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Direct-hire Network Administrator Opportunity with a Great Company in Downtown Dallas, TX

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Direct-hire Network Administrator Opportunity with a Great Company in Downtown Dallas, TX

JOB TITLESENIOR NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR

 

REPORTS TO:  Systems Architect

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

This role is part of the IT Infrastructure Team in the Network and Telecommunications Group and includes (but is not limited to) administering, deploying and configuring network and telecom systems. The Sr Network Administrator plays an integral part of overall enterprise network health, ensuring high network availability. This role requires a high level of technical aptitude to address a wide range of network challenges and provide viable solutions to complex issues. The Sr Network Administrator will ensure a stable and secure networking environment for The client company and its affiliates. They will own and resolve network-related incidents and requests within the established SLA’s.  This position runs point during network outages or equipment issues. Administers the company’s network and telecom infrastructure, as well as supporting relative initiatives as daily tasks. The ideal candidate will have a solid technical background across multiple network vendor solutions as well as exceptional communication and organizational skills. The Sr Network Administrator will be honest, accurate and professional in all their daily interactions with team members, business partners and residents. They will treat everyone with dignity and respect while engaged in company business at the office or offsite.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

  • Responsible for administering and maintaining the complex network infrastructure at The client company.
  • Monitor network systems and create alerting policies.
  • Document procedures for network hardware/software administration.
  • Administer toolsets which monitor network health and performance.
  • Prepare report data sets on network health, performance and utilization.
  • Address security incidents and perform Root Cause Analysis.
  • Administer enterprise routing, switching and wireless devices.
  • Administer firewalls, VPN concentrators, IDS/IPS and other security appliances.
  • Administer Cloud Networks, Cisco Nexus and Meraki equipment.
  • Administer core infrastructure networks at our data centers.
  • Work with Infrastructure Team and various groups throughout the company to deploy, decommission, or relocate network equipment and devices.
  • Serve as an escalation point on network and telecom related issues.
  • Optimize network performance from the core network to the endpoints.
  • Administer network management tools for day to day operations
  • Develop and document network scripts to automate common network tasks
  • Manage company-wide VoIP phone system
  • Provide coaching sessions for knowledge transfer in a small group setting.
  • Conduct presentation and whiteboard sessions for management team.
  • Document step-by-step procedures to fix known issues, establish solutions or processes in the company knowledge base.
  • Monitor solutions that enforce network policies and procedures, assuring users and devices adhere to company security standards.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science or Engineering.
  • Minimum four (4) years of experience administering and supporting large multivendor voice and data networks, six (6) years’ experience is preferred.
  • CCNP Certification is desired; CCNA a minimum.
  • Solid experience administering virtualized networks.
  • Solid experience administering IP network delivery services for voice, video and other types of application data.
  • Ability to discuss network component capabilities and perform advanced integration with multiple 3rd party products and services.
  • Experience with telecom/data carrier provisioning, billing, and troubleshooting procedures.
  • Use current best practices around IT standards, principles, and security.
  • Knowledge of core networking concepts including switching, routing, and wireless technologies.
  • Knowledge of network principles, design, security and implementation.
  • Knowledge of network security, firewalls, IDS/IPS systems, wireless Access Points.
  • Knowledge of MPLS, QoS, VPN IPSec and SSL technologies.
  • Knowledge of TCP/IP, EIGRP, BGP, HSRP and VRRP.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
  • Respond effectively and in a timely manner to sensitive inquiries and complaints.
  • Individual accountability and contributions within a team-based environment.
  • Use metrics and established KPI’s to identify common problems.
  • Perform root cause analysis to pinpoint deficiencies in design, engineering or implementation.
  • Maintain company standards and ensure they are adhered to.
  • Work proactively and cooperatively to increase capabilities of the IT Operations team.
  • Ability to take initiative and move projects forward with limited direction.
  • Detail-oriented with the ability to work at a swift pace with minimal supervision.
  • Strong time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and timelines.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ease in building/establishing rapport with people and teams at all levels of the organization.
  • Professional demeanor, goal-oriented, self-motivated, creative, flexible and adaptable to new situations.
  • Passion for learning, trying new things, understanding what works and quickly adjusting for what doesn’t.

 

TECHNOLOGY SKILLSET:

Cisco Switches, Routers and Firewalls

LAN, WAN and WLAN

MPLS, EIGRP, BGP

Multivendor VoIP Troubleshooting

Meraki Cloud Networking

 

WORK SCHEDULE:

This role is based in our corporate office located in Dallas, Texas; standard weekday hours as well as on-call after-hours rotation.

