Successful multi-location car dealership is looking for an experienced desktop support technician to join their growing team! The ideal candidate will have 2+ years experience providing comprehensive troubleshooting support for end user work stations and PDAs in a fast paced, service-oriented environment. Ideal candidates will have experience in a Windows environment, as well as some knowledge of basic network connectivity. Job perks include education reimbursement, 401k matching, health benefits as well as vehicle discounts! Interested candidates should submit their resume to .
Experience: Requirements for the position include experience with the installation, and support of business related software (XP, MS Office, file permissions and registry entries), experience with adds, moves and changes with PBX phones, installation, and support of business related software (XP, MS Office, file permissions and registry entries). Bachelor's degree heavily preferred but not required.
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Sunday, December 02, 2007
TSM Engineer (Tivoli Storage) in Dallas, TX
The IBM TSM (Tivoli Storage Manager) Administrator is responsible for the daily administration of the IBM TSM backup infrastructure. Additionally, this individual will be responsible for performing daily backups of the following systems; Microsoft Windows and Various UNIX Platforms. Perform data recovery of systems and end user data as necessary. This position will also support the migration of backup technologies between platforms.
The Backup Team is a fast paced team supporting ACS's dynamic backup environments. The ideal candidate will be someone who enjoys assisting corporate uses, developing new skills, and working with a broad array of technologies.
Major Responsibilities
1. Perform daily backups, data recovery, and all associated reporting.
2. Install configure, and maintain storage hardware and software systems as appropriate.
3. Understand general disaster recovery and business continuity practices.
4. Perform on-call rotation and duties.
Education/Skills/Experience Required:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience is required
Requires at least 5 years experience in Storage Management with technical knowledge in the following:
o IBM TSM 5.x. Symantec NetBackup, Symantec BackupExec, or HP Data Protector experience a plus.
o In depth understanding of the AIX platform.
o Basic knowledge of networking technologies.
o Storage networking technologies related to Storage Area Networks, to include fibre channel.
Knowledge of HP-UX, AIX, Solaris, Windows 2000, Windows Server 2003, and Linux operating systems is desired.
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and VISIO
Should have knowledge of service ticket requests. i.e. Peregrine, Remedy, etc...
Perl Scripting is a plus
Also needed are strong communication skills and the ability to work well with business users in a professional manner.
ACS is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by Federal or State law or local ordinance.
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The Backup Team is a fast paced team supporting ACS's dynamic backup environments. The ideal candidate will be someone who enjoys assisting corporate uses, developing new skills, and working with a broad array of technologies.
Major Responsibilities
1. Perform daily backups, data recovery, and all associated reporting.
2. Install configure, and maintain storage hardware and software systems as appropriate.
3. Understand general disaster recovery and business continuity practices.
4. Perform on-call rotation and duties.
Education/Skills/Experience Required:
o IBM TSM 5.x. Symantec NetBackup, Symantec BackupExec, or HP Data Protector experience a plus.
o In depth understanding of the AIX platform.
o Basic knowledge of networking technologies.
o Storage networking technologies related to Storage Area Networks, to include fibre channel.
ACS is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by Federal or State law or local ordinance.
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Production Control Lead in Dallas, TX
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!
May perform one or more of the following:
Determines computing resource requirements, such as computer time, memory, and priority considerations.
Schedules and monitors ad hoc and production jobs.
Ensures jobs and activities are completed accurately and on-time.
Analyzes internal user procedures, process workflow, and deadlines.
Verifies record count (input and output) for accuracy, microfiche requirements, etc.
Evaluates processing workload and schedules jobs using job-scheduling software.
Troubleshoots processing problems and resubmits jobs as necessary and/or escalates the problem.
Ensures availability of hardware and associated equipment.
Performs various operations and library functions, such as back-up and error recovery, data/document control and report output distribution.
Maintains associated production reports and logs.
Ensures that appropriate billing records are generated for each job.
