A leader in technology operations is actively seeking a highly organized and proactive Info Sec Ops Analyst (IAM) (Contract - Hybrid - Des Moines, IA; Minneapolis, MN; or Charlotte, NC) to join their Security team. This contract position offers a flexible hybrid work model, allowing you to be based in Des Moines, Iowa; Minneapolis, Minnesota; or Charlotte, North Carolina. This role is crucial for supporting various Lines of Business by managing identity and access. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, excellent organizational abilities, and a proactive approach to problem-solving, all essential for successfully aligning with the organization's commitment to secure and efficient operations.
Info Sec Ops Analyst (IAM) (Contract - Hybrid - Des Moines, IA; Minneapolis, MN; or Charlotte, NC)
Location: Hybrid – Des Moines, IA; Minneapolis, MN; or Charlotte, NC
Employment Type: Contract
Pay Range: Not Specified
Industry: Engineering / Computer and Mathematical
What's the Job? Securing Access in a Dynamic Environment
As an Info Sec Ops Analyst specializing in Identity and Access Management (IAM), you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring that end-users have the right access to the right resources, securely and efficiently. Your responsibilities will blend technical execution with crucial collaboration and meticulous data management.
- Provision Access to End Users Across Lines of Business: You will be directly responsible for provisioning access to end users across various Lines of Business within the organization. This involves granting, modifying, and revoking user permissions for a wide array of applications, systems, and platforms. Your meticulous work ensures that employees have the necessary access to perform their job functions while adhering to security policies and compliance requirements.
- Collaborate on Access Requirements: You'll collaborate closely with Database Administrators (DBAs) and Application groups to accurately determine access requirements. This means understanding the roles and responsibilities of users, mapping them to necessary permissions, and ensuring that access requests are aligned with the principle of least privilege. Your ability to communicate effectively with technical teams is crucial for defining precise access entitlements.
- Utilize Ticketing Systems for Request Management: A core part of your daily workflow will involve effectively utilizing ticketing systems (such as ServiceNow, ART, Remedy, or Pac2000) to manage the entire lifecycle of access requests and issues. This includes creating, updating, escalating, and closing tickets, ensuring all interactions and resolutions are meticulously documented for audit and tracking purposes.
- Troubleshoot Technical Issues and Provide Solutions: You will troubleshoot technical issues related to access provisioning and IAM, providing effective solutions in a customer-focused environment. This involves diagnosing problems like denied access, incorrect permissions, or system integration errors, and working diligently to resolve them. Your problem-solving skills will be essential in ensuring a smooth user experience.
- Develop and Maintain Reports Using MS Excel and Database Tools: You will develop and maintain reports using MS Excel and other database tools. These reports will provide insights into access provisioning activities, user access reviews, potential compliance gaps, or operational metrics. Your ability to extract, analyze, and present data clearly will support internal auditing and continuous process improvement within IAM operations.
What's Needed? Your Expertise in Access Management and Databases
To excel as an Info Sec Ops Analyst (IAM), you'll need a solid background in access provisioning, familiarity with enterprise systems, and strong communication skills.
- Experience in Access Provisioning on Multiple Platforms: You must have at least 2+ years of demonstrated experience in provisioning access on various enterprise platforms. This includes hands-on experience with databases such as Oracle, SQL Server, Teradata, PostgreSQL, Yugabyte, or DB2. Your experience managing user permissions on these diverse systems is crucial for this role.
- Experience with Ticketing Systems: You must have proven experience with enterprise ticketing systems such as ServiceNow, ART, Remedy, or Pac2000. This demonstrates your familiarity with IT Service Management (ITSM) processes, incident management, and request fulfillment workflows.
- Proficiency in MS Excel for Data Review and Reporting: You will possess proficiency in MS Excel, with a strong ability to perform data review and reporting. This includes skills in using Excel for data manipulation, analysis, pivot tables, and creating clear reports to track access metrics or audit findings.
- Strong Verbal Communication Skills: You must demonstrate strong verbal communication skills to interact proficiently with both technical and non-technical individuals. This involves explaining access procedures clearly to end-users and collaborating effectively with IT professionals and business stakeholders.
- General Database Knowledge and Scripting (Desirable): While not strictly required, general database knowledge beyond just provisioning is desirable. This includes familiarity with MySQL for relational database concepts. Additionally, experience with scripting languages like PowerShell or Python is a plus, as these skills are highly valuable for automating access management tasks and data analysis.
What's In It For Me? Growth, Impact, and a Flexible Environment
This contract opportunity as an Info Sec Ops Analyst (IAM) offers a compelling environment for professional growth and significant impact within a leading technology operations organization.
- Opportunity to Work in a Dynamic and Fast-Paced Environment: You'll have the invaluable opportunity to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment that constantly evolves with new technologies and security challenges. This ensures continuous learning and provides exciting opportunities to apply your skills.
- Engage in Meaningful Projects that Impact the Organization: You will be deeply engaged in meaningful projects that directly impact the organization's security posture and operational efficiency. Your contributions to access management will have a tangible effect on safeguarding sensitive data and ensuring smooth business operations.
- Collaborate with a Diverse Team of Professionals: You'll have the privilege of collaborating with a diverse team of professionals across various IT and business functions. This fosters an atmosphere of open communication, knowledge sharing, and mutual support, allowing you to learn from varied perspectives.
- Gain Valuable Experience in Access Management and Security Operations: This role provides an excellent chance to gain valuable, hands-on experience in access management and broader security operations. You'll work with real-world scenarios, strengthening your expertise in a highly critical and in-demand area of cybersecurity.
- Flexible Work Arrangements for Work-Life Balance: The client offers flexible work arrangements (hybrid model) to actively support work-life balance. This allows you to combine the benefits of onsite collaboration with the convenience of remote work, providing greater autonomy and flexibility.
Upon successful completion of a predefined waiting period, consultants are typically eligible for a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support their well-being and financial security. These include:
- Medical and Prescription Drug Plans: Comprehensive healthcare coverage for medical services and necessary prescription medications.
- Dental Plan: Benefits covering routine dental care and essential treatments.
- Vision Plan: Coverage for eye examinations, prescription glasses, and contact lenses.
- Health Savings Account (HSA): A tax-advantaged savings account to help pay for qualified medical expenses.
- Health Flexible Spending Account (HFSA): Allows pre-tax contributions for eligible healthcare costs.
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DCFSA): Provides tax advantages for dependent care expenses.
- Supplemental Life Insurance: Options for additional life insurance coverage for enhanced financial protection.
- Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance: Income replacement benefits during periods of temporary or prolonged incapacitation due to illness or injury.
- Business Travel Insurance: Coverage for unforeseen events or emergencies that may occur during authorized business travel.
- 401(k), Plus Match: An opportunity to save for retirement with the added benefit of employer matching contributions, enhancing your long-term financial growth.
- Weekly Pay: Consistent and regular compensation provided on a weekly basis, ensuring stable financial flow throughout your contract engagement.
If this Info Sec Ops Analyst (IAM) role, based in Des Moines, Minneapolis, or Charlotte, aligns with your experience in access provisioning, your problem-solving skills, and your passion for information security, we encourage you to learn more about this exciting hybrid contract opportunity. This is a fantastic chance to contribute to vital security operations within a leading technology organization.
Are you ready to make a significant impact in the world of identity and access management?
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| Job Category | IT, Security |
A premier financial services institution is looking for a strategic and highly analytical IAM Risk Analyst (Contract - Hybrid - Charlotte, NC; Chandler, AZ; Minneapolis, MN; or Dallas, TX) to join their Cybersecurity Department. This contract position offers a flexible hybrid work model, allowing you to be based in Charlotte, NC; Chandler, AZ; Minneapolis, MN; or Dallas, TX. As a vital member of the Identity Access Management (IAM) and Risk Governance teams, you'll play a crucial role in assessing and resolving complex IAM issues. The ideal candidate will possess robust analytical skills, collaborative communication abilities, and a proactive problem-solving mindset, all essential for aligning successfully within this dynamic organization.
IAM Risk Analyst (Contract - Hybrid - Charlotte, NC; Chandler, AZ; Minneapolis, MN; or Dallas, TX)
Location: Hybrid – Charlotte, NC; Chandler, AZ; Minneapolis, MN; or Dallas, TX
Employment Type: Contract
Pay Range: $53 per hour
Industry: Engineering / Computer and Mathematical
What’s the Job? Leading IAM Triage and Risk Mitigation
As an IAM Risk Analyst, you'll be at the forefront of managing identity and access complexities within a global financial services environment. Your responsibilities will blend technical expertise with strategic risk assessment and continuous process improvement.
- Lead Assessment and Resolution of Complex IAM Issues: You'll take charge in leading the assessment and resolution of complex Identity and Access Management (IAM) issues, ensuring rapid and accurate triage. This involves quickly understanding the scope and impact of IAM-related incidents, categorizing them effectively, and initiating immediate steps to mitigate disruption. Your leadership will be crucial in restoring service and maintaining security.
- Perform Root Cause Analysis and Implement Remediation Strategies: You will conduct thorough root cause analysis for recurring or critical IAM incidents. This involves drilling down into the underlying technical or process failures, identifying systemic vulnerabilities, and then strategically implementing long-term remediation strategies. Your goal is not just to fix the immediate problem but to prevent its recurrence and enhance overall IAM resilience.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, and Risk Teams: You will work in close collaboration with various cross-functional teams, including IAM engineering, operations, and risk management. This partnership is essential for improving existing IAM processes, ensuring that security controls are effectively designed and implemented, and that operational workflows are streamlined. Your ability to bridge technical and risk perspectives will be key.
- Provide Expert Guidance on IAM Tools, Authentication Protocols, and Access Governance: You will serve as an expert, providing invaluable guidance on a wide array of IAM tools, authentication protocols, and access governance principles. This includes advising on the optimal use of IAM platforms, best practices for implementing multi-factor authentication (MFA) and single sign-on (SSO), and ensuring robust access policies align with the principle of least privilege.
- Analyze IAM Data to Identify Risk Trends and Recommend Enhancements: You will actively analyze IAM data from various sources (e.g., access logs, audit trails, usage patterns) to identify emerging risk trends. Based on your insights, you'll then recommend process enhancements, system improvements, or policy adjustments that proactively strengthen the organization's security posture and mitigate potential threats related to identity and access.
What’s Needed? Your Expertise in Identity and Access Management
To excel as an IAM Risk Analyst, you'll need a strong background in information security, specific experience with IAM tools, and proficiency in automation and compliance.
- Extensive Experience in Information Security and IAM: You must possess 5+ years of demonstrable experience in Information Security and Identity Access Management (IAM). This extensive background indicates a seasoned professional capable of understanding complex security landscapes and the critical role IAM plays within them.
- Proficiency with Key IAM Tools: You are required to have strong proficiency with industry-leading IAM tools. This includes hands-on experience with platforms such as SailPoint (for identity governance), CyberArk (for privileged access management), Okta (for identity and access management solutions), and Azure AD (Active Directory) for cloud-based identity services. Your ability to navigate and leverage these tools will be crucial.
- Experience in Triaging IAM Incidents and Root Cause Analysis: You must have proven experience in triaging IAM incidents—quickly assessing their severity and impact—and successfully conducting root cause analysis. This highlights your diagnostic capabilities and your ability to address fundamental issues, not just symptoms.