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    Mike Hanes

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    Direct-hire and Contract Project Manager Opportunities with Great Company in Addison, TX

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    Direct-hire and Contract Project Manager Opportunities with Great Company in Addison, TX

    Job Title: Project Manager

    Overview:The Project Manager must work effectively in a fast-paced, quick-to-market environment.  Business needs and aggressive growth drive the need for effective communication and on-time project delivery.  The primary focus of this position is to drive program and project strategy, deliver promised functionality, and ensure efforts remain on task, on schedule and on budget.

    Responsibilities:

    • Lead and manage projects and/or programs from inception to delivery using standard project management / SDLC protocols
    • Perform Project and Program Management budget estimation for all internal and external project resources
    • Create detailed project delivery and project implementation plans and execute projects according to plan
    • Use Project Management tools for optimal financial roll-up, time tracking and milestone management
    • Provide advice and consultation to Business Analysts and other project members on more difficult and complex assignments
    • Liaise and effectively manage communications between the user community, IT department, and all business units, project participants, and vendors internal / external to the firm
    • Report on status, risk mitigation, progress, etc. to senior management and project stakeholders
    • Actively participate in IT design reviews to ensure compatibility and interoperability of computing systems
    • Provide knowledge and expertise to assist in the development of project management principals and best practices
    • Ensure project deliverables are on time, within budget and are at the required level of quality
    • Evaluate outcome of the project as defined during the planning stage

    Qualifications:

    • Bachelor’s Degree required at a minimum
    • Minimum of 10 years of IT delivery experience, 5-7 years in a project management role
    • Experience managing projects in both waterfall and agile software development methodologies
    • Previous experience or exposure to program, portfolio management or project management office  processes
    • Demonstrate excellent verbal, written, presentation and interpersonal communication skills
    • Energy / Utility experience and a variety of IT project experience including IT infrastructure  is a plus
    • Proficient understanding and expert-level knowledge of Microsoft suite products, Project Server software and related methodologies
    • Proven experience with business and technical requirements analysis, modeling, verification and methodology development
    • Ability to effectively manage multiple work streams concurrently
    • Strong knowledge of system testing, software quality assurance and change management best practices and methodologies
    • Excellent analytical, mathematical, and creative problem-solving skills
    • Logical and efficient, with keen attention to detail
    • Highly self-motivated and directed
    • Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks while under pressure
    • Experience working with both SAS and on premise technologies

    Work Conditions

    • Occasional evening and weekend work to meet deadlines
    • Sitting for extended periods of time
    • Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other computer components
    • Physically able to participate in training sessions, presentations, and meetings
    • Some travel may be required

    If you have this experience, feel you are a fit for this position, and are interested, please answer the questions below:

    1) Could you please email an updated Word copy of your resume to mhanes@provisiontechgroup.com?

    2) What is your availability to start?

    3) Are you open to a direct-hire position?

    4) What is your current salary or pay rate?

    5) Are you currently eligible to work for any employer in the US?

    6) When is the best time to contact you and what # can you be reached at for this opportunity?

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    Short-term Contract IT Procurement Specialist Opportunity in Dallas, TX

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    Contract IT Procurement Specialist

    POSITION SCOPE:

    IT Procurement Specialist performs key activities in the area of procurement, asset management and supplier strategy, management and governance. The IT Procurement Specialist focuses on the execution of procurement activities, including the administration and oversight of the IT procurement process as well as tactical interactions with suppliers, contract negotiations, asset management processes and supplier governance activities, including measuring and monitoring supplier contracts and renegotiating contracts when necessary. Tracks and enforces service level and operating level agreements (SLAs and OLAs) in standard master services agreements. Maintains an “approved supplier list” and evaluates suppliers when needed to determine sourcing options. Has broad discretion in making tactical decisions and contributes to strategic decision making process. Decisions and achievement of results generally has a significant impact on the group’s overall success. Expected to propose innovative, high-impact changes in processes or strategies. This position is temporary and ends on 6/30/2011.

    CORE SKILLS:

    a. Excellent understanding of supplier management and asset management principles

    b. Experience conducting strategic sourcing projects (RFx) for all IT related commodities

    c. Ability to negotiate supplier agreements – commercial as well as non-commercial terms

    d. Ability to develop and implement supplier metrics that improve quality, costs and benefits

    e. Excellent written, verbal communication and presentation skills

    f. Good time management skills and multi-tasking ability

    EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION

    a. Bachelor’s Degree (Required) in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

    b. Graduate Degree (Preferred)

    c. CPSM or CPM (Preferred)

    EXPERIENCE

    a. 5 or more years of work experience in Fortune 500 companies in Strategic Sourcing, Supplier management, Asset management and/or IT procurement areas

    b. 7+ years of work experience

    6. TERM:

    a. The contract shall be in effect until 6/30/2011. The services outlined will commence immediately after completion of negotiations and award of contract.

    b. Client reserves the right to extend the contract for additional time, subject to the mutual agreement between client and the supplier.

