Saturday, October 06, 2007

Help Desk Support Analyst II in NEW YORK, NY

Saturday, October 06, 2007
My client is a fast growing Web Publishing Firm in the downtown Manhattan area and has an immediate need for an experienced Help Desk Support Analyst. The perfect Help Desk Support Analyst candidate will be working in an environment dealing with technical issues as they arise. The following skill sets requested are: <br><br><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: &#149;2 years plus of Help Desk experience REQUIRED. <br>

&#149;Advanced knowledge and ability to troubleshoot Windows 2000/XP operating systems and applications. Advanced knowledge of remote access applications. Proven computer hardware troubleshooting ability. <br>

&#149;Applications supported include: Office XP\2003, Citrix, Palm Pilots, and Blackberry devices. <br>

&#149;Experience with troubleshooting Printers (both network and stand alones). <br>

Working with MS Server and Exchange 200x a definite plus.

&#149;Effective communication skills with unskilled and highly-skilled PC users. The ability to make quick and clear decisions in accordance with company policy. <br>

*Salary to be based on experience.

**MUST HAVE HELP DESK EXPERIENCE**
**MUST BE ELIGIBLE TO WORK FOR ANY EMPLOYER IN THE U.S.**

FOR IMMEDIATE AND CONFIDENTIAL CONSIDERATION, PLEASE SEND RESUMES TO

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Web Site Designer in NEW YORK, NY

Mid level Web Designer needed to join this growing 360 degree branding and advertising agency. The successful candidate will be highly skilled and savvy with excellent communication skills, as this position will work hand in hand with clients. MUST be a team player! Must have an excellent understanding of branding.

For immediate and confidential consideration, please e-mail your resume and samples of active websites you designed and developed to with WEB DESIGN in the subject line.
Experience: &#149; 5+ yrs experience in interactive media
&#149; Passion for branding and business
&#149; Online portfolio with engaging design samples
&#149; Expert knowledge of Web development and implementation cycle
&#149; Strong typography skills
&#149; HTML, Flash, Action script, Illustrator, Photoshop

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Applications Manager in NEW YORK, NY

The Applications Manager examines existing processes and systems, then proposes and implements appropriate technical changes to those systems in line with the business requirements. The Applications Manager must be able to document and diagram existing and proposed processes; determine solutions to technical problems; develop, test and launch new IT solutions.<p>

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Liaise with internal clients to identify business issues.<br.

2. Creative logical and innovate solutions to complex data problems.<br>

3. Document and diagram existing and proposed processes.<br>

4. Develop, test and launch new IT solutions.<br>

5. Support data collection and analysis in secure, confidential databases. <br>

6. Provide Claims System Help Desk support. Troubleshoot system and data integrity issues with all servers (confidential and non-confidential).<br>

7. Generate reports and queries. Audit and test validity of data results prior to distribution.<br>

8. Provide user training.<br>

9. Write user manuals.<br>

10. Perform other duties or special projects as required or as assigned.<p>

PERFORMANCE MEASURES:

1. Able to grasp, respond to and resolve user issues.<br>

2. Production of audited user-friendly/appropriate reports and queries.<br>

3. Ability to digest complex situations and suggest creative solutions. <p>

<b>Please send resume to </b><p>
Experience: -BA/BS degree, preferably with a computer science focus.<p>

-8-10 years business analysis/IT development skills.<br>
-5 years application development tools<br>
-knowledge of property casualty claims and insurance systems preferred<p>

Skills/Abilities:<br>
-Oracle or MS-SQL database experience<br>
-Significant experience creating Crystal reports using Oracle or SQL Server<br>
-Proven analytical skills. <br>
-Excellent listening skills.<br>
-Good documentation skills.<p>

<b>Please send resume to </b>

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Jr. Unix Systems Administrator in Long Beach, NY

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

* Monitor UNIX systems servers (Solaris, IBM-AIX, and Linux) and related components to deliver a highly available and stable system capable of supporting all business applications.
* Monitor and complete daily file processing, perform system backups, examine logs files, escalate identified issues to appropriate group and creates, modifies, or deletes local system accounts.
* Interface with remote support groups and local vendors to implement hardware and software changes, analyze system failures, replace or coordinate the replacement of failed equipment and provide hands-on assistance for 2nd level problem resolution.
* Provide hands-on user support, for a diverse and varying knowledge level group, and first level problem resolution for end users and partners.
* Effectively uses all available resources (local, web-based, vendor, support groups, Change Control) to plan and implement new hardware/software installs, de-installs, upgrades, and relocations to ensure no operational impacts occur. Ensure equipment inventory is kept current in our database.
* Use technical writing and effective documentation skills to thoroughly document problem resolutions using the IT Request system, per department standards, for future troubleshooting support and historical reference.
* Thoroughly understands the functional operation of all systems and processes in order to interpret reports, identify problematic trends, recognize and correct potential process deficiencies.





