PRIMARY DUTIES:      
Directly supervise other staff in the completion of projects and assigned tasks.
Conceives, designs, and oversees the implementation of enterprise-wide applications and systems development.
Provides Leadership IT systems administration and application architecture development including monitoring and capacity planning.
Responsible for the implementation of all modifications and changes to the technical environment under their responsibility.
Develops, manages and maintains operational procedures for the daily health and security of the environment.
Analyze and recommend project changes, when necessary
Collaborate with the Operations Service Managers and Operations Leads to monitor project deliverables against project spending
Provide detailed cost projections for budgetary planning
Defines and maintains tasks, processes, procedures and the overall plan used for disaster backup and recovery of their environment.
Generates and maintains operational metrics for trending.
Analyzes and maintains performance data to ensure optimal usage of the resources available.
Evaluate and monitor the performance and efficiency of infrastructure deliveries
Responsible for the execution and maintenance of:
Operational Calendars
Incident reporting and tracking
Use and compliance with the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) standards when developing solutions
Responsible for providing high quality project management services on all assignments with little to no involvement from management.
Ensures that the business and technical architecture of delivered solutions match customer requirements.
Ensure technical delivery options align with project goals and budgets
Provides input to and manages all budgetary expenses as it relates to the technical team.
Matches recommended architecture changes and uplifts to business need.
Proactively engages management as necessary to resolve issues and ensure awareness of potential dangers to the environment.
Daily time entry to record billable and non billable time.
Support other IT staff with open and unresolved issues.
Provides on-call support via cell-phone 24 x 7.
Take on responsibilities as a backup or alternate for other IT staff if required.
Cover and resolve any outstanding Service Desk related issues in an effort to help all IT members resolve tickets as quickly and efficiently as possible.
Physical labor from time to time, which may include moving equipment, furniture, etc.
Periodic travel required, sometimes with little notice.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:  
B.S. in Computer Science, Business, or related major or equivalent business experience
5+ years of C# development experience
4+ years of SQL Analysis Services; Design Cubes and OLAP Technologies, Data Mining
3+ years of Microsoft SQL Database Design
2+ years of Web Services Design and Development
2+ years of SharePoint Architecture and Development

PREFERRED SKILLS:
Experience in architecture, implementation and management of enterprise ERP solutions.
Ability to effectively communicate and coordinate with senior business management and peers.
Strong business and technical process design and documentation skills.
Possesses a high level of technical/functional expertise and knowledge.
Industry expertise of best practices, standards, and technology.
Understands and applies policies and procedures.
High level certification/training in core area (.Net Development, Microsoft SQL, SQL Analysis Services, C#).
Project Management Experience.
Demonstrated knowledge of business and/or project plan development
Demonstrated knowledge of customer service fundamentals such as methods to solicit feedback, obtain requirements, weigh and prioritize their requirements, and differentiate between constituencies in a customer base
Demonstrated knowledge of service level agreements, their development, and implementation
Demonstrated knowledge of IS standards such as ITIL
Demonstrated skill in the areas of critical thinking and problem solving
Demonstrated knowledge and application of effective leadership skills
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

.NET Developer

Junior level

Zip:  21211

Key skill set:  asp.net,  C#

Our client is looking for a full-time software developer to build new .NET Web applications and to maintain existing classic ASP sites.

The candidate must have at least three years of professional experience developing Web-based applications. The role requires that applicant be able to demonstrate skills in application design, database integration, and scalability concepts. The developer will work with the Technical Director and other team members to define requirements and code the project through to completion. The candidate should be comfortable with working through structured, modular, and well-documented development processes, but also have enough flexibility to work in a small and busy company, working in teams on rapid development projects Maturity, creativity, strong problem-solving abilities, detail-oriented process, and the general ability to understand client needs expressed in functional requirements are a must.

The candidate should be:

Familiarity with Linux/UNIX, Apache, MySQL, Python, Java, PHP

Our client is seeking to hire a highly experienced network and systems administrator to be a part of a talented technical team that hosts and produces a wide range of web applications.

