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IT Manager

Mike — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:44:38 +0000

Status: Open

Primary Function:

Our client is looking for a high level information technology infrastructure and ERP applications manager. The qualified candidate must have prior experience building a viable operational plan to manage all aspects of the IT infrastructure and application support. Bachelor’s degree and a minimum 5 years of supervisory experience required.

Requirements:

Interprets strategic plans and recommends IT actions to support them.
Plans and controls staffing and development, organization, hardware acquisition and facilities for the IT department to assure that they are consistent with and supportive of the business plans of the company.
Directs the design, development and maintenance of systems, programs and systems software to meet the needs of the company.
Administers and controls the IT expense budget.
Maintains knowledge of developments in the area of systems and hardware to assure that new developments are incorporated in future systems of the company.
Responsible for the global IT systems.
Collaborates with and supports initiatives which might be led by other functional areas such as Marketing.
10% international travel.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university; at least 5 years relevant experience and 5 years supervisory experience. Previous experience with a major ERP system such as SAP, JDE, 4th Shift, Oracle etc.

Qualifications:

Ability to: read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports and legal documents; respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies or members of the business community; write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format; effectively present information to top management, public groups and/or boards of directors; work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry; apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations; define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Compensation:

$85,000-$110,000

Location:

Manheim, Pennsylvania

Duration:

Permanent

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Operations Manager

Mike — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 18:47:27 +0000

Status: Open

Primary Function:

This is a manager position and the duties include daily operations management. Oversight of managing each of the team members and responsible for successful accomplishment of projects, SLAs, KPIs, goals and KOs. The candidate will take escalations and ensure that the right focus and priority is put on items to ensure customer satisfaction across the customer base. They will also coach and mentor each team member to grow them as individuals in their roles and ensure that specializations and Cisco requirements are upheld. The candidate will be a sounding board and provide guidance and judgment upon analyzing situations to determine the correct solution/outcome within our standards.

Candidate will also facilitate the development and implementation of policies and procedures.

Our client is a market leader in the area of Advanced Technology Communications. They offer comprehensive solutions and support with unparalleled levels of commitment, reliability, and integrity.

Client’s Core Competencies

     • IP Telephony
     • IP Contact Center
     • Unified Messaging
     • Hosted IP Communications
     • Security
     • Video
     • Wireless LANs
     • WAN/VPN Deployment

Client’s Services

     • Proof-of-Concept
     • Design & Consulting
     • Project Implementation & Management
     • Training
     • Support & Maintenance
     • Network Management
     • Fulfillment (Hosted IP)

We are looking for a candidate who has a technology background in on ore more of the listed services above, but more importantly, has project management skills and the ability to mentor and develop others.

Compensation:

$70,000-$80,000.

Location:

Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Duration:

Permanent

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Infrastructure Engineer

Mike — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 18:39:05 +0000

Status: Open

The infrastructure team is tasked with the overall design, maintenance and general oversight of corporate infrastructure. Under the direction of senior management, the infrastructure team works to develop sound cost-effective solutions to solve complex business needs for both internal and external stakeholders.

The Infrastructure Engineer will report to the Senior Infrastructure Engineer and work closely with the Installation Project Coordinator on both internal and customer facing network projects. The Infrastructure Engineer will work with the Infrastructure team to ensure the confidentiality, integrity and availability of all systems managed and designed by the infrastructure team.

Required:

The Infrastructure Engineer will be expected to take ownership of escalated support issues from the System Support Center, as well as guidance to junior staff. His/Her responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

VMWare ESX server and VM deployments
Citrix Xenapp and XenDesktop Deployments
Enterprise Data Backup & Validation
SAN Setup and Maintenance
DataCenter equipment Maintenance & Installation
Design and build test environments for use in proof of concept development
Ensure that Network Security Policies are maintained and enforced
Ensure appropriate network monitoring is in place and functioning
Work with clients to ensure solutions meet customer needs and that SLA’s are met
Maintain knowledge of new and developing technologies that can be applied to corporate mission
Respond to and troubleshoot network and system alarms

Personal Skills:

Must posses good communication skills, both written and verbal
Must be able to communicate technical concepts to non-technical people
Be able to function independently as well as in a team environment
Must have a desire to constantly learn and develop new technical skills
Must have good time management and organizational skills

Technical Skills:

CCA (Certified Citrix Administrator) or equivalent knowledge of Citrix XenApp
Hands on VMWare ESX Server Experience or VCP
In-Depth hands on experience with Microsoft Server technologies (MCSA/MCSE Preferred)
Demonstrated Hands on experience with Networking Technologies (Cisco, Checkpoint, etc)
Experience managing Multi-Domain Active Directory architectures
In-Depth understanding of network/system security concepts and best practices
Exchange 2007/2010 Experience a desired
SQL Server knowledge a plus
Exposure to ITIL concepts a plus

Compensation:

$80,000 – $90,000

Length:

Permanent

Location:

Philadelphia Metro

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Windows Engineer Team Lead

Mike — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 17:04:09 +0000

Status: Closed

Provide leadership and mentoring in the design, implementation, and ongoing support of Windows and related infrastructure. Oversee a large diverse team of Server technicians, coordinating and prioritizing their workload. Monitor project status and communicate issues and successes as needed. Establish and maintain relationships with supported business units and their development teams. Stay abreast of new technologies, including open source, to understand possible implementations in the data center.

