Company Description:
Located in the Loop, Zacks Investment Management is a wealth management group that manages assets for institutions and wealthy private investors. Due to phenomenal growth, Zacks Investment Management has a current opportunity for a Systems Analyst.

Position Summary:
Reporting to the Managing Director, the Systems Analyst will be able to quickly understand the complex business rules involved in retail securities processing and translate these rules into design specs usable by software developers. The position is initially a hands on systems analyst role but is designed to grow, as the firm grows, to include managerial responsibility for trade management systems, portfolio accounting systems, SMA systems, custodial interfaces, performance reporting systems and SEC compliance.

Minimum Requirements:
Minimum of 3+ years experience in the design, implementation and management of automated and semi-automated systems for an investment management firm or brokerage firm.
Experience designing manual and automated processes required
Experience managing small to mid size IT projects required
Exposure to Axys Portfolio Accounting Systems a plus
Bachelors degree in Business Administration. MBA a plus.
Dynamic, self-confident individual able to work independently and make informed decisions in a fast-paced environment, seeking appropriate input when necessary.
Willingness and ability to learn new subject matter quickly and accept new challenges and responsibilities.
Excellent verbal & written communications skills



Interested candidates should forward their resume to len@ Experience: Systems Analyst To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

A Chicago client is currently looking for Macintosh Support Technicians with 2 plus years of support experience. To join their technical support staff, this position will be responsible for overseeing software and hardware maintenance, installation of office Mac end user computers (iBooks and iMacs) and MAC OS 10 network servers. This position will report directly to the systems administrator. Please contact Gina Kulas at 312-616-7974 or e-mail at

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: Trouble shoot end user problems as they arise, Deck and Hardware maintenance, MAC VPN trouble shooting, experience working with FileMaker Pro, Communicate Pro and MAC Imaging, familiar with working in a DHCP and DNS networking environment. MAC Desktop support certification would be a plus!! To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

OVERVIEW
Aon Corporation is a family of brokerage, consulting and consumer insurance companies providing innovative solutions for diverse businesses, financial institutions, governments, insurance organizations, and individuals worldwide. Currently, we have an excellent career opportunity available for a Director of IT with the Aon Warranty Group.

THIS POSITION WILL BE LOCATED IN ASIA.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Wholly responsible for service, support, and management of PC infrastructure, Server infrastructure, AS400 Technical Services,
Data Center Operations, and Back-up and Recovery systems.
* Plans, directs and administers all aspects of the above.
* Execute Infrastructure vision strategy.
* Measure and analyze performance, availability, and failure trend data to identify and implement improvement projects.
* Ensure the creation, validation, publication, training and maintenance of best practices.
* Monitor and ensure compliance with standard operating procedures.
* Assures the highest possible level of customer satisfaction, in accordance with the SLAs and the best practices model, by providing timely resolution of end user hardware and software issues.
* Assures the highest possible level of compliance to the Best Practices model through proactive decision making and enlightened forethought.
* Ensures through procedures and documentation that all problems and requests reported to technical support services are properly recorded, dispatched, and resolved in accordance with department procedures.
* Maintains good/informative communication with I.T. upper management as well as with the User community.
* Provides leadership and technical support to teams.
* Ensures reliability of infrastructure requirements of Data Center/Server farms necessary to support and grow the current and planned operational environment.
* Measure and analyze performance, availability, and failure trend data to identify and implement improvement projects.
* Lead managers and professionals to document operating procedures for the Data
* Center operations including Job Scheduling, Tape Mounts, Capacity Planning,Contingency planning, Back-up and Recovery, and offsite Media Storage.
* Ensures support of timely resolution of trouble calls from the help desk where the core issue relates to Data Center operations.
* Maintains scheduling and staffing to ensure continuous (24 hrs x 7 days) coverage of all Infrastructure related areas.
* Manages IT organization's relationship with Data Center systems service providers.
* Ensures currency of maintenance and warranty contracts related to Data Center systems.
* Assist with creating data center disaster recovery plans and manage execution in the event of a disaster situation.
* Other duties as needed and/or directed by the Global Infrastructure Manager or VP of International Operations.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
*5 of more years management experience with at least 3 of managing infrastructure, to include extensive experience with at least one of the areas of knowledge described herein, and at least a working understanding of the other areas described herein.
* Excellent oral and written communication.
* Decisive decision-making.
* Negotiation skills.
* Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate staff to apply skills and techniques to solve dynamic problems.
* Capable of developing and managing efficient and motivated teams across multiple platforms and in varying environments.
* Budgeting and planning.
* Effective delegation and time management skills.
* Relationship and business unit operations management.
* Demonstrated ability to provide quality client service at a management level and in a complex environment.
* Ability to influence others in a matrix organization.
* Excellent analytical and problem solving skills..
* Strong results orientation.

