Tuesday, December 12, 2006

Senior Network Engineer / IP Network Architect in Dallas, TX

This is a true network engineer's opportunity - for one who loves his work. Flex your skills and design the future of a world class network! Make an impact and have the opportunity to put your ideas in place!

There is a LOT of exciting things to know about our client we will share with well-qualified candidates.

  • Deliver the architecture and engineering of a global MPLS network
  • Resolve escalated trouble tickets; diagnose and resolve network issues and hardware failures
  • Perform root cause analysis for network issues and implement a fix
  • Make recommendations on network improvements, changes and expansion including routing policy, network architecture, customer policies, new products and equipment selection
  • Work with Product Management to design, develop and deploy new product offerings
  • Research new technologies and equipment, develop technical specifications and services, help draft service level agreements
  • Develop and publish standards for network configuration, including routing architecture, traffic engineering, configuration standards, inter- and intra POP topology, peering policies and guidelines for maintenance activities
  • Generate documentation for new technologies
  • Assist in the establishment and maintenance of engineering standards and procedures
  • Assist in vendor and equipment supplier selection
    Experience: REQUIRED:
  • Bachelors Degree, preferably Networking or Electrical Engineering
  • Excellent English
  • 5 years network experience supporting MPLS/IP/VPN network in a carrier environment
  • Expert knowledge of BGP
  • Expert knowledge of OSPF
  • Expert knowledge of MPLS
  • Expert knowledge of VPN
  • Expert knowledge of VPLS
  • Expert knowledge of VOIP
  • Expert knowledge of TCP/IP
  • Expert knowledge of LAN
  • Expert knowledge of WAN
  • Expert knowledge of Ethernet
  • Expert knowledge of Optical
  • Expert knowledge of Alcatel/Nortel (Tasman) equipment
  • Expert knowledge of Cisco and Juniper routing equipment
  • Expert knowledge of Internet Routing

    PREFERRED:
  • Cisco and Juniper Certifications a plus
  • Experience interfacing with a laboratory environment and QA Engineering and Operations
  • Product Management experience To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here
  • Business Systems Analyst in Dallas, TX

    Position Overview
    ****Based on the extensive travel associated with this position, the ideal candidate may telecommute from anywhere in the U.S.*****

    Department Description: Providing delivery, training and configuration of Asset Management COTS packages to include Cityworks and DataStream to municipal governments.
    Providing delivery, training and configuration of the off-the-shelf Customer Service Request (CSR) software suite of products, a CRM tool for municipal governments


    Required Skills/Experience
    Basic Qualifications: A bachelors degree or higher from an accredited college or university
    Experience working with SQL and/or other relational databases
    Must able to travel 75% of the time
    The applicant must have experience implementing COTS asset management systems (experience with DataStream and or Cityworks or similar product)

    Specific Knowledge/Skills The applicant must have experience implementing COTS asset management systems, experience with DataStream and or Cityworks is a plus.
    Experience working with City, State and or Airport infrastructure. Requires knowledge of public sector infrastructure and processes.
    Experience in business process analysis and business process re-engineering;
    Successful experience in Customer relations, must be customer friendly;
    Ability to think and act independently and make good decisions that impact the success of the project;

    Ability to design and implement new business processes based on customer current/future needs;

    Relational Database Management System (RDBMS) experience with SQL server or Oracle based applications is required. This includes how to navigate a database, how to read and understand an ERD and Data Dictionary. How to identify primary and foreign keys. How to quickly identify how data relates between different tables;

    Familiarity with various software tools including current MS Windows OS, MS Office Suite, Oracle Development Tools, T.O.A.D, and Sql*Plus is desirable;
    Experience with and understanding of logical and physical entity relationship (ER) diagrams;
    Requires a bachelor's degree in a related area and at least 2 years of experience in the field or at least 5 years of related experience;
    Ability to plan and accomplish goals;
    Command of English in listening, speaking and writing.

    Please visit us on the web at www.frontlinesourcegroup.com

    Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/V/D. Candidates must have authorization to work in the U.S. Client will not sponsor visas.

    Frontline Source Group is one of the fastest growing Information Technology, Accounting, Legal, Human Resource, Administrative and Clerical staffing and direct firms based in Austin Dallas/Fort Worth Texas.

    Frontline specializes in matching top talent with companies for direct, contract and contract-to-hire placements. We work with clients and candidates in all areas of North America and Canada.



    To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

    Business Objects Administrator / Developer in Dallas, TX

    Candidate will be responsible for the Business Objects Environment for the Oracle Data Warehouse project. This includes: designing the Business Objects Architecture, infrastructure, and development of the Business Objects Universe.

    Candidate with experience designing Business Objects and Oracle is required. Candidate will also be responsible for developing ad hoc reporting areas. In this role, Candidate will be deploying multiple reporting applications to create business advantage. Candidate must have 'hands-on' experience in designing and creating a centralized access control security architecture.

    Candidate will be asked to enable User authentication features such as, Business Objects users login, and access the Business Objects servers to authenticate the User.

    Candidate must have experience with Business Objects XI and WebIntelligence, categories. Candidate must be able to demonstrate the ability to organize documents on the repository. By utilizing BusinessObjects supervisors, Candidate must be skilled in creating categories for end-users.

    Experience in developing and interfacing with Legacy applications is a plus. Candidate has to demonstate the ability to take a set of reporting requirements, define and document resource systems where they reside, apply business rules and edits.

