Our client is looking for an Online Programming Manager, who can manage work activities of technical professionals responsible for online market research project programming and data processing. The Online Programming Manager should be able to maintain departmental processes, procedures, metrics and standards to ensure effective and accurate programming and data processing for effective project execution and customer support.

The Essential duties and responsibilities of the Online Programming Manager includes, Managing the work activities and responsible for the hiring and disciplining of departmental staff and providing and/or coordinating training activities for the department. He/ she will be preparing and administering performance reviews for immediate staff. The ideal Programming Online Manager will be providing support and guidance to the internal and the external clients as needed during questionnaire design and project execution to ensure efficient and accurate data collection. He/ she will also be managing outside resources to subsidize internal staff with daily workload and also will be developing, implementing and revising, as necessary, processes and procedures to ensure the most accurate and timely activities are performed as standard practice. The Online Programming Manager will be monitoring satisfaction and quality of service provided by the department and he/she will be performing other essential duties as assigned.

<br/><br/>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: The ideal Online Programming Manager must have at least a minimum five years of experience in business-setting and also minimum three years of experience supervising a team of technical professionals.The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor&#146;s degree in Information Technology, Marketing, Business or related field or equivalent in experience. Advanced degree, certification or experience in market research field is considered as a plus.
The ideal candidate must have the following Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: The ability to effectively lead and motivate others in accomplishing established goals. Strong analytical and problem solving skills.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively interact with internal and external clients. Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize, handle and oversee multiple projects within established timeframe. Solid computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite and other business-related software systems. Knowledge of specialized software programs (mrInterview, Dimensions, Studio) is a plus.

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Within the Product Management and Engineering function of ITI's (IT Infrastructure)Connectivity Services, the IP Telephony Engineer will perform hands-on technical
evaluations and certifications of new voice technologies such as VOIP, IP Telephony,
open-source PBXs, traditional PBXs and carrier-provided products and features. Identify
and recommend global solutions based on services that have been certified by the
Voice PME group and meet the business requirements of . Work with project teams
in recommending and finalizing solutions. Ientify and prioritize the requirements
for new and existing technologies and products within the areas of responsibility.
Collaborating with global engineering team and other stakeholders, establish and
maintain Product Roadmaps (6-36 months), which reflect the technology direction.
Work with vendor?s engineering and development staff to create product directions
and product lifecycle plans (i.e. product roadmaps) that are specific. Participate
in cross-technology and cross-stream forums, involving IP transport, Security, Applications
and Wintel technologies to provide voice expertise in the integration of such technologies."A minimum of five years engineering experience in the implementation, design, and/or
maintenance of voice networks utilizing Nortel products. Advanced hands on knowledge
and experience in the design, configuration and maintenance of Nortel Meridian and
CSE1000 environments.A solid background in standard voice technologies: PBX, PRI,
QSIG, Dial Plans, Codecs, Voice Features, Meridian Hardware and Software. An in
depth knowledge of IP protocols and Cisco equipment (IP addressing, Routing, OSPF,
BGP, LAN switching, QOS) and VOIP protocols (SIP, H323, RTP, SRTP). A good understanding
of Security Architectures. A good understanding of emerging presence-enabled application
and of the integrated voice-data environment (Video, Streaming Technologies, Windows
Media, Windows LCS, Directory Services, Unified Messaging). Strong verbal, written
communication and customer facing skills are mandatory. Strong technical leadership
is required combined with the ability and flexibility to work with a global team.
Individual should posses excellent interpersonal skills be self-motivated and have
the ability to work with minimal supervision.

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My downtown client seeks a .NET Programmer Analyst to join their team on a full- time basis. The Programmer-Analyst will perform a wide variety of programming assignments using SQL Server and Oracle databases and using various programming technologies including C# .NET, Java, PHP and other web technologies. The Programmer Analyst will collaborate with business users to help create well defined solutions to business problems. The programmer analyst&#146;s primary focus will be back-end Business Applications.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of relevant experience, strong analytic ability and full-lifecycle software development experience and excellent programming skills. Experience with Great Plains, Microsoft CRM and exposure to ETL and data transformation tools are preferred. Exposure and experience in Business Objects and other reporting technologies is a plus. This job requires a minimum of Bachelors degree or equivalent degree in computer science/engineering/related field and experience. Candidate enjoys learning new technologies as the variety of projects & requirements need a diverse set of solutions to build them.

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Our client currently seeks a Senior Security Engineer with good CISCO experience for a DIRECT-HIRE position.


Position: Senior Security Engineer

Job Description:

This key person will be instrumental in the continued growth and direction of the Security Practice. We are looking for a candidate who embraces challenge and continued professional development, is confident in decision making, appreciates camaraderie in the workplace and exhibits solid values. Opportunity for growth and leadership exist in this rapidly growing company. The client prides itself on maintaining a dynamic, and flexible organization that values the significant contributions of each employee.

The Security Engineer will assist in security auditing, penetration testing and remediation using industry-standard best-practices and leading edge technologies.

Any of the following skills/certifications are of interest:

· Security auditing and writing assessments

· Security/Network certifications (e.g. Cisco CCNP/CCSP, Checkpoint, CISSP, MCSE Security, Certified Ethical Hacker)

· Experience with enterprise-grade VPN Concentrators and Firewalls, Access Control Servers, routers and switches.

· IPS/HIPS/IDS

· Experience with securing application services and/or professional ethical hacking and penetration testing, or social engineering experience a plus

· Must have experience and knowledge on MOST of these technologies: IPsec, 802.1q, 802.1x, 802.1p, SMTP, DNS, DHCP, OSPF, RIP, HSRP, EIGRP, AAA, NAT


Experience: NO OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL...

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One of clients located in Joliet, IL is looking for a Lotus Notes and Domino server administrator. This person will be responsible for the day to day administration, Blackberry Enterprise Server, and handling second level support calls. Must be able to perform troubleshooting, diagnostics, research, and documentation. Please contact Candace at or 312.616.7974

<br/><br/>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: Lotus Notes/Domino R6
Windows Server 2000/2003
Blackberry Enterprise
Basic understanding of a Citrix environment

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Top Talented Technical Project Managers are always needed in the Chicago, IL area. As a Technical Project Manager, you will provide program management and oversight on the delivery of complex business solutions in a complex, geographically dispersed matrix organization. The project management function is multifaceted requiring a combination of general business acumen, industry intelligence and broad technical knowledge coupled with the ability to plan, coordinate and execute as core competencies.





This challenging position requires superior organizational skills and the ability to coordinate across multiple support partners. As the successful Technical Project Manager, you will possess a broad based technical background with emphasis on knowledge of the banking industry, technology and infrastructure and project management processes. PMP is a plus!



Work can be performed remotely; however is preferable to be located near one of the following geographies: Richmond, Virginia; Dallas, Texas; Jacksonville, Florida; Chicago, Illinois; Concord, California; or Charlotte, North Carolina.



Genesis10 is a business and technology consulting company specializing in project management, business analysis, business transformation and large-scale systems infrastructure and application integration. Genesis10 provides services to a variety of industries such as: Financial Services, Federal and State Government, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Telecommunications and others.



Responsibilities:

- Manage cross functional, virtual project teams employing standard project management discipline and processes in delivering the right technology solution to the internal business partner on time and within budget.

- Deploy the appropriate technology solution to meet the business requirements.

- Ensure all project health / status metrics (FTE hours, all expenses, schedules, etc.) are accurate.
Experience: Required Experience/Skills:

- 5 years Project Management experience.

- Experience building / managing a detailed MS Project work plan (resource loaded) and developing / managing a detailed project budget.

- Solid skills in PowerPoint, Visio, Word, Excel and Outlook.

- Able to work in a geographically dispersed, complex matrix organization and discern the internal business partner requirements - bringing the voice of the customer into the project.

- Ability to effectively communicate (oral and written) and facilitate design and decision-making sessions.