    If you have this experience, feel you are a fit for this position, and are interested, please answer the questions below:

    1) Do you have an updated Word copy of your resume?

    2) What is your availability to start?

    3) Are you open to a direct-hire position?

    4) What is your current salary or pay rate?

    5) Are you currently eligible to work for any employer in the US?

    6) When is the best time to contact you and what # can you be reached at for this opportunity?

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    Job Tips and Job News – 10 Social Networking Tips for Job-Seekers

    Are resumes going the way of the Commodore computer? Could be. More than one-third of hiring and employment managers say resumes could be replaced by profiles on social media/business networking sites, according to a recent survey of 500 HR execs from OfficeTeam. And three-quarters of these managers say poor online etiquette can hurt a person’s career prospects. All of which lends some relevance to a new guide to proper use of these networks for professional purposes, released by Robert Half International, OfficeTeam’s parent company. “Etiquette breaches – such as impulsively posting an offensive comment on Facebook or Twitter – can have serious, career-impacting consequences,” says Brett Good, senior district president of Robert Half International. Among the “tech violator” types to avoid are The Venter, who clutters up his or her profile by ranting about pretty much everything, and the Cryptic Communicator, whose profile appears to be assembled out of nothing but coded phrases and obscure acronyms.

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    Long-term Contract Procurement Opportunities With Great Company in Dallas, TX

    Dear Applicant,

    My name is Mike and I’m a recruiter at ProVisionTech Group. Our records show that you are an experienced professional with experience with Procurement Processes. This experience is relevant to one of my current openings.

    If this opportunity is not a good match for your skills or you are not available but know someone who is, please forward this email to them as we pay referral fees for anyone you refer that we place with a client.

    This is 3 year contract opportunity with the possibility of extension

    Long-term Contract Procurement Opportunities With Great Company in Dallas, TX

    Client needs one Sr Procurement Consultant and one Procurement Analyst for a 3 year contract that has the possibility to be extended.

    Management/Organizational Development and Effectiveness

    Consultants activities may include, but are not limited to:

    a) Conduct an analysis of Client’s Procurement performance and effectiveness.

    b) Identify peer transit systems and conduct a comparison of their performance to Client Procurement’s.

    c) Identify performance gaps as compared to peers.

    d) Develop recommendations to address any identified performance gaps.

    e) Develop recommended changes required in key operations and processes to improve productivity and efficiency based on best practices, industry, or comparable transit experience.

    f) Recommend overall organizational structure design and staffing needs based on maintaining current

    levels of operation while improving efficiency.

    g) Work directly with customer management in applying advanced principles, theories, and concepts to a wide range of work in the areas of planning, deployment, operation and/or enhancement of telecommunications and information technology systems.

    Performance Optimization

    Consultant activities may include, but are not limited to:

    a) Assist Client with implementing and sustaining a continuous improvement process within Client Procurement, and related departments that applies to all levels of the organization.

    b) Conduct reviews of functions and processes.

    c) Assist Client with transitioning Client to sustain high performance, high reward teams, and culture.

    d) Assist Client with customer, supplier and stakeholder surveys, including development of survey tools, conducting surveys and focus groups, and evaluating and reporting results.

    Business System Performance and Operations

    Evaluate Client Procurement and related Departments’ current and future business performance, processes, and operations. Specific consultant activities may include, but are not limited to:

    a) Assist Client in an evaluation of its current and future business performance, processes, and operations. b) Apply process improvement and reengineering methodologies and principles to conduct process modernization projects.

    c) Serve as key coordinator between multiple project teams to ensure Agency-wide integration of reengineering efforts.

    d) Align and streamline its business functions with its objectives. e) Identify the organizational structure required to support and operate the business.

    f) Assist Client with implementation of replacement procurement technology, including requisition/purchase orders, sourcing, contract management, and supply chain management.

    g) Advise and assist with the development and implementation of supply chain management and strategic sourcing systems.

