Friday, July 13, 2007

Director of Operations in New York, NY

Friday, July 13, 2007
Position Overview

The Director of Operations directs the production scheduling and computer operations of all production and control activities associated with computer processing and the Production Management and Quality Assurance Group. The Director of Operations establishes and enforces standards for controlling work flow and the integrity of data through the production process, and for ensuring the quality of production work and the security of material, equipment, files and personnel within data processing facilities.

This position is challenged with maintaining the reliability of all systems in the Operations area. This includes maintaining network reliability, assuring on-time production (batch) processing and overseeing and assisting in the development of an ?airtight? disaster recovery plan.


Primary Responsibilities:
  • Supervises and monitors the performance of productions to ensure the accurate and timely completion of Operations production work
  • Oversees the economical and effective utilization of production facilities and resourced including personnel and equipment
  • Assumes extensive responsibility for projecting and planning future hardware, software and personnel needs.
  • Informs management of recurring or projected resource and capacity problems and initiates and coordinates planning and/or corrective action.
  • Reviews, approves and directs the design and implementation of production procedures and performs planning and scheduling of operations resources.
  • Evaluates the performance of production resources and reports the results to management. Implements change where required to improve production performance.
  • Approves procedural and security standards for Operations functions to protect the security of the installation, the data processed by the department and its personnel, programs and the computer equipment that performs the necessary processing.
  • Insures the maintenance of a clean, healthy and efficient working environment for all Operations personnel.
  • Approves programs to educate management and users in computer equipment capabilities and data entry requirements.
  • Works with management to coordinate and improve Operations services.
  • Assists in the development of and approves a contingency plan to ensure system backup and recovery capability for the Operations area.
  • Oversees and ensures efficient and effective usage of supplies, materials and services for the data processing area.
  • Serves as the senior disaster recovery director under disaster recovery circumstances.

    Supervisory Responsibilities:

  • Plans and directs the hiring, training and development of Operations management personnel.
  • Appraises manager-level subordinates and controls promotions and salary reviews for Operations department associates.
  • Coordinates and oversees the activities of the Managers of Computer Operations and Managers of Production Management and Assurance Group to insure that all activities within those areas are performed in a competent and efficient manner.

    Budgetary Responsibilities:

  • Prepares and manages the short and long-range Operations department expense budget.
  • Prepares and manages the short and long-range Operations department capital budget.
  • Prepares and recommends department personnel salary increases and promotions.
  • Estimates resources requirements and the cost of maintaining production services to insure both flexibility and machine capacity to meet normal production requirements
  • Prepares related financial documents for the Operations area.
  • Estimates resources requirements and the cost of maintaining production services to insure both flexibility and machine capacity to meet normal production requirements
  • Prepares related financial documents for the Operations area.

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  • COMPUTER OPERATOR AIX/OCM in Poughkeepsie, NY

    CDI has an exciting opportunity available. We are looking for a Computer Operator to work in a Command Center environment. Responsible for server and batch monitoring using Tivoli Tec,Tivoli TWS, and Tivoli Maestro. Operators are also responsible for in depth monitoring of several critical commercial SAP Instances. Recovery Operators are to take steps to try to resolve issues with batch jobs, Intel, and Unix type servers. Communication skills both written and verbal are very important. Ideal candidate has Unix,Intel, , fast learners will not be overlooked.

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    CS-Business Analyst in NEW YORK, NY

    The business analyst will interact extensively with the client, building and maintaining the client relationship as well as analyzing and identifying business opportunities. Analyst responsibilities will also span all aspects of the product life-cycle. This position provides an excellent opportunity to learn and grow in an energetic, fast-paced environment.





    Primary Responsibilities

    The analyst will work within small teams to see new products and enhancements throughout the development process, including:

    Interacting directly with our Investment Banking clients to gather requirements and understand business needs.
    Translating business requirements into technical specifications
    Working with developers to clarify/refine/elaborate requirements as the technical implementation progresses
    Working with QA department to ensure the delivery of quality software
    Building and Deploying mission critical systems
    <p><b>Please send resume to </b>
    Experience: 1-3 years business experience
    Experience working directly with clients
    Understanding of web application design/developments and database platforms
    Knowledge of capital markets and financial industry
    Excellent communication and team building skills

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    Desktop Support in Queens NY in Flushing, NY

    These positions are consulting for the following dates: 7/23 to 9/9



    Position Title:

    Executive Level Desktop Analyst





    PURPOSE OF POSITION:



    This position is created to support our high profile clients and employees in difficult computer and computer peripheral issues that hinder our clients and employees from their daily business.





    MAJOR DUTIES:



    The Desktop Analyst will be responsible for daily support of desktops, laptops, hardware and software for clients. The Analyst will be assigned computer issues that may be escalated from the Help Desk which require an onsite visit. You will support software applications and end user productivity tools to maximize effectiveness of these tools. Must possess good problem solving skills and be able to evaluate situations quickly leading to fast and accurate resolutions.