The applicant must have a strong background in Linux and Windows administration to help manage our network of production web servers, development servers, LAN (Windows, Macintosh and Linux) workstations and Web applications.

The candidate must be meticulous, hard working, able to multi task, good communication skills and have strong problem solving skills and a high level of maturity. Successful candidates must work respectfully in a group environment and manage their time efficiently, as well as be willing to support servers and networks occasionally after hours.

Previous work experience and strong references are more important to us than certifications.

Applicants must:

- posses strong time-management, organizational, communication, documentation and problem-solving skills

-be able to multi-task and manage multiple systems’ projects simultaneously

- be extremely process-oriented and be able to think through all contingencies before beginning a task/project (seeing the big picture and consequences of action as well as the details)

- have (3-5) years experience as a Sys/Net Admin in a Linux/Windows Environment

- be skilled and productive in a Linux command line environment

- be expert in managing and troubleshooting all common networking issues

- be expert in managing Apache, IIS, PostFix, MySQL and MS SQL Server

- be fluent in at least one programming/scripting language (Python preferred)

Senior Software Developer – Java/JBoss  – 4-6 month contract – 2 openings – immediate need Our client has been an industry leader in financial aid software since 2005 and is recognized for results-driven enrollment optimization and financial aid management solutions—solutions that are web-based, easy-to-use, and interoperate with any existing student information system. Their product offers software-as-a-solution tools that helps for-profit and private education institutions increase enrollment, improve retention, speed student processing, mitigate compliance risks and deliver bottom-line results.

The Product Development team focuses on delivering high quality products to our customer base using an Agile development model. This contracting position would be part of the product development team for an initial period of 4-6 months. The software developer will participate in the design, implementation and testing of multiple SaaS products geared towards the higher education market. Specifically, s/he will:

• Development of web-based enterprise applications using Java/J2EE, JBoss, Seam and SQL Server.
• Design and develop the product using the latest tools and techniques (Java, JBoss, Seam, jBPM, Drools, SQL Server 2005, Web Services, others…);
• Develop and automate unit tests
• Develop queries and stored procedures within SQL Server 2005
• Contribute feedback and guidance to the development of functional and technical specifications
• Address software defects with timely resolution
• Development leadership to set standards and define best practices for coding and design for other team members, both onshore and offshore
• Effectively communicate and collaborate with various Regent team members

Professional Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science/Engineering or relevant work experience
• Significant experience in the complete software development lifecycle of business-focused software
• Agile, Extreme, Scrum experience preferred
• Experience in object-oriented design and development

• Experience with databases, stored procedures, ORM tools, reporting, etc.;

• Experience with SaaS product development is a plus
• Experience with Microsoft .Net and other technologies a plus
• Experience developing software products with complex business rules and requirements
• Demonstrated ability to work with both technical and non-technical individuals in the development of business systems and providing direction to the development team
• Demonstrable skills in problem solving and working in a fast-paced software development environment
• Must be a team player, and have excellent communication skills
• Attention to detail, and a commitment to quality work

Immediate need to hire a Sr. Level PM to support IT initiatives and the organization by managing highly complex projects from inception through implementation.

Major Responsibilities:

1.      1. Ensures IT projects support the achievement of business initiatives

• Leads/facilitates meetings with business units, ISD Business Relationship Manager (BRM), and end users to define application and technical requirements
• Drives definition of application and technical architectural structure to ensure it meets business requirements and performance goals
• Works with BRM to obtain stakeholder buy-in of application and technical designs
• Works with BRM to oversee requirements and development for production; validates design with stakeholders to ensure design satisfies requirements

2. Accountable for meeting project objectives and performance goals while ensuring operational readiness of the support environment.