REQUIRED EDUCAITON:
BS in Information Systems or related field; or, equivalent work experience

BENEFITS:
*Competitive Compensation
*Exceptional Benefits
*Continuing Education & Training
*A Unique Internal Advancement Program
*Tremendous Potential With A Growing Worldwide Organization

Aon is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. M/F/D/V

For more information about Aon Corporation, visit our website at www.aon.com. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Downtown Chicago firm looking for a Level 1 Helpdesk professional. Interested candidates, please contact Gina Kulas 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: Have knowledge of : Word Perfect (COREL) Worldox (Document Management Program) Summation (Law Application Software) Elite ( Accounting Financial for TimeKeeping and Billing) Any knowledge of Coldfusion / Dreamweaver for website upkeep or trouble shooting will warrant more money. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Downtown firm looking for a Sr. Java Developer. Interested candidates, 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: Have knowledge of: Oracle Swing Java C++ Must have 10+ years experience, will be a mentoring role. Any webservices would be nice, this is a Coldfusion house. They are also a Powerbuilder house and are converting to Java. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

SAP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE

is seeking talented candidates in the areas of process and technical solutions, and a variety of other specialties as well. One of our preferred National clients has a need for several (PERM) SAP opportunities available !
Qualified applicants will possess expertise in one or more of the following areas:

MySAP ERP:
FI

Financial including G/L, AR, AP, Reporting, Treasury, Asset Management, Travel and Corporate Governance
CO

Controlling including Cost Center Accounting, Product Costing, Profitability Analysis
MM

Materials Management including Purchasing, Inventory Management, Warehouse Management
PP

Production Planning including Process Industry, Discrete Materials, Production Orders, MRP, Variant Configuration, Demand Planning
PM

Plant Maintenance, Service Management
QM

Quality Management
SD

Sales and Distribution, Shipping, Billing, Sales Orders, Pricing and Conditions, Foreign Trade, Credit Management, Sales Support
PS

Project Systems
HR

Human Resources including Personnel Administration, Payroll, e-Recruitment, Benefits Administration, Time Management

Technical:
BC

Basis including System Tuning, Configuration, Sizing and Installation, Security and Authorizations, Correction and Transport Systems, Database Administration
ABAP/4

Programming including Query, Data Dictionary, Screen Painter, Program Development
WF

Workflow including IDOCs, Archiving, EDI, Business Workflow
BW

Business Warehouse including Infocubes, Reporting

Others:
BI

Business Intelligence
CRM

Customer Relationship Management
APO

Advanced Planning and Optimizing
SEM

Strategic Enterprise Management
SCM

Supply Chain Management
SRM

Supplier Relationship Management
PLM

Product Lifecycle Management


Netweaver
Please send resumes in Word Format (confidentially) to: Jobs@ or click thru link provided on this site to apply.

Principals only, no third parties. Referrals accepted !!



IMPACTING YOUR CAREER !