- Well-versed on the stages of the systems development lifecycle (SDLC) for custom applications.

- Proven expertise in effectively managing projects through the use of tools and templates for: resource planning, risk/issue management, financial management, implementation planning and scope management.



Preferred Experience/Skills:

- PMP certification is a PLUS!

- Prefer banking experience.



This is an excellent opportunity to join an innovative and growing enterprise. Take your career to the next level and turn your interest into action by applying now. The only way to learn more is by taking the next step and sending us your word resume to and we'll get right back to you.

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Looking for a Supply Chain application team member to support a Legacy applicationnamed SCR (Supply Chain Replenishment). This person will also be heavily involved
in supporting the 1UP integration project, which will include UAT testing and deployment
Prep. Skill Sets Skills required: 5 years experience SQLORACLEDB2Stored ProceduresCold Fusion Required Qualifications BS in Computer Science. Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to work with the
Business as well as other teams

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Job#1296Job Title Description: Using experience with a variety of network technologies,leads internal and external clients with Internet-, intranet-, or extranet-based
applications, including but not limited to C++, Java, XML, HTML, CGI, ASP, multimedia
applications, database interactions and data modeling tools. Researches, tracks
and understands new web technologies to provide technical leadership in developing
service applications and analyzing business requirements as they pertain to intranet
and external Internet-related systems. Builds applications using Internet and Windows
Development tools. Provides written design documents, test plans and test results.
Manages, develops, integrates and implements related applications components, including
front-end development, server-side development and database integration. Plays
a direct role in programming, maintenance, technical support, documentation and
administration of the applications. Establishes and communicates standards to manage
cost and ensure continuity of applications. May work with outside vendors in developing
tests to ensure feature functionality. Typically requires a minimum of 2 years of
related experience.

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This is a part-time Computer Technician position.8:00am-12:00pm, Monday through Friday.Manager would prefer someone who is still in school or has another part-time afternoonjob. This will not turn into a full time job.Contractor will unload computers and
laptops, deliver to desks, do a basic setup, must have experience using Outlook
and working with XP.Candidates must be local!Position will go throughout 2008

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Our client currently seeks a NETWORK SPECIALIST with solid NOVELL and ACTIVE DIRECTORY experience for a 3-6 month project engagement.

This person will work out of the Client's suburban facility with very light travel to the west coast. Will be able to do work remotely as well with some regularity.

Client has a Novell(4.1) Tree that is corrupted, they think the data is fine but they need to migrate the data to Active Directory 2003 and validate it.

They will need experience with Novell Domain Structure(NDS) and migration tools. They are looking at BTrieve and Quest NDS Migrator but it is not imperative that they have experience in these 2 tools. This person can use any migration tool that they are comfortable with.

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Key comments directly from the HM - "We need someone quickly" Expect the duration of the project to go 4 to 6 weeks at most, We need a BO architect not a developer. Must be someone very senior to come in and look at how the bank has set up BO and make suggestions on things to correct and or improve.

Urgent Need.



Business Objects Specialist -Has experience in the development, maintenance, and testing of software programs.

Responsibilities include Coding, testing, and debugging application programs from functional specifications. These individuals will work from

program specifications or prototypes



* Works under the direction of a team leader, senior technical person or analyst
Experience: 5+ years

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Senior Remedy Applications Developer



Position Description:



The successful candidate will be assigned duties related to application design, development, integration, and testing. This position will entail developing business solutions as well as supporting the Remedy infrastructure.



Preference will be given to senior level candidates with 5+ years of Remedy development experience as well as in-depth knowledge of the ITSM 7X application suite, most notably Service Desk. This is a one year contract position with the possibility of contract extension or full time employment.



Responsibilities Include:



- Enhancing and customizing Remedy ITSM 7X applications in addition to in-house developed applications from business requirements and/or technical design documents in accordance with prescribed development guidelines



- Supporting the Remedy infrastructure, including performance tuning, moderately complex interactive integrations with network monitoring tools, and the installation of Remedy software/patches/applications as needed



- Develop and execute unit, system, integration and user tests to ensure system performance and quality meets operational and business objectives



- Creating all necessary documentation and user guides related to application enhancements and development



Required Skills:



- 5 + years of development experience with ARS 6.X and/or 7.X



- Implementation experience with the ITSM 7X application suite in large scale enterprise environments



- Experienced in software development life cycle (SDLC) including Requirements Analysis, Design, Installation, Development, Testing (application code and user acceptance), Deployment, experienced in training other developers and trainers, and maintenance (performance monitoring & proactive problem solving)



- Familiarity with Solaris, Apache Tomcat, JavaScript, Java, and similar server-side environments is desired



- Experience with LANDesk Management Suite, SMARTS InCharge, or BMC Software Patrol a plus



- Strong interpersonal and communications skills and an ability to understand and articulate complex ideas and concepts in both verbal and written form
Experience: Preference will be given to senior level candidates with 5+ years of Remedy development experience as well as in-depth knowledge of the ITSM 7X application suite, most notably Service Desk.

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PHP Developer

My client is a technology company based in Chicago and looking for a PHP Developer to join their team full time.

The PHP Developer will collaborate with cross functional teams to develop and build web applications. The PHP Developer will have a strong background in PHP development and knowledge of MySQL, Perl, SSI, Apache and Linux are desired. E-commerce experience is a strong plus.

TO APPLY directly for this position email a resume to Brad Scott at:
Experience: This PHP Developer role requires 3+ years PHP development experience. Experience in an e-commerce environment is preferred.

To apply directly for this position email a resume to Brad Scott at:

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Our client currently seeks a NETWORK SPECIALIST with solid NOVELL and ACTIVE DIRECTORY experience for a 3-6 month project engagement.

This person will work out of the Client's suburban facility with very light travel to the west coast. Will be able to do work remotely as well with some regularity.

Client has a Novell(4.1) Tree that is corrupted, they think the data is fine but they need to migrate the data to Active Directory 2003 and validate it.

They will need experience with Novell Domain Structure(NDS) and migration tools. They are looking at BTrieve and Quest NDS Migrator but it is not imperative that they have experience in these 2 tools. This person can use any migration tool that they are comfortable with.

Experience: WE ARE UNABLE TO SPONSER OR TRANSFER H1B-VISA'S
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Top Talented Technical Project Managers are always needed in the Chicago, IL area. As a Technical Project Manager, you will provide program management and oversight on the delivery of complex business solutions in a complex, geographically dispersed matrix organization. The project management function is multifaceted requiring a combination of general business acumen, industry intelligence and broad technical knowledge coupled with the ability to plan, coordinate and execute as core competencies.





This challenging position requires superior organizational skills and the ability to coordinate across multiple support partners. As the successful Technical Project Manager, you will possess a broad based technical background with emphasis on knowledge of the banking industry, technology and infrastructure and project management processes. PMP is a plus!



Work can be performed remotely; however is preferable to be located near one of the following geographies: Richmond, Virginia; Dallas, Texas; Jacksonville, Florida; Chicago, Illinois; Concord, California; or Charlotte, North Carolina.



Genesis10 is a business and technology consulting company specializing in project management, business analysis, business transformation and large-scale systems infrastructure and application integration. Genesis10 provides services to a variety of industries such as: Financial Services, Federal and State Government, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Telecommunications and others.



Responsibilities:

- Manage cross functional, virtual project teams employing standard project management discipline and processes in delivering the right technology solution to the internal business partner on time and within budget.

- Deploy the appropriate technology solution to meet the business requirements.

- Ensure all project health / status metrics (FTE hours, all expenses, schedules, etc.) are accurate.
Experience: Required Experience/Skills:

- 5 years Project Management experience.

- Experience building / managing a detailed MS Project work plan (resource loaded) and developing / managing a detailed project budget.

- Solid skills in PowerPoint, Visio, Word, Excel and Outlook.

- Able to work in a geographically dispersed, complex matrix organization and discern the internal business partner requirements - bringing the voice of the customer into the project.

