Monday, February 22, 2010

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1.

LEAD:  Dir IT Maint & Support - NYC - Scholastic

Posted by: "john sampson" jcsspike@yahoo.com   jcsspike

Sun Feb 21, 2010 12:10 pm (PST)



Director of Maintenance & Support - NYC

Scholastic (NASDAQ: SCHL), the global children's publishing and media company, has a corporate mission of instilling the love of reading and learning for lifelong pleasure in all children. Recognizing that literacy is the cornerstone of a child's intellectual, personal and cultural growth, for more than 80 years, Scholastic has created quality products and services that educate, entertain and motivate children.
 
The Scholastic Education Technology Group (SETG)is currently seeking a: Director of Maintenance and Support. The Scholastic Education Technology Group (SETG) is responsible for developing and maintaining award-winning, educational software titles for the school market including READ 180, System 44, ReadAbout, Scholastic Reading Inventory, Scholastic RED, Fastt Math and WiggleWorks. Scholastic software products are currently in use in over 20,000 schools across 5,000 districts.
 
Reporting to the Vice President, Technology and Development, the Director of Maintenance and Support will:
 
-         Oversee the flow of technical issues from customers and the Scholastic field support engineers. Issues will be categorized, prioritized and investigated directly by the Escalation Team and others in the development organization which draws on product engineers, QA specialists and product producers.
-         Provide the opportunity to get hands-on experience with state-of-the- art enterprise systems deployed across US school districts. Scholastic Education's applications are based on open source, client/server and internet technologies (J2EE/Apache/ JBoss/MySQL) . Clients range from C++ to Flash to AJAX. Data interfaces with key School District systems are a critical part of the equation so there will be abundant opportunity to work with of databases, SQL scripting, XML, ETL utilities, and Active Directory across Windows, Macintosh and Linux platforms.
-         Help Scholastic Education maintain a high quality of technical support, managing a product support team of 10+ professionals backed up my a product development and field support team of over 100 individuals.
-         Manage field issues, research and diagnose problems, test solutions, interact directly with field engineers and customers, and develop new processes for increasing the efficiency of the support process.
 
To someone currently employed in a support engineering or QA role for a school district or K-12 publisher, this may represent a step up in responsibilities. To someone who has been managing a support organization for a large enterprise of software company, it may also mean a shift into a position more closely aligned with product development. Either way, the position allows career growth in technical management.
 
Key Responsibilities:
 
The selected candidate must have a strong technical background with specific experience working with Schools and School Districts. In this position, the candidate will:
 
-         Serve as primary escalation point for the national team of Field Engineers in resolving onsite issues
-         Provide updates on the status of escalated issues to customers via conference calls with the Technical Services Team
-         Be able to lead an in-depth investigation of high-priority issues
-         Manage relationships with development vendors in addressing all escalated maintenance issues
-         Manage internal team in prioritizing and addressing escalated issues from the Help Desk and field support engineers
-         Provide internal support to product producers and the Implementation Team
 
Requirements:  
 
-         Strong background in MySQL and database architecture
-         Experience with JBoss and the interaction with a MySQL database
-         In-depth knowledge of QuickTime and particularly how it interacts with the Windows Operating System
-         Strong knowledge of PERL and other scripting languages, particularly when interfacing with MySQL
-         Experience maintaining Novell OES (SUSE Linux 9/10) servers
-         Strong background and experience working with Mac OS X servers and workstations
-         Strong knowledge of UNIX and the core UNIX commands
-         Experience maintaining and supporting MSI installers
-         Strong background using Active Directory and Group Policies
-         Experience with setting up and maintaining LDAP servers
-         Knowledge of Flash and its interaction with the Windows and Macintosh Operating Systems
-         Experience in configuring and optimizing virtual environments using VMWare and other virtualization software
-         Background in testing with emphasis on QA
-         Knowledge and experience using the Internet Explorer, Firefox and Safari web browsers
-         Strong TCP/IP networking background with communication over HTTP and HTTPS
-         Familiarity with content-filtering software, proxies, and firewalls
-         Familiarity with the different popular anti-virus software (McAfee, Sophos) and 3rd Party security software (DeepFreeze, CleanSlate)
-         Experience with the use and configuration of Adobe AIR on client workstations
 
