Systems Administrator for International company in Boston, MA

International investment firm is seeking a Systems Administrator with a financial background to support and manage the technology infrastructure. This is a fast paced, team oriented environment with a variety of responsibilities including: administering networks, servers, computer hardware/software, applications, data storage, data archiving, backup/recovery, disaster recovery and security solutions. This position also serves as a technical liaison with vendors and consults affiliates across multiple projects.
Experience: * Three plus years of Windows Systems Administration experience (financial background strongly preferred)
* Experience with MS Windows 2003, MS Exchange 2003, Active Directory, Cisco, Citrix and financial applications
* Bachelor's Degree or equivalent preferred
* Must be technically strong as well as a strong communicator
* Ability to work in a fast paced environment
* Strong customer service skills are a must
Applicants interested in applying to this position should email resumes directly to or call 617-439-3000.

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Project Manager/ Business Analyst in Boston, MA

Human Capital Consultants is a strategic professional services consulting organization serving industry leading clients across the United States. Our offerings include;Recruitment Process Outsourcing Corporate Recruitment Strategy Development and Consulting Corporate Recruitment Process Consulting, Implementation, and Improvement Contract and Project Recruitment and Candidate Sourcing Staffing Vendor Management Human Resources Process Outsourcing Human Resources Strategy Consulting and Augmentation Human Capital Management Services We offer proven, customizable, and matrix driven solutions for our clients' Recruitment, Human Capital Management, and Human Resource Consulting needs. Human Capital Consultants has the experience and bandwidth to provide clients a wide array of resources from a single Recruitment or HR Resource to an entire team dedicated to single or multi-location needs, including Strategic Engagement Planning and Management.Project Manager/Business AnalystOur client is a new breed of consulting firm dedicated to serving their customers as a trusted ally providing them with the loyalty of a business partner and the economics of an outside vendor.Our client works closely with their clients to empower them to run their businesses as effectively as possible through the implementation of applications that support strategic, tactical, and operational decision making. Their approach is simple: Deliver the highest quality solutions at a reasonable price supported by our core values of honesty, professionalism, and trust.Our client's strategy is simple: They collaborate with their clients in delivering their solutions. Keeping their customers involved in the development process during conception, production and implementation, empowers the client to direct the project to meet their targeted goals.The successful candidate will;Meet with business customers, gather business requirements, develop business documentation, system test and assist in implementation of business/technical solutions through application of the appropriate software development. Interact with business representatives to gain an understanding of the business environment and gather requirements, act as a liaison between customer and technical solutions/support groups to identify business process and product requirements, research, identify, and design solutions to business problems. Analyze business and user needs, and document specifications to meet those needs, conduct user testing to ensure proper functionality prior to implementation, as well as consider the business implications of the application of technology to the current business environment.
Experience: Liaise with clients to determine their requirements Coding experience of 1 year with SQL Server and .NET Projects Work closely with our development team to design the best solution Gather customer feedback and ensure smooth and successful launches Establish short and long term goals and strategies Set and manage expectations Elevate and communicate to all levels of the organization Monitor and follow up on action plans Motivate team Solve problems by including right skill set and offering improvements Coordinate implementation and post-production of technical project Analyzes business processes/functions Gathers detailed business requirements Accurately documents business requirements/functions Demonstrates very strong communication skills (written and verbal) Demonstrates strong interpersonal and teamwork skills Interacts well with business users/technical team/project managers/senior management/vendors Acts as a liaison between developer and business user Demonstrates ability to resolve problems Is very detail oriented Has experience with Use Case design/analysis/specifications Demonstrates the ability to effectively multitask Has a history of successful customer relationship and satisfaction experience Is client-focused Computer Science Degree or equivalent

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Application / Technical Support for Boston Financial Firm in Boston, MA

Our client, a leading financial software developer located in downtown Boston, is looking for an energetic and motivated Application/Technical Support professional to join their growing team. Their software components and applications are designed to meet the needs of today's leaders in the financial community here and abroad.

The Mid-Level Application/Technical Support person will play a key role in the maintenance/client services team. We are looking for a dynamic support/service engineer to help in supporting existing applications and to help with troubleshooting client issues. A willingness to learn and desire to succeed will be essential in the successful candidate for this position. You should also enjoy interacting with the internal development team and customers as well as working independently in fast-paced environment.
Experience: - 2-3 years experience in the construction and running of simple to complex SQL statements
- 1-2 years experience with 1 or more databases (e.g. Oracle, SQL Server…) and their development tools
- 1 year's experience with a scripting language (e.g. Perl, Python, Unix Shell Scripts, Batch files, etc.)
- Ability to read & write a structured programming language (Java, C++, etc.)
- 1-2 years experience working in a Technical Support / Customer Service role
- Experience with WebLogic, Tomcat, and/or WebSphere
- BA/BS in Computer Science or the equivalent

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.Net Programmer in Boston, MA

Pioneer in the print industry is seeking (2) contractors for immediate openings in their Boston location.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
A minimum of 5 years experience in developing object oriented Web Systems in C#, ASP.NET

A minimum of 5 years experience in developing Applications or Web Systems utilizing MSSQL 2000 or 2005

REQUIRED SKILLS:

Ability to read, write and translate C#, VB.NET, ASP.NET Syntax

Working knowledge of JavaScript

Working knowledge of XML

Strong knowledge of .NET framework

Strong object oriented development skills

Strong technical and creative problem-solving skills.

Experience with UML modeling (Use Cases, Activity or Sequence Diagrams and Class Diagrams) is a plus

The ideal candidate will have experience developing both web and win form front end applications as well and backend components

Ability to work in a small team environment

REQUIRED EDUCATION:
B.S. in Computer Science or equivalent
Experience: Javascript,XML,ASP,UML,C#,VB.NET,MS-SQL SERVER,UML Modeling (Use Cases, Activity, Sequence Diagrams, Class Diagrams),

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Manager of Network Administration in Boston, MA

Affiliated Computer Services, Inc., ACS, is a global FORTUNE 500 company with more than 55,000 plus people working together to support client operations in nearly 100 countries. By providing business process outsourcing, human resources outsourcing and information technology solutions to world-class commercial and government clients, ACS offers its associates vast opportunities to succeed. Recognized worldwide for generating possibilities and creating solutions, ACS welcomes you to become part of our growing team. Join our mission and vision for the future. Thank you for your interest!



Reporting to the ACS Director of Operations supporting our clients, the Manager Technical Services will be:

A seasoned, hands-on Manager of Network Administration with at least 5 years of experience implementing and maintaining complex software solution systems. The ideal candidate will have proficiency in the following technical areas:
Software:
Microsoft Windows 2000 Server, Microsoft Windows 2000 Clustering, Windows NT 4.0 Server, Desktop environments (95, NT, 98, 2000, Vista), Backup systems (Veritas), knowledge of TCP/IP, telecommunications support (Avaya switch, Interactive Voice Response IVR systems, Automated Call Distributor –ACD systems), Email Systems, Office 2003, 3270 emulation, and desktop imaging.

Hardware:
HP StorageWorks 2/8q FC Switch \ Backup Hardware, HP\Compaq Servers, Cisco 6509, 2800, E510 firewall equipment. Desktop Hardware.

You will be responsible for support and the administration of our networks, assist programmers and system managers with deploying, administering, managing, and supporting systems. The manager must have experience in budgets and contract writing in a consultant based environment, as well as having project management skills (Microsoft Project)..

We require a strong technical Manager and PC troubleshooter to manage many aspects of the handheld ticket writer installation and our 100 + node, multi-site Windows NT network. The Technical Managers responsibilities will include the installation, repair, configuration, maintenance, and management of our Windows NT servers, desktop computers, printers and PC applications. This individual will also install, configure, and troubleshoot desktop computers and applications.

ACS. We're leaders. We're thinkers. We're inventors. We're doers.
We are proudly ranked 488 on the Fortune 500 list. ACS offers an excellent comprehensive benefits and compensation package to include: medical, dental, vision, 401(k), tuition reimbursement and ESPP. ACS SLS is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

BSBA degree plus 5 years experience (minimum 2+ yrs strong computer/ financial experience). Proficiency w/ MS Office Suite and Access. Must have strong interpersonal skills, plus excellent verbal and written business communication skills to interact with our clients and provide excellent service.

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Graphic Designer/User Experience Analyst in BOSTON, MA

User Experience Analyst/Graphic Designer, this person would be able to do both front and back end web development, to implement, lead and foster a growing web business. This is a well established company that is looking for a person that is passionate about user experience design. The correct User Experience Analyst/Graphic Designer will be accomplished at web graphic and text design and will have a knowledge and understanding of setting a long term strategy for the Internet user experience.