- Scripting Skills for Automation and Analysis: Proficiency in scripting languages such as PowerShell or Python is essential for automation and data analysis tasks. This includes the ability to write scripts for automating routine IAM processes, extracting data for reporting, or enhancing incident response workflows.
- Knowledge of Financial Regulatory Requirements and IAM Compliance: You must possess knowledge of financial regulatory requirements (e.g., SOX, GDPR, GLBA, PCI DSS) and a strong understanding of IAM compliance standards. This ensures that all implemented solutions and processes adhere to the strict guidelines governing data and access within the financial services industry.
What’s in it for me? Impact, Growth, and a Leading Institution
This contract opportunity as an IAM Risk Analyst offers a compelling environment for professional growth and significant impact within a leading global financial institution.
- Opportunity to Work with a Fortune 100 Financial Institution: You'll gain the invaluable opportunity to work directly with a Fortune 100 financial institution. This provides unparalleled exposure to enterprise-level operations, complex security challenges, and the rigorous standards of a global leader in the financial services sector.
- Exposure to Enterprise-Level Cybersecurity and IAM Technologies: You will gain extensive exposure to enterprise-level cybersecurity and IAM technologies. This ensures your skills remain highly relevant and competitive, as you work with sophisticated tools and systems designed to protect vast amounts of sensitive financial data.
- Collaborate with Senior Cybersecurity Leaders: You'll have the privilege of collaborating with senior cybersecurity leaders on high-impact projects. This offers exceptional networking opportunities, mentorship potential, and the chance to contribute to strategic security initiatives that shape the organization's defense posture.
- Grow in a Role Bridging IAM, Risk, and Process Improvement: This role offers a unique opportunity to grow in a position that effectively bridges Identity and Access Management, risk management, and process improvement. You'll develop a holistic understanding of how these domains interconnect, enhancing your strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- Competitive Pay and Potential for Long-Term Engagement: You will receive a competitive pay rate, reflecting the specialized skills required for this role. Furthermore, this contract offers a strong potential for long-term engagement, providing stability and a pathway for continued contribution within the organization.
Upon successful completion of a predefined waiting period, consultants are typically eligible for a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support their well-being and financial security. These include:
- Medical and Prescription Drug Plans: Comprehensive healthcare coverage for medical services and necessary prescription medications.
- Dental Plan: Benefits covering routine dental care and essential treatments.
- Vision Plan: Coverage for eye examinations, prescription glasses, and contact lenses.
- Health Savings Account (HSA): A tax-advantaged savings account to help pay for qualified medical expenses.
- Health Flexible Spending Account (HFSA): Allows pre-tax contributions for eligible healthcare costs.
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DCFSA): Provides tax advantages for dependent care expenses.
- Supplemental Life Insurance: Options for additional life insurance coverage for enhanced financial protection.
- Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance: Income replacement benefits during periods of temporary or prolonged incapacitation due to illness or injury.
- Business Travel Insurance: Coverage for unforeseen events or emergencies that may occur during authorized business travel.
- 401(k), Plus Match: An opportunity to save for retirement with the added benefit of employer matching contributions, enhancing your long-term financial growth.
- Weekly Pay: Consistent and regular compensation provided on a weekly basis, ensuring stable financial flow throughout your contract engagement.
If this IAM Risk Analyst role, based in Charlotte, Chandler, Minneapolis, or Dallas, aligns with your expertise in Identity and Access Management, your passion for cybersecurity, and your drive to mitigate risk in a global financial institution, we encourage you to learn more about this exciting hybrid contract opportunity. This is a chance to lead critical triage efforts and make a significant impact on enterprise-level security.
To take the next step in your career and potentially contribute to vital cybersecurity initiatives, click "Apply Now." A recruiter will be in touch with you promptly to discuss this outstanding opportunity in greater detail, answer any questions you may have, and guide you through the application process. We look forward to connecting with you and exploring how your expertise can benefit our team!
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| Job Category | IT, Security |
A global leader in the Computer and Mathematical industry is seeking a highly skilled and strategic Sr. Analyst – Applications Support (Permanent - Onsite - Houston, TX) to join their team. This permanent position, based onsite in Houston, Texas, is crucial for developing, leading, supporting, and implementing application solutions across MEMS and MEPUSA, with a strong focus on SharePoint and Microsoft Power Platform. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in automating and optimizing business processes, exceptional communication abilities, and the capacity to work independently in a dynamic environment, aligning successfully with the organization's commitment to innovation and operational excellence.
Sr. Analyst – Applications Support (Permanent - Onsite - Houston, TX)
Location: Houston, TX – This is an Onsite role, requiring daily presence at the designated facility.
Employment Type: Permanent
Industry: Computer and Mathematical
Summary: Driving Business Transformation Through Application Solutions
The Sr. Analyst – Application Support will leverage their expertise in SharePoint and the Microsoft Power Platform (Power Automate, Power Apps, Power BI) to conceptualize, lead, support, and implement robust application solutions across the MEMS and MEPUSA entities. This pivotal role is centered on enhancing business processes through the development of custom workflows, intuitive applications, and insightful dashboards. Beyond development, this specialist will oversee critical operational tasks such as user onboarding and offboarding, precise account provisioning, and comprehensive equipment support. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in SharePoint Online development, a keen eye for UI/UX design, strong proficiency in .NET/C#/JavaScript, and a solid command of SQL. A proven track record of streamlining operations utilizing Power Automate is essential. Success in this dynamic environment hinges on exceptional collaboration with IT and business stakeholders, superior communication skills, and a demonstrated ability to operate autonomously.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities: Orchestrating Application Excellence
As a Sr. Analyst – Application Support, your responsibilities will encompass the entire lifecycle of enterprise applications, blending technical mastery with strategic management to ensure seamless operations and continuous improvement.
- Comprehensive Business Application Support: You will provide overarching support for all business applications, ensuring their continuous availability and optimal performance. This includes diligently managing regular support requests, being available for after-hours support, and providing weekend coverage as needed to address critical issues that impact global operations, including facilitating meetings with the Tokyo office. Your commitment ensures minimal downtime for vital business tools.
- Dedicated User Support and Liaison Services: You will deliver direct and empathetic user support, acting as the primary point of contact for inquiries and issues related to assigned applications. Furthermore, you will serve as a crucial liaison between users and vendors, translating user needs into vendor requirements and ensuring vendor solutions align with business expectations, thereby facilitating effective problem resolution and communication.
- Oversee and Direct Client Application Rollout: You will take a leading role in overseeing and directing the rollout of client applications. This encompasses a meticulous process that includes comprehensive documentation of new deployments, rigorous testing to validate functionality and performance, expert diagnosis and resolution of problems encountered during rollout, continuous monitoring and alerting post-deployment, and planning for future enhancements to ensure long-term success and user adoption.
- Conduct In-depth Data Analysis: You will perform in-depth data analysis to identify trends and drive data-driven decisions. This involves collecting, cleaning, and interpreting complex datasets related to application usage, performance, and user feedback. Your analytical insights will inform strategic recommendations for application optimization, process improvements, and resource allocation, ensuring that decisions are backed by solid evidence.
- Develop and Optimize Provisioning, Patching, and Upgrade Processes: You will actively develop and optimize critical processes for application provisioning, patching, and upgrades. This includes designing automated workflows for deploying new application instances, streamlining the application of security patches and updates to minimize downtime and risk, and optimizing upgrade procedures to ensure smooth transitions to newer versions. Your work enhances application security, stability, and efficiency across the enterprise.
- Design and Automate Custom Reports: You will be responsible for designing and automating custom reports specifically tailored to improve operational efficiency. This involves understanding stakeholder reporting needs, extracting relevant data from various application databases, and creating automated solutions (e.g., using Power BI, SQL scripts, or Power Automate) that generate accurate, timely, and insightful reports without manual intervention, thereby freeing up resources and accelerating decision-making.
- Enhance Application System Performance: You will continuously enhance application system performance through advanced tuning and monitoring. This includes identifying performance bottlenecks (e.g., slow queries, inefficient code, resource contention), optimizing application configurations, fine-tuning database parameters, and implementing solutions that ensure applications respond quickly and reliably, directly impacting user productivity and satisfaction.
- Own the Full Life Cycle of Applications: You will assume comprehensive ownership of the full life cycle of assigned applications. This includes involvement from the initial selection and evaluation of new software, through meticulous implementation and execution, to continuous improvement (including feature enhancements and performance optimization), and ultimately, thoughtful decommissioning when applications reach their end-of-life. This holistic responsibility ensures applications are managed strategically throughout their existence.
- Lead and Manage Application-Related Projects: You will take a leading role in leading and managing application-related projects according to industry best practices (e.g., Agile, Waterfall). This involves defining project scope, establishing timelines, allocating resources, managing budgets, mitigating risks, and ensuring that all projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget, driving successful outcomes for new functionalities or major enhancements.
- Establish Governance, Policies, and Procedures: You will contribute significantly to establishing robust governance, policies, and procedures designed to optimize application utilization. This includes developing guidelines for user access, data handling, configuration management, and security. Your efforts will minimize operational costs, streamline workflows, and ensure strict compliance with both internal business and external regulatory requirements (e.g., in the Oil and Gas industry, which often involves specific compliance needs).
- Serve as Highest Level of Escalation and Provide Strategic Analysis: You will serve as the highest level of escalation for application-related issues, proactively resolving complex production problems that frontline support cannot address. Beyond immediate resolution, you will provide strategic analysis and recommendations to management, identifying systemic issues, proposing long-term solutions, and contributing to strategic planning for the application portfolio.
- Develop and Maintain Strong Vendor Relationships: You will cultivate and maintain strong vendor relationships with third-party software providers. This involves negotiating service agreements (SLAs), managing vendor performance to ensure alignment with business objectives, advocating for new functionality in future releases, and serving as the primary technical liaison for issue resolution and strategic planning.
- Drive Innovation and Continuous Improvement: You will actively drive innovation and continuous improvement within the application portfolio. This involves proactively identifying emerging technologies, evaluating their potential benefits, and recommending enhancements to existing applications or the adoption of new solutions that can significantly improve business processes and operational capabilities.
- Other Duties as Assigned: You will be flexible and willing to perform other duties as assigned that fall within the scope of application support, management, and engineering, contributing to the overall success and adaptability of the IT department.
Required Skills & Abilities: Your Core Competencies for Success
To excel in this Sr. Analyst – Applications Support role, you will need a robust blend of technical expertise, strong communication, and a strategic mindset, particularly with Microsoft technologies and a focus on operational efficiency.
- Advanced Communication Skills: You must possess exceptional verbal and written communication skills. This includes the advanced ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly and concisely to both highly technical peers and non-technical business stakeholders, leadership, and end-users. You should be adept at leading meetings, confidently presenting findings and recommendations to leadership, and drafting strategic documentation (e.g., architectural diagrams, policy documents, project plans) that is clear, accurate, and impactful.
- Expertise in Third-Party Software (Microsoft 365 & Power Platform): You must demonstrate extensive experience and expertise with Microsoft 365, including its various components. Specifically, deep knowledge of SharePoint Online development is required, encompassing site creation, list/library management, permissions, and custom solutions. Crucially, you must have advanced experience with the Microsoft Power Platform, including Power Apps (for custom low-code/no-code application development) and Power Automate (for workflow automation). This expertise includes a deep understanding of how to optimize and customize these tools to enhance business processes, create custom workflows, and build intuitive applications that streamline operations.