In addition, the ideal candidate will possess the following skills and attributes:
-         Excellent Problem-Solving skills and experience
-         Excellent communication and diplomacy skills when working with customer
-         Knowledge of typical school infrastructure and/or working in environments with constrained bandwidth and network / computer resources
 Please include salary requirements in your cover letter and please apply at http://www.scholast ic.com/aboutscho lastic/jobs. htm

MIS Ntwk Assoc Mtg Dates:
Feb 23rd - Tues - Bring 20 copies of your resume - 6 pm - Carnevale Center 10 Lenox Ave Pompton Lakes 07442 Rm 9 - plan to have dinner with us afterwards
April 6th - Tues - Dinner Mtg - Totowa - Linda Trignano - Managing The First Impression
2.

LEAD:  PM - Contract - NJ - 12 mos

Posted by: "john sampson" jcsspike@yahoo.com   jcsspike

Sun Feb 21, 2010 12:15 pm (PST)



I am interested in reviewing your resume and having a conversation to see if we can potentially work together on the position that i am presently working on.I would  appreciate if  you would  send a word version of your resume  and a number to reach by during the day.
 
Job Title :Project Manager Position
location  :Newark, NJ
Duration :12+ Months
 
Job requirement: Candidates for this role should have specific experience with PBM (Pharmacy Benefits Management) Sales and
Administration. Assumes overall responsibility for large system development projects, from inception to implementation, testing, and
final end-user approval. Coordinates resources, develops project schedules, sets time frames and priorities, and assigns tasks. Capable
of performing both systems analysis and programming. A minimum of 2 years of project management experience, a minimum of 3 years
of experience in required technology 
 
Please feel free to contact me for additional information, ,
 
Regards,
Mark Williams
Technical Recruiter
CAT Technology Inc.
"Committed to Human Excellence Through IT"
Hasbrouck Heights, NJ 07604                                                       
Voice:  201 257 5081 x 299 Fax: 201 727 9296                         
Email: Mark.williams@ catstaffing- us.com

MIS Ntwk Assoc Mtg Dates:
Feb 23rd - Tues - Bring 20 copies of your resume - 6 pm - Carnevale Center 10 Lenox Ave Pompton Lakes 07442 Rm 9 - plan to have dinner with us afterwards
April 6th - Tues - Dinner Mtg - Totowa - Linda Trignano - Managing The First Impression
3.

LEAD:  PM/BA - NYC - To 42/hr

Posted by: "john sampson" jcsspike@yahoo.com   jcsspike

Sun Feb 21, 2010 12:25 pm (PST)





Business Analyst/Project Manager

Company:
Aerotek Professional Services

Location:
New York, NY 10149

Salary:
40.00 - 42.00 USD /hour

Position Type:
Job Type: Full Time
Temporary/Contract/Project

Job Category:
Business/Strategic Management

Business Analyst/Project Manager  Job Description:
Our client, a leading Global Investment Bank, is looking for a Project Manager/Business Analyst. The PM/BA will support projects relating to Global Middle Office Fx Integration work.

On a day to day basis, the Project Manager/Business Analyst will be responsible for the following:
- Provides advanced analytical support activities related to FX cash and Option systems and process integration between legacy organizations.
- Projects require cross-divisional coordination, communication, influence and negotiation
- Contribute to a small team, which has significant responsibilities for the design, development and completion of project deliverables.
- Work with the project team members on all phases of initiatives, including design, development and implementation of applications and operational work processes and controls.
- Development and execution of testing and implementation plans.
Works on portions of other projects as directed.

To be qualified for the Project Manager/Business Analyst, the incumbent must meet the following qualifications:
- Four year college degree
- Up to 8 years experience in Capital Markets P&L or Operations, and Project Management.
- Strong Middle Office experience required.
- Strong knowledge/experience with FX Cash and Option projects.
- Excellent technical skills.
- Strong interpersonal & communication skills.

This position is scheduled to be a 6+ month contract position. Immediate consideration.

Required Skills:
4 year college degree, 8 yrs Capital Markets experience, FX Cash and Options experience, Experienced BA/PM, Strong technical skills, Excellent communication

Join Aerotek Professional Services. Our customized employment solutions and personalized approach give job seekers access to great opportunities with competitive salaries. Aerotek offers comprehensive benefits that can include medical, dental, optical, and optional 401k. Don't put your career in the hands of just anyone; put it in the hands of a specialist. Launch or rejuvenate your career today with Aerotek Professional Services! Allegis Group and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and will consider all applications without regard to race, marital status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.