Some of the User Experience Analyst/Graphic Designer Responsibilities are:

•Working with account managers to identify communication needs and creating strategies, while maintaining exceptional customer service
•Develop and design customer quoting application improvements
•Communicate visual and written requirements for all user interface projects
•Designing presentation templates
•Being flexible to managing long term projects while meeting short-notice deadlines
•Designing web sites and advertisements
•Developing and managing relationships with vendors
Experience: The Qualifications are:
•4+ years experience in consumer web interface design
•Bachelors with formal design education
•MS Office, Quark, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, wire framing software and either flash, and/or director are a plus
•Experience testing and analysis of the user experience
•Organizational skills
•Maintain the knowledge of market trends
•Passionate about organic search optimization

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Northshore, 6+ Month Contract, Strong VB.NET in BOSTON, MA

Our Northshore based client is looking for a strong .NET developer to be a vital source to their IT team. Currently this financial based company is looking to make changes on their internal and external websites that coordinate between the U.S. and U.K. locations. Advanced VB.net and along with ASP.net skills are required (5 plus years experience). Experience along with database driven websites and SQL Server technology is essential as well. SQL Server 2000 is a must, 2005 is desired. This is a 5-6+ month contract opportunity. Client is looking for a begin date right ASAP, please apply immediately and call Robert Chamberlain @ 617-439-3000 if interested.<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: Advanced MS SQL Server, VB.net, ASP.net

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Desktop Support Specialist for Boston Headquarters in BOSTON, MA

This is a perfect role for a Desktop Support Specialist looking for a permanent position in a small company where you can develop your skills by "wearing a lot of hats". Support 45 users on site at the Boston IT Headquarters, and provide remote support for 200+ field users. Must have good range of skills and the desire to learn new technology and skills always.

The successful Desktop Support Specialist will also play a large role with Active Directory administration. Previous MS Exchange experience will also be a great advantage. Very visible position in the company for candidates looking to grow.

Immediate need, so apply directly to Rick Johanson at or Rick at 617-439-3000 ext 62368.
Experience: * 1-2 years of professional desktop support experience.
* Excellent technical troubleshooting and problem solving skills.
* Ability to listen, assess, and recommend solutions in a clear, upbeat manner.
* Previous ticket tracking system experience preferred.
* Active Directory and MS Exchange experience a big, big plus.
* Bachelor's Degree preferred.

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Senior Software Development Engineer in Boston, MA

Human Capital Consultants is a strategic professional services consulting organization serving industry leading clients across the United States. Our offerings include;Recruitment Process Outsourcing Corporate Recruitment Strategy Development and Consulting Corporate Recruitment Process Consulting, Implementation, and Improvement Contract and Project Recruitment and Candidate Sourcing Staffing Vendor Management Human Resources Process Outsourcing Human Resources Strategy Consulting and Augmentation Human Capital Management Services We offer proven, customizable, and matrix driven solutions for our clients' Recruitment, Human Capital Management, and Human Resource Consulting needs. Human Capital Consultants has the experience and bandwidth to provide clients a wide array of resources from a single Recruitment or HR Resource to an entire team dedicated to single or multi-location needs, including Strategic Engagement Planning and Management.Sr. Software Development Engineer - Boston, MAOur client is a global software company with an array of career opportunities and locations throughout the world. More than 200,000 organizations worldwide rely on our client to deliver applications with the best performance, highest security, and lowest cost. Our client's customers include 100% of the Fortune 100 companies and 99% of the Fortune Global 500, as well as hundreds of thousands of small businesses and consumers throughout the world.Our client's teams share a determination to build a world-class company and global software business. Their culture is informal but they work hard and demand high standards in all that they do. It's not all about hard work - they truly believe work should be fun, that's why their motto is 'Work Hard, Play Hard, Get Results and Have Fun Doing It.' Our client's employees enjoy a relaxed atmosphere with flexible hours and outstanding benefits to suit your lifestyle.Position Overview In this role you will be a member of a team responsible for validating 3rd party applications. For some vendors, the team will develop a validation kit that will be supplied to the vendor who will use it to validate the interoperability. The team will verify completed vendor validations. The team will interface with business development to report any issues found to the 3rd party vendor. For other vendors, the team will work collaboratively with the vendor to implement a customer integration using available interfaces. The team will interface with product management for the various product groups to highlight changes and additions need to the core products to support these integration efforts.In this role, the candidate will:Develop custom integration that combine our client's products with other 3rd party software products Assist with validation efforts as needed
Experience: BA/BS degree or equivalent work experience in software company 5+ years developing software Experience developing complex software COM/COM+ C/C++ C# Linux XML and Web Services Experience with multi-product integration Interested and qualified candidate are invited to submit resumes to Mike Astringer by e-mail or call 800-378-0847 X701.

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Desk Side Support Anlst (14800) in Boston, MA

PEROT SYSTEMS CORPORATION is a worldwide provider of information technology services and business solutions to a broad range of clients. It is currently looking for a Deskside Support Analyst to join our team in Boston MA.

Job Responsibilities:
This position requires the ability to provide customer-focused technical support for internal customers, while minimizing business impact. This position strives to provide responsive customer support, a high availability and a secure, stable PC environment while supplying cost-effective technology solutions.
Required Skills:
Solid knowledge of Microsoft Windows based operating systems (XP and 2000)
Solid knowledge of PC Hardware and Peripherals
Good working knowledge of common Microsoft Office desktop applications
Desired Skills:
Understanding of desktop security methodology.
Understanding of Active Directory
Some experience with Citrix based solutions
Understanding of network topologies
Ability to work under minimum supervision.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Customer focused and good interpersonal skills
Minimum Educational Requirements:
Graduation from Technical School
High School Diploma
Minimum Certifications or Other Professional Credentials:
MCP
Perot Systems is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity. It is the policy of Perot Systems Corporation to encourage and support equal employment opportunity for all Associates and applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, disabled veteran or Vietnam era veteran status.

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Northshore, 6+ Month Contract, Strong VB.NET in BOSTON, MA

Our Northshore based client is looking for a strong .NET developer to be a vital source to their IT team. Currently this financial based company is looking to make changes on their internal and external websites that coordinate between the U.S. and U.K. locations. Advanced VB.net and along with ASP.net skills are required (5 plus years experience). Experience along with database driven websites and SQL Server technology is essential as well. SQL Server 2000 is a must, 2005 is desired. This is a 5-6+ month contract opportunity. Client is looking for a begin date right ASAP, please apply immediately and call Robert Chamberlain @ 617-439-3000 if interested.<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: Advanced MS SQL Server, VB.net, ASP.net

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Project Manager/ Business Analyst in Boston, MA

Human Capital Consultants is a strategic professional services consulting organization serving industry leading clients across the United States. Our offerings include;Recruitment Process Outsourcing Corporate Recruitment Strategy Development and Consulting Corporate Recruitment Process Consulting, Implementation, and Improvement Contract and Project Recruitment and Candidate Sourcing Staffing Vendor Management Human Resources Process Outsourcing Human Resources Strategy Consulting and Augmentation Human Capital Management Services We offer proven, customizable, and matrix driven solutions for our clients' Recruitment, Human Capital Management, and Human Resource Consulting needs. Human Capital Consultants has the experience and bandwidth to provide clients a wide array of resources from a single Recruitment or HR Resource to an entire team dedicated to single or multi-location needs, including Strategic Engagement Planning and Management.Project Manager/Business AnalystOur client is a new breed of consulting firm dedicated to serving their customers as a trusted ally providing them with the loyalty of a business partner and the economics of an outside vendor.Our client works closely with their clients to empower them to run their businesses as effectively as possible through the implementation of applications that support strategic, tactical, and operational decision making. Their approach is simple: Deliver the highest quality solutions at a reasonable price supported by our core values of honesty, professionalism, and trust.Our client's strategy is simple: They collaborate with their clients in delivering their solutions. Keeping their customers involved in the development process during conception, production and implementation, empowers the client to direct the project to meet their targeted goals.The successful candidate will;Meet with business customers, gather business requirements, develop business documentation, system test and assist in implementation of business/technical solutions through application of the appropriate software development. Interact with business representatives to gain an understanding of the business environment and gather requirements, act as a liaison between customer and technical solutions/support groups to identify business process and product requirements, research, identify, and design solutions to business problems. Analyze business and user needs, and document specifications to meet those needs, conduct user testing to ensure proper functionality prior to implementation, as well as consider the business implications of the application of technology to the current business environment.
Experience: Liaise with clients to determine their requirements Coding experience of 1 year with SQL Server and .NET Projects Work closely with our development team to design the best solution Gather customer feedback and ensure smooth and successful launches Establish short and long term goals and strategies Set and manage expectations Elevate and communicate to all levels of the organization Monitor and follow up on action plans Motivate team Solve problems by including right skill set and offering improvements Coordinate implementation and post-production of technical project Analyzes business processes/functions Gathers detailed business requirements Accurately documents business requirements/functions Demonstrates very strong communication skills (written and verbal) Demonstrates strong interpersonal and teamwork skills Interacts well with business users/technical team/project managers/senior management/vendors Acts as a liaison between developer and business user Demonstrates ability to resolve problems Is very detail oriented Has experience with Use Case design/analysis/specifications Demonstrates the ability to effectively multitask Has a history of successful customer relationship and satisfaction experience Is client-focused Computer Science Degree or equivalent

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Senior SCADA Developer in Boston, MA

To submit your resume for this position, you must include BOTH your desired annual salary and current annual salary broken down between base + commission! NO EXCEPTIONS!

