoing tremendous growth in business and opportunities for talented people. For more information about our business and organization, please visit www.aonwarranty.com.
POSITION SUMMARY: Aon Warranty Group is currently embarking on the exciting process of building a new enterprise-wide Data Management team. As part of that process, we have an excellent career opportunity available for a Senior Business Objects Developer/Architect in this new team.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
1. Hands-on experience with Business Objects Enterprise XI (and previous versions)
2. Design, develop, support Business Objects Universes, WebIntelligence Reports and Crystal Reports within BOE
3. Support of operational (OLTP) and analytical (OLAP, Data Warehouse) environments
4. Strong knowledge of SQL, stored procedures and views
5. Experience in complex environments with 2000 users or larger preferred
6. BOE on AIX, DB2 on AIX and DB2 on AS/400 experience preferred
7. Insurance or financial services experience a plus
8. 2+ years hands on experience with Business Objects and Crystal reports involving at least two different projects
9. 3+ years hands on experience in Business Intelligence and reports development regardless of tools or approach
10. 5+ years experience in a technical role in business intelligence, enterprise reporting, data warehousing and/or data management environments
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Implement Business Objects as AWG's enterprise-wide standard analysis, querying and reporting tool
2. Develop reporting architecture solution for external client facing system
3. Assist in design, development, testing, deployment and support of all analytical, querying and reporting solutions
4. Key contributor to enterprise-wide database architecture decisions
5. Stay current with new Business Intelligence, Reporting, Data Warehousing technology and development techniques
6. Investigate feasibility, costs, time and compatibility of new hardware and software systems in support of Data Management initiatives
REQUIRED EDUCATION: Bachelors in Computer Science, Engineering or related field, or equivalent work experience
BENEFITS: Aon offers: Competitive Compensation, Exceptional Benefits, Continuing Education & Training, A Unique Internal Advancement Program, and Tremendous Potential with A Growing Worldwide Organization.
Aon's professionals are unwavering in their client focus. With constant integrity, we promote diversity as well as individual potential. We practice frugality and stewardship, applying a disciplined non-bureaucratic approach to help our clients realize their business potential. Drawing on our experienced team as a competitive advantage, Aon employees have the freedom to take risks, foster innovation, champion for change, replicate best practices and maintain the attitude that we can accomplish anything we set out to do. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here
Security Risk Gap Analysis Test Engineer in Chicago, IL
Prestigious Fortune 100 Company located in Chicagos Loop is currently seeking a Security Risk Gap Analysis Test Engineer. Candidates will perform testing and Security Risk Gap Analysis on the business, technical, and administrative ends of this vast network. This position is responsible for assisting in the design and implementation of and leading the operation of an IT security issue remediation process. The individual will work with internal and external organizations in understanding and tracking security issues and recommendations. Mitigation plans and time lines will be developed in conjunction with issue owners. Verification testing plans will be developed, executed, and documented to provide assurance that issues have been closed. Regular security issue status reports will be developed for various levels of management.
1) 3 years of work experience in IT security with a Bachelor Degree in Information Technology OR 4 years of work experience in IT security with a College Courses in Information Technology OR 5 years total experience in IT security,
2) Experience conducting security gap analysis, network risk assessments, penetration testing, application assessments, remediation testing, and policy procedure reviews in large enterprise environments,
3) Experience documenting findings and presenting results to technical and non- technical management teams,
4) Ability to act as a team lead with little guidance, planning executing, and reporting project results. Provide guidance to staff team members,
5) In depth, hands-on security experience in as many as possible: Server configuration reviews, firewall and router configuration reviews, penetration testing, network security, web application security reviews, security architecture,
6) In depth understanding of auditing and compliance verification and validation methods, specifically testing, documentation, and reporting.
Experience: 1) Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or other relevant IT security certification,
2) Knowledge of HIPAAs impact on IT security requirements,
3) Bachelors degree in computer science, information systems, or related discipline,
4) Experience in a managed health care or other insurance or financial services organization,
5) Knowledge of business governance frameworks such as COBIT, ISO 17799,
6) Ability to map regulatory guidance to IT security controls.
To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here
Complex Solution Architect in Chicago, IL
-LARGE BIDS, rewards balance.
This role requires performing presales technical design work necessary to scope and sell large, complex deals. Candidate must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, and be comfortable presenting complex solutions to CXX level executives. Candidate will be required to maintain a 25% chargeable utilization target and have signings target commensurate with commissionable position. 50% Travel Required. The following are preferred skills for this position: IT Transformation; Networking/Virtualization; Web Services; Services Oriented Architectures; On Demand Architectures; Technical Solution Sales; ITIL Processes; Leadership Skills; Customer Relationship; Verbal/Written Communications; J2EE Middleware; and Storage Architectures.
NYC, Chicago, or Raleigh/Charlotte Up to 50% travel3-4 days a week could have intense travel, then less on large projects
Experience: Candidate Must Have:
Ideal candidate will possess understanding of infrastructure technologies including the following: technical solution sales, server and storage virtualization, networking, infrastructure management and automation, and web services / SOA.
Candidate must be skilled in infrastructure architecture and design, and understand people, process, and technology aspects required for delivering end to end IT transformation.
This role requires performing presales technical design work necessary to scope and sell large, complex deals.