Base Salary : $110,000+
Job Location : Nationwide (PERM) Consulting opptys!!
Employment Type : Full Time
No. of Openings : 10+
Experience Required : 3 - 5 years

Degree Required : None

Travel Required : Road warrior

Active Security Clearance : NOT REQUIRED



Candidate Must Have :
5-8 years industry experience
Strong SAP (Functional or Technical Bkgd).
Flexibility to travel up to 100% M-F if required

Additional Information : We seek candidates who are willing to travel up to 100% although current client base is local to geographic markets. (Eastern USA). Current residence w/in reasonable commuting distance of one of the above listed cities. Relocation not provided.
Ability/willingness to travel up to 100%.

Additional Information : Locations: We are seeking candidates within reasonable commuting distance (50 miles) of the following locations: Atlanta, GA; Boston, MA; Charlotte, NC; Chicago, IL; Cincinnati, OH; Columbus, OH; Cleveland, OH; Dallas, TX; Denver, CO; Detroit, MI; Hartford, CT; Houston, TX; Kansas City, MO; Los Angeles, CA; Miami, FL; Minneapolis, MN; New York City, NY and surrounding area; Philadelphia, PA; San Francisco, CA; Tulsa, OK; and Washington, DC.

If you are interested in applying for this job: Apply thru this link provided or email to: jobs@ (with the JOB # listed in the subject line.)
You can also find all positions on our website!

IMPACTING YOUR CAREER!!! Experience: SAP Basis, To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

NET developer with experience working with .NET framework (ASP.NET, VB.NET, C#) in a fast paced environment. Any experience with SQL Server 2005 is desired. Good understanding of Object Oriented Programming and Reporting Services (SQL reporting services, Crystal Reports, Active Reports, etc.) For immediate consideration, please send your resume to .

All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada. Experience: ASP.NET C# VB.NET SQL 2000/2005 OOP To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Providing technical phone support and/or installing, repairing and troubleshooting.

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: Able to provide phone support and on-site support to end users. Great communication skills. Able to communicate and support executive level users. Experienced in ghosting software, troubleshooting Windows XP/2000, and resolve hardware and software problems. Experience in troubleshooting MS Office products. For immediate consideration, please send your resume to . To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

American Consulting Group LLC is working with one of the largest empoyers in Illnois. We have been selected to oversee 80 locations in Chicago which incudes the following:

1. Installation/Configuration of MAC servers
2. Maintenace of MAC/PC servers, which includes some administration.
3. Reporting back to client on a daily basis for installations and maintainance issues.

Experience: Systems Engineer with Microsoft and MAC/Apple network experience. Familar with network topologies such as TCP/IP. The ability to troubleshoot MAC and Microsoft servers in a corporate environment. MCP, MCSE, or more than 5 years experience in the field is required. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

System p Engineer

Since Berbee?s formation in 1993, we have become a proven partner to businesses in need of information technology solutions. We continue to set the standard for uncompromising client support and technical leadership, and our relationships with IBM, Cisco, and Microsoft provide our clients with category-leading platforms and products. Whether it's hardware, software, networking, services, or support, we provide knowledge, skills, and expertise through principled partnerships with our clients.

In 2006, Berbee was awarded an IBM Leadership Award which is presented to less than 1% of all business partners that excel across all IBM disciplines including sales, services, and client satisfaction. As an IBM Premier Business Partner, Berbee provides a one-stop shop for design, implementation, and support services for systems, storage, and software technologies. We are one of a very small number of partners across the U.S. that is certified to design, sell, install, and support solutions across all IBM eServer brands.

Located in the Greater O?Hare business district, Berbee Chicago is amongst the major forces driving the economy of the Northeastern Illinois region. Situated just minutes from the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, the Chicago office is in the vicinity of exceptional dining and entertainment venues. With easy access to the highway and public transportation, our employees can conveniently reach the center of the city to take part in live theater, world class shopping, professional sports, a variety of fine restaurants, museums and much more.