Contact Information

Contact:
Peter T Shanley

Address:
757 3rd Ave., Suite 201
New York, NY 10017

Phone:
(212) 588-5921

Fax:
(212) 588-5810

Aerotek recruits, screens, and hires professionals in the technical, professional, engineering and commercial staffing industries. We specialize in placing professionals in the following fields:

Accounting & Finance
Administrative
Architecture
Aviation
Automotive
Call Center
Clinical & Scientific
Construction
Engineering
Energy
Environmental
Labor
Manufacturing
Mortgage
Discover the benefits of working for Aerotek.
Your opinion matters
Our recruiters work directly with you to understand your talents, job criteria, and career goals. They value your input and work hard to find exactly what you are looking for.
Flexible job opportunities available
Contract, contract-to-hire, and direct placement positions are available – you get to choose the work style that suits you best.
We are with you every step of the way
Our dedicated teams work hard to find the right opportunity for you – one that promotes your professional and personal growth.
Be the first to know
We have strong relationships with industry-leading clients – we get the inside track on upcoming opportunities and pass this benefit on to you.
Access to the best jobs with the best companies
From engineers to administrative professionals, Aerotek has thousands of jobs available throughout a wide-range of industries.
For more information about Aerotek, visit www.aerotek.com

 

MIS Ntwk Assoc Mtg Dates:
Feb 23rd - Tues - Bring 20 copies of your resume - 6 pm - Carnevale Center 10 Lenox Ave Pompton Lakes 07442 Rm 9 - plan to have dinner with us afterwards
April 6th - Tues - Dinner Mtg - Totowa - Linda Trignano - Managing The First Impression
4a.

DeVry IT Work Group, 2/23/2010, 10:00 am

Posted by: "itroundtable@yahoogroups.com" itroundtable@yahoogroups.com

Mon Feb 22, 2010 1:57 am (PST)



Reminder from: itroundtable Yahoo! Group
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/itroundtable/cal

DeVry IT Work Group
Tuesday February 23, 2010
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
(This event repeats every month on the last Tuesday until Monday March 29, 2010.)
Location: De Vry University, 35 Plaza
Street: 81 East State Route 4
City State Zip: Paramus, NJ 07652

Notes:
35 Plaza
81 East State Route 4

Paramus, NJ 07652

201-556-2840

We are pleased to invite our Alumni and Friends to join us from 10:00AM to 12:00PM at DeVry University on Route 4. (Bring resume and Business cards)(Please dress business casual)
You will have the opportunity to tell us about yourself, share contacts, names of companies who are hiring, recommend IT Search and Consulting Firms. Any job leads or information you have that will connect people to work will be appreciated. And of course to NETWORK!!

You must register at http://devryitworkgroup007.eventbrite.com

For those who have landed, come share the good news or send us the details.
Thanks for sending job leads to the work group.


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5.

LEAD:  Sys Eng - NJ - 15 mos contract

Posted by: "john sampson" jcsspike@yahoo.com   jcsspike

Mon Feb 22, 2010 4:23 am (PST)



I am Nichola, Recruiter at LanceSoft Inc. I came across your resume in one of the job boards. I have an excellent job opportunity for a System Engineer with one of our client and, would like to discuss this opportunity in details with you.
 
Title: System Engineer
 
Location: Middletown, NJ
 
Duration: 15 + Months Contract
 
Project Name:
CALEA WIFI
 
Project Description:
System Engineer for CALEA WIFI project
 
Job Description:
Candidate for positions must have a skill set to support various system engineering functions. Among these skills are requirements definitions, capturing engineering rules, developing detailed architecture and design and providing cost effective solutions for the challenges at hand. Candidates will also have problem solving skills and have the ability to quickly anticipate and or analyze problems, research and recommend solutions and work in the context of a broader team. Candidate will support CALEA which is a Federal mandate for Lawful Interception. Candidate should be familiar with VoIP and broadband data protocols used in support of DSL and Wi-Fi services, like SIP, RTP, MGCP, UDP, TCP/IP, RADIUS, etc. In addition, candidate should be knowledge of broadband network elements like DSLAM, BRAS, Cisco and Juniper routers and switches. Technical leadership is essential in this position as well as self motivation and the ability to work independently.
Candidate should possess MS in electrical engineering or computer science.
 