Candidate must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, and be comfortable presenting complex solutions to CXX level executives. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here
.NET Developer (LF) in Chicago, IL
The Experienced Application Developer will work with other development resources and key vendors to build new applications to enhance and extend enterprise systems. S/he will be heavily involved with the design, development, and testing of new software, and work with others to ensure a smooth implementation of changes to existing systems as well as new applications. Experience: The candidate will have 2+ years of experience in systems design and development experience in n-tier and client/server environments. S/he should also have at least two years of experience developing within the Microsoft .NET environment. S/he should be a versatile team player that can successfully address several independent tasks at once. S/he should possess a good balance of strong technical and business skills, including solid written and verbal communication skills. REQUIRED SKILLS Solid Experience with Object Oriented Principles, Development with Microsoft .NET (at least 2 years experience), Development using C# .NET (experience with VB.NET a plus), Microsoft Visual Studio .NET, Microsoft SQL Server 2000, including expertise with stored procedure development, Microsoft Windows 2000 or later, Understands and embraces a structured development process and Bachelor or Associate Degree DESIRED SKILLS WinForm development and architecture design, HTML, XML, and other web-based technologies, .NET 2.0 (Whidbey) a plus, ASP/COM+/VB6 ? WinDNA, Experience in developing software using coding standard & patterns, Development with Microsoft Office 2000/XP Professional Edition, Experience in working on a reporting system, Visual Source Safe, FRx Financial Report Writer, General knowledge of accounting POSITION IS LOCATED IN NORTHERN SUBURBS. SALARY WILL NOT EXCEED $65,000/YEAR PLUS A BUILT IN 10% BONUS- TOTAL UP TO $71,500. TO APPLY: DO NOT CLICK "APPLY" BELOW. EMAIL YOUR RESUME TO JIM OLSEN DIRECTLY AT OR CONTACT HIM AT 312-616-7974. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here
Trading Gateway QA Needed in Chicago, IL
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High attention to detail and strong analytical skills
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Cisco Voice Portal Implementation or Installation Engineer in Chicago, IL
Client is expanding its IP Telephony solutions team. As a Cisco IP Telephony Engineer, you will be integrally involved with a wide range of technologies, including IP Telephone Systems, VXML Interactive Voice Response (IVR) systems, Email Managers, Cisco Web Collaboration services, CTI Desktop applications, Siebel, Remedy, Messaging systems, Advanced Reporting systems, various database platforms and various Web Servers. Although this position will involve frequent travel (up to 50%), it also offers a unique opportunity to help clients with their most challenging, and most cutting-edge, technology initiatives.
Your role will encompass the full-life-cycle of a technology implementation project, and you will interact closely with the client to meet specific needs throughout the process. You will work as part of a team of professionals that play a key role in implementing solutions and delivering results.
In this role, you will work with the following:
*Cisco Call Manager Installation and Configuration
*Cisco Unity Voice Mail Installation and Configuration
*Voice Gateway Installation and Configuration
*IP Telephony Solution Design
Thanks and Regards
Maneet Singh
Sacc, Inc.
Phone: 650-489-0818
Fax: 650-286-9020
Email:-
Web:-www.saccinc.com
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Desk Top Manager in Chicago, IL
Prestigious Fortune 500 Company located in Chicagos Loop is currently seeking a Help Desk Manager with Trading or Financial business experience. Candidates will manage over 4-5 people and 150-200 pcs. Any trading software is a huge plus.
Essential Job Functions:
Trains and supervises Help desk staff.
Delegates and schedules work among help desk staff.
Advanced help desk problem resolution.
Assesses help desk staff capabilities and ensure that procedures are followed.
Learning all IT help desk services.
Schedules help desk staff.
Communicates with other department members regarding policies and procedures.
Available in an On-Call capability for help desk problems.
Experience: 3-5 yrs. Management Exp.
Hardware and software experience.
Ability to effectively communicate verbally in person, on the telephone, electronically, and in writing.
Ability to effectively train others in the help desk procedures.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Strong attention to detail and effective problem solving skills required.
The individual must posses these skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job.
People Successful in the Position:
Are good prioritizes.
Have good people skills.
Have good motivation skills.
Are available when help desk staff needs assistance.
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Director, Web Properties in Chicago, IL
The Director of Web Properties will collaborate closely with the web, marketing, sales, practice and IT organizations to deliver a world class global website and applications with an industry leading user experience. The role reports to the Vice President, Global Marketing,
The Director of Web Properties will be responsible for leading customer and internal-facing web projects including leadership of the cross-functional project teams, completion/coordination of the project deliverables and coordination/tracking of the project timelines. The primary project for 2007 is a re-design of Aon's web properties.
Expectations for the role include: leading Aon's internal and external web properties teams to drive optimized performance across various global web sites; managing web programs to drive efficient traffic and conversion; working with colleagues in Aon offices around the globe to ensure effective implementation of their web marketing programs; ensuring consistency of representation of the Aon brand; and keeping all site content accurate and up-to-date.
The ideal candidate is strategic and analytical possessing the ability to see the 'big picture,' prioritizing initiatives accordingly, and has the quantitative skills and metrics knowledge to support decision-making. His/her persuasive written, verbal and presentation skills are superior. He/she thrives in a collaborative team environment, and has the ability to motivate across all levels and functional areas of the company while juggling competing projects, deadlines, and customers. He/she must have an ability to be a cross-functional player, be able to manage internally diverse teams of content owners and external agencies to successful outcomes.
Specific responsibilities include:
- Collaborate/Communicate with senior business, marketing, and IT leadership team
- Collaborate/Communicate with Web design and development team (Producers, Design & Production, IT).
- Understand, prioritize, staff and schedule individual web projects
- Understand and communicate technical and functional requirements
- Guide teams through System Development Lifecycle
- Guide managers through project issue identification, escalation and resolution (functional and technical)
- Report project status to senior level executives
Knowledge and Skills:
- Experience managing multiple business partners and third-party vendors for web-based development
- Experience identifying and prioritizing key project objectives, risks, drivers and dependencies
- Experience creating scoping documents, functional and technical requirements documents, use case documentation, functional and technical specifications, status reports, QA test plans etc
- Experience leading large cross-functional steering committee team meetings
- Strong presentation skills (executive level)
- Exceptional facilitation skills and ability to gain group/team consensus
- Strong interpersonal, analytical, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
- Strong work ethic; extremely organized and detail oriented
- Experience managing and maintaining project budgets
- Ability to recommend and implement process improvements, policies and best practices
- Demonstrated ability to lead a technically diverse team of individuals in the creation of world class, industry leading products and commercial services
- Experience including strong understanding of marketing, product development, product management and project management
- Strong analytical skills and solid understanding of key metrics that drive top and bottom line
Experience required:
o 10 years of high-profile web project management experience.
o 10 years packaged/custom web application development background.
o Experience formulating project level ROI (capitalized projects a plus).
o Consulting/Professional services background required.
o Familiarity with Web products such as ColdFusion, Dreamweaver, Flash, Vignette, TeamSite a plus To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here
Junior Architect (ANY STATE) in Chicago, IL
Our GLOBAL Services client currently seeks several Junior Architect's to work from most any location in the US. These positions require 100% Travel.