- Advanced Proficiency with Microsoft Applications and SQL: You will possess advanced proficiency with core Microsoft applications, including the entire Office suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook). You must have particularly strong skills in Excel, utilizing advanced functions, pivot tables, data visualization, and potentially VBA for complex data analysis and reporting. Alongside this, strong SQL proficiency is essential for querying databases, analyzing data, and troubleshooting application-related data issues.
- Ability to Design, Implement, and Optimize BI Tools and Cloud Apps: You will have the advanced ability to design, implement, and optimize Business Intelligence (BI) tools and cloud-based applications, with a strong focus on data integration. This includes experience with platforms like Power BI, designing data models, creating interactive dashboards, and ensuring seamless data flow from various sources into BI solutions to support data-driven decision-making.
- Proficiency with Specific Third-Party Software Adoption and Support: You must have the ability to effectively and quickly demonstrate proficiency in the adoption and support of specific third-party software licensed to the Company. This indicates adaptability and quick learning in handling specialized applications such as:
- Allegro Horizon ETRM (Energy Trading and Risk Management): For managing energy commodities trading.
- Document Intelligence: For advanced document processing and automation.
- Enverus Products: A suite of energy industry data and analytics solutions.
- Quorum: For oil and gas industry business processes.
- Aucerna Execute: For capital project management in oil and gas.
- zdSCADA: Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition systems for industrial automation.
- Spotfire: For data visualization and analytics. This diverse list indicates a need for a highly adaptable individual with a strong background in supporting complex, industry-specific applications, particularly in the Oil and Gas domain.
- Understanding of IT Controls, Document Management, Automation, and Audit: You should possess a foundational understanding of the concepts behind IT controls (e.g., Sarbanes-Oxley, internal controls), Document & Contract Lifecycle Management (DLM/CLM), Automation principles, and Audit requirements. This ensures you can implement solutions that are not only efficient but also compliant and secure.
- Basic Commercial Concepts in Oil and Gas (Plus): A general understanding of the basic commercial concepts behind Oil and Gas Accounting, Lease Management, and gas and power trading is a significant plus. This domain knowledge will enable you to better understand user requirements and design more effective solutions tailored to the industry's unique business processes.
- Ability to Work Independently: You must have the ability to work independently under limited supervision. This demonstrates self-motivation, initiative, and accountability in managing tasks, prioritizing workload, and driving projects to completion without constant oversight.
Education & Experience: Your Professional Journey
To qualify for this Sr. Analyst – Applications Support role, candidates should meet the following educational and experiential criteria:
- Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent: A bachelor’s degree in computer science, management information systems, or equivalent related work experience is required. This academic background provides a strong foundation in information systems principles and problem-solving.
- Extensive Information Systems and Applications Experience: A minimum of 5 years of working experience with information systems and applications is required. This experience should involve hands-on support, administration, or development, demonstrating a proven track record of managing complex IT solutions. Alternatively, equivalent project management-related experience that involved deep engagement with application lifecycle management is acceptable.
- Oil & Gas Industry Experience (Preferred): A minimum of 3 years of working experience with information systems and applications in the Oil & Gas industry is highly preferred. This specialized industry experience indicates familiarity with the unique challenges, terminology, and compliance requirements inherent in the energy sector, allowing for faster ramp-up and more effective solution delivery.
Other Requirements: Essential Workplace Competencies
Beyond technical skills, success in this role demands a set of key professional competencies:
- Customer-Oriented IT Team Mentality: You must possess the ability to work effectively in a customer-oriented IT team with a strong “Users First” and “Business Enabler” mentality. This means prioritizing user needs, striving to empower business functions through technology, and viewing IT as a strategic partner to the organization.
- Exceptional Communication and Organization: You will exhibit excellent written and oral communication skills, along with the ability to provide reliable and informative project status updates to supervisors and users. Your excellent organizational, analytical skills will be crucial. Furthermore, you must have excellent phone support and customer service skills, ensuring professional and effective interactions with all stakeholders.
- Independent and Team Collaboration: You must demonstrate the ability to work independently on tasks and projects while also being a strong team player with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. This balance is essential for individual contribution and collective success.
- Cross-Level Interface Capability: You will have the ability to interface effectively across different levels of the business, from end-users to senior management, tailoring your communication and approach to each audience.
- Multi-Tasking Capability: You must possess the ability to work on multiple tasks at any one time, effectively prioritizing and managing diverse responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
- Complex Idea Explanation: You will have the ability to explain complex ideas in a cohesive and clear manner, simplifying intricate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders to ensure understanding and buy-in.
Language Skills:
- English Fluency: Fluent verbal and written skills in English are required for all communication and documentation.
Licenses, Certificates, Registrations (Plus):
- Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Fundamentals (PL-900) is a plus: This certification validates foundational knowledge of the Microsoft Power Platform.
- Microsoft Certified: Power Automate RPA Developer Associate (PL-500) is a plus: This certification demonstrates expertise in building Robotic Process Automation (RPA) solutions with Power Automate.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification with IT-focused projects is a plus: This widely recognized certification indicates advanced project management skills, specifically applied to IT projects.
Work Environment & Physical Demands:
This job operates in a professional office environment in Houston, TX, and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets. Physical demands include:
- Prolonged Sitting: Prolonged periods of sitting are common.
- Routine Movement: May need to routinely move around the office to communicate with different groups.
- Occasional Late Work: Occasionally work late to meet business demands and to facilitate meetings with global offices (e.g., Tokyo office).
- Lifting: Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
- Valid Driver's License: Must have a valid DL.
If this Sr. Analyst – Applications Support role in Houston, TX, aligns with your expertise in SharePoint and the Microsoft Power Platform, your experience with complex application support in an enterprise (preferably Oil & Gas) environment, and your passion for driving business optimization, we encourage you to learn more about this exceptional permanent opportunity. This is a chance to lead, innovate, and make a significant impact on critical business applications.
To take the next step in your career and potentially contribute to a dynamic team, click "Apply Now." A recruiter will be in touch with you promptly to discuss this outstanding opportunity in greater detail, answer any questions you may have, and guide you through the application process. We look forward to connecting with you and exploring how your expertise can help shape the future of our application landscape!
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| Job Category | IT |
A prominent global banking client is seeking a visionary Senior AI/ML Engineer (Contract - Hybrid - Charlotte, NC) to join their advanced Engineering department. This contract position, based in Charlotte, North Carolina, offers a flexible hybrid work model, blending onsite collaboration with remote flexibility. The ideal candidate will possess robust analytical skills, exceptional problem-solving abilities, and a deeply collaborative mindset, all essential for successfully aligning with the organization's goals and driving various complex, large-scale AI/ML initiatives.
Senior AI/ML Engineer (Contract - Hybrid - Charlotte, NC)
Location: Charlotte, NC – This is a Hybrid role, combining onsite presence in Charlotte with remote work flexibility.
Employment Type: Contract
Pay Range: Competitive
Industry: Engineering / Computer and Mathematical
What's the Job? Driving AI/ML Innovation in Global Banking
As a Senior AI/ML Engineer, you will be at the forefront of designing, optimizing, and deploying cutting-edge artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions that have a broad impact across a global banking enterprise. Your role is highly consultative and deeply technical, demanding expertise in large-scale deep learning applications and distributed computing.
- Consult on Complex Initiatives with Broad Impact: You will provide expert consultation on complex initiatives that have a broad impact across the organization. This involves engaging with various business units and technical teams to understand their needs, identifying opportunities where AI/ML can drive significant value, and guiding the strategic planning for software engineering efforts related to these large-scale projects. Your insights will directly influence critical business decisions and technological directions within the banking sector.
- Review and Analyze Complex Multi-Faceted Software Engineering Challenges: A core responsibility will be to review and analyze complex, multi-faceted Software Engineering challenges that require in-depth evaluation. This involves dissecting intricate technical problems, assessing their root causes, and proposing robust, scalable, and secure solutions. Your analytical rigor will be applied to optimize existing AI/ML pipelines, integrate new models, and address performance or security bottlenecks in high-stakes financial environments.
- Contribute to Resolution Requiring Understanding of Policies and Compliance: You will actively contribute to the resolution of situations requiring a solid understanding of function, policies, and compliance requirements. In a global banking context, this means ensuring that all AI/ML solutions adhere to stringent regulatory frameworks (e.g., data privacy, ethical AI guidelines, financial regulations), internal security policies, and operational best practices. Your input will ensure that solutions are not just technically sound but also legally compliant and ethically responsible.
- Strategically Collaborate and Consult with Client Personnel: You will engage in strategic collaboration and consultation with client personnel across different departments and seniority levels. This involves translating complex technical concepts into clear, actionable advice for business stakeholders, fostering cross-functional understanding, and working cohesively to achieve specific project deliverables. Your ability to build rapport and influence through technical expertise will be crucial for project success.
- Optimize and Deploy AI Models on GPU Clusters: A highly technical aspect of your role involves optimizing and deploying AI models on GPU clusters for large-scale deep learning applications. This requires expertise in fine-tuning model performance for inference and training, managing GPU resources efficiently, configuring distributed training environments, and ensuring the robust deployment of models into production. Your work will directly enable the execution of computationally intensive AI tasks that drive advanced analytics and insights within the banking domain.
What's Needed? Essential Qualifications for an AI/ML Leader
To excel as a Senior AI/ML Engineer, you will need a robust background in software engineering, extensive experience with cutting-edge AI/ML frameworks, and proficiency in cloud-native and distributed computing environments.
- Extensive Software Engineering Experience: You must possess a minimum of 5+ years of Software Engineering experience, or equivalent expertise clearly demonstrated through your work portfolio, consulting engagements, specialized training, or advanced education. This extensive background should include a proven track record in developing complex software solutions, with a strong understanding of coding principles, testing methodologies, and deployment practices.
- Expertise in API Development, Cloud-Native Architectures, and Generative AI: You are required to have significant experience with API development, specifically designing and building robust, scalable APIs for AI/ML model serving and data interaction. You must also have a strong understanding of cloud-native architectures, leveraging cloud services for highly available and resilient deployments. Crucially, hands-on experience with Generative AI frameworks like LLaMA and Mistral is essential, demonstrating your ability to work with and deploy large language models or similar generative AI technologies.
- Proficiency in Key Development and Orchestration Technologies: You must demonstrate strong proficiency in a specific set of technologies critical for modern AI/ML development and deployment:
- FastAPI: For building high-performance web APIs in Python.
- Unicorn: A fast, asynchronous Python web server.
- Swagger (OpenAPI): For API documentation and design.
- Python: As the primary programming language for AI/ML development.
- Apache Spark (PySpark): For large-scale data processing and distributed computing.
- Kubernetes: For container orchestration and managing microservices.
- Django: As a web framework, potentially for building supporting applications or interfaces.
- Experience Configuring and Managing GPU Clusters in GCP: You must have hands-on experience in configuring and managing NVIDIA GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) clusters, specifically within Google Cloud Platform (GCP). This includes working with GCP's specialized compute instances such as TPUs (Tensor Processing Units) and GPU instances for accelerating machine learning workloads. Your ability to optimize these environments for training and inference is critical.
- Knowledge of Multi-GPU Training and Distributed Computing: A strong knowledge of multi-GPU training and distributed computing frameworks is essential. This includes practical experience with libraries and methodologies such as TensorFlow Distributed and PyTorch Distributed. This expertise allows you to scale AI model training across multiple GPUs and machines, dramatically reducing training times for large-scale deep learning applications.