- Ability to effectively communicate (oral and written) and facilitate design and decision-making sessions.

- Well-versed on the stages of the systems development lifecycle (SDLC) for custom applications.

- Proven expertise in effectively managing projects through the use of tools and templates for: resource planning, risk/issue management, financial management, implementation planning and scope management.



Preferred Experience/Skills:

- PMP certification is a PLUS!

- Prefer banking experience.



This is an excellent opportunity to join an innovative and growing enterprise. Take your career to the next level and turn your interest into action by applying now. The only way to learn more is by taking the next step and sending us your word resume to and we'll get right back to you.

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Our client is looking for a Business Intelligence Analyst, whose main function will be to analyze the client's information systems, customer data and their interaction with the client. This Analyst will be a part of the Applications Development department that performs all software services for the company, including software development, Build vs. Buy analysis, Software selection projects Process efficiency projects and project management on outsourced projects.
The main Responsibilities of the Business Analyst include, running reports, fulfilling the crucial role of mapping business processes and assisting & training our client's users in the proper use.
Troubleshooting end-user issues on application/database and analyzing the data stored in different database and producing customer profiles, are also the main responsibilities of the Business Analyst. The ideal candidate should be able to use Business Intelligence tools that will enable the client to do targeted marketing, predictive analysis. Ideally he /she should be able to perform other related duties as required or assigned that contribute to the effectiveness of the department.
The minimum qualification to apply for this job is Bachelors degree in Computer Science / Business Administration or equivalent. The ideal candidate must have is minimum of 4 years of experience as a BA (Business Analyst) and minimum of 3 years of experience creating reports from SQL Server, ACCESS & other common data sources using Crystal Reports.

<br/><br/>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: The ideal Business Intelligence Analyst will be able to use the following tools fluently: MS Word, MS Excel, MS Visio, Crystal Reports, Business Intelligence tools(BO/Cognos etc)
The ideal Business Analyst for this position must possess excellent Problem Solving and Communication skills and also have a good Technical Understanding. He /she should have good Leadership qualities. It is always a plus to have a valid Business Analysis Certification from any accredited university or BA Associate Certification / SIX Sigma Green Belt Certification / Business Process Analysis, Business Process Reengineering.

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Senior Remedy Applications Developer



Position Description:



The successful candidate will be assigned duties related to application design, development, integration, and testing. This position will entail developing business solutions as well as supporting the Remedy infrastructure.



Preference will be given to senior level candidates with 5+ years of Remedy development experience as well as in-depth knowledge of the ITSM 7X application suite, most notably Service Desk. This is a one year contract position with the possibility of contract extension or full time employment.



Responsibilities Include:



- Enhancing and customizing Remedy ITSM 7X applications in addition to in-house developed applications from business requirements and/or technical design documents in accordance with prescribed development guidelines



- Supporting the Remedy infrastructure, including performance tuning, moderately complex interactive integrations with network monitoring tools, and the installation of Remedy software/patches/applications as needed



- Develop and execute unit, system, integration and user tests to ensure system performance and quality meets operational and business objectives



- Creating all necessary documentation and user guides related to application enhancements and development



Required Skills:



- 5 + years of development experience with ARS 6.X and/or 7.X



- Implementation experience with the ITSM 7X application suite in large scale enterprise environments



- Experienced in software development life cycle (SDLC) including Requirements Analysis, Design, Installation, Development, Testing (application code and user acceptance), Deployment, experienced in training other developers and trainers, and maintenance (performance monitoring & proactive problem solving)



- Familiarity with Solaris, Apache Tomcat, JavaScript, Java, and similar server-side environments is desired



- Experience with LANDesk Management Suite, SMARTS InCharge, or BMC Software Patrol a plus



- Strong interpersonal and communications skills and an ability to understand and articulate complex ideas and concepts in both verbal and written form
Experience: Preference will be given to senior level candidates with 5+ years of Remedy development experience as well as in-depth knowledge of the ITSM 7X application suite, most notably Service Desk.

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PHP Developer

My client is a technology company based in Chicago and looking for a PHP Developer to join their team full time.

The PHP Developer will collaborate with cross functional teams to develop and build web applications. The PHP Developer will have a strong background in PHP development and knowledge of MySQL, Perl, SSI, Apache and Linux are desired. E-commerce experience is a strong plus.

TO APPLY directly for this position email a resume to Brad Scott at:
Experience: This PHP Developer role requires 3+ years PHP development experience. Experience in an e-commerce environment is preferred.

To apply directly for this position email a resume to Brad Scott at:

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Key comments directly from the HM - "We need someone quickly" Expect the duration of the project to go 4 to 6 weeks at most, We need a BO architect not a developer. Must be someone very senior to come in and look at how the bank has set up BO and make suggestions on things to correct and or improve.

Urgent Need.



Business Objects Specialist -Has experience in the development, maintenance, and testing of software programs.

Responsibilities include Coding, testing, and debugging application programs from functional specifications. These individuals will work from

program specifications or prototypes



* Works under the direction of a team leader, senior technical person or analyst
Experience: 5+ years

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Our client is looking for Network Engineer II . The ideal candidate must have minimum five years of SOLID engineering experience. Previous experience with Network Operating Systems such as Novell NetWare or Windows Server Operating Systems, or telecommunications systems is required. He/she must have done Project Management in the past for IT. The ideal Network Engineer, for this position, must have excellent communication skills and must be client-facing. The ideal candidate must know technology and have managed a team, though he/she is not hands-on switches and routers, should have knowledge to work with them.
The Essential Functions of the Network Engineer II, will be to Performs tests, completes routine maintenance, and troubleshoots hardware and software problems. Installs and maintains hardware and software components related to the operation of the company&#146;s computer server, data or voice network; makes recommendations on system configurations. Installs and maintains customer requested software applications. Initiates and participates in network related research using project management skills. Assists in developing standards and implementation plans for data or voice network technologies. Maintenance and installations should be completed according to established service standards to ensure responsive and courteous delivery of network services.
The incumbent will be responsible for one or more of the following functions, which is, the Network Engineer II will Implement and maintain the LAN and WAN segments. Integrates new application bandwidth requirements within the existing network infrastructure. Implements and maintains network equipment including, but not limited to, hubs, routers, bridges, gateways, and communication links. The Network Engineer II will also Implement and maintain the network server/workstation environment and voice systems. Provides configuration support, and conducts user training on network hardware and software. Administers peripheral equipment (printers, CD-ROMs, etc.). He/she should respond promptly to requests from user departments to review or change user profile configurations / network related configurations.
The Network Engineer II will consult with users to identify changes needed, which will provide opportunities to reduce costs, or permit greater efficiency or system integration. Recommends modifications to increase operational effectiveness, and to ensure service level expectations are consistently met. Investigates new procedures, equipment, or software to determine their applicability for capacity growth and operations.
The Network Engineer II serves as third level support for solving server, data or voice network related user application problems.
The Network Engineer II evaluates data or voice network/server utilization to identify opportunities for more efficient operations, or to expand the infrastructure. He/she redesigns or modifies existing and proposed infrastructure as needed.
The Network Engineer II provides assistance in planning and scheduling projects that impact data or voice network or system performance. Resolves problems. Investigates data or voice network software/hardware problems and coordinates problem resolution with software vendors, hardware manufacturers, and/or in-house IT support staff.
The Network Engineer II provides detailed and complete documentation, standardized design, and user operating procedures. Develops, updates, and maintains technical documentation and operating procedures.
<br/><br/>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: Bachelor&#146;s degree in a computer related field or the equivalent of three to five years&#146; experience in infrastructure design and development required. Previous experience with one or more of the following equipment, software and subject matter is preferred, which are, Hubs, routers, gateways, bridges, and communication links; Network cabling: Token ring, Ethernet, and serial communication; Voice network cabling, peripherals, hardware or software; Common network protocols: may include, but not limited to: TCP/IP, IPX, SNA, SPX, and NETBIOS; Cisco supported products; Systems Management tools; Virtual Technologies; Transmission media (twisted pair, fiber); Transmission types (Asynchronous, Synchronous, and CD/CSMA) Previous Experience with Network Operating Systems such as Novell NetWare or Windows Server Operating Systems, or telecommunications systems is required. The ideal candidate must be proficient in the use of a PC, with the ability to use DOS, Windows, Desktop Applications Suite software packages, and other Windows based software. The ideal candidate must be able to work with customers and external vendors. Must have the ability to work with little direction, have the demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple projects, and have the ability to work in a fast paced environment.