You must also include a short paragraph in the body of your email which briefly summarizes matches from your professional experience to the "Required Background/Experience" and "Major Pluses To Have" sections below. We appreciate your time in advance on this matter.

Summary
As a Senior SCADA Developer, you will provide expert solutions, development advice, and assistance to personnel and project teams whose missions are to design, develop, integrate, and facilitate the effective creation of IT business solutions in a timely and cost-effective manner. You will work independently with management in the review of end results, evaluate new technologies, and recommend appropriate technical solutions to meet business objectives. You will also contribute to the achievement of departmental operational plans based on operational issues, service level agreements, and available resources.
REPORTS TO: SCADA Team Lead
Duties/Responsibilities

Recommend business applications and technical solutions
Provide technical expertise, guidance, and consultation to IT personnel and business users in the design, development, and implementation of major business systems
Contribute to alignment of technical recommendations with business objectives by understanding the strategies and objectives of supported business units
Use IT-industry recognized approaches, methodologies, and techniques specific to SCADA to deliver quality IT solutions
Support the development of positive relationships with our business partners
Support planning initiatives

You must possess the following qualities:

Analytical Thinking: Taking a logical approach to analyzing problems, developing solutions and organizing work
Conceptual Thinking: Identifying the key aspects of complex situations and understanding the big picture
Creative Thinking: Developing imaginative solutions and new ways of thinking about situations, problems, and opportunities
Results Oriented: Setting challenging goals, monitoring progress, and making sure that results are achieved as planned
Teamwork: Facilitating cooperation within and across functions in order to achieve common goals

Employee Benefits

We will reimburse relocation expenses for the right candidate
We sponsor H1-B transfers, TN-1 Visas, and we will sponsor permanent residency status for the right candidate
Vacations
New hire - 4 years: 2 weeks
5 - 14 years: 3 weeks
15 - 19 years: 4 weeks
20 - 29 years: 5 weeks
30 or more years: 6 weeks

10 standard holidays + 2 floating holidays
Comprehensive health care coverage including dental and vision
Dependent care plan and health flexible spending account
Life Insurance, AD&D, Short Term and Long Term Disability. The company pays 100% of the cost for a package of benefits that includes life insurance coverage for employee, spouse, and dependents. Employees have the option of purchasing additional life insurance coverage under the same plan. Insurance coverage for AD&D, short term disability, and long term disability is also provided
Tuition reimbursement program, up to 5,000/year for undergraduate degree and up to 5,250 for graduate degree
Pension plan based on age and years of service. You will be vested after 5 years of service
Employees may begin participating in the 401K plan immediately. 50% matching contributions equal to your salary reduction contributions are limited to a maximum of 8% per year

All applications for this position are accepted via email. You can begin the interview process or REFER someone you know by sending us your resume and your salary history. Once you have completed the interview, your information will be sent directly to the hiring manager for decisions on the next steps. Regardless of the outcome, My ePersona will keep you updated of your status by e-mail or phone.
Experience: Required Background/Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Computer Science or related discipline
5+ years of extensive SCADA applications development and support experience
Broad knowledge of SCADA development methodologies and the capabilities and limitation of technologies and programming tools
Meter application package maintenance and operations experience using ITRON MV90, Premier 4, Transaction Management Systems (TMS), and RouteSmart
Applications development experience using VB.NET, HTML, Oracle (PL/SQL and Pro C), JavaScript, and ASP.NET
Exposure to ESRI ArcGIS
Experience with Application Distribution integration using C++, MQ Series, and XML
Knowledge of cost benefit analysis, business case development, process and data modeling, data warehouse design, data mart design, OLAP, and SQL

Major Pluses to Have

Experience with SNC Lavalin Gen3 or Gen4 is a huge plus to have!


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Middleware Administrator in Boston, MA

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Information Technology Division is seeking a full time Middleware Administrator:Significant experience with any of the following: Enterprise Java application-server environments would be a plus: JBoss, WebSphere, WebLogic. Significant experience with clustered app server environments would also be a plus. The ability to administer front-end web servers, especially with regard to how they interoperate with the java containers - connectivity, load balancing, etc. Support various forms of testing - user testing, performance testing including load and stress testing, and regression testing. Develop platform and environment documentation. BENEFITS: ** The Commonwealth of Massachusetts offers a great benefit package including health insurance, dental insurance, and retirement plan.Please send resumes to: MaryBeth SalernoCommonwealth of MassachusettsInformation Technology Division617-626-4615

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Desk Side Support Anlst (14800) in Boston, MA

PEROT SYSTEMS CORPORATION is a worldwide provider of information technology services and business solutions to a broad range of clients. It is currently looking for a Deskside Support Analyst to join our team in Boston MA.

Job Responsibilities:
This position requires the ability to provide customer-focused technical support for internal customers, while minimizing business impact. This position strives to provide responsive customer support, a high availability and a secure, stable PC environment while supplying cost-effective technology solutions.
Required Skills:
Solid knowledge of Microsoft Windows based operating systems (XP and 2000)
Solid knowledge of PC Hardware and Peripherals
Good working knowledge of common Microsoft Office desktop applications
Desired Skills:
Understanding of desktop security methodology.
Understanding of Active Directory
Some experience with Citrix based solutions
Understanding of network topologies
Ability to work under minimum supervision.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Customer focused and good interpersonal skills
Minimum Educational Requirements:
Graduation from Technical School
High School Diploma
Minimum Certifications or Other Professional Credentials:
MCP
Perot Systems is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity. It is the policy of Perot Systems Corporation to encourage and support equal employment opportunity for all Associates and applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, disabled veteran or Vietnam era veteran status.

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Lead Cognos Architect in Boston, MA

To submit your resume for this position, you must include BOTH your desired annual salary and current annual salary broken down between base + bonus! NO EXCEPTIONS!
You must also include a short paragraph in the body of your email which briefly summarizes matches from your professional experience to the "Required Background/Experience" and "Major Pluses To Have" sections below. We appreciate your time in advance on this matter.
LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY: You must live within commuting distance of Boston, MA
Summary
As a Lead Cognos Architect on our Business Intelligence Team, you will be responsible for the design and implementation of our Business Intelligence Application Platform, which we are enhancing with new capabilities using the Cognos platform. You will focus primarily on building our Cognos capabilities, but you will also have analysis responsibilities that span our other Business Intelligence tool sets including Oracle Reports and internally built applications. You will have a high level of direct interaction with the Business Intelligence platform users as well as systems architects and engineers.
Reports to: The Business Intelligence Manager
Duties/Responsibilities

Architect and develop key components of a Business Intelligence Competency Center using Cognos and other Business Intelligence tools
Establish building blocks for the organization in the areas of functional architecture, technology architecture, data stewardship, and report delivery strategies
Design and implement the centralized Business Intelligence application platform and framework for use by other Business Intelligence delivery teams in the organization
Create and maintain the functional infrastructure
Develop, support, and maintain a shared application components toolkit
Communicate standards and best practices and train report developers on their use
Work with report developers, data modelers, and business analysts to ensure the Business Intelligence functional infrastructure meets the design and delivery needs of our business projects
Integrate Cognos with other Business Intelligence application platforms used internally
Provide Business Intelligence functional help desk with 1st and 2nd level on-call support, troubleshooting, and problem resolution
Provide oversight and governance of Business Intelligence reporting performance

You must possess the following qualities:

Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
A self-starter with the ability to multi-task and work on a variety of assignments with people at all levels of the organization
Self-motivated and willing to work in an energetic, fast-paced team environment

Employee Benefits

Sorry, but we DO NOT sponsor H1-B transfers or TN-1 Visas for this career opportunity. You must be a citizen or permanent resident
Vacations - from two weeks to five weeks, based on length of service
11 paid holidays
2 paid floating holidays to be used in the summer time
125% Tuition Reimbursement with an A grade, 100% for a B or Pass (in a Pass/Fail course)
PPO Health Plan/Dental Plan/Short & Long term disability/Life Insurance
Up to 30% bonus!
Retirement & Pension Plan: Profit sharing contribution of 15% on top of your yearly compensation (Base plus Bonus!), Vested from day one
Personal Computing Reimbursement
Commuting Expense Program
Chartered Financial Analyst Program
Backup Child Care - two slots available daily plus "Parents in a Pinch" in-home care

All applications for this position are accepted via email. You can begin the interview process or REFER someone you know by sending us your resume and your salary history. Once you have completed the interview, your information will be sent directly to the hiring manager for decisions on the next steps. Regardless of the outcome, My ePersona will keep you updated of your status by e-mail or phone.
Experience: Required Background/Experience

Bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems or related discipline
3+ years of experience as a Cognos Systems Architect and Report Developer
5+ years of experience in the Business Intelligence and Data Warehousing fields
Strong data modeling and data architecture skills
Strong analytical skills
Experience in management of mission-critical production support

Major Pluses to have

Advanced degree in engineering or computer science
Experience in financial services systems and an understanding of investment management data and information delivery requirements
Understanding of investment security types and asset classes
Experience with the reporting tools of the Oracle 11i E-Business Suite:
Oracle Reports
Discoverer
Daily Business Intelligence
Financial Statement Generator



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Graphic Designer/User Experience Analyst in BOSTON, MA

User Experience Analyst/Graphic Designer, this person would be able to do both front and back end web development, to implement, lead and foster a growing web business. This is a well established company that is looking for a person that is passionate about user experience design. The correct User Experience Analyst/Graphic Designer will be accomplished at web graphic and text design and will have a knowledge and understanding of setting a long term strategy for the Internet user experience.