What's In It For You? Impact, Growth, and a Flexible Environment
This Senior AI/ML Engineer contract in Charlotte, NC, offers a compelling environment for professional growth and significant impact within a leading global banking client.
- Opportunity to Work on Cutting-Edge AI and Machine Learning Projects: You will have the invaluable opportunity to work on truly cutting-edge AI and machine learning projects that are shaping the future of financial services. This includes leveraging advanced models and techniques to solve complex business challenges, from fraud detection to personalized banking experiences.
- Collaborative and Inclusive Work Environment: You will join a highly collaborative and inclusive work environment where teamwork is highly valued, and diverse perspectives are celebrated. This fosters an atmosphere of open communication, knowledge sharing, and mutual support, allowing you to learn from varied backgrounds and contribute your unique insights to drive collective success.
- Professional Growth and Development Opportunities: The organization is deeply committed to your professional growth and development. This means access to continuous learning resources, opportunities to pursue new certifications in AI/ML, participation in specialized workshops, and mentorship from industry experts. You will have a clear pathway to enhance your skills and advance your career within the rapidly evolving AI/ML domain.
- Engagement with a Diverse Team of Experts: You will be actively engaged with a diverse team of experts in the field of AI, machine learning, and software engineering. This provides unparalleled networking opportunities and the chance to collaborate with thought leaders on complex, innovative projects.
- Chance to Make a Significant Impact on Large-Scale Initiatives: Your contributions as a Senior AI/ML Engineer will provide a unique chance to make a significant and lasting impact on large-scale initiatives across the global banking enterprise. By developing and deploying intelligent solutions, you will directly influence operational efficiencies, risk management, and customer engagement, contributing to the client's competitive edge.
Upon successful completion of a predefined waiting period, consultants are typically eligible for a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support their well-being and financial security. These often include:
- Medical and Prescription Drug Plans: Comprehensive healthcare coverage for medical services and necessary prescription medications.
- Dental Plan: Benefits covering routine dental care and essential treatments.
- Vision Plan: Coverage for eye examinations, prescription glasses, and contact lenses.
- Health Savings Account (HSA): A tax-advantaged savings account to help pay for qualified medical expenses.
- Health Flexible Spending Account (HFSA): Allows pre-tax contributions for eligible healthcare costs.
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DCFSA): Provides tax advantages for dependent care expenses.
- Supplemental Life Insurance: Options for additional life insurance coverage for enhanced financial protection.
- Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance: Income replacement benefits during periods of temporary or prolonged incapacitation due to illness or injury.
- Business Travel Insurance: Coverage for unforeseen events or emergencies that may occur during authorized business travel.
- 401(k), Plus Match: An opportunity to save for retirement with the added benefit of employer matching contributions, enhancing your long-term financial growth.
- Weekly Pay: Consistent and regular compensation provided on a weekly basis, ensuring stable financial flow throughout your contract engagement.
If this Senior AI/ML Engineer role in Charlotte, NC, aligns with your extensive experience in software engineering, your expertise with generative AI frameworks and cloud-native architectures, and your passion for driving innovation in a global banking context, we encourage you to learn more about this exciting hybrid contract opportunity. This is a chance to build cutting-edge AI/ML solutions that have a broad and profound impact.
To take the next step in your career and potentially contribute to the future of AI in finance, click "Apply Now." A recruiter will be in touch with you promptly to discuss this outstanding opportunity in greater detail, answer any questions you may have, and guide you through the application process. We look forward to connecting with you and exploring how your expertise can benefit our team!
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| Job Category | AI, Engineering |
Senior Realtime Graphics Developer, Unreal Engine Developer, Saint Louis MO, Tulsa OK, Dallas TX, Hybrid Contract, Flight Simulation, Aviation Training, Realtime Graphics, C++ Programming, Game Development, Graphics Programming, Software Architecture, Object-Oriented Design, Data Structures, Algorithms, Multi-threading, Unreal Engine 5, Visual Realism, Rendering, Shading, Lighting, Animation, Simulation Systems, Aviation Industry, Software Engineer, Graphics Engineer, Hybrid Developer
A leading client in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) - nutrition industry is actively seeking a highly analytical and insightful Data Analyst (Contract - Onsite - Zeeland, MI) to join their team. This 6-month contract position, based onsite in Zeeland, Michigan, offers a unique opportunity to translate complex data into actionable insights. The ideal candidate will possess a strong analytical background, proven experience with data visualization tools, and the ability to drive business objectives, aligning successfully with the organization's commitment to data-driven decision-making in a vital industry.
Data Analyst (Contract - Onsite - Zeeland, MI)
Location: Zeeland, MI – This is an Onsite role, requiring daily presence at the designated facility.
Contract Duration: 6 Months (with possibility of extension or conversion to permanent)
Pay Range: $32 per hour (W2 Only)
Industry: Computer and Mathematical / Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) - Nutrition
What’s the Job? Transforming Data into Actionable Insights
As a Data Analyst, you’ll play a pivotal role in transforming raw data into meaningful intelligence that directly supports business objectives within the nutrition industry. You'll be the bridge between complex datasets and strategic decisions, ensuring clarity and driving efficiency.
- Assist in Generating Reports using Tableau and Power BI: You'll actively assist in generating critical reports for various business stakeholders. This involves utilizing industry-leading Tableau and Power BI platforms to visualize data. Your work will primarily leverage data extracted from Redzone (or similar operational intelligence platforms), creating intuitive and impactful visual narratives that highlight key performance indicators (KPIs) and operational trends for the manufacturing or supply chain processes.
- Extract, Clean, and Analyze Data from Redzone: A fundamental responsibility will be to extract, meticulously clean, and thoroughly analyze data from Redzone (or analogous manufacturing execution/operational data platforms). This process is crucial for ensuring data accuracy and reliability before it's used for reporting or insights. You'll identify inconsistencies, handle missing values, and transform raw data into a structured format suitable for in-depth analysis, directly supporting business objectives related to production efficiency, quality control, or inventory management.
- Develop and Maintain Interactive Dashboards and Reports: You will be instrumental in the creation and ongoing management of data visualization assets. This includes developing and maintaining interactive dashboards and detailed reports in Tableau. Your dashboards will empower users to explore data dynamically, gain self-service insights, and monitor performance in real-time, significantly enhancing the organization's data literacy and decision-making capabilities.
- Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams: You'll engage in close collaboration with cross-functional teams across the organization. This involves understanding their specific reporting requirements, identifying key questions they need answered, and then working to deliver actionable insights that meet their needs. Your ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders from production, operations, supply chain, and quality control will be crucial for translating data into tangible business improvements.
- Assist in Ad-Hoc Data Analysis and Reporting Tasks: Beyond routine reporting, you will assist in ad-hoc data analysis and reporting tasks as needed. This requires flexibility and a rapid response to urgent business inquiries, providing quick turnaround on data extractions, analyses, and custom reports to support immediate decision-making or investigate unexpected trends.
What’s Needed? Your Qualifications for Data-Driven Success
To excel as a Data Analyst, you'll need a solid academic foundation, proven hands-on experience with data tools, and a knack for translating numbers into narratives.
- Bachelor's Degree (or Pursuant) in Relevant Field: You should hold a Bachelor's degree (or be currently pursuing one) in a quantitative field such as Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or a closely related discipline. This academic background provides the foundational knowledge in analytical methodologies, statistical concepts, and computational thinking essential for effective data analysis.
- Proven Experience as a Data Analyst or Similar Role: You must possess proven experience as a Data Analyst or in a similar role. This indicates a track record of actively performing data extraction, cleaning, analysis, and reporting in a professional setting, demonstrating your ability to handle real-world datasets and derive meaningful conclusions.
- Proficiency in Tableau and Data Visualization: You are required to have strong proficiency in Tableau and a comprehensive understanding of data visualization techniques. This means you're skilled not only in using Tableau to build dashboards but also in choosing the right chart types, designing intuitive layouts, and telling a clear story with data to effectively communicate insights to diverse audiences.
- Strong Knowledge of Data Extraction and Manipulation: You must demonstrate strong knowledge of data extraction and manipulation using SQL or similar tools. This includes writing complex queries to retrieve specific data, using SQL for data cleaning and transformation, joining multiple tables, and optimizing queries for performance. Experience with other data manipulation tools (e.g., Python with Pandas, R) is also valuable.
- Familiarity with Redzone or Similar Data Platforms: You should have familiarity with Redzone or similar operational data platforms. This includes systems like Peakboard (visual operations management), Buildertrend (construction management, but conceptually a data platform), Amazon Web Services' Redshift (cloud data warehouse), and other monitoring tools such as AdRem Software, IBM, and Redgate Monitor. This indicates an understanding of how data is collected, stored, and managed in an operational or industrial setting.
Helpful but Not Required (Valuable Additions):
While the above are essential, the following skills would further enhance your application:
- Experience in the Nutrition or Healthcare Industry: Previous experience in the nutrition or healthcare industry would be highly beneficial, providing context for the types of data and business challenges faced by the client.
- Advanced Skills in Excel: Beyond basic proficiency, advanced skills in Excel (e.g., complex formulas, VBA macros, Power Query) are a plus for robust data manipulation and ad-hoc analysis.
- Statistical Analysis and Predictive Modeling: Experience with statistical analysis and predictive modeling techniques (e.g., regression, classification, time series analysis) would be advantageous for moving beyond descriptive reporting to proactive insights and forecasting.
What’s In It For You? Comprehensive Support and Growth
This 6-month contract opportunity as a Data Analyst in Zeeland, MI, offers a comprehensive package of support and benefits designed to foster your professional growth and well-being.
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: You will be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, ensuring access to essential healthcare services. Additionally, a 401k plan is available to support your long-term financial planning.
- Consistent Weekly Pay: Enjoy the convenience and stability of weekly pay with direct deposit, providing consistent income throughout your contract engagement.
- Dedicated Consultant Care Support: You’ll benefit from dedicated Consultant Care support, ensuring you have a point of contact for any questions or needs throughout your assignment, providing a seamless and supportive experience.
- Free Training to Upgrade Your Skills: The opportunity for free training to upgrade your skills is a significant perk. This commitment to professional development allows you to enhance your technical capabilities and stay current with industry trends, directly supporting your career growth.
- Dedicated Career Partner: You will be assigned a Dedicated Career Partner who will actively help you achieve your career goals. This personalized support can include guidance on skill development, resume optimization, interview preparation, and exploring future opportunities.
If this Data Analyst role in Zeeland, MI, aligns with your analytical background, data visualization skills, and passion for transforming data into actionable insights within the consumer packaged goods - nutrition industry, we encourage you to learn more about this exciting onsite contract opportunity. This is a fantastic chance to make a tangible impact on business objectives through data.
To take the next step in your career and contribute to data-driven excellence, click "Apply Now." A recruiter will be in touch with you promptly to discuss this great opportunity in detail, answer any questions you may have, and guide you through the application process. We look forward to connecting with you and exploring how your expertise can benefit our team!