    Minimum Skills:
    - 10+ yrs IT experience.
    - 5+ years Business Objects v5.x development and implementation experience, including building a flexible reporting environment, utilizing Busines Objects Protocols, Business Objects, Supervisor, Publishing Business Objects Reports, and Universes.
    - Business Objects Web Intelligence (Webi)
    - Unix knowledge.

    Desired skills:
    - Data Warehouse/Web deployment.
    - Knowledge of Essbase
    - Knowledge of ERP (PeopleSoft, Lawson)

    Non Tech skills: Excellent communication, written, and presentation.

    EDUCATION
    BS or BA, in Computer Science, Mathematics, or MIS.

    If you are interested in being considered for this opportunity, please forward your resume for consideration and indicate Job Code.

    Presently our client is only accepting US Citizens and Permanent Residents. You must pass a criminal background check, credit check, security check, and drug test before entering the assignment.

    We would like to thank everyone who submits his or her resume for this position. Due to the volume of resumes that we receive, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. r2 Technologies offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits, is an equal opportunity employer and promotes a smoke free & drug free workplace.


    Experience: Required skills:
    - Excellent requirement gathering and documentation exp.
    - 4+ yrs Data Warehouse development.

    To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

    .Net 2.0 Developer in Dallas, TX



    Come and explore an entrepreneurial opportunity with a small company in that is seeking business and technology driven professionals for their organization. Be a part of a team that is making a difference, therefore rapidly growing, offering a terrific career path! This Dallas, TX organization is looking for a VB.Net Developer to do object-oriented full life cycle development to serve their clients in the healthcare industry! You will also have an opportunity for your voice to be heard and your mind to be challenged given this small development environment! The ideal candidate for this position will have a passion for cutting edge technology and the willingness and desire to help this company succeed, all the while expanding your technical skills and business knowledge. The right candidate will have solid development skills in VB.Net, Web Services, Smart Client and SQLServer that will be utilized to develop Object Oriented (OO) integrated software solutions for their clients. Candidates that will be successful in this environment are those that have a passion for technology, a desire to succeed, a willing attitude and a commitment to providing highly technical web services solutions for their customers! Consider working for an employer where you have potential for being a programmer today, and possibly an executive role in the near future!
    Required Skills and Experience:
    * Minimum 3 years work experience utilizing Microsoft VB.net / Microsoft SQL Server
    * Bachelor's Degree required Desired:* Web Services
    * Healthcare background
    Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer, offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, LTD, and the opportunity for advancement. Company offers a convenient N. Dallas location and with a casual to business casual attire. Apply today at

    Experience: Desired skills: . To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

    Practice Consultant Oracle eBusiness in Dallas, TX

    Practice Consultant Oracle eBusiness
    Location: United States

    Description
    Firm is seeking an experienced professional to join our firm as an Oracle eBusiness Practice Consultant. You will be the Oracle eBusiness Champion; the go to person when it comes to implementation of our archive and sub-setting solution. Your primary responsibilities will include external initiatives and training of partners, personnel, as well as interface with Sales and client's information technology management team. You will support the development of methodology and adherence on projects; support service deployment for multiple projects including presale RFP and SOW development. Perform billable service at client sites; Perform technical reviews on projects, review of proposals, deliverables and reports. Present to the clients at all levels. Coordinate with Managing Consultants/Project Managers/Partners regarding impact off technical issues on project deliverables and schedule. Train partners and internal personal, in the installation and implementation of the archive and sub-setting solution for Oracle eBusiness. Work with the Application Aware and Pre-sales teams to configure, test and enhance demo environments.

    Qualifications:


    7+ years of implementing Oracle eBusiness as a technical consultants.

    Very strong experience of full life cycle implementation.

    Strong knowledge of database side schemas and tables.

    Good functional knowledge of financials/distribution modules.

    Strong consulting skills.

    Experience writing technical design documents using AIM methodology.

    Experience conducting requirements workshops (JAD).

    Project management experience.
    To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

    Sales Engineer enterprise data management EDM XML JDBC ODBC in Dallas, TX

    Sales Engineer - EDM
    Location: United States


    Description
    Firm provides enterprise solutions that align application data management with business objectives. Our Software solution enables organizations to optimize performance, mitigate risks and control costs. Software supports and scales across enterprise applications, databases, operating systems and hardware platforms. It is designed for a rapid and successful implementation, helping client's speed time to value.

    We are currently seeking a Senior Sales Engineer to join and support our North American Sales team. You will provide support to the sales team in pursuit of Enterprise Data Management opportunities.


    Description
    Your primary responsibilities include gaining prospects' technical recommendation to develop new business or extend existing customers business relationship with Firm. You will help drive enterprise-level business across a diverse product-line by performing a variety of tasks including: product overviews, customized presentations and demonstrations, solution design, potential application surveys, proposal development, product evaluations and product feature/benefit discussions. You will also be assisting with developing service engagement proposals and be required to assist in using ROI-based justification techniques.

    Qualifications

    Specialized knowledge and proficiency with a major open system operating system (UNIX or NT) and MVS experience.

    DBMS/SQL knowledge with at least one major DBMS platform.

    Previous DBA skills and experience with test data preparation (and ideally data-masking) combined with knowledge of an overall application development lifecycle.

    Strong understanding of storage environments, familiarity with reporting tools and general connectivity in multi-platform enterprise environments. General competitive positioning knowledge is essential.



    Strong verbal and written communications skills as well as effective human relations skills, a proactive approach to the sales process and professional presentation skills are required.

    Team player capable of working as part of a group to formulate pre and post sales account strategies.

    Proven analytical and problem solving skills.