Qualifications:
Individuals must have at least 1 to 2 years of experience and a working knowledge in one, or more, of the following areas:
PORTAL and CONTENT ARCHITECTURES-
Web Content Management
Web Portals
UCommerce, including mCommerce, mobile technologies and Silent Commerce
COMPONENT ARCHITECTURES-
J2EE, Java Server Architectures, BEA Weblogic
IBM Webshere
Oracle 9iAS
Sun One
Web Services
WEB SERVICES and INTEGRATION ARCHITECTURE-
EAI deep products skills, BEA Weblogic Integrator, TIBCO, WebMethods, Vitria, MQSeries Integrator, SeeBeyond, Crosswords, Biztalk
Enterprise architecture planning, design, and implementation, Middleware and messaging technologies, MQ Series, Tuxedo, XML
BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE (BI)-
Enterprise Data Architecture
Data Warehouse architecture and build experience
Business Intelligence Tool Experience (Cognos, Business Objects, etc.), OLAP Data Modeling, Data Warehouse Operations Architecture, ERP Data Warehousing and Analytical Applications
ENTERPRISE ARCHITECTURE (EA)-
Experience across applications
Information
Operations and Technology Infrastructure Architectures, Architecture Assessment and Alignment, Business and Technology Strategy, Architecture Planning and Design, Enterprise Transformation Planning
ERP ARCHITECTURE-
Oracle Applications Technology Stack
SAP Technology
Integration Architecture with major ERP (Oracle, SAP)
These positions require 100% Travel
As a Junior Architect Consulting Professional, you will receive comprehensive training covering business acumen, technical and professional skills development. You'll also have opportunities to hone your functional skills and expertise in an area of specialization. Our client offers a variety of formal and informal training programs at every level to help you acquire and build specialized skills faster. Learning takes place both on the job and through formal training conducted online, in the classroom, or in collaboration with teammates.
As a Junior Architect, specific responsibilities may include:
. Participating in performing portions of technology diagnosis and assessment activities (i.e., creating surveys, conducting interviews, collecting and comparing benchmark data)
. Becoming familiar with common, relevant architecture frameworks and being able to use them in diagnosing and assessing architectures
. Assisting in contributing to the high level design in constructing a robust technology solution, taking into account the user requirements, technical requirements, etc.
. Performing portions of technology architecture and infrastructure design activities
. Participating in performing portions of technology build, test and deployment activities
. Assisting in refining and enhancing architecture and framework
. Participating in troubleshooting and debugging technology integration problems
$65,000 to $75,000 based upon experience and additional factors.
POSSIBLE SIGN-ON BONUS !!!!!
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(WE ARE UNABLE TO SPONSER OR TRANSFER H1B-VISA'S)
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Office Worker/Copier in Chicago, IL
Paladin Consulting, Inc. has been in the IT Staffing Augmentation Industry for over twenty-one years. Our corporate headquarters are located in Dallas, Texas, where we currently provide consulting services throughout the United States.
PALADIN Consulting, Inc. is a privately held business and a national provider of Information Technology consulting and custom software development services; high end clerical, accounting and other specialty professional staffing services, including desktop publishing and computer graphics services. PALADIN Consulting, Inc. has been providing IT services specializing in Information Technology professionals from Help Desk to System Programmers for over 20 years. Position types are contract, contract to hire, and permanent. PALADIN Consulting, Inc. offers benefits to consultants including Medical, Dental, Vision, Short & Long Term Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, and 401K Plan. Automatic Payroll Deposit is available.
Position Title: ACCOUNT ASSOCIATE - OFFICE
Purpose of Position:
. Perform basic copying, faxing, printing and scanning functions
. Collect equipment meter information and submit for billing purposes
. Clean and maintain equipment when necessary
. Serve as primary customer contact for equipment service and repair
. Troubleshoot and maintain production equipment
. Perform maintenance and repair of high-frequency service call areas on specified equipment
. Maintain on-site parts/supply inventory appropriate to client equipment population
. Provide appropriate communication, support and interface to customer
Essential Job Functions:
. Lift and move up to 50 pounds
. Able to read, write, and follow basic English instructions
. Listen, understand, & communicate effectively
. Computer Skills - basic use of MS Office
. Ability to handle multiple tasks
. Able to interact with diverse employee population
. Customer service skills
. Reliable and flexible
Education / Experience Required:
. High School Diploma
. Preferred 6 months experience
Additional Skills & Qualifications:
. Able to work independently and in a team with minimal supervision
. Ability to adapt and provide customer service in a changing environment
. Shows pride in work, pays attention to detail
NOTE: This position may require driving and / or a forklift certification. The Contract Agency will not assign an individual to drive as part of the services performed if the driving record check reveals that the individual, as an adult in the U.S.:
. Has no valid U.S. driver's license or a suspended driver's license;
. Has convictions for driving under the influence or driving while intoxicated with n the past three (3) years;
. Has had an accident within the last three (3) years; and / or
. Has five (5) speeding infractions within the last three (3) years.
To apply, either call or send an updated resume in either MS Word or Text format to: Resumes@paladin-
Be sure to put Albuquerque, NM/OFFICE in the subject line of your e-mail.
Experience: . Lift and move up to 50 pounds . Able to read, write, and follow basic English instructions . Listen, understand, & communicate effectively . Computer Skills - basic use of MS Office . Ability to handle multiple tasks . Able to interact with diverse employee population . Customer service skills . Reliable and flexible Education / Experience Required: . High School Diploma . Preferred 6 months experience Additional Skills & Qualifications: . Able to work independently and in a team with minimal supervision . Ability to adapt and provide customer service in a changing environment . Shows pride in work, pays attention to detail To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here
ACCOUNT ASSOCIATE, PRINT PRODUCTION in Chicago, IL
JOB: ACCOUNT ASSOCIATE, PRINT PRODUCTION
City and Title: Tulsa, OK. PRINT PRODUCTION
Paladin Consulting, Inc. has been in the IT Staffing Augmentation Industry for over twenty-one years. Our corporate headquarters are located in Dallas, Texas, where we currently provide consulting services throughout the United States.