Responsibilities:

The incumbent of this position will:
? Develop an understanding of clients? environment and consistently cross-sell Berbee services.
? Assist with pre-sales process, develop proposals, and develop technical documentation.
? Provide billable engineering services at client locations to fulfill contract specifications.
? Instruct, help develop and mentor less-seasoned technical staff when appropriate.
? Plan, coordinate, and implement storage systems and related software.
? Plan and implement system upgrades, ensuring change management procedures and methodologies are implemented and followed.
? Recommend purchase of products or services necessary to support the test and production operating environments.
? Monitor multiple project priorities and ensures that appropriate management is apprised of the operation status of projects.
? Provides business and technical consultation and support to clients, project managers, product developers, users and other technical units.
? Develop an education plan to grow skills consistent with client needs.

Qualifications:

? Five years of AIX administration, including Logical Paritioning (LPAR) using the IBM Hardware Management console is required.
? Three years of AIX performance tuning and troubleshooting is required.
? Proficiency with RedHat Enterprise or SUSE Linux is required.
? SAN: Experience with Cisco, McData or Brocade fabrics is desired.
? Experience with Tivoli Storage Manager server and client administration is desired
? Knowledge of EMC, IBM, Hitachi or NetApp SAN Storage is desired.
? Solid understanding of networking and distributed computing concepts, including the principles of network routing and client/server programming.
? Bachelor?s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline; equivalent experience acceptable.
? Strong interpersonal and presentation skills including consulting skills.
? Ability to travel up to 50% as needed.
? Strong oral and written communication skills.

PLEASE APPLY TO THIS LINK: /public/careers/index.aspx

People are what make Berbee special. We encourage our employees to think of innovative ways to solve problems for our clients. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage this independent thinking, and embrace the diversity of our staff.

We're committed to hiring and advancing the best individuals available, based on job-related qualifications. We value the perspectives and innovations that come from having employees of different race, gender, age, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, disability, and marital or family status. And we encourage all of our employees to help build and support strong, vibrant communities, improving quality of life and m To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Our client, a Major Consulting Services Company currently seeks an SAP Tester/Consultant for a DIRECT-HIRE opportunity. This position requires 100% travel. They seek SAP Testers who have hands-on work experience performing SAP testing. A 4 yr Degree is required. Position can be located/based out of any city in the US where this company has an office (most cities).

Must be willing to travel Mon-Thurs, and work out of this company's local office on Fridays. NO H1B's/TN-1's (must have a Green Card, EAD, or be a citizen). This is a perm position that pays a salary of up to $93K (at the Sr. Consultant level), plus a bonus and a very strong benefits (5 weeks of vacation) package.

No contractors, nor 3rd party consulting companies looking to place their contractors, please.

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

The Regional Sales Manager is responsible for selling our client?s
Network Security solutions in their assigned, named account, territory. The
Regional Sales Manager will be responsible for prospecting, account
development, and opportunity management using consultative selling
approaches focused on providing networking solutions for identified customer
technical and business requirements.
* Working with the Pre-Sales Systems Engineers, VARs, and / or Solution
Partners, the Account Executive is responsible for insuring that a complete
solution is presented to the customer including the integration of the our
client?s solution and addressing the customers design automation
requirements over their location(s).
* Initiate marketing and sales activities at major accounts to
stimulate, encourage, establish and develop major account relationships for
our client Inc. Provide territory management data: forecasts, account
management documentation, and activity reports to the firm?s management
providing basis for strategic account planning.
* Identify, evaluate and respond to key business issues of the account
and develop, present and demonstrate the firm?s capabilities to the
customer. Develop and present solution oriented proposals consisting of a
technical solution and business ROI analysis.
* Introduce and integrate the firm?s technical resources and / or VAR
personnel to the customer to demonstrate capability, educate customer
personnel and facilitate project management. Oversee post-sales support to
ensure the highest levels of customer satisfaction.
* Maintains relationships and favorable contacts with current and
potential customers. Targets potential customers and develops relationships
in order to acquire new accounts. Relies on extensive experience and
judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Strong sales background, selling large computer, networking, or software
solutions into Fortune 1000 accounts
Experience in selling high technology network product solutions in WAN & LAN
environments with particular emphasis on IP, ATM and Frame Relay protocol
implementations is a plus. Strong business acumen with the ability to
identify the business value add and to develop and present the ROI case for
the proposed solution.
Minimum 7 + years of high-tech sales experience.