All other duties as assigned.
ACS is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by Federal or State law or local ordinance.
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May perform one or more of the following:
Determines computing resource requirements, such as computer time, memory, and priority considerations.
Schedules and monitors ad hoc and production jobs.
Ensures jobs and activities are completed accurately and on-time.
Analyzes internal user procedures, process workflow, and deadlines.
Verifies record count (input and output) for accuracy, microfiche requirements, etc.
Evaluates processing workload and schedules jobs using job-scheduling software.
Troubleshoots processing problems and resubmits jobs as necessary and/or escalates the problem.
Ensures availability of hardware and associated equipment.
Performs various operations and library functions, such as back-up and error recovery, data/document control and report output distribution.
Maintains associated production reports and logs.
Ensures that appropriate billing records are generated for each job.
All other duties as assigned.
ACS is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by Federal or State law or local ordinance.
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Test, Build & Release Engineer in Dallas, TX
OurDallas, TX client is seeking a Test, Build & Release Engineer. They offer their employees access to the latest and greatest software tools, two large computer screens, a high-speed processor and training on the latest technology. The Test, Build & Release Engineer will also be able to work as part of a small development team.
Compensation Package:
Our client offers a lucrative compensation package and a fun enjoyable work environment. A few of our benefits include"
Generous Salary.
100% company-paid Health and Dental Insurance and Short-term and Long-term Disability Coverage.
Full-time employees are eligible for Paid Time Off after the first three months of employment.
Monthly and quarterly social gatherings.
Fully-paid health club memberships.
Free parking.
Responsibilities:
The Test, Build & Release Engineer is responsible for designing, developing and maintaining automated tests with xUnit. We are looking for bright individuals with the acumen and drive to succeed.
Essential Duties:
Develop unit, user acceptance testing, integration testing of all bug fixes and new features.
Develop and execute test suites, including manual, automated and data-driven regression testing, GUI testing, performance and stress testing, and reliability and recovery testing. Document and/or package test suites and make them available to all engineering and QA.
Design and execute test plans.
Review, validate and report quality issues and defects.
Manual and automation testing of web-based applications.
Additional Responsibilities.
Crate and document procedures for the build and release process.
Initiate and monitor application release and deployment process after business hours.
Control over QA and Stage environment configuration. Ensure that these environments are properly setup, configured, and available for each project as scheduled.
Qualifications:
Must Have:
Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related field or equivalent experience in lieu of formal education.
3+ years of testing ASP .net applications.
1+ years of writing automated UI tests.
Experience with functional, regression, performance and stability testing, including automated stress testing.
Experience with one or more of the following scripting languages: NAnt, Javascript, Perl, Ruby, Python and Linux/Unix Shell.
General knowledge of stored procedures and SQL queries.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Posse's creative problem solving skills.
Extremely detail oriented.
Ideal Candidate will have:
2+ years of experience installing and configuring IIS6/7 for high performance, scalable websites.
2+ years of installing, configuration and maintain Windows 2003 server systems.
2+ years of writing automated tests with xUnit.
Experience with FitNesse and WaitN testing.
Thorough experience using Visual Sourcesage and Subversion.
Solid understanding of software configuration management and release theory and methodologies.
Experience with continuous integration systems such as CruiseControl.net.
They are looking for talented individuals who are:
Positive and hungry to learn and grow.
Passionate and care deeply about our work.
Reliable/ dependable
Talented and honest.
Hard-working with a sense of humor.
Mature with good judgment.
Able to take initiative for their own successes as well as the team's.
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. Clients 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 hire firms with offices in Austin Dallas Fort Worth Plano andHouston 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
Compensation Package:
Our client offers a lucrative compensation package and a fun enjoyable work environment. A few of our benefits include"
Generous Salary.
100% company-paid Health and Dental Insurance and Short-term and Long-term Disability Coverage.
Full-time employees are eligible for Paid Time Off after the first three months of employment.