PALADIN Consulting, Inc. is a privately held business and a national provider of Information Technology consulting and custom software development services; high end clerical, accounting and other specialty professional staffing services, including desktop publishing and computer graphics services. PALADIN Consulting, Inc. has been providing IT services specializing in Information Technology professionals from Help Desk to System Programmers for over 20 years. Position types are contract, contract to hire, and permanent. PALADIN Consulting, Inc. offers benefits to consultants including Medical, Dental, Vision, Short & Long Term Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, and 401K Plan. Automatic Payroll Deposit is available.
Purpose of Position:
Satisfy customer requirements for reprographic services within a single or multiple customer location. Duties may include:
. Operate production printers and copiers - configure job processing setting, manage job queues, process files, and print jobs
. Produce job proofs for customer review
. Read a simple job ticket and understand steps required in workflow
. Document quality is checked before, during, and after each production run of a job
. Record meter reads
. Provide finishing services, e.g. folding, envelope/binder insertion, stapling, stitching, shrink wrap, drilling, cutting
. Clean and maintain equipment when necessary
. Trouble shoot and maintain production equipment
. Perform maintenance and repair of high-frequency service call areas on specified equipment
. Monitor and manage supplies
Essential Job Functions:
. Able to lift and move up to 50 pounds
. Able to read, write and follow basic English instructions
. Listen, understand, & communicate effectively
. Computer Skills - basic use of MS Office-Word and Excel, web access, scanning
. Ability to manage multiple tasks
. Able to interact with diverse employee population
. Customer service skills
. Reliable and flexible
Education / Experience Required:
. High School diploma or equivalent
. Post High School education or training desired
. Service or Document Management Industry work experience
. General knowledge of reprographic operation
Additional Qualifications:
. Basic math skills (multiplication, division, percentages)
. Able to operate centralized reprographic equipment
. Mechanical aptitude
. Able to work independently and in team with minimal supervision
. Ability to adapt and provide customer service in a changing environment
. Show pride in work, pays attention to detail
NOTE: This position may require driving and / or a forklift certification. The Contract Agency will not assign an individual to drive as part of the Services performed if the driving record check reveals that the individual, as an adult in the U.S.:
. Has no valid U.S. driver's license or a suspended driver's license;
. Has convictions for driving under the influence or driving while intoxicated within the past three (3) years;
. Has had an accident within the last three (3) years; and / or
. Has five (5) speeding infractions within the last three (3) years.
See Driver Addendum for further details.
To apply, either call or send an updated resume in either MS Word or Text format to:
Resumes@paladin-
Be sure to put City and Title in the subject line of your e-mail.
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Systems Associate in Chicago, IL
Paladin Consulting, Inc. is seeking 2 Systems Associates for our client in Arlington, VA,and Washington DC.
The Systems Associate will be responsbile for satisying customer requirements for digital reprographic services within a signle or multiple customer location. Will recieve and process electornic documents from various media. Operate production printers and copiers. Configure job-processing settings, manage job queues, process files and print jobs. Scan materials(hard copy, microfilm, microfiche, aperture cards), convert into digital formats. Diagnose and correct common image quality problems; index, store, retrieve electronic documents in a mass storage system. Manage and monitor the order and execution of files in a printer's job queue. Produce job proofs for customer review and approval. Document quality is checked before, during, and after each production run of a job. Establish and maintain connection between reprographic equipment and customer network. Coordinate printer installations and removal from client networks. Clean and maintain production equipment. Perform maintenance and repair of high-frequency service call areas on specified equipment.
Must be able to life and move up to 50 pounds. Able to read, write and follow basic English instructions. Listen, understand & communicate effectively. Computer Skills- extensive use of PC - web access, scan files, import/export files. Ability to manage multiple taste. Able to interact with diverse employee population. Customer service skills. Reliable and flexible.
Must have a High School Diploma. Post High school PC or technology training or experience. Associates Degree - technical field desired. Experience in data center, computer technology enviroment. PC and / or MAC proficiency. Ability to use Graphical User Interface.
The Systems Associate needs to be able to operate large centralized reprographic quipment. Basic math skills (multiplication, division, percentages). Ability to troubleshoot electronic document transfer and retrieval issues. Mechanical aptitude. Able to work individually and in a team with minimal supervision. Ability to adapt and provide customer service in a changing enviroment. Shows pride in work and attention to detail.
Please reply to: resumes@paladin-
Subject line MUST have: Systems Associate/Chicago
Background checks and Drug tests are required. Experience: Reprographic Equipment Electronic Document Transfer/Retrieval Math Skills Production Printers and Copiers To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here
Document Finishing in Chicago, IL
PALADIN Consulting, Inc. is a privately held business and a national provider of Information Technology consulting and custom software development services; high end clerical, accounting and other specialty professional staffing services, including desktop publishing and computer graphics services. PALADIN Consulting, Inc. has been providing IT services specializing in Information Technology professionals from Help Desk to System Programmers for over 20 years. Position types are contract, contract to hire, and permanent. PALADIN Consulting, Inc. offers benefits to consultants including Medical, Dental, Vision, Short & Long Term Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, and 401K Plan. Automatic Payroll Deposit is available.
We are currently seeking an Account Associate/Finishing for our client in Phoenix, AZ
This position will require the following skills and experience:
Satisfy customer requirements for finishing support services within a single or multiple customer location. Duties may include:
. Operate standard binding equipment (e.g., paper cutters, inserter, laminating, and hole punchers).
. Wrap, pack, and label paper.
. Clean and maintain equipment when necessary.
. Operate copy equipment.
. Processes basic forms and update records.
Essential Job Functions:
. Able to lift and move up to 50 pounds
. Able to read, write and follow basic English instructions
. Listen, understand, & communicate effectively
. Computer Skills - basic keyboarding skills
. Ability to handle multiple tasks
. Able to interact with diverse employee population
. Customer service skills
. Reliable and flexible
Education / Experience Required:
. High School Diploma
. Experience in finishing environment
. Basic math skills (multiply, divide, percents).