Key Accountabilities:

Supervise team members and perform performance reviews
Interface with management teams to drive team project completion and day to day scheduling of work
Provide input into high level decision processes
Create and justify capital and operating expense items for budget purposes and track purchases.
Perform routine audits of critical infrastructure to ensure that best practices are adhered to and develop remediation steps to correct if necessary
Manage and coordinate routine maintenance and upgrades of all supported infrastructure
Enforce the creation of process documentation within the team, and ensure that there is team member knowledge transfer.
Develop and provide guidance and standards based on team metrics
5-10 % travel

Required Experience:

Managing individuals for a minimum of (3) years
Microsoft Windows Server technology for a minimum of (5) years
Active Directory administration support for a minimum of (5) years
VMWare ESX and Virtual Center virtualization technologies design for a minimum of three (3) years
DFSR administration support for a minimum of (3) years
Citrix Metaframe Presentation Server for a minimum of three (3) years
Load balancing technologies design for a minimum of three (3) years
Web Server technologies for a minimum of (3) year
Solid knowledge of networking concepts and technologies (protocols, software & HW components)

Preferred Experience:

Scripting languages
Windows Systems backup and restore using various tools / utilities
Software Delivery / Unattended installation
Patch Management / Windows Software Update Services
Windows Deployment Services / Remote Image
Asset Management
Enterprise Anti Virus and Fax
Single Sign On technologies
Linux

Location:

Wilmington, DE

Compensation:

$90,000 – $110,000

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Director of Sales

Mike — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 18:27:12 +0000

Status: Closed

We are seeking an experienced director of sales to develop and lead staff and implement a culture and processes to drive sales and generate growth. The successful candidate will have a proven record of sales performance, have demonstrated experience in sales management, and have an understanding of application / web development. Experience working with software or web development in an agency environment is preferred.

20% travel is required. Reimbursement for relocation will be considered.

This organization is a fast-paced, mid-sized interactive services company in south central Pennsylvania.

Location:

Lancaster, PA

Compensation:

$150,000–$250,000

Job Responsibilities

Develop environment that encourages growth and development of sales professionals
Develop and implement culture and processes to generate leads, drive sales, and track progress
Establish and implement short- and long-range goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures for all members of sales team.
Train, motivate, and mentor team of 3-5 salespeople
Direct and coordinate sales strategies and opportunities

Requirements

Proven track record of sales performance, leadership, and teambuilding
Experience presenting and communicating technical information to all levels
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
Strong leadership skills
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
Ability to work in fast-paced environment
Juggle and adapt quickly to multiple / shifting priorities

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Vice President of Support Services

Mike — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 01:42:19 +0000

Status: Closed

Information and data security policy, oversight for compliance, and reporting
Business continuation and disaster recovery planning and testing
Enterprise and system monitoring
Capacity planning, management and reporting
Quality assurance and testing
Change and release management
Sarbanes Oxley Act (SOX) compliance and reporting

Key accountabilities include:

Systems and Technology Strategy
Infrastructure and Application Systems
Program and Project Management
Procurement
Teambuilding
Organization and Staffing
Personnel Management
Regulatory
Security
Business Continuation and Disaster Recovery
Service Levels
Financial Management
Asset Management
Capacity Management

The successful candidate should have a proven record in technology focusing on one or more of the areas listed above. This organization is a fast-paced mid-sized, entrepreneurial environment. Insurance industry experience is a plus.

Requirements:

Proven track record of leadership in technology management, including excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication, and analytical skills.
Advanced time management, planning, and multi-tasking aptitudes
10+ years successful career experience in progressively more responsible information systems and technology management positions
Experience successfully managing geographically dispersed enterprise IT organizations supporting multiple business units
Experience successfully managing enterprise IT applications organizations with at least 25 personnel
Experience successfully managing at least $5 million annual IT budgets
Advanced issue / problem management and resolution skills
Advanced risk mitigation skills
Proven organizational, matrix management and team building competencies
Ability to effectively navigate through a variety of peer levels and negotiate strategic, tactical and operational issues at those varying levels of responsibility
Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent applicable business experience

The position can be based in Wilmington, Delaware or Des Moines, Iowa and offers competitive salary, benefits and bonus. Travel is 25%-40% depending on location.

Location:

Wilmington, Delaware or Des Moines, Iowa

Compensation:

$115,000 – $150,000

Status:

Permanent

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Vice President of IT Infrastructure

Mike — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 01:36:22 +0000

Status: Closed

We are looking for an experienced technology leader for a mid-sized insurance organization. This position will be responsible for creating, implementing and leading technology efforts affecting planning, architecture, design, procurement, implementation, testing, administration, operation, maintenance, upgrades, repairs and support. The successful candidate should have a proven record in technology focusing on one or more of the areas listed above. This organization is a fast-paced mid-sized, entrepreneurial environment. Insurance industry experience is a plus.

Key accountabilities include:

Systems and Technology Strategy
Infrastructure and Application Systems
Program and Project Management
Procurement
Teambuilding
Organization and Staffing
Personnel Management
Regulatory
Security
Business Continuation and Disaster Recovery
Service Levels
Financial Management
Asset Management
Capacity Management

Requirements:

Proven track record of leadership in technology management, including excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication and analytical skills
Advanced time management, planning, and multi-tasking aptitudes
10+ years successful career experience in progressively more responsible information systems and technology management positions
Experience successfully managing geographically dispersed enterprise IT organizations supporting multiple business units
Experience successfully managing enterprise IT applications organizations with at least 50 personnel
Experience successfully managing at least $10 million annual IT Infrastructure and Operations budgets
Advanced issue / problem management and resolution skills
Advanced risk mitigation skills
Proven organizational, matrix management and team building competencies
Ability to effectively navigate through a variety of peer levels and negotiate strategic, tactical and operational issues at those varying levels of responsibility
Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent applicable business experience

The position can be based in Wilmington, Delaware or Des Moines, Iowa and offers competitive salary, benefits and bonus. Travel is 25%-40% depending on location.

Location:

Wilmington, Delaware or Des Moines, Iowa

Compensation:

$115,000 – $150,000

Status:

Permanent