Some of the User Experience Analyst/Graphic Designer Responsibilities are:

&#149;Working with account managers to identify communication needs and creating strategies, while maintaining exceptional customer service
&#149;Develop and design customer quoting application improvements
&#149;Communicate visual and written requirements for all user interface projects
&#149;Designing presentation templates
&#149;Being flexible to managing long term projects while meeting short-notice deadlines
&#149;Designing web sites and advertisements
&#149;Developing and managing relationships with vendors
Experience: The Qualifications are:
&#149;4+ years experience in consumer web interface design
&#149;Bachelors with formal design education
&#149;MS Office, Quark, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, wire framing software and either flash, and/or director are a plus
&#149;Experience testing and analysis of the user experience
&#149;Organizational skills
&#149;Maintain the knowledge of market trends
&#149;Passionate about organic search optimization

* * Applicants interested in applying to this position should e-mail resumes directly to

Use your e-mail address though!

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.Net Programmer in Boston, MA

Pioneer in the print industry is seeking (2) contractors for immediate openings in their Boston location.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
A minimum of 5 years experience in developing object oriented Web Systems in C#, ASP.NET

A minimum of 5 years experience in developing Applications or Web Systems utilizing MSSQL 2000 or 2005

REQUIRED SKILLS:

Ability to read, write and translate C#, VB.NET, ASP.NET Syntax

Working knowledge of JavaScript

Working knowledge of XML

Strong knowledge of .NET framework

Strong object oriented development skills

Strong technical and creative problem-solving skills.

Experience with UML modeling (Use Cases, Activity or Sequence Diagrams and Class Diagrams) is a plus

The ideal candidate will have experience developing both web and win form front end applications as well and backend components

Ability to work in a small team environment

REQUIRED EDUCATION:
B.S. in Computer Science or equivalent
Experience: Javascript,XML,ASP,UML,C#,VB.NET,MS-SQL SERVER,UML Modeling (Use Cases, Activity, Sequence Diagrams, Class Diagrams),

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Desktop Support Specialist for Boston Headquarters in BOSTON, MA

This is a perfect role for a Desktop Support Specialist looking for a permanent position in a small company where you can develop your skills by "wearing a lot of hats". Support 45 users on site at the Boston IT Headquarters, and provide remote support for 200+ field users. Must have good range of skills and the desire to learn new technology and skills always.

The successful Desktop Support Specialist will also play a large role with Active Directory administration. Previous MS Exchange experience will also be a great advantage. Very visible position in the company for candidates looking to grow.

Immediate need, so apply directly to Rick Johanson at or Rick at 617-439-3000 ext 62368.
Experience: * 1-2 years of professional desktop support experience.
* Excellent technical troubleshooting and problem solving skills.
* Ability to listen, assess, and recommend solutions in a clear, upbeat manner.
* Previous ticket tracking system experience preferred.
* Active Directory and MS Exchange experience a big, big plus.
* Bachelor's Degree preferred.

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Application / Technical Support for Boston Financial Firm in Boston, MA

Our client, a leading financial software developer located in downtown Boston, is looking for an energetic and motivated Application/Technical Support professional to join their growing team. Their software components and applications are designed to meet the needs of today's leaders in the financial community here and abroad.

The Mid-Level Application/Technical Support person will play a key role in the maintenance/client services team. We are looking for a dynamic support/service engineer to help in supporting existing applications and to help with troubleshooting client issues. A willingness to learn and desire to succeed will be essential in the successful candidate for this position. You should also enjoy interacting with the internal development team and customers as well as working independently in fast-paced environment.
Experience: - 2-3 years experience in the construction and running of simple to complex SQL statements
- 1-2 years experience with 1 or more databases (e.g. Oracle, SQL Server&#133;) and their development tools
- 1 year's experience with a scripting language (e.g. Perl, Python, Unix Shell Scripts, Batch files, etc.)
- Ability to read & write a structured programming language (Java, C++, etc.)
- 1-2 years experience working in a Technical Support / Customer Service role
- Experience with WebLogic, Tomcat, and/or WebSphere
- BA/BS in Computer Science or the equivalent

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Senior Software Development Engineer in Boston, MA

Human Capital Consultants is a strategic professional services consulting organization serving industry leading clients across the United States. Our offerings include;Recruitment Process Outsourcing Corporate Recruitment Strategy Development and Consulting Corporate Recruitment Process Consulting, Implementation, and Improvement Contract and Project Recruitment and Candidate Sourcing Staffing Vendor Management Human Resources Process Outsourcing Human Resources Strategy Consulting and Augmentation Human Capital Management Services We offer proven, customizable, and matrix driven solutions for our clients' Recruitment, Human Capital Management, and Human Resource Consulting needs. Human Capital Consultants has the experience and bandwidth to provide clients a wide array of resources from a single Recruitment or HR Resource to an entire team dedicated to single or multi-location needs, including Strategic Engagement Planning and Management.Sr. Software Development Engineer - Boston, MAOur client is a global software company with an array of career opportunities and locations throughout the world. More than 200,000 organizations worldwide rely on our client to deliver applications with the best performance, highest security, and lowest cost. Our client's customers include 100% of the Fortune 100 companies and 99% of the Fortune Global 500, as well as hundreds of thousands of small businesses and consumers throughout the world.Our client's teams share a determination to build a world-class company and global software business. Their culture is informal but they work hard and demand high standards in all that they do. It's not all about hard work - they truly believe work should be fun, that's why their motto is 'Work Hard, Play Hard, Get Results and Have Fun Doing It.' Our client's employees enjoy a relaxed atmosphere with flexible hours and outstanding benefits to suit your lifestyle.Position Overview In this role you will be a member of a team responsible for validating 3rd party applications. For some vendors, the team will develop a validation kit that will be supplied to the vendor who will use it to validate the interoperability. The team will verify completed vendor validations. The team will interface with business development to report any issues found to the 3rd party vendor. For other vendors, the team will work collaboratively with the vendor to implement a customer integration using available interfaces. The team will interface with product management for the various product groups to highlight changes and additions need to the core products to support these integration efforts.In this role, the candidate will:Develop custom integration that combine our client's products with other 3rd party software products Assist with validation efforts as needed
Experience: BA/BS degree or equivalent work experience in software company 5+ years developing software Experience developing complex software COM/COM+ C/C++ C# Linux XML and Web Services Experience with multi-product integration Interested and qualified candidate are invited to submit resumes to Mike Astringer by e-mail or call 800-378-0847 X701.

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Software Engineer - Professional Services in Boston, MA

Join an award winning software development company servicing over 11,000 customers worldwide. If you are a Software Engineer and would like to work at a company that has received "Best Places to Work" awards and 26 consecutive quarters of market beating growth, then look no further.

Key Responsibilities:
-Designing, documenting, and creating customized technical solutions to meet client software requirements and specifications
-Working closely with customers and Professional Services team to ensure comprehensive and accurate transfer of information
-Collaborating with Software Development team in designing and developing software tools
-Developing customized web-site integration modules as part of client implementations
-Designing, creating and testing complex custom reports using a variety of reporting tools
-Performing client data migrations involving conversion of data from various database sources into Bullhorn SQL Server databases
-Researching and troubleshooting client issues
-Participating actively and professionally in client engagements

Requirements, Skills and Experience:
-Bachelors Degree required
-Must have exposure to and understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC )
-Must have knowledge of and experience with relational databases
-A solid understanding of SQL, including proficiency with complex and nested queries is desired
-Experience with some MS SQL Server tools (DTS, SQL Query Analyzer, SQL Profiler, Reporting Services, Integration Services) is desired
-Experience using C#, Cold Fusion, .NET, Java, Javascript, Visual Basic, XML and HTML is desired
-Must have the ability to follow a project plan and be accountable for assigned tasks
-must have the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with individuals at all organizational levels
-Must have effective listening skills
-Must have professional customer service orientation skills
-Must have the ability to work efficiently in a fast paced, deadline-driven environment
Experience: Cold Fusion,Javascript,HTML,Java,SQL,Visual Basic,XML,C#,.NET,Relational Databases, SDLC,

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Desktop Support / Jr. Systems Administrator in Boston, MA

One of our International Client's has an immediate need for a Desktop Support / Jr. Systems Administrator in their Boston facility.