Experience: * Functional knowledge of Sun Solaris (Primarily) and IBM-AIX/Linux (log files, system backups, file system, user account setup and maintenance).
* Perform the deployment of server hardware, software, and patch installation based on customer and application requirements.
* Scripting knowledge (PERL, sh, bash, or ksh), knowledge of openssl, ssh, scp, sftp and ldap, knowledge of TCP/IP networking and troubleshooting, knowledge of Security and OS Hardening.
* A bachelor's degree in computer science, equivalent experience, or a minimum of 2 years of Unix systems administration/engineering, is required.
* Excellent verbal, written and inter-personal skills.
* Degree in Computer Science or equivalent business experience.
* High aptitude for systems and advanced computer skills.
* Ability to train and assist users.
* Able to work independently with minimal supervision and have the ability to work under pressure in a fast paced environment.
* Able to access the end users needs and translate them to system development, enhancements and procedures while cognizant of the effect on interfacing systems used.
* Clustering Experience is a plus

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CCIE Engineer/Director of Opers in New York, NY

Responsible for design deployment, oversight and operational support of our customer systems. Responsible for the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the processes and procedures of the group, templating, ensuring specific metrics are met and providing related reporting.



You will interact with other managers and the Chief Network Architect on solutions as defined, and be responsible for breaking out detailed tasks, planning and managing resources as required. You will have as diverse a background, preferably working through operations, engineering, project management, solutions engineering, managing and maintaining a productive team. A desirable level of networking knowledge and diversity, but is not expected to be Architect level.



Development of formal procedures and to peer with other groups that are formulating similar processes and procedures. Many procedures exist informally, and need to be properly documented. The current group is growing and consists of differing skill sets and levels. This team is currently motivated and empowered. They are used to a distributed, contributory environment that is always challenging. The successful manager will enter the role attempting to maintain this level of participation, giving technical people purpose, and a sense that they are contributing and making a difference. At the same time, there is a fine balance between participatory contribution and inefficiency that must be managed.



This position will work closely with the Chief Network Architect on defined strategy and new infrastructure for the existing architecture strategy. Other responsibilities will include: maintaining network hardware for the production networks; monitoring network performance; network and operational staff metrics; resource capacity planning; and management of individual resource task delegation with the ability to generate reports/documentation, providing communication of status and capacity at all times.



CANDIDATE MUST HAVE:

3+ yrs exp in a supervisory/management role focusing on network service and support delivery, with demonstrated skills and ability to motivate a diverse, skilled team of network professionals.

Team centric, with ability to work in a cross-matrix management and resource environment.

Ability to work in a small/medium size company with a Can Do/Get it done mentality.

Ability to perform project scheduling, escalation, and deployment

Budgeting, provisioning, reporting and metrics

Advanced understanding of routing protocols, specifically BGP, EIGRP, OSPF, ISIS, MPBGP MPLS, QOS; Network Management Software and concepts

Cisco routers and switches (2600, 2900, 3500, 3600, 7200, 650X, 3700, 3800)

Provisioning of TDM loops including T1,E1, and DS3

PLUSES (the following skills/experience highly desired):

Experience with Juniper WAN internetworking products (M/T Series) preferred

Cisco CCIE


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Business Analyst in NEW YORK, NY

Our client, a highly regarded Fortune 100 company located in Manhattan, seeks a business analyst. This position is an excellent opportunity to get into an great company and offers growth potential.

This position is responsible for the financial planning efforts and other key strategic analyses for the company.
Primary responsibilities include working with cross-functional teams to analyze and report financial results to leadership. Additionally, the position will be closely associated with the overall business planning process. The role looks across the entire business and as such will demand and develop both depth and breadth across the business. Other key analyses will include developing a holistic view of the US Business (e.g., evaluating drivers of our historic and future revenue growth, comparing results to our key competitors, and making recommendations for improving revenue and cost performance).

For immediate consideration please submit your resume directly to
Experience: Bachelor's' degree in accounting or finance preferred
1 + year of analytical and/or finance experience
Excellent quantitative and problem solving skills
Strong oral and written communication skills
Flair with numbers and data analysis
Excellent skills and comfort with advanced level of Excel and Power-point
A proactive team player with strong interpersonal and collaboration skills

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Web Developer in Rochester, NY

Our client has an immediate need for a Web Developer. This cutting edge company is looking for someone to assist with designing, modifying, developing, implementing and managing software applications.
As a Web Developer, you will be developing and maintaining internet applications, specialty pages and e-commerce endeavors, as well as assisting on various projects as necessary.
To express your interest for more information and consideration, contact Robert Half Technology in our Rochester office at today!
<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: To be considered for this position, the incumbent must possess the following:
&#149; A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
&#149; Programming experience with ASP, PHP, Cold Fusion, Java or other object oriented language and SQL database experience is required
&#149; Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as the ability to work as part of a team

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