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| Job Category | AI |
Azure DevOps Engineer, Boise ID, Onsite Contract, CI/CD Pipelines, Azure DevOps, Cloud Computing, Azure Services, PowerShell, Python Scripting, Containerization, Docker, Kubernetes, Infrastructure as Code, IaC, Azure Monitor, System Performance, Reliability, Boise IT Jobs, Idaho Tech, DevOps Engineer
A leader in professional aviation training and simulation systems is actively seeking a visionary Senior Realtime Graphics & Unreal Engine Developer (Contract - Hybrid - Saint Louis, MO; Tulsa, OK; or Dallas, TX) to join their dynamic and agile team. This contract position offers location flexibility, allowing you to be based in either Saint Louis, Missouri; Tulsa, Oklahoma; or Dallas, Texas. This role is crucial for supporting the development of cutting-edge flight simulation products. The ideal candidate will possess robust problem-solving skills, a profound passion for technology, and the ability to work collaboratively, all essential for successfully aligning with the organization's innovative and high-fidelity development goals.
Senior Realtime Graphics & Unreal Engine Developer (Contract - Hybrid - Saint Louis, MO; Tulsa, OK; or Dallas, TX)
Location: Saint Louis, MO; Tulsa, OK; or Dallas, TX – This is a Hybrid role, combining onsite collaboration with remote flexibility from one of these three hub locations.
Employment Type: Contract
Pay Range: Competitive, based on experience
Industry: Computer and Mathematical
What's the Job? Engineering Immersive Flight Simulation Experiences
As a Senior Realtime Graphics & Unreal Engine Developer, you will be at the forefront of crafting highly realistic and immersive flight simulation products. Your expertise will be vital in pushing the boundaries of visual fidelity and performance within a complex, real-time environment.
- Design, Develop, and Provide Expertise for Unreal Engine Flight Simulation: You will be pivotal in the design, development, and provision of subject matter expertise for a highly advanced flight simulation product meticulously built on Unreal Engine. This encompasses contributing to the architectural vision, implementing core features, and ensuring the technical excellence of the simulation. Your deep understanding of Unreal Engine's capabilities and its application in high-fidelity simulation will be paramount.
- Leverage, Extend, or Replace Native Unreal Engine Capabilities: A core aspect of your role will involve intelligently leveraging, extending, or strategically replacing native Unreal Engine capabilities. This demands a nuanced understanding of the engine's internal workings. Your focus will always be on achieving superior performance and visual realism, which might involve optimizing rendering pipelines, custom shader development, or enhancing existing engine features to meet the specific, demanding requirements of aviation simulation.
- Contribute to Critical Subsystems (Rendering, Shading, Lighting, Animation): You will make significant hands-on contributions to vital subsystems within the simulation. This includes enhancing rendering pipelines for optimal frame rates and visual quality, developing and optimizing shading models for realistic material representation, implementing advanced lighting techniques for dynamic environmental effects (e.g., weather, time of day), and refining animation systems for lifelike aircraft and environmental movements. Your work will directly impact the realism and immersiveness of the flight experience.
- Provide Guidance on Estimation, Scheduling, and Software Architecture: As a Senior Developer, you will play a crucial leadership role by providing expert guidance on estimation and scheduling for new features and projects. You will contribute to breaking down complex tasks, assessing technical feasibility, and helping to set realistic timelines. Furthermore, you will provide critical input on software architecture decisions, influencing the fundamental design of the simulation product to ensure scalability, maintainability, and long-term viability.
- Engage in All Facets of Software Development: You will be actively engaged in all facets of software development, demonstrating versatility and a comprehensive understanding of the SDLC. This spans from initial requirements gathering and communication with stakeholders, through design, coding, rigorous testing, deployment, and even extending to providing end-user support. Your holistic involvement ensures deep understanding and ownership of the product's quality and functionality.
What's Needed? Essential Qualifications for a Realtime Graphics Developer
To excel in this highly specialized role, you'll need extensive, hands-on experience with Unreal Engine, robust programming skills, and a strong theoretical understanding of graphics and software architecture.
- Minimum 5 Years of Unreal Engine Developer Experience: You must possess a minimum of 5 years of demonstrable Unreal Engine developer experience. This indicates deep, practical knowledge of the engine's tools, workflows, Blueprints, C++ API, and the ability to develop and optimize complex applications within the Unreal ecosystem. Your portfolio should ideally showcase projects with significant graphical components or real-time simulation aspects.
- Proficiency in C++ Programming and Game/Graphics Programming: You must have expert-level proficiency in C++ programming, which is fundamental for Unreal Engine development. Additionally, strong experience in game or graphics programming is essential. This includes understanding rendering pipelines, shader development (HLSL/GLSL), real-time lighting techniques, and optimizing code for high performance in graphically intensive applications.
- Strong Understanding of Software Architecture and Object-Oriented Design: You are required to have a strong understanding of software architecture principles, including modular design, scalability, and maintainability. Coupled with this, deep knowledge of Object-Oriented Design (OOD) principles (e.g., encapsulation, inheritance, polymorphism, design patterns) is crucial for building robust and extensible software systems within a complex engine like Unreal.
- Experience with Data Structures and Algorithms: You must possess solid experience with data structures and algorithms. This foundational computer science knowledge is vital for writing efficient, optimized code that handles large datasets and complex calculations, which is particularly critical in real-time graphics and simulation environments to ensure optimal performance and responsiveness.
- Technical Experience in Game Development and Multi-threading (Plus): While not strictly required, technical experience in areas such as game development and multi-threading is a significant plus. Game development experience demonstrates an understanding of real-time loops, input processing, and asset pipelines. Multi-threading experience is highly valuable for optimizing performance by distributing computations across multiple CPU cores, which is crucial for complex simulations and rendering tasks.
What's In It For You: Innovation, Growth, and Work-Life Balance
This contract opportunity as a Senior Realtime Graphics & Unreal Engine Developer offers a compelling environment for professional growth and significant impact within the specialized field of aviation training and simulation.
- Opportunity to Work on Innovative Projects in the Aviation Industry: You'll have the invaluable opportunity to work on truly innovative projects that are pushing the boundaries of technology within the aviation industry. This includes developing cutting-edge flight simulation products that redefine realism and training efficacy, offering a profound sense of purpose and unique professional challenges.
- Collaborative and Supportive Team Environment: You will be part of a highly collaborative and supportive team environment where your ideas are valued, and mutual assistance is encouraged. This fosters an atmosphere of open communication, knowledge sharing, and collective problem-solving, allowing you to learn from diverse perspectives and contribute your unique insights.
- Professional Growth and Development Opportunities: The organization is deeply committed to your professional growth and development. This means access to continuous learning resources, opportunities to explore new graphics technologies, specialized training relevant to aviation simulation, and mentorship from experienced engineers. You will have a clear pathway to enhance your skills and advance your career in real-time graphics and simulation development.
- Engagement with Cutting-Edge Technology and Tools: You will engage directly with cutting-edge technology and tools, specifically mastering Unreal Engine and its associated development ecosystems. This continuous exposure ensures your skills remain highly relevant and in demand within the rapidly evolving fields of real-time graphics, simulation, and high-fidelity visualization.
- Flexible Work Arrangements for Work-Life Balance: The client offers flexible work arrangements (hybrid model) to actively support work-life balance. This allows you to combine the benefits of onsite collaboration with the convenience of remote work, providing greater autonomy and flexibility in managing your professional and personal commitments.
Upon successful completion of a predefined waiting period, consultants are typically eligible for a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support their well-being and financial security. These include:
- Medical and Prescription Drug Plans: Comprehensive healthcare coverage for medical services and necessary prescription medications.
- Dental Plan: Benefits covering routine dental care and essential treatments.
- Vision Plan: Coverage for eye examinations, prescription glasses, and contact lenses.
- Health Savings Account (HSA): A tax-advantaged savings account to help pay for qualified medical expenses.
- Health Flexible Spending Account (HFSA): Allows pre-tax contributions for eligible healthcare costs.
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DCFSA): Provides tax advantages for dependent care expenses.
- Supplemental Life Insurance: Options for additional life insurance coverage for enhanced financial protection.
- Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance: Income replacement benefits during periods of incapacitation due to illness or injury.
- Business Travel Insurance: Coverage for unforeseen events during authorized business travel.
- 401(k), Plus Match: An opportunity to save for retirement with the added benefit of employer matching contributions.
- Weekly Pay: Consistent and regular compensation provided on a weekly basis, ensuring stable financial flow throughout your contract.
If this Senior Realtime Graphics & Unreal Engine Developer role, based in Saint Louis, MO; Tulsa, OK; or Dallas, TX, aligns with your extensive Unreal Engine experience, C++ proficiency, and passion for creating visually stunning and highly realistic flight simulations, we encourage you to learn more about this exciting contract opportunity. This is a fantastic chance to contribute to the cutting edge of aviation training and simulation.
To take the next step in your career and potentially help shape the future of flight simulation, click "Apply Now." A recruiter will be in touch with you promptly to discuss this outstanding opportunity in greater detail, answer any questions you may have, and guide you through the application process. We look forward to connecting with you and exploring how your expertise can benefit our team!
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| Job Category | Engineering |
Sr Manager Database, Database Manager, Richmond VA, Dallas TX, Hybrid Permanent, Automotive Industry, Technology Innovation, Database Projects, Distributed Team Leadership, Strategic Planning, Database Roadmaps, Database Modernization, Database Solutions, Continuous Improvement, Vendor Management, Team Inspiration, Culture of Learning, Database Administration, Database Engineering, Enterprise Database, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Databases, Azure SQL, Azure Cosmos DB, Leadership, DevOps Initiatives, Richmond IT Jobs, Dallas IT Jobs
A leading technology solutions provider is actively seeking a highly skilled and collaborative Azure DevOps Engineer (Contract - Onsite - Boise, ID) to join their dynamic engineering department. This contract position, based onsite in Boise, Idaho, is pivotal in supporting various development teams by streamlining processes and ensuring efficient application delivery. The ideal candidate will possess strong problem-solving skills, excellent communication abilities, and a collaborative mindset, all of which are essential for aligning successfully with the organization's innovative culture.
Azure DevOps Engineer (Contract - Onsite - Boise, ID)
Location: Boise, ID – This is an Onsite role, requiring daily presence at the designated facility.
Employment Type: Contract
Pay Range: Not Specified
Industry: Computer and Mathematical
What's the Job? Driving Automation and Efficiency in the Cloud
As an Azure DevOps Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of modern software development, designing and implementing automation solutions that accelerate application delivery and enhance operational reliability. Your role is critical in bridging the gap between development and operations, fostering a culture of continuous integration and continuous delivery.
- Design and Implement CI/CD Pipelines: You will be responsible for meticulously designing and implementing robust CI/CD (Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery) pipelines using Azure DevOps. This involves setting up automated build processes (compilation, dependency resolution, unit testing), configuring release gates, and orchestrating deployment workflows across various environments (e.g., development, testing, staging, production). Your work will significantly streamline development processes, reduce manual efforts, and accelerate time-to-market for new features and applications.
- Collaborate with Development Teams for Smooth Deployment and Integration: You will work in close collaboration with various development teams to ensure the seamless deployment and integration of applications within the Azure ecosystem. This involves understanding their codebases, application dependencies, and deployment requirements. You'll act as a key liaison, providing guidance on DevOps best practices, helping troubleshoot integration challenges between different services, and optimizing deployment strategies to minimize disruption and enhance efficiency.
- Monitor and Optimize System Performance and Reliability: You will continuously monitor the health, performance, and reliability of systems deployed within Azure. This involves configuring Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights, and other observability tools to collect metrics, logs, and traces. You'll analyze performance data to identify bottlenecks, anticipate potential issues, and implement proactive optimization strategies (e.g., resource scaling, configuration tuning, cost optimization) to ensure that applications maintain high availability and deliver optimal performance.
- Manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Using Azure DevOps Tools: A core aspect of your role will be to manage infrastructure as code (IaC) using Azure DevOps tools. This includes leveraging Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates, Bicep, or Terraform within Azure Pipelines to declaratively define and provision Azure infrastructure (e.g., virtual networks, virtual machines, databases, app services). Your proficiency in IaC will ensure consistency, repeatability, and version control for infrastructure deployments, enabling rapid and reliable environment provisioning.
- Provide Support and Troubleshooting for Deployment Issues: You will serve as a critical resource for providing support and troubleshooting for deployment issues. This involves diagnosing problems that arise during build, test, or release pipeline execution, identifying root causes (whether code-related, environment-related, or pipeline-related), and working with relevant teams to implement quick and effective resolutions. Your expertise will be crucial in ensuring continuous delivery flow and minimizing deployment failures.
What's Needed? Essential Qualifications for an Azure DevOps Engineer
To excel in this Azure DevOps Engineer role, you'll need a strong foundation in cloud computing, extensive hands-on experience with Azure DevOps, and proficiency in automation and containerization technologies.
- Experience with Azure DevOps and Related Tools: You must possess significant experience with Azure DevOps (formerly VSTS or TFS) and its related toolset. This includes practical familiarity with Azure Pipelines (for CI/CD), Azure Repos (for source control, Git), Azure Boards (for agile planning and work item tracking), and Azure Artifacts (for package management). Your ability to navigate and effectively utilize this comprehensive platform is essential.
- Strong Understanding of Cloud Computing Concepts and Services: You will have a strong understanding of core cloud computing concepts (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, serverless computing), as well as specific Azure cloud services. This includes knowledge of Azure Virtual Machines, Azure App Services, Azure Functions, Azure Networking (VNets, NSGs, Load Balancers), Azure Storage, Azure Databases (SQL Database, Cosmos DB), and Azure Active Directory. Your conceptual and practical understanding of these services is crucial for designing and implementing cloud solutions.
- Proficiency in Scripting Languages (PowerShell or Python): You must demonstrate proficiency in scripting languages, specifically PowerShell or Python. This includes the ability to write automation scripts for managing Azure resources, automating tasks within CI/CD pipelines, performing system configurations, and extracting data for monitoring or reporting. Your scripting skills will be vital for increasing efficiency and enabling automated operations.
- Knowledge of Containerization Technologies: You should possess a solid knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes. This includes understanding how containers work, how to build Docker images, how Kubernetes orchestrates containers (Pods, Deployments, Services), and how these technologies are used within a CI/CD pipeline for deploying applications to containerized environments in Azure (e.g., Azure Kubernetes Service - AKS).
- Ability to Work Effectively in a Team-Oriented Environment: You must have the proven ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment. This involves strong collaboration skills, clear communication with colleagues, willingness to share knowledge, participate in code reviews, and contribute positively to collective project goals in an agile setting. Your teamwork will be essential for successful cross-functional initiatives.
What's In It For You: Growth, Innovation, and a Collaborative Culture
This contract Azure DevOps Engineer position in Boise, ID, offers a compelling environment for professional growth and significant impact within a leading technology solutions provider.
- Opportunity to Work with Cutting-Edge Cloud Technologies: You'll have the invaluable opportunity to work directly with cutting-edge cloud technologies, specifically focusing on the expansive Microsoft Azure platform and advanced DevOps tools. This ensures continuous learning and keeps your skills highly relevant and in-demand in the rapidly evolving cloud landscape.
- Professional Growth and Development Opportunities: The organization is deeply committed to your professional growth and development. This means access to continuous learning resources, opportunities to pursue advanced Azure certifications, participation in workshops, and mentorship from experienced cloud professionals. You will have a clear pathway to enhance your skills and advance your career in DevOps and cloud engineering.
- Collaborative and Inclusive Company Culture: You will join a collaborative and inclusive company culture where teamwork is not just encouraged but actively fostered. This creates an atmosphere of open communication, knowledge sharing, and mutual support, allowing you to learn from diverse perspectives and contribute your unique insights to drive collective success.
- Access to a Network of Skilled Professionals: You'll gain access to a rich network of skilled professionals across various engineering and development teams. This provides excellent networking opportunities, mentorship potential, and the chance to collaborate with experts on complex projects, broadening your professional horizons.
- Engaging Projects that Challenge Your Skills and Creativity: This role promises engaging projects that will genuinely challenge your skills and creativity. You'll tackle complex automation challenges, optimize critical systems, and contribute to solutions that directly impact the efficiency and speed of software delivery, providing a rewarding and intellectually stimulating experience.
Upon successful completion of a predefined waiting period, consultants engaged in this role become eligible for a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support their well-being and financial security. These include:
- Medical and Prescription Drug Plans: Comprehensive healthcare coverage for medical services and necessary prescription medications.
- Dental Plan: Benefits covering routine dental care and essential treatments.
- Vision Plan: Coverage for eye examinations, prescription glasses, and contact lenses.
- Health Savings Account (HSA): A tax-advantaged savings account to help pay for qualified medical expenses.
- Health Flexible Spending Account (HFSA): Allows pre-tax contributions for eligible healthcare costs.
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DCFSA): Provides tax advantages for dependent care expenses.
- Supplemental Life Insurance: Options for additional life insurance coverage for enhanced financial protection.
- Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance: Income replacement benefits during periods of incapacitation due to illness or injury.
- Business Travel Insurance: Coverage for unforeseen events during authorized business travel.
- 401(k), Plus Match: An opportunity to save for retirement with the added benefit of employer matching contributions.
- Weekly Pay: Consistent and regular compensation provided on a weekly basis, ensuring stable financial flow throughout your contract.
If this Azure DevOps Engineer role in Boise, ID, aligns with your expertise in cloud automation, CI/CD pipeline development, and your passion for driving efficient software delivery, we encourage you to learn more about this exciting contract opportunity. This is a fantastic chance to contribute to cutting-edge cloud solutions within a leading technology organization.
To take the next step in your career and potentially shape the future of DevOps in the cloud, click "Apply Now." A dedicated recruiter will be in touch with you promptly to discuss this outstanding opportunity in greater detail, answer any questions you may have, and guide you through the application process. We look forward to connecting with you and exploring how your expertise can benefit our team!
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| Job Category | Engineering |
SAP MM Data Analyst, Solon OH, Onsite Contract, Data Analyst, Master Data Management, MDM, Food and Beverage Industry, SAP Material Workflow, Material Lifecycle, Data Error Resolution, Data Quality, ERP Systems, Data Dependencies, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Data Flow, Data Governance, Ohio IT Jobs, Supply Chain Data, SAP Specialist
A leader in the automotive industry is looking for a visionary Sr. Manager, Database (Permanent - Hybrid - Richmond, VA or Dallas, TX) to join their Technology Innovation Center. This permanent position, with the flexibility of a hybrid work model in either Richmond, Virginia, or Dallas, Texas, offers an unparalleled opportunity to lead a dynamic team of engineers. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, excellent communication abilities, and a collaborative mindset, all essential for successfully aligning with the organization's culture and driving cutting-edge database solutions.
Sr. Manager, Database (Permanent - Hybrid - Richmond, VA or Dallas, TX)
Location: Richmond, Virginia, or Dallas, TX – This is a Hybrid role, combining onsite presence with remote work flexibility in either Richmond or Dallas.
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: $170,000 annually
Industry: Computer and Mathematical / Automotive
What's the Job? Leading Database Innovation and Strategy
As a Sr. Manager, Database, you will be a strategic leader, overseeing a diverse portfolio of database technology projects and guiding a distributed team of highly skilled engineers. Your role is critical in shaping the future of the organization's data infrastructure, driving innovation, and ensuring the reliability and scalability of database solutions that power the automotive industry.
- Lead a Portfolio of Diverse Database Technology Projects and a Distributed Team: You will take charge of a portfolio of diverse database technology projects, encompassing various database platforms, technologies, and strategic initiatives (e.g., migrations, new implementations, performance optimization, data warehousing, cloud adoption). Crucially, you will lead a distributed team of engineers, fostering a cohesive and high-performing unit regardless of geographical separation. This requires exceptional leadership in setting priorities, allocating resources, managing timelines, and ensuring successful project delivery across multiple concurrent initiatives.
- Partner with Stakeholders to Influence Strategic Plans and Roadmaps: You will actively partner with stakeholders across various business units throughout the organization. Your role is to understand their strategic needs, identify opportunities where database technologies can provide competitive advantages, and effectively influence strategic plans and roadmaps for data architecture and management. This involves translating complex technical concepts into clear business value, building consensus, and ensuring that database initiatives are tightly aligned with overarching corporate objectives.
- Guide Teams to Design, Implement, and Modernize Database Solutions: You will provide expert guidance to your teams as they design, implement, and modernize intelligent, reliable, and scalable database solutions. This includes overseeing the architectural choices for new database systems, ensuring best practices for performance tuning and high availability, and leading efforts to migrate legacy databases to modern platforms (e.g., cloud-native databases, NoSQL solutions). Your leadership will ensure that solutions are robust, secure, and future-proof, meeting the evolving demands of the automotive industry.
- Drive Continuous Improvement and Efficiencies with Partners and Vendors: You will consistently drive continuous improvement and efficiencies within the database domain. This involves collaborating closely with consulting partners and vendors to leverage their expertise, evaluate new tools or services, and implement innovative solutions that enhance database operations, automate routine tasks, and optimize resource utilization. Your focus will be on streamlining processes, reducing operational costs, and improving the overall quality of database services.
- Inspire Teams to Achieve Greatness and Promote a Culture of Learning: A fundamental aspect of your leadership will be to inspire your teams to achieve greatness. You will foster an environment that encourages innovation, empowers engineers to take ownership, and recognizes outstanding contributions. Furthermore, you will actively promote a culture of continuous learning and collaboration, encouraging skill development, knowledge sharing, and cross-training within your distributed team and across the broader organization. Your ability to motivate and develop talent is paramount to long-term success.
What's Needed? Essential Qualifications for a Database Leader
To excel as a Sr. Manager, Database, you will need a strong blend of academic knowledge, extensive hands-on experience in database administration/engineering, and proven leadership in managing technical teams and building enterprise-grade solutions.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a Relevant Technical Field: A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a relevant technical field (e.g., Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering) is a fundamental requirement. This academic background provides the essential theoretical foundation in algorithms, data structures, and system design, which are crucial for advanced database management and innovation.
- Extensive Database Administration or Engineering Experience (8+ Years): You must possess 8+ years of hands-on Database administration or engineering experience in an enterprise-level environment. This extensive background signifies a deep understanding of various database technologies (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, NoSQL databases like MongoDB, Cassandra), including their architecture, performance tuning, backup/recovery, high availability, and security. Your hands-on expertise will be critical for guiding your team and resolving complex technical challenges.
- Proven Experience Managing Direct Reports and Building Enterprise Solutions (5+ Years): You must have a minimum of 5+ years of experience managing direct reports within a technical team. This demonstrates your leadership capabilities in setting goals, conducting performance reviews, fostering team development, and driving accountability. Concurrently, this experience should include a proven track record of building enterprise-grade solutions, meaning you've successfully delivered robust, scalable, and secure database systems that meet the stringent demands of a large organization.