In this role you will be working in a small-team environment reporting to the firm&#146;s Global Support Manager, the qualified candidate will be responsible for supporting 30+ users in our Boston office and for covering a shift on the Global Help Desk. This position works closely with all levels of consulting staff members and other IT staff both locally and globally.

The qualified candidate will have the following responsibilities:

&#149;&#61472;Provide technical support and guidance to users.
&#149;&#61472;Set up, configure, and support the local area network (LAN) in a Windows based environment.
&#149;&#61472;Install software and software upgrades.
&#149;&#61472;Administer user accounts.
&#149;&#61472;Facilitate network access for traveling users and clients while on-site.
&#149;&#61472;Provide local data protection including backup monitoring and rotation of back-up tapes.
&#149;&#61472;Administration of local file and print server.
&#149;&#61472;Manage and maintain local printers.
&#149;&#61472;Set up audio visual/computer equipment as needed for internal meetings.
&#149;&#61472;Maintain inventory control.
&#149;&#61472;Participate in a Global Help Desk -- about 25 hours a week -- providing technical support on any
number of hardware/software issues for 500 global employees.

<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: Applicants applying for this position MUST have:

&#149;&#61472;Minimum 1+ years experience troubleshooting IT related problems in a Desktop Support or Help Desk environment and 1+ years of progressive experience performing advanced troubleshooting and independently solving intermediate PC hardware and software problems.

&#149;&#61472;Solid understanding of remote connectivity issues, such as VPN, dial-up, and wireless networking, along with good understanding of Microsoft Terminal Services and Remote Desktop Connection.

&#149;&#61472;Strong knowledge of Windows-based networking environment and Microsoft office applications including Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook, and some experience with Active Directory.

Ability to prioritize tasks, problem solve and respond quickly and accurately to requests, maintain excellent and accurate records, and enjoy a fast paced, challenging and professional work environment.

&#149;&#61472;Excellent customer service, interpersonal and organizational skills as well as strong oral and written communication skills.

Intermediate VPN (Virtual Private Networking), Intermediate Windows Server 2003, Intermediate Windows XP, Intermediate Heat

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Middleware Administrator in Boston, MA

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Information Technology Division is seeking a full time Middleware Administrator:Significant experience with any of the following: Enterprise Java application-server environments would be a plus: JBoss, WebSphere, WebLogic. Significant experience with clustered app server environments would also be a plus. The ability to administer front-end web servers, especially with regard to how they interoperate with the java containers - connectivity, load balancing, etc. Support various forms of testing - user testing, performance testing including load and stress testing, and regression testing. Develop platform and environment documentation. BENEFITS: ** The Commonwealth of Massachusetts offers a great benefit package including health insurance, dental insurance, and retirement plan.Please send resumes to: MaryBeth SalernoCommonwealth of MassachusettsInformation Technology Division617-626-4615

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Application / Technical Support for Boston Financial Firm in Boston, MA

Our client, a leading financial software developer located in downtown Boston, is looking for an energetic and motivated Application/Technical Support professional to join their growing team. Their software components and applications are designed to meet the needs of today's leaders in the financial community here and abroad.

The Mid-Level Application/Technical Support person will play a key role in the maintenance/client services team. We are looking for a dynamic support/service engineer to help in supporting existing applications and to help with troubleshooting client issues. A willingness to learn and desire to succeed will be essential in the successful candidate for this position. You should also enjoy interacting with the internal development team and customers as well as working independently in fast-paced environment.
Experience: - 2-3 years experience in the construction and running of simple to complex SQL statements
- 1-2 years experience with 1 or more databases (e.g. Oracle, SQL Server&#133;) and their development tools
- 1 year's experience with a scripting language (e.g. Perl, Python, Unix Shell Scripts, Batch files, etc.)
- Ability to read & write a structured programming language (Java, C++, etc.)
- 1-2 years experience working in a Technical Support / Customer Service role
- Experience with WebLogic, Tomcat, and/or WebSphere
- BA/BS in Computer Science or the equivalent

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Desktop Support Specialist for Boston Headquarters in BOSTON, MA

This is a perfect role for a Desktop Support Specialist looking for a permanent position in a small company where you can develop your skills by "wearing a lot of hats". Support 45 users on site at the Boston IT Headquarters, and provide remote support for 200+ field users. Must have good range of skills and the desire to learn new technology and skills always.

The successful Desktop Support Specialist will also play a large role with Active Directory administration. Previous MS Exchange experience will also be a great advantage. Very visible position in the company for candidates looking to grow.

Immediate need, so apply directly to Rick Johanson at or Rick at 617-439-3000 ext 62368.
Experience: * 1-2 years of professional desktop support experience.
* Excellent technical troubleshooting and problem solving skills.
* Ability to listen, assess, and recommend solutions in a clear, upbeat manner.
* Previous ticket tracking system experience preferred.
* Active Directory and MS Exchange experience a big, big plus.
* Bachelor's Degree preferred.

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Software Engineer - Professional Services in Boston, MA

Join an award winning software development company servicing over 11,000 customers worldwide. If you are a Software Engineer and would like to work at a company that has received "Best Places to Work" awards and 26 consecutive quarters of market beating growth, then look no further.

Key Responsibilities:
-Designing, documenting, and creating customized technical solutions to meet client software requirements and specifications
-Working closely with customers and Professional Services team to ensure comprehensive and accurate transfer of information
-Collaborating with Software Development team in designing and developing software tools
-Developing customized web-site integration modules as part of client implementations
-Designing, creating and testing complex custom reports using a variety of reporting tools
-Performing client data migrations involving conversion of data from various database sources into Bullhorn SQL Server databases
-Researching and troubleshooting client issues
-Participating actively and professionally in client engagements

Requirements, Skills and Experience:
-Bachelors Degree required
-Must have exposure to and understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC )
-Must have knowledge of and experience with relational databases
-A solid understanding of SQL, including proficiency with complex and nested queries is desired
-Experience with some MS SQL Server tools (DTS, SQL Query Analyzer, SQL Profiler, Reporting Services, Integration Services) is desired
-Experience using C#, Cold Fusion, .NET, Java, Javascript, Visual Basic, XML and HTML is desired
-Must have the ability to follow a project plan and be accountable for assigned tasks
-must have the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with individuals at all organizational levels
-Must have effective listening skills
-Must have professional customer service orientation skills
-Must have the ability to work efficiently in a fast paced, deadline-driven environment
Experience: Cold Fusion,Javascript,HTML,Java,SQL,Visual Basic,XML,C#,.NET,Relational Databases, SDLC,

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Jr. Systems Administrator for Investment firm in BOSTON, MA

Excellent opportunity for a Jr. Systems Administrator to join an expanding IT department with a successful investment firm in downtown Boston. This is a great opportunity to be exposed to cutting edge technologies (Sharepoint, VOIP, SAN) as well as expanding on Windows Systems Administrator skills. This position includes generous bonus potential and 100% paid benefits for health and dental.
Experience: * Two plus years of experience working Windows helpdesk/desktop support in a professional environment
* Experience troubleshooting Microsoft Office 2003/2007 and Windows XP
* Some knowledge of Windows servers, Active Directory and Microsoft Exchange 2003
* Blackberry Server experience a plus
* Must have a positive attitude and be a team player
Applicants interested in applying to this positions should email resumes directly to or call 617-439-3000.

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Graphic Designer/User Experience Analyst in BOSTON, MA

User Experience Analyst/Graphic Designer, this person would be able to do both front and back end web development, to implement, lead and foster a growing web business. This is a well established company that is looking for a person that is passionate about user experience design. The correct User Experience Analyst/Graphic Designer will be accomplished at web graphic and text design and will have a knowledge and understanding of setting a long term strategy for the Internet user experience.

Some of the User Experience Analyst/Graphic Designer Responsibilities are:

&#149;Working with account managers to identify communication needs and creating strategies, while maintaining exceptional customer service
&#149;Develop and design customer quoting application improvements
&#149;Communicate visual and written requirements for all user interface projects
&#149;Designing presentation templates
&#149;Being flexible to managing long term projects while meeting short-notice deadlines
&#149;Designing web sites and advertisements
&#149;Developing and managing relationships with vendors
Experience: The Qualifications are:
&#149;4+ years experience in consumer web interface design
&#149;Bachelors with formal design education
&#149;MS Office, Quark, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, wire framing software and either flash, and/or director are a plus
&#149;Experience testing and analysis of the user experience
&#149;Organizational skills
&#149;Maintain the knowledge of market trends
&#149;Passionate about organic search optimization

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Senior SCADA Developer in Boston, MA

To submit your resume for this position, you must include BOTH your desired annual salary and current annual salary broken down between base + commission! NO EXCEPTIONS!