    Project Management

    Consultant activities may include, but are not limited to working with Procurement and related Departments to:

    a) Translate customer requirements into formal plans that culminate in customer acceptance of the proposed solutions while meeting business objectives.

    b) Lead a team in planning, initiating, controlling, executing, and closing tasks of a project or segment of a project to produce the desired solution.

    c) Formulate partnerships between customers, suppliers, and staff to anticipate potential project related problems using refined techniques for identifying, eliminating, or mitigating solution, project, and business risks.

    d) Apply a strong understanding of customer, industry, and business trends to analyze information or situations, and implement actions to ensure project objectives are met, either independently or through the management team.

    e) Analyze new and complex project related problems, and create innovative solutions, involving finance, scheduling, technology, methodology, tools, and other components, as necessary.

    Capacity Building

    Work with the Client Procurement management team on efforts to ensure it has the appropriate capacity and skills to fulfill its goals and objectives.

    Specific consultant activities may include, but are not limited to:

    a) Development of a capacity and skills assessment.

    b) Identification of appropriate training programs or delivery of targeted training.

    c) Development of training materials or institutionalized support systems or initiatives.

    Procurement Support.

    Client may require support from professional procurement specialists to support or lead procurement processes for specific and complex transactions, including procurement planning, development of specifications, statements of work and sourcing documents, evaluation of offers, negotiations, and contract administration. The level of support required may range from procurement staff augmentation to complete outsourcing of a specific contract or contract portfolio. The procurement specialists must be or become thoroughly familiar with Client, customer, and government regulations, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance during procurement activities.

    Examples of required procurement category expertise include:

    a) Acquisition of complex capital assets such as locomotives, buses, and streetcars

    b) Procurement of information and communication technology, including software, hardware, and related services

    c) Contracting for complex systems, including a universal fare payment card “Rapidcard” and mobility management services using performance based contracts and Public Private Partnerships

    d) Competitive outsourcing of services and systems, including “make or buy” analyses

    e) Procurement of energy, including electricity, fuels, and associated services

    The procurement specialists may be required to perform cost and price analyses of various contractual documents and transactions.

    If you have this experience, feel you are a fit for this position, and are interested, please answer the questions below:

    1) Do you have an updated Word copy of your resume?

    2) What is your availability to start?

    3) Are you open to a long-term contract position?

    4) What is your current salary or pay rate?

    5) Are you currently eligible to work for any employer in the US?

    6) When is the best time to contact you and what # can you be reached at for this opportunity?

    We pay for referrals, so if this opportunity is not a good match for your skills or you are not available but know someone who is, please forward this link to them.

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    Short-term Contract Sr. JDE BA Opportunity in Dallas, TX

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    Contract Senior JDE Business Analyst

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

    a. Participates in ERP and related system development lifecycle

    Responsible for system development deliverables

    Defines, creates and communicates appropriate process documents such as scope document, project plan, configuration document, QA plan, and training plan.

    Implements and maintains key global system (ERP) setup

    Participates in data conversion processes where necessary

    Participates in QA process

    Assists implementation teams with training, testing, and cutover support

    b. Participates in change control process

    Defines, creates and communicates change requests and functional specs for enhancement requirements such as reports, interfaces and interactive applications.

    Works with senior management, as well as functional users

    Communicates requirements to Programmer team

    QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:

    a. Bachelors degree in Information Systems, Computer Science or BA with equivalent work experience

    b. Minimum 5 years experience in JDE EnterpriseOne Financial configuration

    c. Proven ability to deliver project with minimum external guidance

    d. Specific knowledge of JDE G/L Financial suite applications, A/P applications, Inventory, Costing Manufacturing and Procure to Pay applications. Knowledge of Fixed assets applications a plus.

    If you have this experience, feel you are a fit for this position, and are interested, please answer the questions below:

    1) Do you have an updated Word copy of your resume?

    2) What is your availability to start?

    3) Are you open to a short-term contract position?

    4) What is your current salary or pay rate?

    5) Are you currently eligible to work for any employer in the US?

    6) When is the best time to contact you and what # can you be reached at for this opportunity?

    We pay for referrals, so if this opportunity is not a good match for your skills or you are not available but know someone who is, please forward this link to them.

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    IT Staffing, IT Recruiting – Dice: US IT Hiring Set to Rise in 2011

    The story “Dice: US IT hiring set to rise in 2011,” has been clarified to indicate that results cited were from two separate surveys. It was not clear from information provided by the company that the results were from two surveys. The first, second, fourth, seventh and 11th paragraphs have been clarified to indicate which results were cited. The paragraphs now read, in order:

    IDG News Service — The story “Dice: US IT hiring set to rise in 2011,” has been clarified to indicate that results cited were from two separate surveys. It was not clear from information provided by the company that the results were from two surveys. The first, second, fourth, seventh and 11th paragraphs have been clarified to indicate which results were cited. The paragraphs now read, in order:

    First:

    Six in 10 hiring managers and technology recruiters expect to do more hiring in the first half of 2011 than in the previous six months, according to the latest Dice.com report on IT hiring plans.