Additional Skills & Qualifications:
. Able to work independently and in a team with minimal supervision
. Ability to adapt and provide customer service in a changing environment
. Shows pride in work, pays attention to detail
To apply for this position:
Please forward your updated resume in Word Format to: resumes@paladin-
Or
Call 1-
Experience: Essential Job Functions: . Able to lift and move up to 50 pounds . Able to read, write and follow basic English instructions . Listen, understand, & communicate effectively . Computer Skills - basic keyboarding skills . Ability to handle multiple tasks . Able to interact with diverse employee population . Customer service skills . Reliable and flexible Education / Experience Required: . High School Diploma . Experience in finishing environment . Basic math skills (multiply, divide, percents). Additional Skills & Qualifications: . Able to work independently and in a team with minimal supervision . Ability to adapt and provide customer service in a changing environment . Shows pride in work, pays attention to detail To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here
Systems Analyst in Chicago, IL
Job Description:
The Systems Analyst is responsible for all phases of the systems development life cycle for moderate to complex information systems. This position will concentrate on business requirements and definition phases including feasibility, impact analysis and design. The Systems Analyst will focus on technology as it applies to information system solutions that meet business requirements. When appropriate, the Systems Analyst will direct activities of Programmer Analysts and Programmers.
Resonsibilities:
1. Applications Development: (1) Under general supervision develop and implement systems utilizing the systems development life cycle methodology. (a) investigate business requirements (b) develop and evaluate alternative designs prepare project scope and requirements (d) develop detailed programming specifications (e) code JCL and programs (f) evaluate and implement application package software (g) perform unit and system testing (h) set up production jobs (I) ensure user and technical documentation. (2) Estimate project resource requirements (3) Develop and revise work plans to monitor the activities of the project staff to ensure timely, cost-effective development. (4) Conduct formal reviews with the project team to ensure project objectives are met. (5) Ensure that the application is installed according to the stated business and technical requirements. (6) Monitor and report project progress.
2. Applications Architecture Design & Planning (1) Develop an understanding of the companys business practices and its data/systems and incorporate that knowledge into the design and enhancement of information systems. (2) Develop functional requirements and technical designs that enhance the structure and integration of information systems. (3) Integrate external data with existing internal information systems as needed. (4) Participate in the technical evaluation of new software products by analyzing, testing and documenting capabilities in relation to functional and technical requirements
3. Maintenance & Support of Existing Systems: (1) Assure integrity and continuity of data and information systems, including application package software. (2) Coordinate with Data Center staff to develop, schedule and maintain production jobs. (3) Provide 24 hour on-call support or production systems. (4) Assist junior staff.
4. User Support: (1) Perform as a key user liaison to assess business needs and to develop appropriate solutions; conduct interviews, meetings and reviews to this end. (2) Provide ongoing user support and ad hoc request. (3) Participate in training of junior staff in user support skills and knowledge (4) Field, evaluate and respond to user requests for system enhancements (5) Provide user training.
5. Administration: (1) Review and approve the work of Programmer Analysts and Programmers on the team to ensure information system quality and integrity. (2) Advise as to training for Programmer Analysts and Analysts. (3) Assist users with preparation of project requests and appropriations. (4) Recommend resources and assignments that develop staff members (5) Contribute to the development and enforcement of department policies, procedures and standards.
Experience: . Experience and Education Requirements:
The ideal candidate will possess strong oral/written communication skills; BS degree (Computer Science or related area strongly preferred); at least 3 years in the IT field; analytical skills that can address both business and technical issues. Able to plan/prioritize work of others Experience in an AS400 environment. Consumer products experience and manufacturing industry is a plus.
MUST HAVE STABLE WORK HISTORY. LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY
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Sr Project Manager in Chicago, IL
The person we are looking for must have a solid background of project management in the financial space. Additionally, strong verbal and writing communication skills are a must. This individual is expected to participate in requirements gathering, scoping of projects and maintaining tasks and issues for given projects. The individual must have a strong understanding of software development, database concepts and work well with business partners and software developers.
Minimum of 7 + years experience with expertise in managing all phases of systems development from concept through implementation and maintenance.
Overall responsibility for structuring a project, performing the detailed planning, and managing project execution and completion of moderate or large projects. Defines the phase deliverables, tracks milestones and incurred expenses versus planned expenses, schedules roles and resources, evaluates risks and recommends contingency plans. Manages the development of the technical strategy. Assigns resources and tasks, and manages quality assurance, resolution of issues, status reviews and reporting, development of standards, change control, customer support, and compliance with all policies and procedures. Able to facilitate workshops such as JAD, RAD and DRP sessions.
Financial investments experience is required.
Experience:
Peoplesoft Business Applications Specialist in Chicago, IL
- Overview :
The PeopleSoft Business Applications Specialist will be responsible to provide functional guidance and direction to our internal and external customers of the PeopleSoft Supply Chain, Procurement, Contract, and Purchasing modules. The Applications Specialist will work in a team environment with other PeopleSoft Subject Matter Experts. The right individual will have several years experience with various PeopleSoft Procurement and Purchasing modules, and will be familiar with the business process of contract and supplier relations management. Prior experience with Project Management, Business Analysis, and the full software development life-cycle would be beneficial, but not necessary. Skills to be successful in this position include use of the PeopleSoft Tool Set, good customer communications, and the ability to create acceptance test plans, customer training material, and produce clear user documentation.
- Responsibilities :
B.A. / B.S. in Computer Science/Information Technology or 5 years work experience in Computer Science/Information Technology.
At least 2 years PeopleSoft application experience.
At least 3 Years of IT experience.
At least 2 years of SQL experience.
- Qualification :
Writes documentation in a clear and concise manner and presents well-organized information Broad knowledge of PeopleSoft tools and ability to apply a variety of PeopleSoft techniques, methods, processes, and practices to varied work assignments. May possess in-depth knowledge of one or more PeopleSoft products and tools.