You must also include a short paragraph in the body of your email which briefly summarizes matches from your professional experience to the "Required Background/Experience" and "Major Pluses To Have" sections below. We appreciate your time in advance on this matter.

Summary
As a Senior SCADA Developer, you will provide expert solutions, development advice, and assistance to personnel and project teams whose missions are to design, develop, integrate, and facilitate the effective creation of IT business solutions in a timely and cost-effective manner. You will work independently with management in the review of end results, evaluate new technologies, and recommend appropriate technical solutions to meet business objectives. You will also contribute to the achievement of departmental operational plans based on operational issues, service level agreements, and available resources.
REPORTS TO: SCADA Team Lead
Duties/Responsibilities

Recommend business applications and technical solutions
Provide technical expertise, guidance, and consultation to IT personnel and business users in the design, development, and implementation of major business systems
Contribute to alignment of technical recommendations with business objectives by understanding the strategies and objectives of supported business units
Use IT-industry recognized approaches, methodologies, and techniques specific to SCADA to deliver quality IT solutions
Support the development of positive relationships with our business partners
Support planning initiatives

You must possess the following qualities:

Analytical Thinking: Taking a logical approach to analyzing problems, developing solutions and organizing work
Conceptual Thinking: Identifying the key aspects of complex situations and understanding the big picture
Creative Thinking: Developing imaginative solutions and new ways of thinking about situations, problems, and opportunities
Results Oriented: Setting challenging goals, monitoring progress, and making sure that results are achieved as planned
Teamwork: Facilitating cooperation within and across functions in order to achieve common goals

Employee Benefits

We will reimburse relocation expenses for the right candidate
We sponsor H1-B transfers, TN-1 Visas, and we will sponsor permanent residency status for the right candidate
Vacations
New hire - 4 years: 2 weeks
5 - 14 years: 3 weeks
15 - 19 years: 4 weeks
20 - 29 years: 5 weeks
30 or more years: 6 weeks

10 standard holidays + 2 floating holidays
Comprehensive health care coverage including dental and vision
Dependent care plan and health flexible spending account
Life Insurance, AD&D, Short Term and Long Term Disability. The company pays 100% of the cost for a package of benefits that includes life insurance coverage for employee, spouse, and dependents. Employees have the option of purchasing additional life insurance coverage under the same plan. Insurance coverage for AD&D, short term disability, and long term disability is also provided
Tuition reimbursement program, up to 5,000/year for undergraduate degree and up to 5,250 for graduate degree
Pension plan based on age and years of service. You will be vested after 5 years of service
Employees may begin participating in the 401K plan immediately. 50% matching contributions equal to your salary reduction contributions are limited to a maximum of 8% per year

All applications for this position are accepted via email. You can begin the interview process or REFER someone you know by sending us your resume and your salary history. Once you have completed the interview, your information will be sent directly to the hiring manager for decisions on the next steps. Regardless of the outcome, My ePersona will keep you updated of your status by e-mail or phone.
Experience: Required Background/Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Computer Science or related discipline
5+ years of extensive SCADA applications development and support experience
Broad knowledge of SCADA development methodologies and the capabilities and limitation of technologies and programming tools
Meter application package maintenance and operations experience using ITRON MV90, Premier 4, Transaction Management Systems (TMS), and RouteSmart
Applications development experience using VB.NET, HTML, Oracle (PL/SQL and Pro C), JavaScript, and ASP.NET
Exposure to ESRI ArcGIS
Experience with Application Distribution integration using C++, MQ Series, and XML
Knowledge of cost benefit analysis, business case development, process and data modeling, data warehouse design, data mart design, OLAP, and SQL

Major Pluses to Have

Experience with SNC Lavalin Gen3 or Gen4 is a huge plus to have!


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Senior Software Development Engineer in Boston, MA

Human Capital Consultants is a strategic professional services consulting organization serving industry leading clients across the United States. Our offerings include;Recruitment Process Outsourcing Corporate Recruitment Strategy Development and Consulting Corporate Recruitment Process Consulting, Implementation, and Improvement Contract and Project Recruitment and Candidate Sourcing Staffing Vendor Management Human Resources Process Outsourcing Human Resources Strategy Consulting and Augmentation Human Capital Management Services We offer proven, customizable, and matrix driven solutions for our clients' Recruitment, Human Capital Management, and Human Resource Consulting needs. Human Capital Consultants has the experience and bandwidth to provide clients a wide array of resources from a single Recruitment or HR Resource to an entire team dedicated to single or multi-location needs, including Strategic Engagement Planning and Management.Sr. Software Development Engineer - Boston, MAOur client is a global software company with an array of career opportunities and locations throughout the world. More than 200,000 organizations worldwide rely on our client to deliver applications with the best performance, highest security, and lowest cost. Our client's customers include 100% of the Fortune 100 companies and 99% of the Fortune Global 500, as well as hundreds of thousands of small businesses and consumers throughout the world.Our client's teams share a determination to build a world-class company and global software business. Their culture is informal but they work hard and demand high standards in all that they do. It's not all about hard work - they truly believe work should be fun, that's why their motto is 'Work Hard, Play Hard, Get Results and Have Fun Doing It.' Our client's employees enjoy a relaxed atmosphere with flexible hours and outstanding benefits to suit your lifestyle.Position Overview In this role you will be a member of a team responsible for validating 3rd party applications. For some vendors, the team will develop a validation kit that will be supplied to the vendor who will use it to validate the interoperability. The team will verify completed vendor validations. The team will interface with business development to report any issues found to the 3rd party vendor. For other vendors, the team will work collaboratively with the vendor to implement a customer integration using available interfaces. The team will interface with product management for the various product groups to highlight changes and additions need to the core products to support these integration efforts.In this role, the candidate will:Develop custom integration that combine our client's products with other 3rd party software products Assist with validation efforts as needed
Experience: BA/BS degree or equivalent work experience in software company 5+ years developing software Experience developing complex software COM/COM+ C/C++ C# Linux XML and Web Services Experience with multi-product integration Interested and qualified candidate are invited to submit resumes to Mike Astringer by e-mail or call 800-378-0847 X701.

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Desk Side Support Anlst (14800) in Boston, MA

PEROT SYSTEMS CORPORATION is a worldwide provider of information technology services and business solutions to a broad range of clients. It is currently looking for a Deskside Support Analyst to join our team in Boston MA.

Job Responsibilities:
This position requires the ability to provide customer-focused technical support for internal customers, while minimizing business impact. This position strives to provide responsive customer support, a high availability and a secure, stable PC environment while supplying cost-effective technology solutions.
Required Skills:
Solid knowledge of Microsoft Windows based operating systems (XP and 2000)
Solid knowledge of PC Hardware and Peripherals
Good working knowledge of common Microsoft Office desktop applications
Desired Skills:
Understanding of desktop security methodology.
Understanding of Active Directory
Some experience with Citrix based solutions
Understanding of network topologies
Ability to work under minimum supervision.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Customer focused and good interpersonal skills
Minimum Educational Requirements:
Graduation from Technical School
High School Diploma
Minimum Certifications or Other Professional Credentials:
MCP
Perot Systems is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity. It is the policy of Perot Systems Corporation to encourage and support equal employment opportunity for all Associates and applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, disabled veteran or Vietnam era veteran status.

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Lead Cognos Architect in Boston, MA

To submit your resume for this position, you must include BOTH your desired annual salary and current annual salary broken down between base + bonus! NO EXCEPTIONS!
You must also include a short paragraph in the body of your email which briefly summarizes matches from your professional experience to the "Required Background/Experience" and "Major Pluses To Have" sections below. We appreciate your time in advance on this matter.
LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY: You must live within commuting distance of Boston, MA
Summary
As a Lead Cognos Architect on our Business Intelligence Team, you will be responsible for the design and implementation of our Business Intelligence Application Platform, which we are enhancing with new capabilities using the Cognos platform. You will focus primarily on building our Cognos capabilities, but you will also have analysis responsibilities that span our other Business Intelligence tool sets including Oracle Reports and internally built applications. You will have a high level of direct interaction with the Business Intelligence platform users as well as systems architects and engineers.
Reports to: The Business Intelligence Manager
Duties/Responsibilities

Architect and develop key components of a Business Intelligence Competency Center using Cognos and other Business Intelligence tools
Establish building blocks for the organization in the areas of functional architecture, technology architecture, data stewardship, and report delivery strategies
Design and implement the centralized Business Intelligence application platform and framework for use by other Business Intelligence delivery teams in the organization
Create and maintain the functional infrastructure
Develop, support, and maintain a shared application components toolkit
Communicate standards and best practices and train report developers on their use
Work with report developers, data modelers, and business analysts to ensure the Business Intelligence functional infrastructure meets the design and delivery needs of our business projects
Integrate Cognos with other Business Intelligence application platforms used internally
Provide Business Intelligence functional help desk with 1st and 2nd level on-call support, troubleshooting, and problem resolution
Provide oversight and governance of Business Intelligence reporting performance