    Ability to travel up to 100%

    Ideal additional skills include:

    Experience with XML/JDBC/ODBC

    Mainframe experience involving DB2

    - Previous experience with archiving tools and techniques
    To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

    Monday, December 11, 2006

    IT Applications Developer in Dallas, TX

    IT Applications Developer
    Home Office - Plano, Texas

    Provide expertise in the designing, developing, and implementing of applications.

    Responsibilities:

  • Design, code, test, implement and document new applications
  • Monitor and maintain current system applications in both the mainframe and web environments
  • Interface with business user community and application developers to understand project requirements and meet user needs/expectations
  • Perform research on systems and provide solutions for requested system enhancements.
  • Provide accurate estimates for project tasks.
  • Develop and accurately update Technical Design Documents.

    Qualifications:

  • Production maintenance (after hours on-call) experience.
  • A minimum of 2 years experience working with the following:
  • relational database technologies such as DB2 or SQL Server
  • DB2 utilities
  • structured query language (SQL)
  • Visual Basic 6.0
  • Classic ASP
  • HTML
  • Java script
  • VB script
  • Mainframe batch processing.
  • Mainframe COBOL programming experience.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Excellent analytical, coding, and testing skills.
  • Ability to quickly and accurately perform troubleshooting and repair of applications.
  • Interest in enhancing skills and learning new technologies.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Ability to handle multiple assignments.

  • Requested, but not required
  • .NET experience
  • NDT2 / UDS
  • MQSeries (WebSphere)
  • XML proficiency To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here
  • SAP BW/SEM Senior Consultant in Dallas, TX

    About BearingPoint, Inc. (NYSE:BE): Based in McLean, Virginia, BearingPoint offers the best of both worlds - a global company with the passion and drive of a start up, but with a 100-year legacy of serving the public and private sectors through various industry and solution offerings with excellence, integrity and grace.

    BearingPoint, with worldwide revenues of $3 billion and approximately 18,000 employees, ranks as one of the world's largest and fastest growing consulting systems integration, and managed services firms. BearingPoint is backed by 100 years of experience and commitment to quality client service and has been named by Fortune as one of America's Most Admired Companies in the computer and data services sector. As we continue to experience extraordinary growth, we are seeking professionals to join our consulting team!


    Description:
    * Creation of SAP BW reports including analysis and prioritization
    * At least 3 implementation of SAP-BW in the Finance and / or Procurement areas in a multi-Department or Agency environment is preferred, experience in commercial industries is acceptable.
    * Excellent configuration and development skill.
    * Practical knowledge of SEM-BPS is a plus.


    Responsibilities:
    * SAP BW 3.x configuration and custom development
    * Work with business users and translate requirements into data model designs.
    * Mastery level of knowledge with BW configuration of BW data objects including Infoobjects, Infosources, Transfer/Update Rules, ODS, InfoProviders, Multiproviders.
    * Develop queries via BEx Analyzer
    * Designs, trouble shoots and resolves problems relating to integration of SAP and non-SAP data into SAP BW.
    * Excellent organizational and communication skills
    * Willing to document work


    Additional skills are a plus:
    * Crystal Reporting
    * Knowledge of SAP SEM PBS
    * Authorization Role Maintenance
    * ABAP development

    BearingPoint is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability or any other basis covered by law. Employment decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit and business need. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

    Sr Business Analyst / Technical Writer in Dallas, TX

    3 month contract to hire in Dallas starting ASAP. You will be reading source code, working on prototype sessions, building use cases, and interfacing with clients.

  • Facilitate requirements gathering / drill-down sessions
  • Gather, organize requirements
  • Provide documentation of technical design and development deliverables
  • Create system and user acceptance test cases and scenarios
  • Creation of executive presentations
  • Track and report analysis activities
  • Mentor junior business analysts
  • Assist with project administrative duties

    Key Words: RUP, Rational, UML, Business Analyst, MS Project, Rational Suite, Use Cases, Requirements Gathering
    Experience: Candidate Alert: Phone calls will NOT be accepted. Only QUALIFIED applicants that match the requirements need apply. Only local D/FW applicants will be considered. Sorry, no sponsorship is available for this opportunity.

  • You MUST be able to pass a background check and MUST BE A US citizen.
  • 3-5 years of business analysis background
  • Must have experience working with a web-based system
  • Use Cases
  • JAD experience
  • 4 year degree
  • Must have EXCELLENT communication skills!

    Preferred Skills:
    UML, Rational (RUP), Prototyping, Front-End development projects To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

  • Senior Software Engineer - Java/Linux in Dallas, TX

    Brief Overview:
    This position is for a Senior Level Software Engineer. The position requires a self-motivated individual whose main responsibility is designing and developing software for server products in a senior role. Other responsibilities include, writing product/system requirements and maintenance of existing products. This individual should have a team player attitude and the ability to easily multitask. They should also possess strong verbal and written communication and organizational skills.
    Design and develop Java and C/C++/C# software.
    Design and develop multi-media database system.
    Manage assigned tasks and schedules.
    Work with team of engineers to bring multi-media product to market.
    Maintain and support existing products.

    Experience: Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Masters preferred.
    8+ years of Java and C/C++ programming experience. JNI is a plus.
    Linux (Unix) experience.
    Full software project life-cycle experience.
    Experience with lightweight software process.
    Excellent verbal, written, and organizational skills.
    Ability to work in a team environment and meet project deadlines.
    Multi-media server and framework experience is a plus.
    To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

    Business Objects Administrator / Developer in Dallas, TX

    Candidate will be responsible for the Business Objects Environment for the Oracle Data Warehouse project. This includes: designing the Business Objects Architecture, infrastructure, and development of the Business Objects Universe.