PeopleSoft Related Technologies:(Proficient), Application Designer, Data Mover, PS Query; Crystal, SQR, Application Engine, Ascential DataStage and PeopleCode; Application Messaging via Integration Broker and Component Interface Software Life cycle experience: Design; Build; Test; Deploy
Databases: Oracle Database Management System (DBMS) experience - (Proficient) Operating Systems: Windows; HP-UX (Proficient)
Experience: Desired Skills
Positive Attitude, Ethics, and International Values which support our companys values and a healthy, high performance culture.
Ability to research issues using PeopleSofts Customer Connection.
Able to work with minimal direction but promotes an open flow of information so all those concerned are well informed.
Adjusts to changes in priorities and manages time effectively.
Looking for someone with both functional (70%) as well as technical (30%) experience
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SQL Server Database Analyst in Chicago, IL
Navigant Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: NCI) is a specialized leading independent consulting firm providing litigation, financial, restructuring, energy, healthcare and operational consulting services to government agencies, legal counsel and large companies facing the challenges of uncertainty, risk, distress and significant change.
SQL Server DBA
The ideal candidate is highly experienced, self-motivated, an excellent communicator, and possesses strong technical knowledge. We are in need of a local resource for a major engagement in the Chicago Loop. Ideally seeking a city resident for this highly rewarding, challenging opportunity. No travel required!
Experience & Education:
Responsibilities:
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The company offers competitive compensation packages including an incentive compensation plan, comprehensive medical/dental/life insurance, 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans.
EOE M/F/D/ To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here
Sr Business Objects/Intelligence Specialist in Chicago, IL
OVERVIEW: Aon Warranty Group, a subsidiary of Aon Corporation, is the world's largest provider of warranty plans for consumer goods, including auto, home, and appliances. We are an innovative dynamic global leader undergoing tremendous growth in business and opportunities for talented people. For more information about our business and organization, please visit www.aonwarranty.com.
POSITION SUMMARY: Aon Warranty Group is currently embarking on the exciting process of building a new enterprise-wide Data Management team. As part of that process, we have an excellent career opportunity available for a Senior Business Objects Developer/Architect in this new team.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
1. Hands-on experience with Business Objects Enterprise XI (and previous versions)
2. Design, develop, support Business Objects Universes, WebIntelligence Reports and Crystal Reports within BOE
3. Support of operational (OLTP) and analytical (OLAP, Data Warehouse) environments
4. Strong knowledge of SQL, stored procedures and views
5. Experience in complex environments with 2000 users or larger preferred
6. BOE on AIX, DB2 on AIX and DB2 on AS/400 experience preferred
7. Insurance or financial services experience a plus
8. 2+ years hands on experience with Business Objects and Crystal reports involving at least two different projects
9. 3+ years hands on experience in Business Intelligence and reports development regardless of tools or approach
10. 5+ years experience in a technical role in business intelligence, enterprise reporting, data warehousing and/or data management environments
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Implement Business Objects as AWG's enterprise-wide standard analysis, querying and reporting tool
2. Develop reporting architecture solution for external client facing system
3. Assist in design, development, testing, deployment and support of all analytical, querying and reporting solutions
4. Key contributor to enterprise-wide database architecture decisions
5. Stay current with new Business Intelligence, Reporting, Data Warehousing technology and development techniques
6. Investigate feasibility, costs, time and compatibility of new hardware and software systems in support of Data Management initiatives
REQUIRED EDUCATION: Bachelors in Computer Science, Engineering or related field, or equivalent work experience
BENEFITS: Aon offers: Competitive Compensation, Exceptional Benefits, Continuing Education & Training, A Unique Internal Advancement Program, and Tremendous Potential with A Growing Worldwide Organization.
Aon's professionals are unwavering in their client focus. With constant integrity, we promote diversity as well as individual potential. We practice frugality and stewardship, applying a disciplined non-bureaucratic approach to help our clients realize their business potential. Drawing on our experienced team as a competitive advantage, Aon employees have the freedom to take risks, foster innovation, champion for change, replicate best practices and maintain the attitude that we can accomplish anything we set out to do. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here
Business Analyst in Chicago, IL
Our Client is looking for a diverse experienced Data Security analyst with working knowledge of ACF2, IMS, some ETFA. Must know Windows operating system. Good customer service skills is a must. Looking for someone who can come in and hit the ground running. A fast learner who is quick to pick up the area's processing with minimal supervision. Lotus Notes a plus.
Process daily request from managed queque. Run and process terminations reports. Grant and remove systems access based on general request received. Process Annual system access reviews. Process leave and return request. analyzes request, and represents partner or client business requirements. create and/or update procedures. recommends solutions, and deliverable prioritization.
Experience: Business analysis, Windows, Lotus Notes, Customer Service To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here
Java J2ee developer w/ATG Dynamo in Chicago, IL
We have a requirement for a Java J2ee developer with ATG Dynamo on a Contract To Hire or Fulltime with our client.
They have a goal of selling more of their product via the web and ecommerce. They are looking for a strong Java J2EE with Hibernate and Java Paterns experience in a large ecommerce environment.
Experience: Java J2ee developer with ATG Dynamo To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here
Complex Solution Architect in Chicago, IL
-LARGE BIDS, rewards balance.
This role requires performing presales technical design work necessary to scope and sell large, complex deals. Candidate must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, and be comfortable presenting complex solutions to CXX level executives. Candidate will be required to maintain a 25% chargeable utilization target and have signings target commensurate with commissionable position. 50% Travel Required. The following are preferred skills for this position: IT Transformation; Networking/Virtualization; Web Services; Services Oriented Architectures; On Demand Architectures; Technical Solution Sales; ITIL Processes; Leadership Skills; Customer Relationship; Verbal/Written Communications; J2EE Middleware; and Storage Architectures.
NYC, Chicago, or Raleigh/Charlotte Up to 50% travel3-4 days a week could have intense travel, then less on large projects
Experience: Candidate Must Have:
Ideal candidate will possess understanding of infrastructure technologies including the following: technical solution sales, server and storage virtualization, networking, infrastructure management and automation, and web services / SOA.
Candidate must be skilled in infrastructure architecture and design, and understand people, process, and technology aspects required for delivering end to end IT transformation.