Required Skills:
 
·         Engineering Ntwk Architecture                      Expert               Required
·         WIFI Transmission Control                            Intermediate      Required 
·         Protocols (VoIP, Broadband)                         Intermediate      Required 
·         DSLAM, CIsco Router, Juniper Router,          Intermediate      Required 
 
To further discuss this opportunity, please send us your updated Word formatted resume. Also, take a few minutes to complete the questions below, they will assist us in qualifying your resumes and, placing you with on of our clients.
 
·         Full First/ Last Name (as in your SSN):
·         What are your preferred email id and your Day and Evening phone numbers?
·         Current Location:
·         Preferred Project Location:
·         Visa Status in US (if, H1B then, send your complete employer contact details):
·         Expected Annual Salary/ Hourly Rate?
·         Availability for Phone/ On-Site interview:
·         Earliest possible start date:
 
Also, be aware that our client conducts a criminal background check/ Test for Drug of Abuse on candidates who are extended offers of employment. Therefore, before we proceed with your candidacy regarding this project opportunity, please advise us now if you have any felonies or misdemeanors.
 
We are a mid sized 75 million IT services Company head quartered out of Herndon , Virginia . Geographically we are spread is 10 offices in US and 6 global software development centers. We have been rated as the 4th fastest growing private company in America by INC 500. We have consistently featured in the Deloitte fast 50 list and have been ranked as the 3rd largest technology company in Virginia in the most recent one. Currently we have about 650 technology consultants on billing across our client sites in the US . Our Client base consists of Fortune 100 like Verizon, CapitalOne, Fannie Mae, EDS, Accenture, Lockheed Martin, Raytheon to name a few. LanceSoft's dynamic work environment and culture constantly nurtures innovation, strategic thinking, and creativity and is complemented by strict process controls across our delivery centers globally.  With attractive compensation packages, positive and productive work environments and challenging
assignments to offer, LanceSoft is committed to being the employer of choice wherever it operates.  We are committed to not only to attracting and hiring top talent in the industry, but also to developing and maintaining long-term relationships. LanceSoft recognizes true potential and provides people the right opportunities. We offer a full range of benefits to our employees including paid vacations, holidays, personal days, medical, dental and vision insurance, 401K savings plan, life insurance, disability insurance, in addition to many other attractive benefits. For those who are looking for Visa sponsorship, we do sponsor H-1, TN, as well as Green Card for qualified candidates.
 
I look forward to working with you and, encourage you to visit our website www.lancesoft. com  to learn more about LanceSoft as an organization.
 
Thanks & Regards,
 
Nichola

2325 Dulles Corner Blvd., Suite 430, Herndon, VA 20171
US Direct: 703-889-6740  Fax: 703-935-0339
NicholaW@lancesoft. com|  www.lancesoft. com
Technology | Consulting | BPO
USA | UK | Asia-Pac | South Africa

MIS Ntwk Assoc Mtg Dates:
Feb 23rd - Tues - Bring 20 copies of your resume - 6 pm - Carnevale Center 10 Lenox Ave Pompton Lakes 07442 Rm 9 - plan to have dinner with us afterwards
April 6th - Tues - Dinner Mtg - Totowa - Linda Trignano - Managing The First Impression
6.

LEADS:  Jr & Sr DBAs - NYC - Oracle DB2

Posted by: "john sampson" jcsspike@yahoo.com   jcsspike

Mon Feb 22, 2010 6:03 am (PST)



Jr. DBA with Oracle and SQL Server ETL skills
Skills:
Minimum 3-years experience with SQL, ETL tools, and Oracle Data-Handling Utilities. Intermediate Linux experience, including shell scripting. Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
Date:
1-14-2010
Description:
Who are we?

Novantas, LLC is a New York based consulting firm focused on providing expertise around revenue strategy, which we describe as "customer science." Customer science encompasses the disciplines of defining, building, managing and measuring revenue-generating capabilities * branding, market mix management, segmentation, product design, pricing, distribution management, sales execution effectiveness, and customer experience. We work to develop these strategies within the retail banking, corporate and institutional banking, wealth and brokerage, insurance, payments and consumer credit industries.

What are we looking for?

We are seeking candidates for a Junior DBA with 3 plus years of database and application support experience in a financial services environment. If you are extremely smart, analytical, good with people, motivated, technology savvy and a team player we would like to hear from you.