    Candidate with experience designing Business Objects and Oracle is required. Candidate will also be responsible for developing ad hoc reporting areas. In this role, Candidate will be deploying multiple reporting applications to create business advantage. Candidate must have 'hands-on' experience in designing and creating a centralized access control security architecture.

    Candidate will be asked to enable User authentication features such as, Business Objects users login, and access the Business Objects servers to authenticate the User.

    Candidate must have experience with Business Objects XI and WebIntelligence, categories. Candidate must be able to demonstrate the ability to organize documents on the repository. By utilizing BusinessObjects supervisors, Candidate must be skilled in creating categories for end-users.

    Experience in developing and interfacing with Legacy applications is a plus. Candidate has to demonstate the ability to take a set of reporting requirements, define and document resource systems where they reside, apply business rules and edits.

    Minimum Skills:
    - 10+ yrs IT experience.
    - 5+ years Business Objects v5.x development and implementation experience, including building a flexible reporting environment, utilizing Busines Objects Protocols, Business Objects, Supervisor, Publishing Business Objects Reports, and Universes.
    - Business Objects Web Intelligence (Webi)
    - Unix knowledge.

    Desired skills:
    - Data Warehouse/Web deployment.
    - Knowledge of Essbase
    - Knowledge of ERP (PeopleSoft, Lawson)

    Non Tech skills: Excellent communication, written, and presentation.

    EDUCATION
    BS or BA, in Computer Science, Mathematics, or MIS.

    If you are interested in being considered for this opportunity, please forward your resume for consideration and indicate Job Code.

    Presently our client is only accepting US Citizens and Permanent Residents. You must pass a criminal background check, credit check, security check, and drug test before entering the assignment.

    We would like to thank everyone who submits his or her resume for this position. Due to the volume of resumes that we receive, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. r2 Technologies offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits, is an equal opportunity employer and promotes a smoke free & drug free workplace.


    Experience: Required skills:
    - Excellent requirement gathering and documentation exp.
    - 4+ yrs Data Warehouse development.

    To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

    .Net 2.0 Developer in Dallas, TX



    Come and explore an entrepreneurial opportunity with a small company in that is seeking business and technology driven professionals for their organization. Be a part of a team that is making a difference, therefore rapidly growing, offering a terrific career path! This Dallas, TX organization is looking for a VB.Net Developer to do object-oriented full life cycle development to serve their clients in the healthcare industry! You will also have an opportunity for your voice to be heard and your mind to be challenged given this small development environment! The ideal candidate for this position will have a passion for cutting edge technology and the willingness and desire to help this company succeed, all the while expanding your technical skills and business knowledge. The right candidate will have solid development skills in VB.Net, Web Services, Smart Client and SQLServer that will be utilized to develop Object Oriented (OO) integrated software solutions for their clients. Candidates that will be successful in this environment are those that have a passion for technology, a desire to succeed, a willing attitude and a commitment to providing highly technical web services solutions for their customers! Consider working for an employer where you have potential for being a programmer today, and possibly an executive role in the near future!
    Required Skills and Experience:
    * Minimum 3 years work experience utilizing Microsoft VB.net / Microsoft SQL Server
    * Bachelor's Degree required Desired:* Web Services
    * Healthcare background
    Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer, offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, LTD, and the opportunity for advancement. Company offers a convenient N. Dallas location and with a casual to business casual attire. Apply today at

    Experience: Desired skills: . To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

    Sr. Mgt Analyst, Consulting in Dallas, TX

    BearingPoint, Inc. (NYSE-BE) is one of the world's largest Management and Technology Consulting companies dedicated to aligning business and systems to empower Global 2000 companies and government organizations.


    The BearingPoint Commercial Services Practice is currently searching for QA Tester.


    Location/s: Dallas, TX


    Performance Profile:
    This is an entry to mid level technical support position.
    As a member of the project team or working directly with the client and take direction in the testing, programming and documentation of systems or business processes and provide support on a variety of technical and industry specialties.


    1 - 2 years experience with UNIX.
    1 - 2 experience with Billing Operations (in telecom or with Amdocs).
    1 - 2 years experience with Testing.


    Good written and verbal communications skills.


    Ability to work nights and weekends (10 - 15%) of the time


    Position-specific Requirements:


    -Technical & functional requirements: Billing and Testing.


    -Minimum years of experience required: 1-2 yrs


    -Minimum industry experience required: 1-2 yrs


    Logistics:


    -Travel requirement: 100% Experience: BearingPoint, Inc. (NYSE-BE) is one of the world's largest Management and Technology Consulting companies dedicated to aligning business and systems to empower Global 2000 companies and government organizations.


    The BearingPoint Commercial Services Practice is currently searching for QA Tester.


    Location/s: Dallas, TX


    Performance Profile:
    This is an entry to mid level technical support position.
    As a member of the project team or working directly with the client and take direction in the testing, programming and documentation of systems or business processes and provide support on a variety of technical and industry specialties.


    1 - 2 years experience with UNIX.
    1 - 2 experience with Billing Operations (in telecom or with Amdocs).
    1 - 2 years experience with Testing.


    Good written and verbal communications skills.


    Ability to work nights and weekends (10 - 15%) of the time


    Position-specific Requirements:


    -Technical & functional requirements: Billing and Testing.