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This downtown Chicago legal solutions team is looking for a smart, entrepreneurial candidate to handle multiple responsibilities. This person will handle loading data into client litigation databases, manage and troubleshoot client databases, they will provide database assistance and training to clients for litigation support software, modify/manipulate data to fill a variety of functions, blowbacks, load file creation, PDF-to-Tiff extraction, etc., produce client discs and load files based on clients&#146; project specifications, convert and repair other vendor data load files into standard builds, research/resolve image compression issues, and understand search-and-replace criteria. This person must also provide IT support for the Chicago office and have the ability to assist with server back-ups.
Experience: Requirements and Qualifications for this position include a Bachelor&#146;s Degree or equivalent, the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals, the ability to write routine reports and correspondence, to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization, and to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. This person should have a knowledge of ACCESS and SQL, Microsoft Office applications and Outlook, and a strong working knowledge of Excel (delimit a file, copy/paste, create batch files, sort).

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Our client is looking for a QA Analyst with a minimum of two years of experience in shell scripting, in a Linux/Solaris environment. The ideal analyst must have a minimum of 3 years of experience in QA. He/she must have strong documentation skills, methodologies and writing functional requirements. The ideal QA Analyst must have strong business skills. Candidates with trading experience are preferred.

The QA Analyst will develop test strategies, test plans and test cases. He/she will create and execute test cases for Regression, Functional and Production testing as well as produce testing scenarios and test scripts for all system testing. The QA Analyst would document Test Plans and test results. This person must have excellent analytical and communication skills. The ideal candidate must have the ability to communicate with both technical (developers) and non-technical (customers, management) and possess strong attention to detail. Previous experience in the Financial Services industry is preferred. The QA Analyst should have UNIX environment knowledge. He/she will have to coordinate tests with external vendors and customers. The ideal candidate should exhibit strong desire for challenging opportunities. Certified Internal Systems Auditor is a bonus.
<br/><br/>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: The QA Analyst role requires experience shell scripting in a Linux/Solaris environment; Regression; Functional and Production testing; and UNIX.

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Our prestigious client, located in downtown Chicago, has a need for a Senior Programmer Analyst. The successful Programer Analyst will be responsible for the creation and maintenance of software by using the tools, methodologies and processes established to meet the development needs of the organization. The responsibilities include developing sound technical solutions to meet user requirements that consider system capacity, limitations and performance requirements. The Senior Programmer Analyst will support internally developed and vendor applications by resolving time-critical business/technology issues that impact production processes and system availability. He/she will ensure that software enhancements and system fixes meet intended business needs according to defined requirements. The Senior Programmer Analyst must participate in both large and small team developments projects to insure timely delivery of applications. He/she must maintain and follow established Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodologies on all project or defect resolutions. The Analyst must formulate and define system design and objectives based on user requirements and develop high level and detailed designs for assigned development initiatives. The Senior Programmer Analyst should be able to prepare technical specifications from which application programs will be developed and also review work deliverables at QA checkpoints, including design review and code walkthroughs. The ideal candidate should be able to develop and execute QA routines to ensure quality of software, and also assist in the planning and deployment of software releases. He / she should be able to support application on off-hours according to established rotation schedule.<br/><br/>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: The Senior Programmer Analyst must be able to articulately communicate during presentations. This will be a challenging environment and offer new technologies to work on. C# and ASP programmers are welcome. The ideal candidate must have working knowledge of front end and back end development. SQL 2000 / 2005, Sybase, UNIX environment. Anyone with Financial Investments background is a plus. Advanced .Net C#, Intermediate Java2 Enterprise Edition, Intermediate Java, Intermediate MS SQL Server, Advanced .Net ASP.

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Our Client is looking for Software Engineers who can take a lead development role for eCRM projects and assist the Global Development Team leaders with their duties. His / her responsibilities will include coaching and giving direction to more junior members of the eCRM development team with regard to development techniques, standards documentation and development methodology. The ideal Software Engineer will work to agreed project plans with regard to design, development, testing and implementation processes.

The Software Engineer will be responsible for design and development of technical &#145;proof of concepts&#146; and technical prototypes. He / she will document solutions in accordance with agreed quality standards and ensure development is conducted in accordance with processes relating to Standards, Configuration Control, Project Lifecycle Methodologies, Quality Control and Documentation.
<br/><br/>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: A minimum of 3 years commercial development experience using JSP, JAVA/J2EE, PL/SQL and Oracle development are required. Experience with Open Source technologies (Linux, Apache etc) with ATG technologies desirable (e.g. Websphere, Dynamo, Weblogic, JBoss). Application server development experience is required. A strong understanding of structured, object oriented development methodologies is needed. Technical project lead experience required. Engineers must be willing to learn new processes and apply them to his/her daily work. Working knowledge of Sun Solaris and UNIX environments required. Experience developing solutions utilising a source/version control system and an understanding of deployment issues. Experience working in diverse global teams.

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The ideal DBA for this position should have minimum of significant 3 years DBA experience in a combination of SQL and Sybase knowledge. The ideal candidate would be expected to execute multiple application and infrastructure projects ensuring that all DBA and Project checkpoints have been addressed. For the duration of the project assignment, the candidate will function as the primary database contact for the Technical Services Project Management Office (PMO), Application Partners and Technical Services partners. The consultant will provide database expertise as either the lead on database-only projects or serve as a virtual team member (VTM) for larger projects with representatives from multiple Technical Services teams. All database staff rotates through the firecall list and will be expected to provide after hours support for the production environments.

The potential candidate must have a record of working effectively with application teams and executing on multiple projects in varying stages of the development life cycle is important.

Candidate's experience in data architecture and design with current SQL Products is considered as a plus. The candidate must also demonstrate the ability to learn new technologies quickly and be able to transfer knowledge to others.
<br/><br/>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: Candidates must possess experience with SQL 2000/2005, experience with Sybase 11.9.2 and 12.5.x., and strong problem solving skills. Also requires are performance analysis and tuning, SQL and Sybase P&T utilities, the ability to work within an established Project Development process, and the ability to work with already established data models and naming conventions. Knowledge of UNIX OS, shell scripting is a plus. Strong project management and planning skills, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work in a team atmosphere are required. This consultant should work effectively with minimum direction, be willing and able to work in a fast-paced environment, and willing and able to handle firecall duties.

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Desktop Support - Software Packaging and Deployment

My client is a prestigious firm located in the Loop who is looking for a Desktop Administrator who is skilled in Software Packaging and Deployment. Client uses the InstallShield tool and would prefer someone who has experience in their software, but deep experience in another packaging software may be acceptable. This Desktop Administrator will also be supporting a Windows environment and is responsible for things like Ghosting desktop images, Active Directory, Group Policy, and Citrix.

TO APPLY directly for this position email a resume to Brad Scott at:
Experience: Desktop Administrator must have experience packaging and deploying software in a professional environment. Experience with InstallShield is strongly preferred.

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PHP Developer

My client is a technology company based in Chicago and looking for a PHP Developer to join their team full time.

The PHP Developer will collaborate with cross functional teams to develop and build web applications. The PHP Developer will have a strong background in PHP development and knowledge of MySQL, Perl, SSI, Apache and Linux are desired. E-commerce experience is a strong plus.