* Proven performance selling into Fortune 1000 companies.
* Proven quota performance in direct sales is a must.
* Must and have prior experience selling in the geographical area
stated.
* Excellent verbal and written communication

PC literate in basic Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel &
PowerPoint).The ability to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
is a must.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

* Bachelor?s degree in Computer Science, Network Engineering, Business
or Marketing or equivalent and at least 7 years of experience in the field
or in a related area with large account solution sales. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Publishing company in downtown Chicago is seeking an experienced Graphic Designer for a contract-to-hire position. This person must have previous publishing experience, preferably in the educational publishing industry. Job responsibilities will include concepting and designing textbook covers, inside pages and working with illustrators to develop the corresponding visuals. Excellent opportunity to work with growing company!

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: Candidate must have 5+ years Graphic Design experience with at least 3+ years in the publishing or educational publishing industries. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

The overall goal of network administrator is to maintain network and system uptime proactively utilizing all tools available. Monitor the company?s network systems and identify, document and implement solutions to problems. Perform network back-ups and measures performance. Candidate will be given many projects to organize and manage, including but not limited to upgrades to Office, Exchange, Vista and SharePoint. It will be the responsibility of the network administrator to analyze, test, document and create deployment plan. Candidate must be up for the challenge of keeping project on track while handling day to day operations. Specific duties include: System/Server Maintenance, Exchange Administration, Backup/Disaster Recovery, Security/Protection and Network Tasks. For more information contact Candace Murphy at (312) 616-7974 or .

All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada. Experience: Windows 2000/XP/Server 2000/2003. Troubleshooting. Basic business principals and business and industry-specific terminology. Analytical thinker. Detail Oriented. Problem solver and decision maker. Flexible and adaptable. Self-starting, self-motivated. Must be able to monitor workload, manage time and prioritize requests. Great written and oral skills. Willingness to work nights and weekends during critical periods. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Information Security Engineer, Identity Management
259094 Job ID

THIS POSITION REQUIRES EXCEPTIONAL TIME AND LIFESTYLE COMMITMENT. 50-75% TRAVEL AT TIMES AND 25-30% EXTRA HOURS REGULARLY. DO NOT APPLY TO THIS JOB UNLESS YOU ARE WILLING TO HANDLE THAT LEVEL OF COMMITMENT. OTHERWISE, PLEASE APPLY TO OUR OTHER INFOSEC POSITIONS @
POSITIONS BASED IN NY, Chicago, Dallas, or Boston.

Our client, a global IT consulting and systems integration firm is currently seeking qualified professionals to join the Industry leading Security - Identity Management group. These professionals will serve as key fieldwork integrators on engagement teams assisting with the design and implementation of Identity Management solutions in IT security engagements.

Successful candidates will work with engagement teams to ensure that projects are designed using our client?s proven methodology, participate in or manage teams responsible for the integration of designed environments and work closely with both clients and the engagement team to meet requirements set by multiple parties. Integrators must have a foundational understanding of security infrastructure concepts across operating systems, networking, n tiered architectures and experience with security applications including, access management solutions, user provisioning solutions, and/or enterprise directory solutions.

In addition to technical skills, strong communication skills are required. Successful deployment of complex identity management solutions requires effective communications with the client through all phases of the systems development lifecycle. Part of the candidate?s role is to identify areas where opportunities or risks exist, facilitate communication between the groups and suggest alternatives and mutually agreeable solutions.