    -Minimum years of experience required: 1-2 yrs


    -Minimum industry experience required: 1-2 yrs


    Logistics:


    -Travel requirement: 100% To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

    Practice Consultant Oracle eBusiness in Dallas, TX

    Practice Consultant Oracle eBusiness
    Location: United States

    Description
    Firm is seeking an experienced professional to join our firm as an Oracle eBusiness Practice Consultant. You will be the Oracle eBusiness Champion; the go to person when it comes to implementation of our archive and sub-setting solution. Your primary responsibilities will include external initiatives and training of partners, personnel, as well as interface with Sales and client's information technology management team. You will support the development of methodology and adherence on projects; support service deployment for multiple projects including presale RFP and SOW development. Perform billable service at client sites; Perform technical reviews on projects, review of proposals, deliverables and reports. Present to the clients at all levels. Coordinate with Managing Consultants/Project Managers/Partners regarding impact off technical issues on project deliverables and schedule. Train partners and internal personal, in the installation and implementation of the archive and sub-setting solution for Oracle eBusiness. Work with the Application Aware and Pre-sales teams to configure, test and enhance demo environments.

    Qualifications:


    7+ years of implementing Oracle eBusiness as a technical consultants.

    Very strong experience of full life cycle implementation.

    Strong knowledge of database side schemas and tables.

    Good functional knowledge of financials/distribution modules.

    Strong consulting skills.

    Experience writing technical design documents using AIM methodology.

    Experience conducting requirements workshops (JAD).

    Project management experience.
    To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

    Friday, December 08, 2006

    Cisco Network Engineer in Dallas, TX

    PIX Firewalls Administer ACL on ODNET routers IDS/IPS functions on ODNET Administer security applications required to maintain visibility of threats on ODNET Administer VPN access to ODNET for vendors as need to provide maintenance and connectivity to outside applications

    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: Skills Required: PIX, CLI, IDS/IPS and signature management, VPN IPSEC, GRE, PPTP, L2TP, Ciscoworks VMS, Cisco Router and Switch IOS CLI, Cisco Access List, Layer 2, and Layer 3, Windows XP,Windows Server 2000/2003, Sun Solaris 8-10, Anti-Virus, SPAM control, Anti-Spyware, Cisco CSA, Cisco 7600, Cisco 3700 To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

    SMS Engineer in Dallas, TX

    This senior-level professional is a fully qualified individual producer who applies a comprehensive, and in-depth knowledge of technical concepts, practices and procedures. Incumbents are competent to work on highly complex assignments and perform a full range of technical support activities. The incumbent generally is a member of quick-response user-support team and regularly works under demanding deadlines, operating independently to resolve end-user problems. Errors cause significant visible delay, expense and/or disruption to the end-user. May act as a functional/team leader. Individuals must be able to use mature judgment in assigning personnel without causing unnecessary delay to client.

    REPRESENTATIVE PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Duties require a variety of comprehensive computing, data communication and telecommunication skills, familiarity with various diverse operating environments, applications and equipment, and will vary depending upon the end-user(s) serviced.

    Responsibilities may encompass: operating systems programming, LAN administration, hardware and software technical support analysis, communications and network systems analysis, configuration management, general end-user support and training, microsystems analysis, data security analysis, software quality assurance and testing, office automation, network operations, information systems auditing, production control analysis, and technical library support.

    Principal level may provide functional guidance for tasks or individuals and for this purpose regularly participates in selection and appraisal processes.

    Participates and/or leads others in technical proposal process.

    May exercise responsibility for marketing new or follow-on contracts.

    May make technical presentations to ACS management and/or clients.

  • Asset Inventory Reports
  • Hardware Inventory Reports
  • Software Inventory Reports
  • Software Licensing Reports
  • Microsoft Security Patch Compliance
  • Image Management
  • Software Distribution
  • Software Packaging
  • Service Pack Upgrade Rollouts
  • Enterprise Desktop Projects
  • SMS 2003 Administration
  • SQL 2000 Administration & Tuning To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here
  • DB2 DBA in Dallas, TX

    Robert Half Technology, the world's leader in technology staffing, is currently seeking a Production DB2 DBA. On a day to day basis, the candidate will be responsible for DB2 DBA duties as well as SQL Server development.

    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: In order to qualify for this position, the candidate must have 2 + years experience with DB2 version 8 on a UNIX platform. Benefits Offered While on Contract: -MEDICAL INSURANCE -PRESCRIPTION DRUGS -VISION: -TERM LIFE WITH ACCIDENTAL DEATH BENEFIT -SHORT TERM DISABILITY -DIRECT DEPOSIT -WEEKLY PAY -ONLINE TRAINING -HOLIDAY PAY -REFERRAL BONUSES -BONUS PAY For position consideration, please email resumes to: or apply online at www.rht.com. Please reference "DB2 DBA" in the subject line of your correspondence. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

    Consultant in Dallas, TX

    **** This Position can be located anywhere in the United States ****

    Position Summary:
    The Consultant will be responsible for the design and implementation of enterprise solutions using Documentum product family using technologies like Java, SQL, HTML, XSL, XML.

    The ideal candidate will be part of a team of consultants and will be responsible for technical designs, coding and deployment activities as a part of the overall solution. You will also be responsible for planning and execution of test cases and technical documentation.

    Qualifications:
    1-5 years proven experience in designing and developing distributed, enterprise class applications using J2EE

    Experience in building solutions involving platforms such as Documentum, Zope, OpenSource CMS, Sharepoint is desired.