This role requires performing presales technical design work necessary to scope and sell large, complex deals.
Candidate must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, and be comfortable presenting complex solutions to CXX level executives. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here
Trading Gateway QA Needed in Chicago, IL
We do NOT accept 3rd party applications.Please check out our current openings at:'> Experience: We do NOT accept 3rd party applications.Please check out our current openings at:munication skills
High attention to detail and strong analytical skills
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Junior Architect (ANY STATE) in Chicago, IL
Our GLOBAL Services client currently seeks several Junior Architect's to work from most any location in the US. These positions require 100% Travel.
Qualifications:
Individuals must have at least 1 to 2 years of experience and a working knowledge in one, or more, of the following areas:
PORTAL and CONTENT ARCHITECTURES-
Web Content Management
Web Portals
UCommerce, including mCommerce, mobile technologies and Silent Commerce
COMPONENT ARCHITECTURES-
J2EE, Java Server Architectures, BEA Weblogic
IBM Webshere
Oracle 9iAS
Sun One
Web Services
WEB SERVICES and INTEGRATION ARCHITECTURE-
EAI deep products skills, BEA Weblogic Integrator, TIBCO, WebMethods, Vitria, MQSeries Integrator, SeeBeyond, Crosswords, Biztalk
Enterprise architecture planning, design, and implementation, Middleware and messaging technologies, MQ Series, Tuxedo, XML
BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE (BI)-
Enterprise Data Architecture
Data Warehouse architecture and build experience
Business Intelligence Tool Experience (Cognos, Business Objects, etc.), OLAP Data Modeling, Data Warehouse Operations Architecture, ERP Data Warehousing and Analytical Applications
ENTERPRISE ARCHITECTURE (EA)-
Experience across applications
Information
Operations and Technology Infrastructure Architectures, Architecture Assessment and Alignment, Business and Technology Strategy, Architecture Planning and Design, Enterprise Transformation Planning
ERP ARCHITECTURE-
Oracle Applications Technology Stack
SAP Technology
Integration Architecture with major ERP (Oracle, SAP)
These positions require 100% Travel
As a Junior Architect Consulting Professional, you will receive comprehensive training covering business acumen, technical and professional skills development. You'll also have opportunities to hone your functional skills and expertise in an area of specialization. Our client offers a variety of formal and informal training programs at every level to help you acquire and build specialized skills faster. Learning takes place both on the job and through formal training conducted online, in the classroom, or in collaboration with teammates.
As a Junior Architect, specific responsibilities may include:
. Participating in performing portions of technology diagnosis and assessment activities (i.e., creating surveys, conducting interviews, collecting and comparing benchmark data)
. Becoming familiar with common, relevant architecture frameworks and being able to use them in diagnosing and assessing architectures
. Assisting in contributing to the high level design in constructing a robust technology solution, taking into account the user requirements, technical requirements, etc.
. Performing portions of technology architecture and infrastructure design activities
. Participating in performing portions of technology build, test and deployment activities
. Assisting in refining and enhancing architecture and framework
. Participating in troubleshooting and debugging technology integration problems
$65,000 to $75,000 based upon experience and additional factors.
POSSIBLE SIGN-ON BONUS !!!!!
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Desk Top Manager in Chicago, IL
Prestigious Fortune 500 Company located in Chicagos Loop is currently seeking a Help Desk Manager with Trading or Financial business experience. Candidates will manage over 4-5 people and 150-200 pcs. Any trading software is a huge plus.
Essential Job Functions:
Trains and supervises Help desk staff.
Delegates and schedules work among help desk staff.
Advanced help desk problem resolution.
Assesses help desk staff capabilities and ensure that procedures are followed.
Learning all IT help desk services.
Schedules help desk staff.
Communicates with other department members regarding policies and procedures.
Available in an On-Call capability for help desk problems.
Experience: 3-5 yrs. Management Exp.
Hardware and software experience.
Ability to effectively communicate verbally in person, on the telephone, electronically, and in writing.
Ability to effectively train others in the help desk procedures.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Strong attention to detail and effective problem solving skills required.
The individual must posses these skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job.
People Successful in the Position:
Are good prioritizes.
Have good people skills.
Have good motivation skills.
Are available when help desk staff needs assistance.
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Security Risk Gap Analysis Test Engineer in Chicago, IL
Prestigious Fortune 100 Company located in Chicagos Loop is currently seeking a Security Risk Gap Analysis Test Engineer. Candidates will perform testing and Security Risk Gap Analysis on the business, technical, and administrative ends of this vast network. This position is responsible for assisting in the design and implementation of and leading the operation of an IT security issue remediation process. The individual will work with internal and external organizations in understanding and tracking security issues and recommendations. Mitigation plans and time lines will be developed in conjunction with issue owners. Verification testing plans will be developed, executed, and documented to provide assurance that issues have been closed. Regular security issue status reports will be developed for various levels of management.
1) 3 years of work experience in IT security with a Bachelor Degree in Information Technology OR 4 years of work experience in IT security with a College Courses in Information Technology OR 5 years total experience in IT security,
2) Experience conducting security gap analysis, network risk assessments, penetration testing, application assessments, remediation testing, and policy procedure reviews in large enterprise environments,
3) Experience documenting findings and presenting results to technical and non- technical management teams,
4) Ability to act as a team lead with little guidance, planning executing, and reporting project results. Provide guidance to staff team members,
5) In depth, hands-on security experience in as many as possible: Server configuration reviews, firewall and router configuration reviews, penetration testing, network security, web application security reviews, security architecture,
6) In depth understanding of auditing and compliance verification and validation methods, specifically testing, documentation, and reporting.
Experience: 1) Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or other relevant IT security certification,
2) Knowledge of HIPAAs impact on IT security requirements,
3) Bachelors degree in computer science, information systems, or related discipline,
4) Experience in a managed health care or other insurance or financial services organization,
5) Knowledge of business governance frameworks such as COBIT, ISO 17799,
6) Ability to map regulatory guidance to IT security controls.