Monthly and quarterly social gatherings.
Fully-paid health club memberships.
Free parking.
Responsibilities:
The Test, Build & Release Engineer is responsible for designing, developing and maintaining automated tests with xUnit. We are looking for bright individuals with the acumen and drive to succeed.
Essential Duties:
Develop unit, user acceptance testing, integration testing of all bug fixes and new features.
Develop and execute test suites, including manual, automated and data-driven regression testing, GUI testing, performance and stress testing, and reliability and recovery testing. Document and/or package test suites and make them available to all engineering and QA.
Design and execute test plans.
Review, validate and report quality issues and defects.
Manual and automation testing of web-based applications.
Additional Responsibilities.
Crate and document procedures for the build and release process.
Initiate and monitor application release and deployment process after business hours.
Control over QA and Stage environment configuration. Ensure that these environments are properly setup, configured, and available for each project as scheduled.
Qualifications:
Must Have:
Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related field or equivalent experience in lieu of formal education.
3+ years of testing ASP .net applications.
1+ years of writing automated UI tests.
Experience with functional, regression, performance and stability testing, including automated stress testing.
Experience with one or more of the following scripting languages: NAnt, Javascript, Perl, Ruby, Python and Linux/Unix Shell.
General knowledge of stored procedures and SQL queries.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Posse's creative problem solving skills.
Extremely detail oriented.
Ideal Candidate will have:
2+ years of experience installing and configuring IIS6/7 for high performance, scalable websites.
2+ years of installing, configuration and maintain Windows 2003 server systems.
2+ years of writing automated tests with xUnit.
Experience with FitNesse and WaitN testing.
Thorough experience using Visual Sourcesage and Subversion.
Solid understanding of software configuration management and release theory and methodologies.
Experience with continuous integration systems such as CruiseControl.net.
They are looking for talented individuals who are:
Positive and hungry to learn and grow.
Passionate and care deeply about our work.
Reliable/ dependable
Talented and honest.
Hard-working with a sense of humor.
Mature with good judgment.
Able to take initiative for their own successes as well as the team's.
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. Clients 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 hire firms with offices in Austin Dallas Fort Worth Plano andHouston 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
Sr. Mainframe Specialist in Dallas, TX
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!
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
This position provides the leadership and direction to the Mainframe Operations staff, aligning them with the departmental goals and objectives necessary to deliver best in class service.
Provide day-to-day leadership and guidance for support and execution of Mainframe Operations.
Establish and maintain working relationships with all appropriate technology and development management levels.
Manage the operations for a 24/7 Data Center and staff engaged in system monitoring and database processing tasks to ensure all systems are operating at full capacity and top performance.
Must possess a sense of urgency when dealing with Review system usage/performance and initiate testing, implementation, and installation of new/improved systems, upgrades, and network lines.
Oversee daily/weekly meetings and interact regularly with senior management, clients and incumbents to constantly improve Data Center operations.
Review current staffing needs as well as project future requirements and implement the necessary advertising, interviewing and hiring activities to fill Responsible for the departmental budget. Ensure proper record keeping, documentation, and dispersal activities adhere to company policies.
Monitor employee relations issues to include personnel evaluations, merit increases, promotions, transfers, counseling, and terminations as well as to ensure that all other employee personnel actions are properly documented and processed in a timely manner.
Work with personnel to identify areas of possible automation and/or improvement to provide better service and enhance problem resolution.
Manage client service levels and escalate to appropriate management if impending issues threaten to jeopardize our ability to meet them.
Ability to work well under pressure.
Knowledgeable of the latest Mainframe technologies, environments, standards and trends within the industry.
Develop and implement department policies /procedures, generate requested/required reports for customers as well as management, and train department personnel.
BACKGROUND/EXPERIENCE:
Preferred: Bachelor's degree/technical certification in Computer Science or related field and 10+ years of experience working in a Large Mainframe Operations 24x7x365 environment with multiple domestic and international shifts, of which 5+ years in management role.