The position involves supporting clients on various online application platforms, working with data providers to setup data feeds, running ETL processes, diagnosing issues with missing or incomplete data, and working with business consultants to define priorities and provide status. Candidates should possess a willingness to take ownership of projects and collaborate with clients and business teams on feature requests and issue resolution.

Qualifications:

* Experience setting up data feeds and handling large data files
* Minimum 3-years experience with SQL, ETL tools, and Oracle Data-Handling Utilities (SqlLoader, DataPump and SqlPlus)
* Intermediate Linux experience, including shell scripting
* Proven ability to support users on various software application platforms and provide with quick problem resolution
* Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel
* Experience working in financial and management consulting industries
* Organized, detail oriented and articulate
* Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills

Please note that you will be considered for this position only if you have proven working experience with SQL.

Why should you join Novantas?

Novantas, LLC is engaged by clients to solve some of the most exciting strategic problems facing executives today. We are a close-knit firm; we work hard together and play hard together. The environment is competitive and collegial*the perfect place for those who want to make an immediate impact in the business world.

We offer a competitive salary along with a complete benefits package. Please submit an e-mail with your cover letter and resume attached as separate documents to info@novantas.com. Please enter JUNIOR DBA in the subject line.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please visit www.novantas.com for more information.
Ariel Kornberg
Novantas, LLC.
485 Lexington Ave
New York, NY 10017
Web: http://www.novantas .com

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Title:
Senior Database Developer/DBA with Oracle and DB2 experience
Skills:
8+ years experience in database development: PL/SQL, stored procedures, OLAP tools and scripting. 8+ years experience in database administration. 4+ years experience in DB2
Date:
1-19-2010
Description:
Who are we?

Novantas, LLC is a New York based consulting firm focused on providing expertise around revenue strategy, which we describe as "customer science." Customer science encompasses the disciplines of defining, building, managing and measuring revenue-generating capabilities * branding, market mix management, segmentation, product design, pricing, distribution management, sales execution effectiveness, and customer experience. We work to develop these strategies within the retail banking, corporate and institutional banking, wealth and brokerage, insurance, payments and consumer credit industries.

What are we looking for?

We are seeking candidates for a Senior Database Developer / DBA with 8 plus years of Oracle and DB2 experience. If you are extremely smart, analytical, good with people, motivated, technology savvy and a team player we would like to hear from you.

The position involves administration and maintenance of Oracle and DB2 databases, participation in the design and development of online financial and marketing applications and the management of highly-available and highly-scalable production database environments. Candidates should possess a willingness to take ownership of projects and collaborate with clients and business teams on feature requests and issue resolution.

Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
* 8+ years experience in database development including PL/SQL, stored procedures, OLAP tools and Shell scripts
* 8+ years experience in database administration tasks including database schema management, database back-ups and restores, database security packages and user management
* 4+ years experience administrating and coding in DB2 database
* Previous experience in a highly available web production environment
* Experience designing and optimizing logical and physical data models
* Experience working in financial and management consulting industries
* Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills

Please note that you will be considered for this position only if you have proven working experience with Oracle.

Experience with these technologies a plus:

* RAC/10G database cluster
* Websphere application servers and Java
* Data Warehousing technology, methodologies and design
* BI platforms
* MS SQL Server and Transact SQL

Why should you join Novantas?

Novantas, LLC is engaged by clients to solve some of the most exciting strategic problems facing executives today. We are a close-knit firm; we work hard together and play hard together. The environment is competitive and collegial*the perfect place for those who want to make an immediate impact in the business world.

We offer a competitive salary along with a complete benefits package. Please submit an e-mail with your cover letter and resume attached as separate documents to info@novantas.com. Please enter SENIOR DATABASE DEVELOPER in the subject line.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please visit www.novantas.com for more information.
Ariel Kornberg
Novantas, LLC.
485 Lexington Ave
New York, NY 10017
Web: http://www.novantas .com

MIS Ntwk Assoc Mtg Dates:
Feb 23rd - Tues - Bring 20 copies of your resume - 6 pm - Carnevale Center 10 Lenox Ave Pompton Lakes 07442 Rm 9 - plan to have dinner with us afterwards
April 6th - Tues - Dinner Mtg - Totowa - Linda Trignano - Managing The First Impression
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