• Drives creation and review of all application requirements i.e., functional, integration, security, performance, quality, and operational requirements.
• Coordinates creation, review, and integration of technical architect requirements for development, execution, and operations environments
• Makes final decisions for project regarding integration and alignment of technology embraced by Enterprise Architecture (EA) group.  Scope of alignment may include: hardware, network products, system software and security
• Manages application and technical architecture analysis, design, and implementation to ensure products fulfills requirements
• Works with business units and systems support units to determine how application is supported in production; including backups, disaster recovery, system performance, and project management
• Reviews application and technical architecture deliverables throughout development to ensure quality and requirement traceability

3. Ensures effective execution of project by developing and managing project plan

• Develops and executes project plans, including scope definition, activities, estimates, and schedules
• Provides ultimate direction for large complex projects
• Manages projects from discovery phase through the plan, analyze, design, test, implementation, and transition phases
• Identify and communicate cross area or cross-release issues that impact other projects/areas
• Solves highly technical and complex problems on projects
• Monitors and controls risks

4. Manages the project team, which includes:

• Secures resources and ensures optimum utilization of those resources, meeting budgetary requirements
• Allocates work and ensures accountability, establishes a team environment, manages personnel changes, creates and executes the training plan.
• Provides leadership and direction to project team members toward achieving objectives and maintaining efficient service standards
• Establishes objectives for matrixed staff, reviews work products, and provides timely feedback to staff regarding performance
• Serves as consultant to project team, business units, stakeholders, and other ISD groups
• Coordinates issue resolution across multiple technical disciplines
• Creates Requests for Information (RFIs), Requests for Proposal (RFPs), and Statements of Work (SOW) to leverage vendor expertise.

5. Develops, modifies, and executes project management policies, standards, processes, and guidance.

6.  Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS – KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Required:

Level I – IT Project Manager

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field, or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Demonstrated experience in project management
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
• Demonstrated experience managing a single complex project or multiple smaller full life-cycle IT projects or teams to include cost/resource/time estimation
• Demonstrated results-oriented leadership and facilitation skills
• Effective planning, organizational, and problem solving skills
• Ability to lead and develop others in a changing and challenging environment
• Demonstrated ability to work with all levels of employees, management, stakeholders, and vendors
• Ability to exercise initiative, produce desired results, and achieve goals and objectives
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills

Level II – Senior IT Project Manager – Additional qualifications

• Demonstrated experience managing multiple complex projects
• Ability to negotiate and influence with all levels of staff, /management, and vendors
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of IT and its impact on the organization
• Skill in exercising good judgment and making sound decisions

Level III – IT Program Manager – Additional qualifications

• Extensive project management experience overseeing multiple large, multi-million dollar, complex IT projects
• Skill directing and controlling activities of a broad functional area
• Expertise developing and managing relationships across ISD, business units, and the organization
• Ability to interact with and influence senior management and major business leaders

Desired:

• Advanced Degree in a related field
• Knowledge of financial institutions, operations
• ITIL Certification
• Knowledge of information technology policies, practices, and standards
• Knowledge of internal controls, information security, and privacy considerations

This position reports into the AVP, Project Management

Unusual Working Conditions:  Requires call in and at home work.

The Consulting Leader (CL) will direct and oversee consulting operations within the East Coast Region. The CL will focus on building the business by fostering strong partner relationships and enduring relationships with our clients in order to develop & establish Client as a strategic business partner. The position is responsible for managing day to the consulting operation, insuring quality, growing, managing and executing the business strategy for the region.

§  Manages and establish goals for Region and Region members; duties include but are not limited to establishing priorities, provide consistent and constructive feedback, monitoring the progress of team members, identifying training and resource needs and recommending promotions and terminations; completing and performing performance management reviews.

§  Provide technical and business solutions as needed; ensures client satisfaction, leads team to resolve problems identified; proactively acts to find solutions.

§  Represents Client on sales calls and presents the company solutions and approach to prospects and clients.