NECESSARY SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES - The ability to:
Strong technical, supervisory, and interpersonal skills are necessary to accomplish both the technical goals and staff development training goals.
Communicate effectively with internal and external personnel, both verbally and in writing.
Exhibit strong organizational, team building, and Operate a computer with strong proficiency in Mainframe operation systems and services.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
May require working weekends and nights.
May require standing for long periods of time.
May require 12 hour shifts.
May require extensive walking.
On-site accountability for all critical issues.
ACS is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by Federal or State law or local ordinance.
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
This position provides the leadership and direction to the Mainframe Operations staff, aligning them with the departmental goals and objectives necessary to deliver best in class service.
Provide day-to-day leadership and guidance for support and execution of Mainframe Operations.
Establish and maintain working relationships with all appropriate technology and development management levels.
Manage the operations for a 24/7 Data Center and staff engaged in system monitoring and database processing tasks to ensure all systems are operating at full capacity and top performance.
Must possess a sense of urgency when dealing with Review system usage/performance and initiate testing, implementation, and installation of new/improved systems, upgrades, and network lines.
Oversee daily/weekly meetings and interact regularly with senior management, clients and incumbents to constantly improve Data Center operations.
Review current staffing needs as well as project future requirements and implement the necessary advertising, interviewing and hiring activities to fill Responsible for the departmental budget. Ensure proper record keeping, documentation, and dispersal activities adhere to company policies.
Monitor employee relations issues to include personnel evaluations, merit increases, promotions, transfers, counseling, and terminations as well as to ensure that all other employee personnel actions are properly documented and processed in a timely manner.
Work with personnel to identify areas of possible automation and/or improvement to provide better service and enhance problem resolution.
Manage client service levels and escalate to appropriate management if impending issues threaten to jeopardize our ability to meet them.
Ability to work well under pressure.
Knowledgeable of the latest Mainframe technologies, environments, standards and trends within the industry.
Develop and implement department policies /procedures, generate requested/required reports for customers as well as management, and train department personnel.
BACKGROUND/EXPERIENCE:
Preferred: Bachelor's degree/technical certification in Computer Science or related field and 10+ years of experience working in a Large Mainframe Operations 24x7x365 environment with multiple domestic and international shifts, of which 5+ years in management role.
NECESSARY SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES - The ability to:
Strong technical, supervisory, and interpersonal skills are necessary to accomplish both the technical goals and staff development training goals.
Communicate effectively with internal and external personnel, both verbally and in writing.
Exhibit strong organizational, team building, and Operate a computer with strong proficiency in Mainframe operation systems and services.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
May require working weekends and nights.
May require standing for long periods of time.
May require 12 hour shifts.
May require extensive walking.
On-site accountability for all critical issues.
ACS is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by Federal or State law or local ordinance.
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Sr. Systems Programmer in Dallas, TX
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!
Will plan, install and test new mainframe products and new operating systems. z/OS 1.4 or above knowledge is necessary.
Will test and perform maintenance on third party software and operating system.
SMP/E skills are necessary.
Working knowledge of HSC is needed.
Problem determination skills needed for operating system and product troubleshooting.
Will need to be organized and able to create and manage a project plan.
Good customer facing skills necessary.
ACS is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by Federal or State law or local ordinance.
ACS is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by Federal or State law or local ordinance.
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Will plan, install and test new mainframe products and new operating systems. z/OS 1.4 or above knowledge is necessary.
Will test and perform maintenance on third party software and operating system.
SMP/E skills are necessary.
Working knowledge of HSC is needed.
Problem determination skills needed for operating system and product troubleshooting.
Will need to be organized and able to create and manage a project plan.
Good customer facing skills necessary.
ACS is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by Federal or State law or local ordinance.
ACS is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by Federal or State law or local ordinance.
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