TO APPLY directly for this position email a resume to Brad Scott at:
Experience: This PHP Developer role requires 3+ years PHP development experience. Experience in an e-commerce environment is preferred.

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Our client is looking for Network Engineer II . The ideal candidate must have minimum five years of SOLID engineering experience. Previous experience with Network Operating Systems such as Novell NetWare or Windows Server Operating Systems, or telecommunications systems is required. He/she must have done Project Management in the past for IT. The ideal Network Engineer, for this position, must have excellent communication skills and must be client-facing. The ideal candidate must know technology and have managed a team, though he/she is not hands-on switches and routers, should have knowledge to work with them.
The Essential Functions of the Network Engineer II, will be to Performs tests, completes routine maintenance, and troubleshoots hardware and software problems. Installs and maintains hardware and software components related to the operation of the company&#146;s computer server, data or voice network; makes recommendations on system configurations. Installs and maintains customer requested software applications. Initiates and participates in network related research using project management skills. Assists in developing standards and implementation plans for data or voice network technologies. Maintenance and installations should be completed according to established service standards to ensure responsive and courteous delivery of network services.
The incumbent will be responsible for one or more of the following functions, which is, the Network Engineer II will Implement and maintain the LAN and WAN segments. Integrates new application bandwidth requirements within the existing network infrastructure. Implements and maintains network equipment including, but not limited to, hubs, routers, bridges, gateways, and communication links. The Network Engineer II will also Implement and maintain the network server/workstation environment and voice systems. Provides configuration support, and conducts user training on network hardware and software. Administers peripheral equipment (printers, CD-ROMs, etc.). He/she should respond promptly to requests from user departments to review or change user profile configurations / network related configurations.
The Network Engineer II will consult with users to identify changes needed, which will provide opportunities to reduce costs, or permit greater efficiency or system integration. Recommends modifications to increase operational effectiveness, and to ensure service level expectations are consistently met. Investigates new procedures, equipment, or software to determine their applicability for capacity growth and operations.
The Network Engineer II serves as third level support for solving server, data or voice network related user application problems.
The Network Engineer II evaluates data or voice network/server utilization to identify opportunities for more efficient operations, or to expand the infrastructure. He/she redesigns or modifies existing and proposed infrastructure as needed.
The Network Engineer II provides assistance in planning and scheduling projects that impact data or voice network or system performance. Resolves problems. Investigates data or voice network software/hardware problems and coordinates problem resolution with software vendors, hardware manufacturers, and/or in-house IT support staff.
The Network Engineer II provides detailed and complete documentation, standardized design, and user operating procedures. Develops, updates, and maintains technical documentation and operating procedures.
<br/><br/>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: Bachelor&#146;s degree in a computer related field or the equivalent of three to five years&#146; experience in infrastructure design and development required. Previous experience with one or more of the following equipment, software and subject matter is preferred, which are, Hubs, routers, gateways, bridges, and communication links; Network cabling: Token ring, Ethernet, and serial communication; Voice network cabling, peripherals, hardware or software; Common network protocols: may include, but not limited to: TCP/IP, IPX, SNA, SPX, and NETBIOS; Cisco supported products; Systems Management tools; Virtual Technologies; Transmission media (twisted pair, fiber); Transmission types (Asynchronous, Synchronous, and CD/CSMA) Previous Experience with Network Operating Systems such as Novell NetWare or Windows Server Operating Systems, or telecommunications systems is required. The ideal candidate must be proficient in the use of a PC, with the ability to use DOS, Windows, Desktop Applications Suite software packages, and other Windows based software. The ideal candidate must be able to work with customers and external vendors. Must have the ability to work with little direction, have the demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple projects, and have the ability to work in a fast paced environment.

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This downtown Chicago legal solutions team is looking for a smart, entrepreneurial candidate to handle multiple responsibilities. This person will handle loading data into client litigation databases, manage and troubleshoot client databases, they will provide database assistance and training to clients for litigation support software, modify/manipulate data to fill a variety of functions, blowbacks, load file creation, PDF-to-Tiff extraction, etc., produce client discs and load files based on clients&#146; project specifications, convert and repair other vendor data load files into standard builds, research/resolve image compression issues, and understand search-and-replace criteria. This person must also provide IT support for the Chicago office and have the ability to assist with server back-ups.
Experience: Requirements and Qualifications for this position include a Bachelor&#146;s Degree or equivalent, the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals, the ability to write routine reports and correspondence, to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization, and to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. This person should have a knowledge of ACCESS and SQL, Microsoft Office applications and Outlook, and a strong working knowledge of Excel (delimit a file, copy/paste, create batch files, sort).

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Our client is looking for a QA Analyst with a minimum of two years of experience in shell scripting, in a Linux/Solaris environment. The ideal analyst must have a minimum of 3 years of experience in QA. He/she must have strong documentation skills, methodologies and writing functional requirements. The ideal QA Analyst must have strong business skills. Candidates with trading experience are preferred.

The QA Analyst will develop test strategies, test plans and test cases. He/she will create and execute test cases for Regression, Functional and Production testing as well as produce testing scenarios and test scripts for all system testing. The QA Analyst would document Test Plans and test results. This person must have excellent analytical and communication skills. The ideal candidate must have the ability to communicate with both technical (developers) and non-technical (customers, management) and possess strong attention to detail. Previous experience in the Financial Services industry is preferred. The QA Analyst should have UNIX environment knowledge. He/she will have to coordinate tests with external vendors and customers. The ideal candidate should exhibit strong desire for challenging opportunities. Certified Internal Systems Auditor is a bonus.
<br/><br/>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: The QA Analyst role requires experience shell scripting in a Linux/Solaris environment; Regression; Functional and Production testing; and UNIX.

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My client, a downtown insurance company seeks a Junior level ASP.NET/VB.NET Developer to join their team on a full- time basis. The Jr. NET Developer will produce application code from application design statements according to internal standards within established timetables and/or perform investigation, analysis and design for the development of solutions based on problem descriptions. Participate in programming functions for 100% of daily activity. This environment demands technically strong Programmers who can produce timely solutions.
Experience: Candidates MUST HAVE 1+ years of professional experience developing in ASP.NET and VB.NET. They must also have 1+ years experience with SQL Server and XML/ XSLT/XSD. This position also involves requirements gathering, so communication skills are very important.

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Our prestigious client, located in downtown Chicago, has a need for a Senior Programmer Analyst. The successful Programer Analyst will be responsible for the creation and maintenance of software by using the tools, methodologies and processes established to meet the development needs of the organization. The responsibilities include developing sound technical solutions to meet user requirements that consider system capacity, limitations and performance requirements. The Senior Programmer Analyst will support internally developed and vendor applications by resolving time-critical business/technology issues that impact production processes and system availability. He/she will ensure that software enhancements and system fixes meet intended business needs according to defined requirements. The Senior Programmer Analyst must participate in both large and small team developments projects to insure timely delivery of applications. He/she must maintain and follow established Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodologies on all project or defect resolutions. The Analyst must formulate and define system design and objectives based on user requirements and develop high level and detailed designs for assigned development initiatives. The Senior Programmer Analyst should be able to prepare technical specifications from which application programs will be developed and also review work deliverables at QA checkpoints, including design review and code walkthroughs. The ideal candidate should be able to develop and execute QA routines to ensure quality of software, and also assist in the planning and deployment of software releases. He / she should be able to support application on off-hours according to established rotation schedule.<br/><br/>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: The Senior Programmer Analyst must be able to articulately communicate during presentations. This will be a challenging environment and offer new technologies to work on. C# and ASP programmers are welcome. The ideal candidate must have working knowledge of front end and back end development. SQL 2000 / 2005, Sybase, UNIX environment. Anyone with Financial Investments background is a plus. Advanced .Net C#, Intermediate Java2 Enterprise Edition, Intermediate Java, Intermediate MS SQL Server, Advanced .Net ASP.