Responsibilities:

§  Execution of business strategy in the Region

§  Engagement Quality Assurance

§  Contribute to corporate goals

§  Business development thru existing and new sales channels

§  Ensure appropriate levels of staffing

§  Develop and Documenting business process that might be needed

§  Employee retention

§  Client satisfaction

Goals:

§  Attainment of business goals in the region

REQUIRED SKILLS:

§  Leadership and proven managerial abilities. Demonstrates excellent problem solving and analytical skills with a sales aptitude.

§  Self motivated, organized and demonstrated attention to detail, able to manage, prioritizes and brings to completion multiple projects.

§  Excellent project management, analytical, organizational and problem solving abilities, strong oral, written communication and interpersonal skills along with the ability to communicate effectively on all levels in a professional manner.

§  Ability to prepare and deliver oral presentations to groups.

§  The ability to work under pressure and is autonomously responsible for workload for the business region t and direct reports.

§  Solid work ethic, results oriented ability and includes the ability to travel overnight as needed to support regional goals.

REQUIREMENTS:

§  Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Business Management, Marketing or Finance with 5-7 years of related experience in Management or Technology Consulting.

§  3-5 years of leadership and management experience.

§  5 years of experience in a consulting organization.

§  Solid understanding on the consulting model

Our client is a government IT consulting firm dedicated to the success of their clients. They are
a trusted partner that strives to create IT solutions that are innovative, low risk, and long lasting
that exceed critical organizational and mission goals.

In regards to their employees, the company is committed to providing their employees with
the tools necessary to make them successful (training, materials, and faith in their abilities).

This position requires a current TS/SCI clearance. Those without a clearance may be
considered but will be required to sign a letter of intent while the clearance process takes
place.

About the Position:

The Senior Oracle Database Engineer will have significant experience designing and
developing databases in a distributed environment. The Candidate should have a firm
understanding of database operations in a multi-level database environment to include PL-
3 and PL3+ levels and have demonstratable skills designing database architectures in a high
availability environment. Understand techniques to improve database ingest and high speed
query performance. Candidate must demonstrate database performance issues in a VLDB
environment.

Required Skills:
Oracle v10 -11g, Streams Replication, Oracle Label Security, Materialized Views, Partitioning,
GRID Control, OEM, Backup and Recovery using RMAN

Senior Oracle DBA–

Oracle DBA to support our client’s Energy Trading Group.  Candidate will support a key application development effort; the development of a Decision Support System – which is a datawarehouse for our client’s trading and pricing information, P&L, trader analysis & risk assessment.

Candidate must possess extremely strong technical skills and be able to consult with a 20+ person development team; communication skills are very important.  Candidate must have a solid understanding of application development and business intelligence (MicroStrategy is our client’s BI tool).  Candidate will be deeply embedded within the project team and will be relied upon to provide technical consultation and direction to the team.

The person will be in a ‘Consultative, High Profile’ role.

He/she MUST be application savvy and understand BI concepts.

This team/business group is extremely fast paced and dynamic.  Candidate must be able to jump into assignments quickly and be an immediate contributor.  Will work on a client directed team; working day-to-day with internal IT team members, however candidate will have interaction with “external” customers (outside IT/application groups and possibly business line personnel – while this position is highly technical, a service and true consultant mentality is important).

Candidate will be involved in all aspects of the development process from input into the product definition to the final development, QA, and release to production. We are a completely C#/ASP.NET environment (running .NET 3.5) and have both external and internal web applications and web services. All developers are involved in every level of the codebase, from stored procs up to UI (including JS/CSS and AJAX). We use an agile development methodology (close to Scrum) and have a fun, mid-sized team of folks who are committed to creating the best job site on the planet.

Required Skills:
- C#/ASP.NET master (you should feel comfortable with ASP.NET page lifecycle, threading, events/delegates/LINQ and follow solid OO design principals (even if you break one or two now and then))
- SQL Server (or Oracle) proficient (OR/entity mapping experience is a plus but you need to be proficient in stored procedures and SQL optimization)
- Attention to detail (you only consider it done _after_ it has been fully unit tested)
- Self-starter; Ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented environment (Agile team experience a plus