    Demonstrable experience in developing at least two of the following types of solutions -
    - Web based applications using Java, JSP, HTML, XML, JDBC.
    - Enterprise portal design & implementation using IBM WebSphere, BEA WebLogic or Apache.
    - Developing extensions to Content Management platforms like Zope, OpenSourceCMS, Sharepoint
    - Database design skills and direct hands-on experience in one of the following - MySQL, MS SQL Server, IBM DB2, Oracle.

    Keen interest and comfort level in interacting with business users to capture business requirements and write functional specifications

    Ability to work creatively and analytically to solve complex technical problems

    Highly motivated to learn new technologies/skills

    High degree of individual accountability to strive towards higher standards in technical design, code quality & technical documentation

    Education:
    BS in Computer Science or Computer/Electrical Engineering.

    Must be willing to Travel 50%+
    To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

    Web Developer in Dallas, TX

    Job Duties ? Designing, implementing, documenting, and testing Web-based applications ? Ownership and responsibility for maintaining the integrity, consistency, and accuracy of web-based applications ? Gathering and clarifying requirements and business needs directly from end users ? Participating in design and code reviews ? Working on a variety of projects gathering and clarifying requirements and business needs directly from end users

    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: Requirements ? Requires 5 - 7 years IS experience and 3 years Internet development experience. ? Key Skills: o ASP.net using Visual Basic Script o SQL Server o Enterprise-wide RDBMS o MicroSoft Enterprise Manager/Reporting o SQL Reporting Services o Access o Stored procedures o DTS o Triggers o Object-oriented design o HTML o JavaScript o IIS o Microsoft Share Point Portal ? Capable of handling multiple concurrent projects. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong analytical skills. SDLC. ? Preferred but not required ? .NET 1.1 or 2.0, C#, Graphic Design/UI, IIS 6 Administration To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

    ITCC Prod Spec Open Sys Sprt in Dallas, TX

    ITCC Production Specialist Open System Support
    JCPenney Home Office - Plano, TX

    JCPenney Information Technology has an immediate opening for a Production Specialist within Open Systems Support. The incumbent will Provide analysis and diagnostic services for all problems encountered with company open system implementations, including all servers
    of AIX, UNIX, NT and LINUX OS' and the networks that connect them to the enterprise. Provides diagnostic services for OS related problems, hardware problems, application problems or network related issues associated with an open system.

    You must be able to work any shift of:
    Days
    Mon.-Fri.7:00-15:30 or 08:00 - 16:30
    Or
    Mon.,Tues.,Wed. and every other Sunday-7:00-19:00
    Or
    Thurs.,Fri.,Sat. & every other Sunday 7:00-19:00)

    Nights
    Sun.,Mon.,Tues. and every other Sat. night-19:00-7:00
    or
    Wed.,Thurs.,Fri. and every other Sat.night-19:00-7:00

    Responsibilities:

    1. Performs analysis, diagnostics, and problem determination on all open systems, documents the problem, and enacts the problem
    resolution or short-term circumvention.
    2. Addresses a vast array of problems crossing many different applications and technology platforms in an extremely complex network
    environment, and determines the appropriate problem resolution based on an understanding of the client's needs.
    3. Escalates problem to next level of experience or appropriate department or area.
    4. Notifies and communicates problems to others in a timely manner.
    5. Identifies recurring problems, performs root cause analysis and takes corrective action.
    6. Performs complex installations for open system platforms.
    7. Updates and maintains monitoring tools for Open System (Command Post, Micromuse, PMAR).
    8. Identifies and develops processes to automate fixes and maintenance procedures (e.g., KANA maintenance).

    Qualifications:
    A college degree or equivalent work experience is required. A major in computer science preferred.
    4-5 years of related data processing experience and a mastery of open system problem resolution.
    Core Competencies: Analytical and problem solving skills, working knowledge of open system components, operating systems and resources including tools, hardware and software applications, customer service skills, written and oral communications, working
    knowledge of LAN concepts, familiarity with other network platforms and telecommunication fundamentals, electronic mail,
    PC and peripheral hardware, Windows, automated file back up systems, etc. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

    IT Applications Developer in Dallas, TX

    IT Applications Developer
    Home Office - Plano, Texas

    Provide expertise in the designing, developing, and implementing of applications.

    Responsibilities:

  • Design, code, test, implement and document new applications
  • Monitor and maintain current system applications in both the mainframe and web environments
  • Interface with business user community and application developers to understand project requirements and meet user needs/expectations
  • Perform research on systems and provide solutions for requested system enhancements.
  • Provide accurate estimates for project tasks.
  • Develop and accurately update Technical Design Documents.

    Qualifications:

  • Production maintenance (after hours on-call) experience.
  • A minimum of 2 years experience working with the following:
  • relational database technologies such as DB2 or SQL Server
  • DB2 utilities
  • structured query language (SQL)
  • Visual Basic 6.0
  • Classic ASP
  • HTML
  • Java script
  • VB script
  • Mainframe batch processing.
  • Mainframe COBOL programming experience.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Excellent analytical, coding, and testing skills.
  • Ability to quickly and accurately perform troubleshooting and repair of applications.
  • Interest in enhancing skills and learning new technologies.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Ability to handle multiple assignments.

  • Requested, but not required
  • .NET experience
  • NDT2 / UDS
  • MQSeries (WebSphere)
  • XML proficiency To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here
  • Sr Business Analyst / Technical Writer in Dallas, TX

    3 month contract to hire in Dallas starting ASAP. You will be reading source code, working on prototype sessions, building use cases, and interfacing with clients.