Ability to articulate recommendations to client's complex business problems through the use of written reports and presentations. Demonstrate and apply advanced understanding of complex IT systems. Experience directing, supervising, and reviewing work of others


REQUIRED SKILLS:

The role will require a range of both technical and consulting skills. Candidates will need at a minimum 3-6 years of technical experience in several of the following areas/technologies:


? Experience designing, architecting, and implementing Identity Management/Provisioning solutions at an enterprise level.

? Hands-on experience with at least one of the following Identity Management solutions:
o Sun Java System Identity Manager/Waveset Lighthouse
o IBM Tivoli Identity Manager
o Oblix COREid
o Microsoft MIIS
o Netegrity IdentityMinder eProvision
o Novell Nsure

? Application Server installation and configuration (Web Logic, WebSphere, Tomcat, etc.)

? Experience with at least two of the following: J2EE, Java, JDK, Javascript, HTML, XML, .NET Framework, C/C++/Visual C++

? Familiarity with network operating systems such as Windows NT/2000/2003, Sun Solaris, or, Linux

PREFERRED SKILLS:

2-3 years experience at a major Management consulting firm, information security vendor, VAR or Systems Integrator is a plus and 2-4 years of combined information security, IT and/or IT audit experience required
* Database installation and configuration (MSSQL, Oracle, DB2, etc.)
* Previous experience with directory solutions (Active Directory, SunONE Directory Server, Novell eDirectory, IBM SecureWay Directory,
* Web Services experience

BA/BS degree required with an emphasis in MIS/CS. CISA/CISSP a plus.

Strong oral and written communication skills
Commitment to exceptional client service
Creative problem-solving ability and a consultancy mindset
Flexible, self-starter possessing intellectual curiosity
Ability to interact with various levels of client and firm management
Ability to travel at least 50% or greater
Ability to supervise staff, promote teamwork and foster a positive work environment
In addition to core security and IT skills, sufficient security and controls background is required to assist in internal audit and external financial audit projects. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

System Engineer/Architect/Administrators design, construct, test and implement basic integrated network hardware and software solutions, distributed computing solutions, and physical/logical communications networks. They monitor performance to identify and resolve system infrastructure problems.

Experience and Skills
? 8+ years of Server/LAN OS (Windows/NT) architecture, hardware configuration, system fault tolerance - Mastery
? Designing, planning, configuring, and providing administration management of server systems IRI currently uses - 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
? Certifications strongly preferred (e.g., MCSE, CNE, Microsoft,)

Functional Accountabilities
? Design, plan, and implement file server upgrades & reconfigurations
? Select, implement, and use performance management tools to troubleshoot and resolve server performance problems
? Lead server deployment projects
? Coordinate with other technical groups; write presentations and procedures; Work directly and independently with vendor and client staff and management
? Consistently examine server hardware & OS components for potential security vulnerabilities; develop and implement processes, tools, and countermeasures to insure the operational and functional security of the operating systems
? Stay current and aware of new technology developments and apply to the systems
? Provide technical leadership and mentor less experienced staff; in coordination with Manager/Director, assist in ensuring timelines are met and work is up to expected levels of quality.

Education
BS/BA Degree in Computer Science (or equivalent) or experience

Night Shift position

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 6309. Acxiom is an AA/EEO employer. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

System Engineer/Architect/Administrators design, construct, test and implement basic integrated network hardware and software solutions, distributed computing solutions, and physical/logical communications networks. They monitor performance to identify and resolve system infrastructure problems.

Experience and Skills
? 3+ years server experience including:
? Server/LAN OS (Windows/NT) architecture and hardware (fault tolerance, drive configuration, Raid technology, SCSE devices) - Experienced
? Designing, planning, configuring, administering, and capacity planning for at least one of IRI's installed server systems - Experienced
? Technical leadership/problem-solving - Experienced
? Certifications preferred (e.g., Microsoft)