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Our Client is looking for Software Engineers who can take a lead development role for eCRM projects and assist the Global Development Team leaders with their duties. His / her responsibilities will include coaching and giving direction to more junior members of the eCRM development team with regard to development techniques, standards documentation and development methodology. The ideal Software Engineer will work to agreed project plans with regard to design, development, testing and implementation processes.

The Software Engineer will be responsible for design and development of technical &#145;proof of concepts&#146; and technical prototypes. He / she will document solutions in accordance with agreed quality standards and ensure development is conducted in accordance with processes relating to Standards, Configuration Control, Project Lifecycle Methodologies, Quality Control and Documentation.
<br/><br/>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: A minimum of 3 years commercial development experience using JSP, JAVA/J2EE, PL/SQL and Oracle development are required. Experience with Open Source technologies (Linux, Apache etc) with ATG technologies desirable (e.g. Websphere, Dynamo, Weblogic, JBoss). Application server development experience is required. A strong understanding of structured, object oriented development methodologies is needed. Technical project lead experience required. Engineers must be willing to learn new processes and apply them to his/her daily work. Working knowledge of Sun Solaris and UNIX environments required. Experience developing solutions utilising a source/version control system and an understanding of deployment issues. Experience working in diverse global teams.

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The ideal DBA for this position should have minimum of significant 3 years DBA experience in a combination of SQL and Sybase knowledge. The ideal candidate would be expected to execute multiple application and infrastructure projects ensuring that all DBA and Project checkpoints have been addressed. For the duration of the project assignment, the candidate will function as the primary database contact for the Technical Services Project Management Office (PMO), Application Partners and Technical Services partners. The consultant will provide database expertise as either the lead on database-only projects or serve as a virtual team member (VTM) for larger projects with representatives from multiple Technical Services teams. All database staff rotates through the firecall list and will be expected to provide after hours support for the production environments.

The potential candidate must have a record of working effectively with application teams and executing on multiple projects in varying stages of the development life cycle is important.

Candidate's experience in data architecture and design with current SQL Products is considered as a plus. The candidate must also demonstrate the ability to learn new technologies quickly and be able to transfer knowledge to others.
<br/><br/>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: Candidates must possess experience with SQL 2000/2005, experience with Sybase 11.9.2 and 12.5.x., and strong problem solving skills. Also requires are performance analysis and tuning, SQL and Sybase P&T utilities, the ability to work within an established Project Development process, and the ability to work with already established data models and naming conventions. Knowledge of UNIX OS, shell scripting is a plus. Strong project management and planning skills, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work in a team atmosphere are required. This consultant should work effectively with minimum direction, be willing and able to work in a fast-paced environment, and willing and able to handle firecall duties.

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Our client is looking for a Business Intelligence Analyst, whose main function will be to analyze the client's information systems, customer data and their interaction with the client. This Analyst will be a part of the Applications Development department that performs all software services for the company, including software development, Build vs. Buy analysis, Software selection projects Process efficiency projects and project management on outsourced projects.
The main Responsibilities of the Business Analyst include, running reports, fulfilling the crucial role of mapping business processes and assisting & training our client's users in the proper use.
Troubleshooting end-user issues on application/database and analyzing the data stored in different database and producing customer profiles, are also the main responsibilities of the Business Analyst. The ideal candidate should be able to use Business Intelligence tools that will enable the client to do targeted marketing, predictive analysis. Ideally he /she should be able to perform other related duties as required or assigned that contribute to the effectiveness of the department.
The minimum qualification to apply for this job is Bachelors degree in Computer Science / Business Administration or equivalent. The ideal candidate must have is minimum of 4 years of experience as a BA (Business Analyst) and minimum of 3 years of experience creating reports from SQL Server, ACCESS & other common data sources using Crystal Reports.

<br/><br/>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: The ideal Business Intelligence Analyst will be able to use the following tools fluently: MS Word, MS Excel, MS Visio, Crystal Reports, Business Intelligence tools(BO/Cognos etc)
The ideal Business Analyst for this position must possess excellent Problem Solving and Communication skills and also have a good Technical Understanding. He /she should have good Leadership qualities. It is always a plus to have a valid Business Analysis Certification from any accredited university or BA Associate Certification / SIX Sigma Green Belt Certification / Business Process Analysis, Business Process Reengineering.

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Desktop Support - Software Packaging and Deployment

My client is a prestigious firm located in the Loop who is looking for a Desktop Administrator who is skilled in Software Packaging and Deployment. Client uses the InstallShield tool and would prefer someone who has experience in their software, but deep experience in another packaging software may be acceptable. This Desktop Administrator will also be supporting a Windows environment and is responsible for things like Ghosting desktop images, Active Directory, Group Policy, and Citrix.

TO APPLY directly for this position email a resume to Brad Scott at:
Experience: Desktop Administrator must have experience packaging and deploying software in a professional environment. Experience with InstallShield is strongly preferred.

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A Chicago client is looking for a Systems Specialist who will provide technical support to their Project Team and 3rd level support to the Local IT and Service Centers. The Systems Specialist will work with the Regional Systems Architect to create QA and test software packages. Please contact Candace at: or 312.616.7974.


<br/><br/>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: B.A./B.S. degree or comparable knowledge in network related field
2-3 years of IT experience strongly preferred
Proven ability to maintain and support 5000+ remote users
Advanced knowledge of MS Office Suite
Previous experience with Systems Tools Administration (ManageSoft or NetInstall preferred)
VB Script skills, Visual Basic, SQL
Advanced knowledge of MSI packaging
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Operating Systems (XP, Vista)
Exposure with Exchange and BES as it affects the laptop/desktop/handheld

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My client, a downtown insurance company seeks a Senior level ASP.NET/VB.NET Developer to join their team on a full- time basis. The Sr. .NET Developer will work with the users to facilitate requirements gathering sessions, create use-case models and specifications, design and populate requirements repositories, establish requirements traceability and IT Application Development team. Provide technical solutions that meet user needs. Translate business requirements into functional specifications. Assist in business process redesign and documentation as needed for new technology initiatives; translate high level business requirements into functional specifications and manage changes to specifications; negotiate deliverables by facilitating communication between business unit(s) and IT from initial requirements to final implementation; recommend buy vs. build decisions.
Experience: Candidates MUST HAVE 3+ years of professional experience developing in ASP.NET and VB.NET. They must also have 3+ years experience with SQL Server and XML/ XSLT/XSD. Experience with a Business Process Management system is preferred.

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The Creative Group has multiple ongoing freelance and contract
opportunities for exceptional graphic design professionals. We have multiple opening in the agency and corporate environments. Candidates must have sample portfolios.<br/><br/>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: Skill in In-Design, Illustrator, Photo shop, and Quark required.

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POSITION SUMMARY



The Manager, CMS Applications is responsible for the firm's implementation and support of CMS software. The Manager maintains and manages the application throughout its lifecycle, focused on meeting or exceeding the firm's service level agreements ( SLAs ) for all CMS-based applications. This includes managing all related vendor relationships for service, support, and licensing. Additionally, the Manager coordinates with all other relevant areas of the Information Technology ( IT ) department, including Relationship Management, Operations, Development, Project Management Office ( PMO ), etc., to ensure the highest levels of customer satisfaction for their applications. The Manager looks closely at the CMS user community to help drive both strategy and operations accordingly. Finally, the Manager works closely with IT Governance to provide vision and leadership in support of a broad firm technology strategy and architecture. This position reports to the Director of Applications Development and Management ( ADM ) and is based in Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181.



ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

-Ensure proper application monitoring to maintain expected performance and availability as defined in customer SLAs.

-Provide leadership and act as the single point of ownership to address any application outages or issues as they occur, communicating effectively with other IT groups as appropriate.

-Provide functional expertise to support continued improvement and usage of applications.

-Evaluate current support and operations procedures and continually look for ways to improve overall customer satisfaction.

-Identify and build CMS education and training strategy and execution, in coordination with the IT Finance Relationship Manager.