  • Facilitate requirements gathering / drill-down sessions
  • Gather, organize requirements
  • Provide documentation of technical design and development deliverables
  • Create system and user acceptance test cases and scenarios
  • Creation of executive presentations
  • Track and report analysis activities
  • Mentor junior business analysts
  • Assist with project administrative duties

    Key Words: RUP, Rational, UML, Business Analyst, MS Project, Rational Suite, Use Cases, Requirements Gathering
    Experience: Candidate Alert: Phone calls will NOT be accepted. Only QUALIFIED applicants that match the requirements need apply. Only local D/FW applicants will be considered. Sorry, no sponsorship is available for this opportunity.

  • You MUST be able to pass a background check and MUST BE A US citizen.
  • 3-5 years of business analysis background
  • Must have experience working with a web-based system
  • Use Cases
  • JAD experience
  • 4 year degree
  • Must have EXCELLENT communication skills!

    Preferred Skills:
    UML, Rational (RUP), Prototyping, Front-End development projects To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

  • Business Systems Analyst in Dallas, TX

    Position Overview
    ****Based on the extensive travel associated with this position, the ideal candidate may telecommute from anywhere in the U.S.*****

    Department Description: Providing delivery, training and configuration of Asset Management COTS packages to include Cityworks and DataStream to municipal governments.
    Providing delivery, training and configuration of the off-the-shelf Customer Service Request (CSR) software suite of products, a CRM tool for municipal governments


    Required Skills/Experience
    Basic Qualifications: A bachelors degree or higher from an accredited college or university
    Experience working with SQL and/or other relational databases
    Must able to travel 75% of the time
    The applicant must have experience implementing COTS asset management systems (experience with DataStream and or Cityworks or similar product)

    Specific Knowledge/Skills The applicant must have experience implementing COTS asset management systems, experience with DataStream and or Cityworks is a plus.
    Experience working with City, State and or Airport infrastructure. Requires knowledge of public sector infrastructure and processes.
    Experience in business process analysis and business process re-engineering;
    Successful experience in Customer relations, must be customer friendly;
    Ability to think and act independently and make good decisions that impact the success of the project;

    Ability to design and implement new business processes based on customer current/future needs;

    Relational Database Management System (RDBMS) experience with SQL server or Oracle based applications is required. This includes how to navigate a database, how to read and understand an ERD and Data Dictionary. How to identify primary and foreign keys. How to quickly identify how data relates between different tables;

    Familiarity with various software tools including current MS Windows OS, MS Office Suite, Oracle Development Tools, T.O.A.D, and Sql*Plus is desirable;
    Experience with and understanding of logical and physical entity relationship (ER) diagrams;
    Requires a bachelor's degree in a related area and at least 2 years of experience in the field or at least 5 years of related experience;
    Ability to plan and accomplish goals;
    Command of English in listening, speaking and writing.

    Please visit us on the web at www.frontlinesourcegroup.com

    Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/V/D. Candidates must have authorization to work in the U.S. Client will not sponsor visas.

    Frontline Source Group is one of the fastest growing Information Technology, Accounting, Legal, Human Resource, Administrative and Clerical staffing and direct firms based in Austin Dallas/Fort Worth Texas.

    Frontline specializes in matching top talent with companies for direct, contract and contract-to-hire placements. We work with clients and candidates in all areas of North America and Canada.



    To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

    Wednesday, December 06, 2006

    Sr. Program Manager in Dallas, TX

    THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN DALLAS, TX - NO RELOCATION IS AVAILABLE.

    A seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding in area of specialization; resolves a wide range of issues in creative ways.

    Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Networks with senior internal and external personnel in own area of expertise.

    Normally receives little instruction on day-to-day work, general instructions on new assignments.

    May perform one or more of the following duties:
    - Participates in or leads cross-functional teams focused on the delivery of new or existing projects
    - Plans and directs schedules and may monitor budget/spending
    - Monitors the project from initiation through delivery
    - Organizes the interdepartmental activities ensuring completion of the project on schedule and within budget constraints.
    - Responsible for coordinating the delivery of professional services to customers
    - Responsibilities include the overall planning, organizing, directing, controlling and delivery of all projects prioritized in alignment with the client's expectations and business needs
    - Ensures the ongoing process/system capability associated with projects and manages any changes required to meet or exceed the expectations established in project designs
    - Performs all other duties as assigned To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

    Production Control Analysis in Dallas, TX

    Plan, schedule, coordinate and process Telecom Switching products through the complete order fulfillment / repair cycle. Coordinate with program management and installation organizations to ensure products are built to match the customer specifications and are shipped on schedule to meet the installation team's install date.

    Experience: BS degree in BA or equivalent /2+ yrs manufacturing production planning experience in telecommunications.

    A candidate for this position must be self motivated, able to work under pressure to deliver a high quality product to our end customer. Understanding and comprehension of BOMs (Bill of Materials) is key.

    Oracle experience would be a plus
    To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

    Pro Engineer in Dallas, TX

    Pro Engineer and exp. with heavy metal or structural exp. and welding and plasma is preferred.

    Pro-E software 2D/3D drafting/design background. Mainly will be working with existing 3D models, doing annotations, dimensioning or possibly modifying the models- Rail Cars. Cars are made from steel of course. Pro-E versions from18 up. Wildfire experience is a plus. Must be very responsible, dependable type. Will work for 6 months. Associate degree.



    Required Skills:

    2D/3D drafting/design background. Mainly will be working with existing 3D models, doing annotations, dimensioning or possibly modifying the models- Rail Cars. Cars are made from steel of course. Pro-E versions from18 up. Wildfire experience is a plus. Must be very responsible, dependable type. Will work for 6 months. Associate degree


    Experience: Pro-E software 2D/3D drafting/design background. Mainly will be working with existing 3D models, doing annotations, dimensioning or possibly modifying the models- Rail Cars. Cars are made from steel of course. Pro-E versions from18 up. Wildfire experience is a plus. Must be very responsible, dependable type. Will work for 6 months. Associate degree.