Functional Accountabilities
? Design, plan and implement server architecture
? As third tier technical support, coordinate with technical groups to resolve issues or create/enhance the technology infrastructure; work with client and vendor technical staff on problems and projects under the direction of senior technical leadership
? Perform capacity planning and measurement
? Configure, install, and reconfigure server or computing device
? Analyze, test, implement, and apply system management tools to troubleshoot server problems using established procedures and independent judgment; escalate as appropriate
? Manage upgrades and enhancements to the technical infrastructure of server systems.
? Monitor and report security vulnerabilities; recommend and implement security measures and tools
? Stay current with technological change and opportunities that apply to the job

Education
BS/BA Degree in Computer Science (or equivalent) or experience

Night Shift position

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 6308. Acxiom is an AA/EEO employer. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

.NET Developer

Employment Type: Contract 6-12 months

Job Description/Responsibilities:
Review design specifications and make architectural recommendations
Work alongside developers producing applications from design specifications
Manage the source control process
Coordinate and produce application builds
Organize details for promotion of application to testing environment
Track and follow through on reported production errors and issues
Thoroughly understand all facets of our application environment
Understand our network, server, and desktop infrastructure
Evaluate impact of change requests and new projects on our existing architecture and infrastructure
Projects will involve SQL
Projects may involve integration with third party software (Outlook, Word, Excel, Crystal Reports, Navision, Hyperion Enterprise etc.)
Commit to quality and completeness

Top Skills:
Three years of HTML, XSLT, CSS and JavaScript development
Two years of JavaScript in an AJAX architecture
Three years of HTML, XML, XSLT, CSS, XHTML and ASP.NET development
Advanced fluency in SQL
Proficiency with complex stored procedure development
Has worked in multi-developer environments participating in full development lifecycle from design through product rollout

Qualifications:
Thorough understanding of database concepts
Experience with a SQL-based server product
Strong communication, problem solving, and research skills
Strong enthusiasm for working with computers and the creation of quality software
Experience with other object-oriented languages, including any .NET language
Experience working in a distributed client/server environment
Experience with classic ASP
Experience with Ajax
Knowledge of XML technologies
Knowledge of Service Oriented Architecture
Windows 2000 and/or Windows XP
Experience with PVCS Version Manager and/or Microsoft Visual SourceSafe
Familiarity with data warehouse concepts
Experience with PVCS Tracker or other System Change Management tracking software
Microsoft Sharepoint portal server
Microsoft Office development

The Company:
Industry Leader
Chicago

To Apply:
Contact Brian Shaver , 630-393-2746

Experience: Desired skills: . To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Description:

Area of Responsibility

Tasks / Responsibilities

System Design-Development of long-term LDAP directory strategies.
Design and engineer changes to the companys LDAP infrastructure.
Integrate LDAP directories with other directory platforms within the company infrastructure.
Integrate Identity Management systems with existing directory infrastructure.
Work with other teams to maximize functionality of applications and their users by leveraging directory related technologies.
Integrate directory related applications into the environment.
Work with project teams to interpret business requirements, refine technical designs, develop project related documentation, and implement solutions.
Provide directory related support.
Documentation -Work on keeping system and program documentation up to date.
Work on and complete all documentation required by PDP process for all above tasks


Experience: Skills Required:

In-Depth knowledge / implementation of the following is essential:

Identity Management systems (Sun or IBM)
I-Planet / Sun Java System Directory Server
LDAP Protocol
Common practices for securing directory systems security
Experience implementing and supporting an LDAP infrastructure in a large enterprise environment
Programming Languages (Java, JavaScript, Perl)
Development tools (WebSphere)
J2EE applications

Some knowledge / experience with the following would be preferred:

Federated Identity systems
RadiantOne Virtual Directory Server
InfoBlox LDAPone appliances
CriticalPath Meta Directory Server
Linux
Active Directory
Domino
Other Programming Languages (C/C++, XML, ColdFusion)
Cryptography (SSL, Certificates)
ClearCase
OpenMake
Tivoli Maestro Scheduler
Rational Rose or other object oriented design tool
TCP/IP networking
MS Visio
MS Project
Basic project management skills To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here