-Coordinate all systems maintenance and new applications development through standard IT Change Management and PM methodologies.

-Coordinate resource scheduling for any project work in conjunction with assigned project managers and through normal PMO practices.

-Ensure consistent application of standard IT development methodologies and best practices, and contribute to the consistent refinement and improvements to the same.

-Report application health and status to IT Leadership via regular updates and status meetings.

-Develop and execute against a CMS strategy that is aligned with ADM and firm IT visions.

-Develop a thorough understanding of the firm's financial systems and needs.

-Define and manage the entire CMS application lifecycle.

-Manage all relevant vendor relationships in support of the CMS applications strategy.

-Develop and maintain appropriate service level agreements.

-Review financial applications capabilities and identify process fits and gaps as per the firm's business requirements.

-Coordinate activities with the Enterprise Architecture team to ensure alignment of strategy and planning.

-Participate with other ADM division managers in developing a world class IT organization.

-Adhere to the highest degree of professional standards and strict confidentiality in matters that required discretion.

-Attend professional development and training sessions on a regular basis.

-Perform other job-related duties as necessary.
Experience: QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

-Bachelor's degree in Information Systems. MBA preferred.

-8-10 years in overall IT experience.

-3 + years in IT technology management.

-3+ years in a similar position in the areas of people, process, technology and project management.

-Project Management experience or exposure to at least one development methodology.

-Proven project management capabilities; led at least five successful projects.

-Must be experienced in all areas of the Software Development Lifecycle.

-Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.

-Must be able to deliver in an environment of competing priorities and changing project scope.

-Proven effectiveness as a creative problem solver; ability to challenge conventional approaches and 'think outside the box'.

-Experience in assessing business needs and selecting the right analytic approach for the problem at hand.

-Team oriented with a track record of excellence in internal and external customer service.

-Must be able to think big picture and tie it to day-to-day work.

-Excellent customer service and verbal and written communications skills.

-Good time management skills, i.e. the ability to take on and prioritize several tasks.

-Good interpersonal skills and a high level of professionalism.

-Ability to work additional hours as needed.

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Our client, a MAJOR Financial Institution located in the Chicago-Loop currently seeks a JAVA Developer for a 9+ month engagement with probable extenstions.


Required skills:


- Proficient in writing client/server applications using Java servlet technology

- Experience with using Weblogic or other Java Application Server for executing applications

- Proficient in data retrieval and data parsing which follows defined message specifications.

Experience with Tibco or other data delivery system a plus

- Proficient in Oracle database SQL. Stored procedures and triggers a plus.

- Strong ability to learn existing applications quickly and to be able to make modifications to them.

- Ability to work independently.


Java

JSP

SQL

Servlets


Strong understanding of OO principals.


Helpful skills:

Spring Framework with Spring MVC a major plus.


Experience: WE ARE UNABLE TO SPONSER OR TRANSFER H1B-VISA'S
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2-4 years - Technical Data Warehouse/Project Manager - Start in January
Chicago, Charlotte, and Dallas - 14 job openings

Beautiful offices with fantastic views, Fortune 500 company. Restaurants everywhere within walking distance, Mountains and the ocean within hours
Sports and entertainment close to your office

Manage technology solution delivery and execution (not re-engineering)
Understanding of Data Warehousing
Ability to work with Governance model
Manage issues, risks, status reporting.
Solid background in process/project framework(PMBOK, Six Sigma, DMAIC)
Strong communication skills working with sponsors, stakeholders and executive staff
GOOD SENSE OF HUMOR

Respond today with updated word resume and salary history. Also please include professional references. All qualified candidates will be considered. Must be US Citizen or Green Card holder. No Relo available.
Experience: Mid level Technical PM/Technical delivery manager 2-5 years.
Candidate needs to have worked in a Data Warehouse environment utilizing basic PM skills working with process/project methodology.


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POSITION SUMMARY



The Web Developer is a member of the Web Services team in the Information Technology ( IT ) department. This position analyzes, develops, supports, and provides training on firm internet and intranet technologies. Key components of this position are technical analysis skills, programming Java, supporting content management systems (Vignette), positive customer service skills, and facilitating effective combinations of business needs and web technologies. This position is based in Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181.



ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

-Maintain production and development of internet / intranet environments for content authors, editors, publishers, and users.

-Train on the use of internet / intranet technologies and tools which support business information publishing needs.

-Perform system administration of content management systems and related technologies (content management software, web server, etc.).

-Provide technical support on assigned internet / intranet technologies and tools and coordinate support needs with other divisions within the IT department.

-Develop effective web technologies and tools that support business information publishing needs.

-Provide excellent customer service to all internet and intranet users (authors, editors, publishers, management, and end users).

-Use web technologies and tools in the publishing of firm internet and intranet websites on a daily basis.

-Provide content publishing assistance in the application of best practices of knowledge management and internet / intranet use.

-Perform exception reporting of issues, problems, and customer needs as they occur to IT management.

-Provide proactive response to identified training, technical support, and customer service needs in line with IT management and business guidelines.

-Coordinate identified user technical needs with others in immediate team or division and throughout the IT department.

-Adhere to highest degree of professional standards and strict confidentiality in matters that require discretion.

-Attend professional development and training sessions on a regular basis.

-Participate in special projects as assigned by management.
Experience: QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

-Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS, or related field

-1 to 3 years of experience with the following technologies: HTML, Java ( J2EE applications, not Swing ), JavaScript, Active Server Pages, Microsoft Internet Information Server ( IIS ), Apache Tomcat, Microsoft SQL Server, Java Server Pages and other internet technologies in the production and publishing of internet and / or intranet websites.

-Previous experience in the professional services or accounting industry a plus.

-Experience with Vignette Content Management system ( or competitive product ).

-Previous experience in the application of knowledge management best practices in the publishing of information systems content a plus.

-Ability to work with minimal supervision.

-Excellent written and oral communications skills.

-Strong training and presentation skills in individual and group settings.

-Proven ability to effectively multitask with strong attention to detail.

-Ability to integrate procedural steps and processes with technical requirements and system functions to ensure successful delivery of work.

-Team oriented, flexible, and able to work in a changing work environment.

-100% in-office work arrangement required; pager required. Infrequent overtime required ( evenings / weekends ).

-Reports directly to Website Technology Manager



KEY PERFORMANCE MEASURES

-Successful daily publishing of internet and intranet websites that comply with management and firm guidelines.

-Excellent customer service experiences by all customers and IT personnel.

-Effective training and support of user communities with web technologies and tools.

-Effective coordination of user needs and business requirements with others within the IT department and IT management.

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Human Capital Consultants is a strategic professional services consulting organization serving industry leading clients across the United States. Our offerings include;

Recruitment Process Outsourcing
Contract and Project Recruitment and Candidate Sourcing
Corporate Recruitment Process Implementation and Improvement
Retained Search
Staffing Vendor Management
Human Resources Consulting
We offer proven, customizable, and matrix driven solutions for our clients' recruitment and staffing, employee retention, and human resources consulting needs.

Interaction Design Assistant

Since 1992 our client has used their Contextual Design methodology to design innovative, customer-centered products, business systems, websites, and hardware/software systems. They deliver strategic market characterizations, personas, and full product, website, and system designs all defined by data and tested with users. They take a whole systems view - making their solutions work for the users, the platform, and their clients' business goals.

The Contextual Design methodology is a customer-centered design process taught in universities and used in companies world-wide. The techniques rely on extensive field data as the foundation for understanding users' needs, tasks, and processes in order to design solutions that work.

Our client is looking for Interaction Design Assistants to be based in Concord, MA. Interaction Design Assistants use their visual design skills to work closely with multiple teams, on a wide variety of client projects representing different user activities and technology platforms. Candidates must be passionate about creating products, systems, and websites that really meet the needs of users. Qualified candidates can expect to become Interaction Designers within 1-3 years.