    This position will be heavily involved with interacting with high profile clients in stressful situations and requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills. The Desktop Analyst will work closely with the IT Service Manager, Senior Desktop Analysts, and other PC Support staff to provide support as required to ensure timely resolution of end client issues.



    Daily reporting to the White Plains or Queens office location (depending on assignment) and working with the clients.





    QUALIFICATIONS/OTHER:



    Preferred educational should include a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related degree and a minimum of 5 years of experience with desktop support (with 3 years supporting at the executive level).



    The Desktop Analyst must have a thorough knowledge of computer systems, hardware, operating systems, and software. Familiarity with networking is a plus.



    MCP/MCSE/A+ cert. preferred.



    Personal traits should include having the ability to work towards a resolution with users even under stressful conditions. Must possess good communication skills Be able to work in a high profile and fast environment.





    REQUIRED:



    Windows XP and 2000.



    MS Servers (for drive mapping, and accessing purposes)



    MS Outlook XP/2003



    MS Office XP/2003



    IBM and HP Printers



    Antivirus Products



    IBM Thinkpad laptops



    Wireless connectivity





    PLUSES:



    Sophos Antivirus



    Cisco Clean Access



    LanDesk



    Cisco (plus)

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    Data Warehousing Expert upto $90/hr - Leading Financial firm !! in New York, NY

    Capital Markets Technology group of a leading Financial firm is aggressively seeking candidates as Domain Expert Engineer. The position is responsible for the technical vision, high-level architecture, design, and implementation of

    complex systems and applications.



    Requirements :



    * Full life cycle project experience in building medium/ large Data Warehouse/ Business Intelligence solutions OR extensive experience in building reporting oriented applications using Oracle and reporting tools like Cognos, Business Objects or Crystal Reports

    * Dimensional Modeling experience

    * Experience of ETL processes (sourcing, conformance, staging, etc) and tools (Informatica preferred) is required



    Sound knowledge /experience with the CAPITAL MARKETS within the Financial domain is a MUST ! Apply for this great position, today !!
    Experience: call for details, Oracle, Unix, Data Warehousing, Data Marts, ETL, Reporting

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    Security Technology - SAP Security Consultant in New York, NY

    Description
    If you join Accenture you can make great ideas happen for some of the world's most dynamic companies. With broad global resources and deep technical know-how, we collaborate with clients to cultivate ideas and deliver results. Choose a career at Accenture and enjoy an innovative environment where challenging and interesting work is part of daily life.

    Accenture's Consulting workforce is involved in business consulting, process design work and the application of technologies to business. A career in Consulting is varied and stimulating because each project presents a new challenge and will give you exposure to new clients, business issues, technologies and people. We need people who are able to challenge conventional thought, offer unique perspectives and conceive more innovative solutions for our clients.

    Technology Consulting professionals are responsible for delivering technology innovation and providing the backbone of our systems integration business. Technology Infrastructure professionals focus on the technology foundation required to enable enterprise/agency-wide applications such as e-mail, voice mail, messaging, security, and database software (for functionally specific applications). These individuals have skills in hardware, common carrier bandwidth, onsite communications equipment, storage, and related software.

    SECURE BUSINESS APPLICATION SERVICES

    Our Secure Business Application Services professionals provide information security design and implementation services that are unique to SAP. We provide support as part of our Accenture SAP software implementation projects, Identity & Access Management integration projects, and SAP security outsourcing.

    We are currently searching for SAP Security Consultants for our Security Technology practice.

    Key responsibilities may include:
    . Contribute to a strong client relationship through interactions with client personnel
    . Understand engagement as it relates to client's business
    . Configure security in SAP to meet unique client security requirements
    . Demonstrate knowledge in some areas of industry or functional specialty
    . Communicate client expectations to the engagement team
    . Conduct security and continuity assessment
    . Assume responsibility for small components of engagements. May have greater role on small engagements
    . Contribute to engagement planning and ensuring that deliverables meet contract and workplan objectives.
    . Deliver services that meet Accenture Project Manager specifications
    . Recognize and communicate opportunities to sell "add-on" work to client
    . Strong understanding of information security management principles, SAP application security implementation methodologies, role based access controls, distributed systems administration, and distributed system recovery.
    . Demonstrate experience 1) independently completing complex security related tasks; 2) making major contributions in assuring deliverables meet contract and workplan objectives and; 3) taking on tasks of increased complexity
    . Ability to take a broad view of the position and take initiative to communicate, interact, and cooperate with others to ensure that all aspects of a task are addressed
    . Ability to independently create written deliverables and to participate in presentations
    . Bachelor's Degree
    . Ability to travel 100%

    Qualifications
    Basic Qualifications
    . Minimum 2 years SAP security design and implementation experience
    . Minimum 2 years experience performing information security related activities


    Professional Skill Requirements
    . Eagerness to contribute in a team-oriented environment
    . Ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment
    . Desire to work in an information systems environment
    . Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills


    Please submit resume online at https://accenture.taleo.net/servlets/CareerSection?art_ip_action=FlowDispatcher&flowTypeNo=13&pageSeq=2&reqNo=12051&art_servlet_language=en&selected_language=en&csNo=10003#topOfCsPage



    All of our consulting professionals receive comprehensive training covering business acumen, technical and professional skills development. You'll also have opportunities to hone your functional skills and expertise in an area of specialization. We offer a variety of formal and informal training programs at every level to help you acquire and build specialized skills faster. Learning takes place both on the job and through formal training conducted online, in the classroom, or in collaboration with teammates. The sheer variety of work we do, and the experience it offers, provide an unbeatable platform from which to build a career.