- Strong Knowledge of Cloud Technologies, Particularly Microsoft Azure: You must possess strong knowledge of cloud technologies, with a particular emphasis on Microsoft Azure. This includes familiarity with Azure SQL Database, Azure Cosmos DB, Azure Database for PostgreSQL/MySQL, Azure Data Lake, Azure Synapse Analytics, and Azure networking and security concepts as they apply to database deployments in the cloud. Your understanding of cloud migration strategies and cloud-native database solutions will be vital.
- Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skills: You must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling you to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels of the organization, from individual contributors to senior executives. This includes the ability to clearly articulate complex technical concepts, influence strategic decisions, present project updates, and build strong collaborative relationships across diverse teams and business units.
What's In It For You: Impact, Growth, and a Cutting-Edge Environment
This permanent Sr. Manager, Database position offers a compelling environment for professional growth and significant impact within a leading automotive industry client.
- Opportunity to Lead Innovative Database Technology Projects: You will have the invaluable opportunity to lead innovative database technology projects that push the boundaries of data management in the automotive sector. This includes working on cutting-edge solutions for vehicle data, manufacturing processes, customer analytics, and supply chain optimization, allowing you to directly influence the company's technological future.
- Collaborative and Inclusive Work Environment: You will join a truly collaborative and inclusive work environment where teamwork is highly valued, and diverse perspectives are celebrated. This fosters an atmosphere of open communication, knowledge sharing, and mutual support, allowing you to learn from varied backgrounds and contribute your unique insights to drive collective success.
- Professional Development and Career Growth Opportunities: The organization is deeply committed to your professional development and career growth. This means access to continuous learning resources, leadership training programs, opportunities to pursue new certifications, and mentorship from senior leaders. You will have a clear pathway to enhance your skills and advance your career within the technology management domain.
- Engagement in Company-Wide DevOps and Innovation Initiatives: You will be actively engaged in company-wide DevOps and Innovation initiatives. This provides opportunities to integrate database operations into continuous delivery pipelines, explore new automation technologies, and contribute to a culture that embraces agile practices and continuous improvement, ensuring that database solutions are developed and deployed efficiently and securely.
- Ability to Make a Significant Impact on the Organization’s Technology Landscape: Your role provides a unique ability to make a significant and lasting impact on the organization’s technology landscape. By leading the database strategy and guiding your team, you will directly influence the performance, reliability, and security of data that underpins all business operations, contributing to the client's competitive edge in the automotive industry.
Upon successful completion of a predefined waiting period, permanent employees are typically eligible for a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support their well-being and financial security. These often include:
- Medical and Prescription Drug Plans: Comprehensive healthcare coverage for medical services and necessary prescription medications.
- Dental Plan: Benefits covering routine dental care and essential treatments.
- Vision Plan: Coverage for eye examinations, prescription glasses, and contact lenses.
- Health Savings Account (HSA): A tax-advantaged savings account to help pay for qualified medical expenses.
- Health Flexible Spending Account (HFSA): Allows pre-tax contributions for eligible healthcare costs.
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DCFSA): Provides tax advantages for dependent care expenses.
- Supplemental Life Insurance: Options for additional life insurance coverage for enhanced financial protection.
- Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance: Income replacement benefits during periods of incapacitation due to illness or injury.
- Business Travel Insurance: Coverage for unforeseen events during authorized business travel.
- 401(k), Plus Match: An opportunity to save for retirement with the added benefit of employer matching contributions.
- Weekly Pay: Consistent and regular compensation, ensuring stable financial flow.
If this Sr. Manager, Database role in Richmond, VA, or Dallas, TX, aligns with your extensive database expertise, proven leadership capabilities, and passion for driving technological innovation in the automotive industry, we encourage you to learn more about this exceptional permanent, hybrid opportunity. This is a chance to lead a talented team and make a profound impact on the organization's technology landscape.
To take the next step in your career and potentially lead strategic database initiatives, click "Apply Now." A recruiter will be in touch with you promptly to discuss this outstanding opportunity in greater detail, answer any questions you may have, and guide you through the application process. We look forward to connecting with you and exploring how your expertise can benefit our team!
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| Job Category | Engineering |
A prominent client, a recognized leader in the food and beverage industry, is actively seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented SAP MM Data Analyst (Contract - Onsite - Solon, OH) to join their Master Data Management (MDM) team. This contract position, based onsite in Solon, Ohio, is crucial for supporting various functional groups by ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and efficiency of critical material master data within their SAP environment. The ideal candidate will possess robust analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a proactive approach to problem-solving, all of which are essential for aligning successfully with the organization's commitment to operational excellence and data-driven decision-making.
SAP MM Data Analyst (Contract - Onsite - Solon, OH)
Location: Solon, OH – This is an Onsite role, requiring daily presence at the designated facility.
Employment Type: Contract
Pay Range: Not Specified (Competitive, as per the original prompt's implication)
Industry: Computer and Mathematical / Food and Beverage
What's the Job? Ensuring Data Accuracy for a Leading Food & Beverage Company
As an SAP MM Data Analyst, you will play a pivotal role within the Master Data Management (MDM) team, serving as the guardian of accurate and consistent material master data within the SAP ecosystem. Your work will directly impact critical business functions across the supply chain, from procurement and production to sales and finance, ensuring operational efficiency and compliance in the dynamic food and beverage industry.
- Execute SAP Material Workflow Process, Including Changes, Extensions, and Activation: You will be responsible for meticulously executing the SAP Material Workflow Process throughout the entire lifecycle of materials. This involves managing initial creation of new material masters in SAP, processing various changes to existing material attributes (e.g., material type, purchasing group, costing data, plant-specific settings), handling extensions of materials to new organizational units such as additional plants, storage locations, or sales organizations, and finally, managing the activation of materials for use in production environments. This process requires a deep understanding of standard SAP transactions (e.g., MM01, MM02, MM03) and the associated approval workflows, ensuring data integrity and adherence to governance policies at every stage. Your precision in this area directly impacts the ability to procure raw materials, plan production, manage inventory, and fulfill sales orders accurately.
- Review and Resolve Data Errors While Determining the Root Cause: A critical and ongoing responsibility will be to diligently review and resolve data errors within the SAP Material Master. This involves proactively identifying inconsistencies, inaccuracies, or missing data across various material master views (e.g., Basic Data, Purchasing, Plant Data/Storage, Accounting, Sales). You will utilize SAP reports, custom queries, and potentially specialized data quality tools to pinpoint discrepancies. Beyond simply correcting errors, a key aspect of your role is to determine the root cause of these data issues. This might involve investigating process flaws, user errors during data entry, system integration issues, or inadequate data validation rules. By identifying and addressing root causes, you will contribute significantly to preventing recurrence and improving overall data quality.
- Manage the Material Life Cycle Process, Including Health and Validity Checks: You will comprehensively manage the material life cycle process within SAP MM, from a material's conception as a new product to its eventual obsolescence or archiving. This involves defining and implementing statuses (e.g., R&D, active, obsolete), coordinating with relevant departments (e.g., R&D, production, sales, finance) for phase transitions, and ensuring proper data stewardship at each stage. A key component of this management is performing continuous health and validity checks on material master data. This ensures that data remains accurate, complete, and compliant with business rules throughout its existence, supporting efficient planning and operations. For a food and beverage company, this is critical for managing raw materials, ingredients, packaging, and finished goods, which often have specific shelf-life, quality, and regulatory requirements.
- Support and Lead Master Data Management Software Solutions and Implementations: You will actively support existing Master Data Management (MDM) software solutions used in conjunction with SAP MM, and potentially lead implementations of new MDM tools or enhancements. This involves providing technical support for MDM platforms, troubleshooting integration points with SAP, and ensuring the MDM system effectively governs and synchronizes material data across the enterprise. When leading implementations, you might be involved in requirements gathering, solution design, testing, and deployment of new MDM functionalities or entirely new MDM systems. Your expertise will streamline MDM processes, improve data quality, and enforce data governance standards, making data more reliable and accessible across the organization.
- Communicate and Educate Cross-Functional Teams on Master Data Standards: A crucial part of your role is to effectively communicate and educate cross-functional teams across the organization on Master Data standards and best practices. This involves developing clear training materials, conducting workshops or one-on-one sessions for users in departments such as Procurement, Production Planning, Inventory Management, Sales, and Finance. You will explain data entry rules, naming conventions, data quality expectations, and the importance of master data integrity. Your educational efforts will foster a culture of data ownership and consistency, ensuring that everyone understands their role in maintaining high-quality material master data.
What's Needed? Essential Qualifications for an SAP MM Data Analyst
To excel in this vital SAP MM Data Analyst role, you'll need a strong foundation in enterprise resource planning, specific SAP expertise, and robust data management skills.
- Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Relevant Experience: A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution is highly preferred. This academic background provides a strong foundational understanding relevant to business processes, data management, or information systems. Alternatively, equivalent relevant experience that demonstrates a strong practical understanding and proficiency in SAP MM and data management within an enterprise environment will be given full consideration.
- Prior Experience with Integrated ERP Systems and Data Dependencies: You must possess significant prior experience with integrated ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems, particularly SAP. This means understanding how different modules within an ERP system interact and how master data flows between them. Crucially, you must have a deep understanding of required data dependencies, recognizing how changes to material master data in MM can impact other modules like Sales and Distribution (SD), Production Planning (PP), Finance and Controlling (FICO), and Inventory Management. This holistic view is vital for ensuring data consistency across the enterprise.
- Strong System Knowledge and Personal Computer Skills: You are expected to have strong system knowledge, which encompasses understanding the architecture and functionalities of enterprise-level systems like SAP. This includes navigating various SAP modules, understanding database structures, and comprehending how data is processed and stored. Complementing this, strong personal computer skills are essential, indicating proficiency with general computing tasks, file management, and software applications.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Especially Excel and Access: You must have extensive experience with the Microsoft Office suite, with particularly strong skills in Excel and Access.
- For Excel: This includes advanced proficiency in data analysis using functions (VLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, SUMIFS), pivot tables for summarization and reporting, data validation, conditional formatting, and potentially VBA for automation of data cleansing or reporting tasks. Excel is often used for ad-hoc data analysis, comparison, and initial data preparation for SAP uploads.
- For Access: This includes experience with database design, creating complex queries to extract and manipulate data, building reports, and potentially linking to external data sources. Access can be a powerful tool for localized data management, analysis, and preparing data for migration or validation against SAP. Your combined mastery of these tools will be invaluable for data manipulation, analysis, and reporting.
- Ability to Articulate End-to-End Data Flow Clearly: You must possess the exceptional ability to articulate end-to-end data flow clearly to all levels of the organization. This means being able to explain complex data processes, system integrations, and the journey of master data from its source to its consumption in various business reports and applications. You should be able to communicate effectively with technical teams, business stakeholders, and senior management, translating intricate data concepts into understandable terms, which is vital for fostering data literacy and collaboration.
What's In It For You: Impact, Growth, and a Collaborative Culture
This contract SAP MM Data Analyst position in Solon, OH, offers a compelling environment for professional growth and the opportunity to make a significant impact within a leading food and beverage organization.
- Opportunity to Work with a Dynamic Team in a Leading Organization: You will have the invaluable opportunity to work with a dynamic team that is at the forefront of data management within a leading organization in the food and beverage industry. This ensures continuous learning and provides exciting challenges in a sector that relies heavily on efficient supply chain and production processes.
- Engage in Impactful Projects Driving Data Accuracy and Compliance: You will be deeply engaged in impactful projects that directly drive data accuracy and compliance. Your contributions will ensure that critical material master data is precise and adheres to internal standards and external regulations, which is paramount in the food and beverage industry for aspects like product quality, traceability, and regulatory reporting.