Effective interaction design begins with understanding how people work on a daily basis, which is why their interaction designers are trained in Contextual Design. Design Assistants will be trained in all phases of the Contextual Design process, including field interviews with end users, data interpretation, work modeling and consolidation, visioning, storyboarding, system design, paper prototyping and final visual design. They will use these skills to provide extra hands to the team and support creating deliverables.


Experience: Bachelor's or Master's degree in graphic design, fine art, or interaction design

· One year of demonstrated interaction design experience.

· Experience designing web or client-based applications (not merely web page design) is desirable.

· Visual design experience is preferred, but not necessary.

· Demonstrated experience with the following (or similar) design software: FreeHand, Dreamweaver, PowerPoint, Photoshop, HTML, and CSS.

· Must work quickly under short deadlines, handle multiple tasks, and work in a highly collaborative team environment

· Currently living in the greater Boston area is a must

· Willingness to travel when necessary

· Special consideration will be given to candidates with a second language (e.g., Japanese, Chinese, German, and others).

Advancement will also depend on:

· Aptitude and interest in quickly grasping diverse, sometimes complicated domains without previously having worked with them.

· Systemic thinking: to see design implications in the existing work practice and envision new solutions that will improve the user's experience while meeting the business needs of the clients.

· Good presentation and verbal communication skills, as well as positive client relation skills. Good writing is a plus.

· Strong, effective interpersonal skills to professionally interface with end users and clients.

· Willingness to travel on a regular basis, occasionally on short notice.

Join the organization that is in the forefront of technological design and client satisfaction with their user friendly, customer-focused processes.

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit resumes to Mike Astringer by e-mail or call 800-378-0847 Ext: 701.

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer

PLEASE NOTE: Only local candidates will be considered for this role.




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Our GLOBAL Client located in the Chicago suburbs, currently seeks an IT SOLUTIONS ENGINEER. This is a 3-6 month CONTRACT positon.

IT SOLUTIONS ENGINEER


Position Description:


Research, plan and deliver IT infrastructure and application enabling solutions to support the business needs of the Client. Candidate will play key role in evolution of new IT infrastructure and application services leveraging primarily IBM iSeries and IBM BladeCenter server technology coupled to a CISCO LAN / WAN Networking infrastructure.


Position Responsibilities:



· Provide engineering and ongoing system administration guidance for infrastructure which centers on IBM iSeries and BladeCenter hardware platforms hosting primarily IBM i5/OS and Linux operating systems with some Windows 2003 server instances.

· Lead Infrastructure initiatives and help provide leadership and support to the IT support areas to resolve operational issues.

· Participate in IT directional planning for the use of infrastructure solutions.

· Assist in the development of IT standards, policies and processes.

· Collaborate with internal and external customers to achieve defined goals while fostering and maintaining good business relationships internal and external.

· Coordinate inter-departmental activities with other areas as required for projects.

· Own lead technical engineer / architect role in projects.

· Help create and foster a team environment.

· Perform the following as required:

- Travel to international and domestic sites in support of project, task, assignment, or educational enhancement.

- Report to work during non-scheduled hours if / when required.



Qualifications:



· Candidate should come from a medium to large scale data center environment with a high-availability, continuous-improvement and service delivery orientation.

· Minimum of 8 years professional experience in a relevant infrastructure engineering / administration role.

· Strong technical aptitude coupled with good logical / analytical skills.

· Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience.

· Strong verbal and written communications skills.

· Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills; ability to communicate and persuade at all management levels.

· Project Management Experience.

· Experience in developing strategic plans.

· Experience with any of the following is considered a plus: ITIL, SAS-70, Sarbanes-Oxley, C-TPAT.



Technical Knowledge:



Required:

· 5+ years technical experience with IBM iSeries hardware, i5/OS operating system and iSeries storage subsystems.

· 3+ years experience with IBM BladeCenter Servers

· 3+ years experience with Linux Operating System environments

· 3+ years experience with LAN / WAN networking in a CISCO environment.

(Above experience should be demonstrated by professional experience in Infrastructure Engineering / Administration roles)



Preferred: Experience with any of the following will be considered a plus.

· IBM Websphere Portal Server

· LOTUS Domino

· APACHE

· VOIP

· VMware

· SAP

· CITRIX

· LDAP

· Windows2003 Server

· DB2

· Oracle

· SQL



Successful candidates will possess the following characteristics:

· Willingness and ability to pursue and grasp new technical / functional skills

· Strong personal ownership

· Outstanding logic and troubleshooting skills

· Strong ability to multitask

· Results oriented

· Relationship builder

· Teamwork orientation

· Enterprise focus

· Creative thinker

· Problem solver

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We are currently seeking to fill an EDI Mapper 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.



Qualifications:

- Experience with Gentran for Unix 6.0.1/ visual mapper - moderately complex mapping

- Previous work on ANSI X12, Edifact and App to App mapping

- Basic knowledge of UNIX (AIX)

- Knowledge of SAP R3 processes and transactions that relate to idoc processing, including partner profiles

- Knowledge of SAP idoc structure

- Understanding of Value Added Network processes

- Must be able to work with minimal supervision.

- Basic understanding/experience with AS2 functionality preferred (GIS AS2 Edition)



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

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We are currently seeking to fill a Sr. Project Manager - Cyber Infrastructure Resource Planning position for our client in Evanston, IL. We invite you to review the position requirements below and apply today if your skills match our need.



Salary: $112,000 to $120,000



Overview:

The Senior Project Manager for Cyber Infrastructure, Facilities and Resource Planning provides project management and technical leadership on all infrastructure planning and operations for the central data and network centers as well as their distributed components, including assessing risk. The infrastructure includes the critical systems of power, cooling, uninterruptible power equipment including generators and systems, physical security, space management, etc. This position interacts with all levels within the company and outside vendors and consultants. It is critical to the day to day operations of these important University resources and planning to ensure continued focus on the expansion requirements.



Responsibilities:

- Overseeing, interfacing and managing internal resources and/or outside firms that design, install, support and supply cyber infrastructure components and support services

- Managing successful outcomes, including contracts, documentation, budgets, etc

- Proactively assessing and planning requirements for all of the support systems associated with the cyber center, including but not limited to power (both AC and DC), cooling, physical security, physical space management, cable pathways and other infrastructure requirements to ensure that the availability of the support systems match or exceed the requirements defined by the computing and networking systems housed within the facility(s)

- Monitoring and managing usage of critical support systems on an ongoing basis

- Serving as consultant and in-house expert in cyber center infrastructure engineering to ensure services are provided without interruption or as defined by system requirements, including managing the deployment processes, to ensure the operational integrity is met

- Performing other related duties as required or assigned



Requirements:

- Minimum 10-15 years in data center/network center environment

- Experience in complex computing and networking environment, large scale UPS/generator back-up systems/battery plants, electrical systems - AC & DC, HVAC, fire suppression, overall cyber center design, racking and cabling standards

- Excellent project management skills

- Excellent verbal and written skills

- Demonstrated skills in leadership, people management, including risk management, project management, and strong commitment to excellence

- Ability to maintain flexibility and openness to a rapidly changing environment

Technical experience is a must, demonstrated by knowledge of server/networking hardware, data facilities/data center hardware and engineering design and Telecom, knowledge of operating systems (Windows & UNIX/LINUX)

- Four-year college degree in a technical discipline (Computer Science, Engineering, Math or Science) or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience from which comparable skills can be acquired



Preferred Qualifications:

- An electrical engineering degree and or at least 15 years certification experience in complex computing and networking environment focused on infrastructure, or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience from which comparable skills can be acquired

- Extensive knowledge of power, cooling, fire suppression, security, safety and other cyber infrastructure components to support computing and networking, including physical security and the use of automated notification systems

- Familiarity with the internal support processes preferred



Apply now if your skills and experience are a good match for the position and remember this: At Harvey Nash, the door to opportunity is always wide open.

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