You must possess the following qualities:

Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
A self-starter with the ability to multi-task and work on a variety of assignments with people at all levels of the organization
Self-motivated and willing to work in an energetic, fast-paced team environment

Employee Benefits

Sorry, but we DO NOT sponsor H1-B transfers or TN-1 Visas for this career opportunity. You must be a citizen or permanent resident
Vacations - from two weeks to five weeks, based on length of service
11 paid holidays
2 paid floating holidays to be used in the summer time
125% Tuition Reimbursement with an A grade, 100% for a B or Pass (in a Pass/Fail course)
PPO Health Plan/Dental Plan/Short & Long term disability/Life Insurance
Up to 30% bonus!
Retirement & Pension Plan: Profit sharing contribution of 15% on top of your yearly compensation (Base plus Bonus!), Vested from day one
Personal Computing Reimbursement
Commuting Expense Program
Chartered Financial Analyst Program
Backup Child Care - two slots available daily plus "Parents in a Pinch" in-home care

All applications for this position are accepted via email. You can begin the interview process or REFER someone you know by sending us your resume and your salary history. Once you have completed the interview, your information will be sent directly to the hiring manager for decisions on the next steps. Regardless of the outcome, My ePersona will keep you updated of your status by e-mail or phone.
Experience: Required Background/Experience

Bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems or related discipline
3+ years of experience as a Cognos Systems Architect and Report Developer
5+ years of experience in the Business Intelligence and Data Warehousing fields
Strong data modeling and data architecture skills
Strong analytical skills
Experience in management of mission-critical production support

Major Pluses to have

Advanced degree in engineering or computer science
Experience in financial services systems and an understanding of investment management data and information delivery requirements
Understanding of investment security types and asset classes
Experience with the reporting tools of the Oracle 11i E-Business Suite:
Oracle Reports
Discoverer
Daily Business Intelligence
Financial Statement Generator



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Project Manager/ Business Analyst in Boston, MA

Human Capital Consultants is a strategic professional services consulting organization serving industry leading clients across the United States. Our offerings include;Recruitment Process Outsourcing Corporate Recruitment Strategy Development and Consulting Corporate Recruitment Process Consulting, Implementation, and Improvement Contract and Project Recruitment and Candidate Sourcing Staffing Vendor Management Human Resources Process Outsourcing Human Resources Strategy Consulting and Augmentation Human Capital Management Services We offer proven, customizable, and matrix driven solutions for our clients' Recruitment, Human Capital Management, and Human Resource Consulting needs. Human Capital Consultants has the experience and bandwidth to provide clients a wide array of resources from a single Recruitment or HR Resource to an entire team dedicated to single or multi-location needs, including Strategic Engagement Planning and Management.Project Manager/Business AnalystOur client is a new breed of consulting firm dedicated to serving their customers as a trusted ally providing them with the loyalty of a business partner and the economics of an outside vendor.Our client works closely with their clients to empower them to run their businesses as effectively as possible through the implementation of applications that support strategic, tactical, and operational decision making. Their approach is simple: Deliver the highest quality solutions at a reasonable price supported by our core values of honesty, professionalism, and trust.Our client's strategy is simple: They collaborate with their clients in delivering their solutions. Keeping their customers involved in the development process during conception, production and implementation, empowers the client to direct the project to meet their targeted goals.The successful candidate will;Meet with business customers, gather business requirements, develop business documentation, system test and assist in implementation of business/technical solutions through application of the appropriate software development. Interact with business representatives to gain an understanding of the business environment and gather requirements, act as a liaison between customer and technical solutions/support groups to identify business process and product requirements, research, identify, and design solutions to business problems. Analyze business and user needs, and document specifications to meet those needs, conduct user testing to ensure proper functionality prior to implementation, as well as consider the business implications of the application of technology to the current business environment.
Experience: Liaise with clients to determine their requirements Coding experience of 1 year with SQL Server and .NET Projects Work closely with our development team to design the best solution Gather customer feedback and ensure smooth and successful launches Establish short and long term goals and strategies Set and manage expectations Elevate and communicate to all levels of the organization Monitor and follow up on action plans Motivate team Solve problems by including right skill set and offering improvements Coordinate implementation and post-production of technical project Analyzes business processes/functions Gathers detailed business requirements Accurately documents business requirements/functions Demonstrates very strong communication skills (written and verbal) Demonstrates strong interpersonal and teamwork skills Interacts well with business users/technical team/project managers/senior management/vendors Acts as a liaison between developer and business user Demonstrates ability to resolve problems Is very detail oriented Has experience with Use Case design/analysis/specifications Demonstrates the ability to effectively multitask Has a history of successful customer relationship and satisfaction experience Is client-focused Computer Science Degree or equivalent

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Manager of Network Administration in Boston, MA

Affiliated Computer Services, Inc., ACS, is a global FORTUNE 500 company with more than 55,000 plus people working together to support client operations in nearly 100 countries. By providing business process outsourcing, human resources outsourcing and information technology solutions to world-class commercial and government clients, ACS offers its associates vast opportunities to succeed. Recognized worldwide for generating possibilities and creating solutions, ACS welcomes you to become part of our growing team. Join our mission and vision for the future. Thank you for your interest!



Reporting to the ACS Director of Operations supporting our clients, the Manager Technical Services will be:

A seasoned, hands-on Manager of Network Administration with at least 5 years of experience implementing and maintaining complex software solution systems. The ideal candidate will have proficiency in the following technical areas:
Software:
Microsoft Windows 2000 Server, Microsoft Windows 2000 Clustering, Windows NT 4.0 Server, Desktop environments (95, NT, 98, 2000, Vista), Backup systems (Veritas), knowledge of TCP/IP, telecommunications support (Avaya switch, Interactive Voice Response IVR systems, Automated Call Distributor –ACD systems), Email Systems, Office 2003, 3270 emulation, and desktop imaging.

Hardware:
HP StorageWorks 2/8q FC Switch \ Backup Hardware, HP\Compaq Servers, Cisco 6509, 2800, E510 firewall equipment. Desktop Hardware.

You will be responsible for support and the administration of our networks, assist programmers and system managers with deploying, administering, managing, and supporting systems. The manager must have experience in budgets and contract writing in a consultant based environment, as well as having project management skills (Microsoft Project)..

We require a strong technical Manager and PC troubleshooter to manage many aspects of the handheld ticket writer installation and our 100 + node, multi-site Windows NT network. The Technical Managers responsibilities will include the installation, repair, configuration, maintenance, and management of our Windows NT servers, desktop computers, printers and PC applications. This individual will also install, configure, and troubleshoot desktop computers and applications.

ACS. We're leaders. We're thinkers. We're inventors. We're doers.
We are proudly ranked 488 on the Fortune 500 list. ACS offers an excellent comprehensive benefits and compensation package to include: medical, dental, vision, 401(k), tuition reimbursement and ESPP. ACS SLS is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

BSBA degree plus 5 years experience (minimum 2+ yrs strong computer/ financial experience). Proficiency w/ MS Office Suite and Access. Must have strong interpersonal skills, plus excellent verbal and written business communication skills to interact with our clients and provide excellent service.

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Citrix Implementation Engineer in Boston, MA

Experienced Citrix Engineer to design and install Citrix solutions for a systems integrator. Will act as the primary point of interface with the client or project manager. Must be able to effectively execute consulting service offerings and communicate their value. Will travel onsite to Boston area clients 70-80% of the time.
Experience: * Bachelor of Science or equivalent experience
* 3+ years of experience with Citrix products recommending solutions and installing them
* Some management experience would be preferred
* Must be an excellent communicator and have a high level of quality customer service
Applicants interested in applying to this position should email resumes directly to or call 617-439-3000.

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Desktop Support Specialist for Boston Headquarters in BOSTON, MA

This is a perfect role for a Desktop Support Specialist looking for a permanent position in a small company where you can develop your skills by "wearing a lot of hats". Support 45 users on site at the Boston IT Headquarters, and provide remote support for 200+ field users. Must have good range of skills and the desire to learn new technology and skills always.

The successful Desktop Support Specialist will also play a large role with Active Directory administration. Previous MS Exchange experience will also be a great advantage. Very visible position in the company for candidates looking to grow.

Immediate need, so apply directly to Rick Johanson at or Rick at 617-439-3000 ext 62368.
Experience: * 1-2 years of professional desktop support experience.
* Excellent technical troubleshooting and problem solving skills.
* Ability to listen, assess, and recommend solutions in a clear, upbeat manner.
* Previous ticket tracking system experience preferred.
* Active Directory and MS Exchange experience a big, big plus.
* Bachelor's Degree preferred.