    Required Skills:

    2D/3D drafting/design background. Mainly will be working with existing 3D models, doing annotations, dimensioning or possibly modifying the models- Rail Cars. Cars are made from steel of course. Pro-E versions from18 up. Wildfire experience is a plus. Must be very responsible, dependable type. Will work for 6 months. Associate degree

    To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

    AIP RPAS Developer in Dallas, TX

    We have an immediate need for an AIP RPAS Developer/Administrator with one of our most exciting clients. You will assist with an AIP implementation in an Oracle retail shop.

    3+ years of AIP Functional knowledge and an understanding of the AIP batch cycle is required. You must have implementation experience with AIP or have been part of an AIP implementation team for an Oracle Retail client. Supply Chain knowledge is very important. Strong RPAS skills are preferred. Oracle database knowledge with strong PL/SQL and UNIX Korn skills are neeed. Solid RETL, RMS, and Acumate skills are a plus.
    Experience: AIP, Oracle Retail, Supply Chain, RPAS, Oracle, PL/SQL, Unix, Korn, RETL, RMS, Acumate. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

    Cobol/VMS/MQ Developer in Dallas, TX

    We have an opening for a strong Cobol Programmer/Analyst with one of our most exciting clients. You will complete programming, analysis, and design projects assigned to you for efforts associated with the maintenance of a large warehousing system. In addition, you will mentor junior resources in the usage of MQSeries within an Open VMS environment using a programming language, such as Cobol as a method of sending/receiving messages and files.

    5+ years of demonstrated experience programming in Cobol in an OpenVMS environment programming in Cobol using WebSphereMQ as a method of sending and receiving messages and files is needed. 3+ years of experience with MQ related development is desired. You must have good documentation skills and strong mentoring abilities to assist other Programmer/Analysts on this team. An added benefit would be development experience using DB2 or IMS in an OS390 environment. Some on-call support is a part of this position.
    Experience: Cobol, Warehousing, OpenVMS, WebSphereMQ, DB2, IMS, OS390. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

    ITCC Prod Spec Open Sys Sprt in Dallas, TX

    ITCC Production Specialist Open System Support
    JCPenney Home Office - Plano, TX

    JCPenney Information Technology has an immediate opening for a Production Specialist within Open Systems Support. The incumbent will Provide analysis and diagnostic services for all problems encountered with company open system implementations, including all servers
    of AIX, UNIX, NT and LINUX OS' and the networks that connect them to the enterprise. Provides diagnostic services for OS related problems, hardware problems, application problems or network related issues associated with an open system.

    You must be able to work any shift of:
    Days
    Mon.-Fri.7:00-15:30 or 08:00 - 16:30
    Or
    Mon.,Tues.,Wed. and every other Sunday-7:00-19:00
    Or
    Thurs.,Fri.,Sat. & every other Sunday 7:00-19:00)

    Nights
    Sun.,Mon.,Tues. and every other Sat. night-19:00-7:00
    or
    Wed.,Thurs.,Fri. and every other Sat.night-19:00-7:00

    Responsibilities:

    1. Performs analysis, diagnostics, and problem determination on all open systems, documents the problem, and enacts the problem
    resolution or short-term circumvention.
    2. Addresses a vast array of problems crossing many different applications and technology platforms in an extremely complex network
    environment, and determines the appropriate problem resolution based on an understanding of the client's needs.
    3. Escalates problem to next level of experience or appropriate department or area.
    4. Notifies and communicates problems to others in a timely manner.
    5. Identifies recurring problems, performs root cause analysis and takes corrective action.
    6. Performs complex installations for open system platforms.
    7. Updates and maintains monitoring tools for Open System (Command Post, Micromuse, PMAR).
    8. Identifies and develops processes to automate fixes and maintenance procedures (e.g., KANA maintenance).

    Qualifications:
    A college degree or equivalent work experience is required. A major in computer science preferred.
    4-5 years of related data processing experience and a mastery of open system problem resolution.
    Core Competencies: Analytical and problem solving skills, working knowledge of open system components, operating systems and resources including tools, hardware and software applications, customer service skills, written and oral communications, working
    knowledge of LAN concepts, familiarity with other network platforms and telecommunication fundamentals, electronic mail,
    PC and peripheral hardware, Windows, automated file back up systems, etc. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

    IT Applications Developer - .net in Dallas, TX

    IT Applications Developer - .Net
    JCPenney Home Office - Plano, TX

    JCPenney has an immediate opening for a talented developer with 4-5 years experience in the below requirements.


    Responsibilities

  • Design, code, test, implement and document new applications that are part of a content management system
  • Monitor and maintain current system applications
  • Interface with business user community to understand project requirements and meet user needs/expectations
  • Perform research on current systems/databases to provide solutions to requested system enhancements
  • Provide estimates for coding assignments
  • Communicate project status to management



    Qualifications

  • Experience with .NET 2003 Technologies, Visual Basic 6.0, Java Script, HTML, XML, SQL, SQL Server 2000, Visual Source Safe, Windows NT/2003
  • Excellent analytical, coding and testing skills
  • Ability to quickly and accurately perform troubleshooting and repair of applications
  • Interest in enhancing skills and learning new technologies
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Ability to handle multiple assignments
  • Lead or project management skills a plus To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here
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