    Second:

    Dice surveys human resource managers and recruiters of technology professionals across the U.S. every six months, and its parent company Dice Holdings also conducts surveys, the most recent of which indicates “slow gradual recovery in the labor market,” said Scot Melland, chairman, president and CEO of Dice Holdings, which operates the Dice.com IT and engineering jobs and recruiting services website. Nearly half of the almost 850 respondents in the most recent Dice.com survey say they expect to increase hiring by at least 10 percent in the first half of 2011, with another third expecting increases of 11 percent to 20 percent, and 15 percent forecasting hiring 21 percent to 30 percent more technology workers.

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    Dallas IT Consulting Opportunities

    .Net Developer/Programmer Analyst

    -2 openings

    -6 months initially, may end up going perm

    Lotus Notes Administrator

    -6 months initially, may end up going perm

    -Description:

    EDI Analyst

    -6 months initially, may end up going perm

    Windows System Administrator

    -3 to 6 months

    -Description attached

    DBA/SQL Server

    -6 months initially, may end up going perm

    If you have this experience, feel you are a fit for any of the above positions, and are interested, please answer the questions below:

    1) Please send an updated Word copy of your resume to mhanes@provsiontechgroup.com

    2) What is your availability to start?

    3) Are you open to a contract or contract-to-hire position?

    4) What is your current salary or pay rate?

    5) Are you currently eligible to work for any employer in the US?

    6) When is the best time to contact you and what # can you be reached at for this opportunity?

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    IT Staffing Shortages Stymie Healthcare CIOs

    Implementation of electronic health records and eligibility for stimulus funding are likely to be compromised by IT staffing deficiencies in more than half of healthcare organizations, according to CHIME survey results.

    IT staffing shortages will put projects at risk and negatively impact healthcare organizations’ chances of implementing EHRs successfully, according to results of a recent CHIME survey.

    CIOs who responded to the survey said IT staffing deficiencies will possibly (51 percent) or definitely (10 percent) affect their chances to implement an EHR and receive stimulus funding. The most glaring need for healthcare organizations is for trained personnel who can implement clinical records software.

    Sue Schade, VP and CIO, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, said working with local colleges will pay dividends down the road, but do little to help the staffing pain of today. “It’s a long-term investment — you’re not going to be able to get people through the training programs that are associated with ARRA funding if they are new to the workforce and have them be really effective in a short period of time.”

    Mike Ward, SVP and CIO, Covenant Health, said staff augmentation services will likely yield little relief. “One of the first things I’ve done is try to go to the consulting market, but that also has been challenging. The vendors and consultants are going through the same challenges — there’s a lot of activity, high demand, and what I’m finding is it’s very difficult to find qualified resources. You can hire people, but they just don’t have the experience and the background.”

    Robust infrastructure is key to 24/7 uptime in the healthcare field

    As such, the CHIME survey found more than 70 percent of respondents reported their organizations lack staff to implement clinical applications. Additionally, CIOs expressed growing concern about retaining current staff as pressures mount to quickly implement clinical systems. Some 76 percent of respondents said they were concerned about retaining current IT staff, while 24 percent said they had no such concerns.

    George “Buddy” Hickman, EVP and CIO, Albany Medical Center, said retention strategies must be multi-faceted. “We did some things like surveying the workforce in IS to try to appreciate the sorts of things that would keep them satisfied in the roles they are in, and you’ll not be surprised to know that it’s a lot more than just money.”

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    IT Jobs That Need Filling

    Even with thousands upon thousands of experienced IT pros looking for work, many information technology executives say they are finding it difficult to find talented workers in several key areas of their organizations. Maybe they’re not trying hard enough, or maybe they’re just looking in the wrong places or maybe there exists a mismatch between available workers and the specific jobs open in today’s marketplace. IT staffing firm Robert Half Technology recently asked the following question of 1,400 IT leaders, from companies with more than 100 employees: “In which functional area is it most challenging to find skilled IT professionals?” The answer was something of a mixed bag and one that leaves many questions about the state of IT hiring.  The execs mentioned a number of specific tasks that are going begging, with spots in networking, security and help desk support taking the top spots. Only a relatively small fraction said they could find all the talent they need. Where are you experiencing problems in the job market?

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