    Accenture is a global management consulting, technology services and outsourcing company. Committed to delivering innovation, Accenture collaborates with its clients to help them become high-performance businesses and governments. With deep industry and business process expertise, broad global resources and a proven track record, Accenture can mobilize the right people, skills and technologies to help clients improve their performance. With approximately 140,000 people in 48 countries, the company generated net revenues of US$16.65 billion for the fiscal year ended Aug. 31, 2006. Its home page is www.accenture.com.

    Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration. Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa.

    We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.



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    Senior Engineer Network in Forest Hills, NY

    I. Position Summary:

    The Senior Network Engineer will provide individual leadership and Crewmember career development to Crewmembers on their team and will help preserve our culture as JetBlue grows. Responsible for all aspects of Network Infrastructure Services within their domain area. The candidate will review requirements, understand current business functionalities, propose alternatives, and then work on design and implementation of the proposed solutions as relates to their specific system areas. Additionally, the Senior Network Engineer will be responsible for all planning, implementation, security and operation as relates to their specific operational domain areas.

    II. Essential Functions:
    ?
    ? Responsible for day to day operation of the LAN and WAN network infrastructure.
    ? Maintain and support JetBlue's networking infrastructure including LAN, WAN, Security and others
    ? Maintain software levels of all networking equipment.
    ? Maintain network documentation, including diagrams, asset inventory and maintenance agreements.
    ? Support and troubleshoot networking equipment and associated connections throughout the network infrastructure.
    ? Analyze traffic patterns and trends to forecast future requirements and plan accordingly.
    ? Monitor the network infrastructure and address daily issues.
    ?
    ? Supervisor Level - Core Functions
    ? Keep infrastructure & project manager(s) informed about the status of day-to-day activities of the project(s).
    ? Supervise and directly work on the design, development, coordination, and evaluation of new and existing infrastructure projects.
    ? Develop a plan for career pathing and personnel development of junior team members.
    ? Implement the Network Infrastructure Services vision within the team to help preserve and improve upon the JetBlue culture.
    ? Develop relationships with the other members of the IT department and business communities.
    ? Assist in hiring and leading a team and supervise current infrastructure services initiatives.
    ? Monitor team performance and take corrective action as necessary.
    ? Manage and execute projects.
    ?



    III. Interactions:

    Supervision Received:
    Plans and carries out work assignments; resolves most conflicts which arise; coordinates work with others as necessary; interprets policy on own initiative in terms of established objectives. Keeps Crewleader informed of progress, potentially controversial matters, or far-reaching implications

    Supervisory Duties:

    Trains and assigns work to Crewmembers on an occasional basis; performs the same work as the group on a regular basis


    IV. Minimum Qualifications:

    ? High School diploma or GED required
    ? Bachelor's degree or equivalent preferred
    ? Cisco certifications a plus
    ? 5 years experience building and administering Cisco networking equipment
    ? 5 years experience with networking protocols including TCP/IP
    ? 5 years experience with WAN services, including Frame Relay, DS1, DS3, ISDN.
    ? Experience with security products including, Radius, PIX, IDS, VPN.




    V. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

    ? Network Engineer - Specific Competencies
    ? Knowledge of TCP/IP, Frame Relay, MPLS, ISDN, DSL, T1, DS3, 10/100 Ethernet and GIG-E,VPN-SSL
    ? Knowledge of Cisco products and software including routers, switches, firewalls, wireless and all aspects of IOS
    ? Knowledge of network security including Cisco ACS, Radius, TACACS and Active Directory preferred

    Engineer Level - Core Competencies
    ? Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Project, Excel, Word and Visio
    ? Knowledge of technology fundamentals and concepts (Microsoft technologies preferred)
    ? Knowledge of JetBlue's business units and how their needs drive IT work
    ? Ability to work well with others and complete tasks with minimal supervision
    ? Ability to work effectively with all levels and in diverse environments
    ? Excellent verbal and written communication skills
    ? Ability to work in a high-pressure environment
    ? Ability to rapidly resolve issues and recognize when escalation is necessary
    ? Effective time management and prioritization skills
    ? Positive, upbeat energy and strong team player
    ? Strong interpersonal skills
    ? Excellent problem solving and structured thinking skills
    ? Flexibility, agility and change management skills
    ? Excellent customer service and an understanding of how IT is ultimately delivered to the customer
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    VI. Working Conditions:

    E

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