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Project Manager/ Business Analyst in Boston, MA

Human Capital Consultants is a strategic professional services consulting organization serving industry leading clients across the United States. Our offerings include;Recruitment Process Outsourcing Corporate Recruitment Strategy Development and Consulting Corporate Recruitment Process Consulting, Implementation, and Improvement Contract and Project Recruitment and Candidate Sourcing Staffing Vendor Management Human Resources Process Outsourcing Human Resources Strategy Consulting and Augmentation Human Capital Management Services We offer proven, customizable, and matrix driven solutions for our clients' Recruitment, Human Capital Management, and Human Resource Consulting needs. Human Capital Consultants has the experience and bandwidth to provide clients a wide array of resources from a single Recruitment or HR Resource to an entire team dedicated to single or multi-location needs, including Strategic Engagement Planning and Management.Project Manager/Business AnalystOur client is a new breed of consulting firm dedicated to serving their customers as a trusted ally providing them with the loyalty of a business partner and the economics of an outside vendor.Our client works closely with their clients to empower them to run their businesses as effectively as possible through the implementation of applications that support strategic, tactical, and operational decision making. Their approach is simple: Deliver the highest quality solutions at a reasonable price supported by our core values of honesty, professionalism, and trust.Our client's strategy is simple: They collaborate with their clients in delivering their solutions. Keeping their customers involved in the development process during conception, production and implementation, empowers the client to direct the project to meet their targeted goals.The successful candidate will;Meet with business customers, gather business requirements, develop business documentation, system test and assist in implementation of business/technical solutions through application of the appropriate software development. Interact with business representatives to gain an understanding of the business environment and gather requirements, act as a liaison between customer and technical solutions/support groups to identify business process and product requirements, research, identify, and design solutions to business problems. Analyze business and user needs, and document specifications to meet those needs, conduct user testing to ensure proper functionality prior to implementation, as well as consider the business implications of the application of technology to the current business environment.
Experience: Liaise with clients to determine their requirements Coding experience of 1 year with SQL Server and .NET Projects Work closely with our development team to design the best solution Gather customer feedback and ensure smooth and successful launches Establish short and long term goals and strategies Set and manage expectations Elevate and communicate to all levels of the organization Monitor and follow up on action plans Motivate team Solve problems by including right skill set and offering improvements Coordinate implementation and post-production of technical project Analyzes business processes/functions Gathers detailed business requirements Accurately documents business requirements/functions Demonstrates very strong communication skills (written and verbal) Demonstrates strong interpersonal and teamwork skills Interacts well with business users/technical team/project managers/senior management/vendors Acts as a liaison between developer and business user Demonstrates ability to resolve problems Is very detail oriented Has experience with Use Case design/analysis/specifications Demonstrates the ability to effectively multitask Has a history of successful customer relationship and satisfaction experience Is client-focused Computer Science Degree or equivalent

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Senior Software Development Engineer in Boston, MA

Human Capital Consultants is a strategic professional services consulting organization serving industry leading clients across the United States. Our offerings include;Recruitment Process Outsourcing Corporate Recruitment Strategy Development and Consulting Corporate Recruitment Process Consulting, Implementation, and Improvement Contract and Project Recruitment and Candidate Sourcing Staffing Vendor Management Human Resources Process Outsourcing Human Resources Strategy Consulting and Augmentation Human Capital Management Services We offer proven, customizable, and matrix driven solutions for our clients' Recruitment, Human Capital Management, and Human Resource Consulting needs. Human Capital Consultants has the experience and bandwidth to provide clients a wide array of resources from a single Recruitment or HR Resource to an entire team dedicated to single or multi-location needs, including Strategic Engagement Planning and Management.Sr. Software Development Engineer - Boston, MAOur client is a global software company with an array of career opportunities and locations throughout the world. More than 200,000 organizations worldwide rely on our client to deliver applications with the best performance, highest security, and lowest cost. Our client's customers include 100% of the Fortune 100 companies and 99% of the Fortune Global 500, as well as hundreds of thousands of small businesses and consumers throughout the world.Our client's teams share a determination to build a world-class company and global software business. Their culture is informal but they work hard and demand high standards in all that they do. It's not all about hard work - they truly believe work should be fun, that's why their motto is 'Work Hard, Play Hard, Get Results and Have Fun Doing It.' Our client's employees enjoy a relaxed atmosphere with flexible hours and outstanding benefits to suit your lifestyle.Position Overview In this role you will be a member of a team responsible for validating 3rd party applications. For some vendors, the team will develop a validation kit that will be supplied to the vendor who will use it to validate the interoperability. The team will verify completed vendor validations. The team will interface with business development to report any issues found to the 3rd party vendor. For other vendors, the team will work collaboratively with the vendor to implement a customer integration using available interfaces. The team will interface with product management for the various product groups to highlight changes and additions need to the core products to support these integration efforts.In this role, the candidate will:Develop custom integration that combine our client's products with other 3rd party software products Assist with validation efforts as needed
Experience: BA/BS degree or equivalent work experience in software company 5+ years developing software Experience developing complex software COM/COM+ C/C++ C# Linux XML and Web Services Experience with multi-product integration Interested and qualified candidate are invited to submit resumes to Mike Astringer by e-mail or call 800-378-0847 X701.

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Lead Cognos Architect in Boston, MA

To submit your resume for this position, you must include BOTH your desired annual salary and current annual salary broken down between base + bonus! NO EXCEPTIONS!
You must also include a short paragraph in the body of your email which briefly summarizes matches from your professional experience to the "Required Background/Experience" and "Major Pluses To Have" sections below. We appreciate your time in advance on this matter.
LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY: You must live within commuting distance of Boston, MA
Summary
As a Lead Cognos Architect on our Business Intelligence Team, you will be responsible for the design and implementation of our Business Intelligence Application Platform, which we are enhancing with new capabilities using the Cognos platform. You will focus primarily on building our Cognos capabilities, but you will also have analysis responsibilities that span our other Business Intelligence tool sets including Oracle Reports and internally built applications. You will have a high level of direct interaction with the Business Intelligence platform users as well as systems architects and engineers.
Reports to: The Business Intelligence Manager
Duties/Responsibilities

Architect and develop key components of a Business Intelligence Competency Center using Cognos and other Business Intelligence tools
Establish building blocks for the organization in the areas of functional architecture, technology architecture, data stewardship, and report delivery strategies
Design and implement the centralized Business Intelligence application platform and framework for use by other Business Intelligence delivery teams in the organization
Create and maintain the functional infrastructure
Develop, support, and maintain a shared application components toolkit
Communicate standards and best practices and train report developers on their use
Work with report developers, data modelers, and business analysts to ensure the Business Intelligence functional infrastructure meets the design and delivery needs of our business projects
Integrate Cognos with other Business Intelligence application platforms used internally
Provide Business Intelligence functional help desk with 1st and 2nd level on-call support, troubleshooting, and problem resolution
Provide oversight and governance of Business Intelligence reporting performance

You must possess the following qualities:

Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
A self-starter with the ability to multi-task and work on a variety of assignments with people at all levels of the organization
Self-motivated and willing to work in an energetic, fast-paced team environment

Employee Benefits

Sorry, but we DO NOT sponsor H1-B transfers or TN-1 Visas for this career opportunity. You must be a citizen or permanent resident
Vacations - from two weeks to five weeks, based on length of service
11 paid holidays
2 paid floating holidays to be used in the summer time
125% Tuition Reimbursement with an A grade, 100% for a B or Pass (in a Pass/Fail course)
PPO Health Plan/Dental Plan/Short & Long term disability/Life Insurance
Up to 30% bonus!
Retirement & Pension Plan: Profit sharing contribution of 15% on top of your yearly compensation (Base plus Bonus!), Vested from day one
Personal Computing Reimbursement
Commuting Expense Program
Chartered Financial Analyst Program
Backup Child Care - two slots available daily plus "Parents in a Pinch" in-home care

All applications for this position are accepted via email. You can begin the interview process or REFER someone you know by sending us your resume and your salary history. Once you have completed the interview, your information will be sent directly to the hiring manager for decisions on the next steps. Regardless of the outcome, My ePersona will keep you updated of your status by e-mail or phone.
Experience: Required Background/Experience

Bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems or related discipline
3+ years of experience as a Cognos Systems Architect and Report Developer
5+ years of experience in the Business Intelligence and Data Warehousing fields
Strong data modeling and data architecture skills
Strong analytical skills
Experience in management of mission-critical production support

Major Pluses to have

Advanced degree in engineering or computer science
Experience in financial services systems and an understanding of investment management data and information delivery requirements
Understanding of investment security types and asset classes
Experience with the reporting tools of the Oracle 11i E-Business Suite:
Oracle Reports
Discoverer
Daily Business Intelligence
Financial Statement Generator



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