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.NET Developer (LF) in Chicago, IL
The Experienced Application Developer will work with other development resources and key vendors to build new applications to enhance and extend enterprise systems. S/he will be heavily involved with the design, development, and testing of new software, and work with others to ensure a smooth implementation of changes to existing systems as well as new applications. Experience: The candidate will have 2+ years of experience in systems design and development experience in n-tier and client/server environments. S/he should also have at least two years of experience developing within the Microsoft .NET environment. S/he should be a versatile team player that can successfully address several independent tasks at once. S/he should possess a good balance of strong technical and business skills, including solid written and verbal communication skills. REQUIRED SKILLS Solid Experience with Object Oriented Principles, Development with Microsoft .NET (at least 2 years experience), Development using C# .NET (experience with VB.NET a plus), Microsoft Visual Studio .NET, Microsoft SQL Server 2000, including expertise with stored procedure development, Microsoft Windows 2000 or later, Understands and embraces a structured development process and Bachelor or Associate Degree DESIRED SKILLS WinForm development and architecture design, HTML, XML, and other web-based technologies, .NET 2.0 (Whidbey) a plus, ASP/COM+/VB6 ? WinDNA, Experience in developing software using coding standard & patterns, Development with Microsoft Office 2000/XP Professional Edition, Experience in working on a reporting system, Visual Source Safe, FRx Financial Report Writer, General knowledge of accounting POSITION IS LOCATED IN NORTHERN SUBURBS. SALARY WILL NOT EXCEED $65,000/YEAR PLUS A BUILT IN 10% BONUS- TOTAL UP TO $71,500. TO APPLY: DO NOT CLICK "APPLY" BELOW. EMAIL YOUR RESUME TO JIM OLSEN DIRECTLY AT OR CONTACT HIM AT 312-616-7974. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here
SYSTEM/ENGINEER/ARCHITECT/ADMI in Chicago, IL
A team leader is the first level of leadership at Acxiom and leads a team/s of associates within a unit or process area. Team Leaders play a critical role in providing day-to-day hands-on guidance, direction and support for a team of associates.
Duties and Responsibilities:
All Team Leaders assume a common set of responsibilities and their primary function is facilitating the team processes and accountability for the results of their team's efforts. However the Team Leader may also have responsibilities and duties within their functional area. These duties and responsibilities will vary within each functional area. The following is a listing of those common and typical duties and responsibilities of Team Leaders:
Set team initiatives and priorities based on client/organizational business goals and objectives.
Provide day-to-day leadership to team to meet goals and objectives.
Communicate effectively with team and customers (internal or external) to facilitate workflow and affect resolution to project barriers and problems.
Lead the team in evaluating its performance against goals.
Schedule and facilitate team meetings.
Serve as the spokesman of the team and represent the team in leadership meetings.
Lead the team in exploring alternatives and determine what improvements can be made to work methods, processes and procedures.
Work with team members to find solutions to problems that the team encounters and moderate discussions within the team.
Provide input on team members' objectives and ensure these are being met.
Foster the growth and development of all the team members and strive to continuously improve team performance. Provide regular coaching and feedback to each associate and provide guidance when associates are ready for job role level movement (JRLM).
Administer team activities such as work planning, task scheduling, time off and team celebrations.
Provide input on hiring, compensation, reviews and terminations for team members.
Embraces and demonstrates Acxiom's core values.
EDUCATION
BS/BA Degree in Computer Science (or equivalent) or experience
TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
? 8+ years of Server Operating Systems architecture, hardware configuration, system fault tolerance - Mastery
? Designing, planning, configuring, and providing administration management of server systems - Mastery
? Technical leadership and project management skills - Mastery
? Evaluation, recommendation, and selection of existing or emerging technologies in the marketplace to meet changing needs of business - Experienced
? Outlook Exchange; Citrix - basic understanding of the environment
? Certifications strongly preferred (e.g., MCSE, CNE, CCA)
For more information on Acxiom or to apply for this position, please visit our website at www.acxiom.com. Click on the careers link and then the available jobs link. Requisition number is 6050. Acxiom is an AA/EEO employer. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here
Peoplesoft Business Applications Specialist in Chicago, IL
- Overview :
The PeopleSoft Business Applications Specialist will be responsible to provide functional guidance and direction to our internal and external customers of the PeopleSoft Supply Chain, Procurement, Contract, and Purchasing modules. The Applications Specialist will work in a team environment with other PeopleSoft Subject Matter Experts. The right individual will have several years experience with various PeopleSoft Procurement and Purchasing modules, and will be familiar with the business process of contract and supplier relations management. Prior experience with Project Management, Business Analysis, and the full software development life-cycle would be beneficial, but not necessary. Skills to be successful in this position include use of the PeopleSoft Tool Set, good customer communications, and the ability to create acceptance test plans, customer training material, and produce clear user documentation.
- Responsibilities :
B.A. / B.S. in Computer Science/Information Technology or 5 years work experience in Computer Science/Information Technology.
At least 2 years PeopleSoft application experience.
At least 3 Years of IT experience.
At least 2 years of SQL experience.
- Qualification :
Writes documentation in a clear and concise manner and presents well-organized information Broad knowledge of PeopleSoft tools and ability to apply a variety of PeopleSoft techniques, methods, processes, and practices to varied work assignments. May possess in-depth knowledge of one or more PeopleSoft products and tools.
PeopleSoft Related Technologies:(Proficient), Application Designer, Data Mover, PS Query; Crystal, SQR, Application Engine, Ascential DataStage and PeopleCode; Application Messaging via Integration Broker and Component Interface Software Life cycle experience: Design; Build; Test; Deploy
Databases: Oracle Database Management System (DBMS) experience - (Proficient) Operating Systems: Windows; HP-UX (Proficient)
Experience: Desired Skills
Positive Attitude, Ethics, and International Values which support our companys values and a healthy, high performance culture.
Ability to research issues using PeopleSofts Customer Connection.
Able to work with minimal direction but promotes an open flow of information so all those concerned are well informed.
Adjusts to changes in priorities and manages time effectively.
Looking for someone with both functional (70%) as well as technical (30%) experience
LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY. MANDATORY STABLE WORK HISTORY To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here