- Develop Your Skills in SAP and Master Data Management: This role provides an excellent opportunity to develop and deepen your skills in SAP (specifically SAP MM) and Master Data Management (MDM) best practices. You'll gain hands-on experience with real-world enterprise data challenges, enhancing your expertise in two highly sought-after domains in the IT landscape.
- Collaborate with Diverse Functional Teams: You will collaborate extensively with diverse functional teams across the organization, including procurement, manufacturing, logistics, sales, finance, and quality assurance. This cross-functional interaction will broaden your business acumen and enhance your ability to understand and support varied operational needs, fostering a holistic view of the enterprise.
- Contribute to Innovative Solutions Enhancing Operational Efficiency: Your work will directly contribute to innovative solutions that enhance operational efficiency. By ensuring high-quality master data and streamlined MDM processes, you will enable faster product introductions, more accurate production planning, optimized inventory levels, and improved reporting capabilities, all of which directly translate into significant operational gains for the company.
Upon successful completion of a predefined waiting period, consultants engaged in this role become eligible for a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support their well-being and financial security. These include:
- Medical and Prescription Drug Plans: Comprehensive healthcare coverage for medical services and necessary prescription medications.
- Dental Plan: Benefits covering routine dental care and essential treatments.
- Vision Plan: Coverage for eye examinations, prescription glasses, and contact lenses.
- Health Savings Account (HSA): A tax-advantaged savings account to help pay for qualified medical expenses.
- Health Flexible Spending Account (HFSA): Allows pre-tax contributions for eligible healthcare costs.
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DCFSA): Provides tax advantages for dependent care expenses.
- Supplemental Life Insurance: Options for additional life insurance coverage for enhanced financial protection.
- Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance: Income replacement benefits during periods of incapacitation due to illness or injury.
- Business Travel Insurance: Coverage for unforeseen events during authorized business travel.
- 401(k), Plus Match: An opportunity to save for retirement with the added benefit of employer matching contributions.
- Weekly Pay: Consistent and regular compensation provided on a weekly basis, ensuring stable financial flow throughout your contract.
If this SAP MM Data Analyst role in Solon, OH, aligns with your expertise in SAP Material Master, your passion for data accuracy, and your desire to make a tangible impact within a leading food and beverage organization, we encourage you to learn more about this exciting contract opportunity. This is a fantastic chance to shape how critical data is managed and leveraged for operational success.
To take the next step in your career and potentially contribute to innovative solutions in a vital industry, click "Apply Now." A dedicated recruiter will be in touch with you promptly to discuss this outstanding opportunity in greater detail, answer any questions you may have, and guide you through the application process. We look forward to connecting with you and exploring how your expertise can benefit our team!
A prominent client in the Computer and Mathematical industry is seeking a highly skilled and versatile Network and Systems Technician (Permanent - 5 Days Onsite - Lawler, IA) to join their team. This permanent position, based onsite 5 days a week in Lawler, Iowa, offers a unique opportunity to directly revolutionize how technology supports the agricultural landscape. The ideal candidate will be instrumental in managing desktop imaging, enhancing cybersecurity, and troubleshooting complex challenges, all while acting as a vital, trusted extension of client teams. If you're ready to combine cutting-edge tech innovation with real-world impact in a crucial industry, this is the role for you!
Network and Systems Technician (Permanent - 5 Days Onsite - Lawler, IA)
Location: Lawler, Iowa – This is a Permanent, 5 Days Onsite role, requiring daily presence at the designated facility.
Employment Type: Permanent
Pay Range: $65,000 - $90,000 annually
Industry: Computer and Mathematical
What’s the Job? Revolutionizing Agricultural Technology
As a Network and Systems Technician, you'll play a multifaceted and vital role, blending deep technical expertise with a strong commitment to client success. You'll be on the ground, delivering hands-on support and strategic solutions that empower agricultural businesses through technology. This position is about making a tangible difference by ensuring robust, secure, and efficient IT operations.
What You Will Accomplish and Experience: Key Responsibilities and Impact
Your daily contributions will span the entire IT infrastructure, from user support to complex network engineering, all delivered with a focus on operational excellence and client satisfaction.
- Serve as a Trusted Extension of Client Teams: You will act as a trusted, seamless extension of our clients' teams, deeply aligning with their business goals and consistently prioritizing their success. This involves understanding their unique operational needs within the agricultural sector and proactively contributing IT solutions that directly support their objectives. Your presence will be 100% onsite with multiple clients, building strong relationships and fostering mutual trust.
- Prompt Issue Resolution and Effective Communication: You will be the frontline responder, ready to promptly address client inquiries and meticulously resolve system, application, and network issues. Throughout the entire resolution process, you will communicate effectively with clients, providing clear updates, explaining technical concepts simply, and ensuring they are informed every step of the way, minimizing disruption to their operations.
- Engineer, Implement, and Maintain Complex Network Infrastructures: You will engineer, implement, and maintain complex network infrastructures, ensuring optimal performance and unwavering reliability. This includes designing network topologies, configuring routers and switches, managing VLANs, implementing routing protocols, and continuously optimizing network traffic flow to support high-demand agricultural applications and large data transfers.
- Build, Manage, and Sustain Robust Server and Desktop Systems: You will be responsible for the full lifecycle of building, managing, and sustaining robust server and desktop systems. This involves deploying new servers, configuring operating systems, managing virtual environments (if applicable), and ensuring that all desktop workstations are optimized for performance. Your work will directly support high-availability applications crucial for agricultural processes.
- Design and Deliver Tailored IT Solutions: You will design and deliver comprehensive connectivity, security, communication, and productivity solutions that are precisely tailored to meet specific client needs. This involves understanding their requirements, recommending appropriate technologies, and implementing customized solutions that enhance their operational efficiency and competitive edge.
- Establish and Enforce Security Measures: A critical responsibility is to establish and rigorously enforce security measures to safeguard against unauthorized access, cyber threats, and data breaches. This includes implementing firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), access controls, and security policies. You will also meticulously document network servers, storage devices, hardware, and software configurations, ensuring a complete and accurate record of the secure environment.
- Create and Maintain Proactive Monitoring Systems: You will create and maintain robust monitoring systems designed to proactively identify and address system and network alerts before they escalate into major issues. This involves configuring monitoring tools, setting up alerts for critical thresholds (e.g., CPU, memory, disk, network utilization), and responding swiftly to ensure continuous uptime and performance.
- Monitor System Performance and Optimize Capacity: You will continuously monitor and analyze system performance, providing actionable recommendations for capacity planning and optimization. This involves collecting performance metrics, identifying bottlenecks, forecasting future resource needs based on growth, and implementing strategies to ensure that IT infrastructure can seamlessly support evolving business demands.
- Develop Clear, Professional Supporting Documentation and Diagrams: You will develop clear, professional supporting documentation and detailed architectural diagrams for all implemented and innovative technology solutions. This includes creating network maps, system configurations, troubleshooting guides, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), ensuring comprehensive knowledge transfer and ease of future maintenance.
- Provide Specialized Desktop and Server Support for Custom Applications: You will deliver specialized desktop and server support for custom applications and network services. This includes performing upgrades, conducting in-depth troubleshooting for application-specific issues, and executing task-specific administration to ensure the seamless operation of critical, often bespoke, software used in the agricultural landscape.
- Collaborate with Vendors for Solution Development and Problem Resolution: You will actively collaborate with vendors to research, develop, and implement effective solutions for new technologies or complex challenges. This involves working directly with vendor support teams to resolve persistent technical issues, leveraging their expertise while ensuring solutions align with client needs.
- Install, Configure, and Repair Computer Hardware, Software, and Network Systems: You will be highly hands-on, performing the installation, configuration, and repair of computer hardware, software, and network systems with precision and efficiency. This includes setting up new workstations, servers, network switches, and other devices, as well as diagnosing and repairing faulty components.
- Perform Hands-on Equipment Repair and Physical Replacements: In this onsite role, you will regularly perform hands-on equipment repair and physical component replacements as needed. This could involve swapping out hard drives, memory modules, network cards, power supplies, or other physical components of computers, servers, and network devices to restore functionality.
- Generate SLA Reports and Ensure Client Promises Are Met: You will be responsible for generating SLA (Service Level Agreement) reports to meticulously showcase key metrics and demonstrate that promises made to clients regarding uptime, response times, and resolution times are consistently met. This ensures transparency and builds trust with clients.
- Deliver Training to Clients on New and Existing Technologies: You will proactively deliver training to clients on both new and existing technologies. This empowers them to effectively leverage the implemented solutions, understand best practices, and maximize their productivity through technology. Your ability to simplify complex concepts for non-technical users will be key.
- Maintain 24/7/365 On-Call Availability: This role requires the commitment to maintain 24/7/365 on-call availability on a rotating basis. This ensures continuous client support and rapid issue resolution for any critical system or network incidents that may occur outside of standard business hours, guaranteeing maximum network availability for clients.
Desirable Previous Skills: Your Foundation for Success
To excel in this multifaceted role, candidates should bring a strong educational foundation combined with practical technical skills and a commitment to continuous learning.
- Bachelor’s Degree (Preferred): A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, IS Management, or a related field is highly preferred. This academic background provides a strong theoretical understanding of computing and information systems, laying a solid foundation for advanced technical work.
- Advanced Certifications (Preferred): Possession of advanced certifications is highly desirable. This includes credentials such as CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional) for advanced routing and switching, MCSE (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer) for Windows Server and enterprise solutions, MCASAE (Microsoft Certified Architect: Solution Architect Enterprise) for high-level architectural design, VCAP (VMware Certified Advanced Professional) for advanced virtualization skills, or equivalent high-level technology credentials that validate deep expertise in specific domains.
- Cybersecurity Certifications (Preferred): Cybersecurity certifications like CompTIA Security+ or similar industry-recognized credentials (e.g., CySA+, CEH) are preferred. This demonstrates a foundational understanding of security principles, threats, and best practices crucial for safeguarding client networks and systems.
- Strong Technical Expertise in Troubleshooting Complex Issues: You must possess strong technical expertise coupled with the ability to proficiently troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve complex computer issues across hardware, software, and network domains. Your analytical and problem-solving skills will be paramount in identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions.
- Exceptional Communication Skills (Technical to Non-Technical): You will exhibit exceptional communication skills, both verbally and in writing. This includes the crucial ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly and concisely to both technical peers and non-technical end-users and helpdesk technicians, fostering understanding and collaboration.
- Networking Knowledge (CCNA Equivalent - Required): A networking knowledge and skills base equivalent to a CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) certification is required. This demonstrates a fundamental understanding of network principles, including TCP/IP, routing, switching, and basic network design, providing the necessary foundation for this role.
- Proficiency in Active Directory and Microsoft Exchange: You will have proficiency in managing Active Directory (AD), including user and group management, Group Policy Objects (GPOs), and troubleshooting AD-related issues. Additionally, experience with Microsoft Exchange administration (e.g., mailbox management, email flow, troubleshooting) is essential for supporting communication systems.
- Excellent Customer Service and Teamwork Abilities: You must possess excellent customer service abilities, consistently focusing on client satisfaction and building strong relationships. This is complemented by a strong emphasis on teamwork and collaboration, demonstrating your ability to work cohesively within a technical support environment.
- Sharp Attention to Detail and Follow-Through: You will exhibit sharp attention to detail and a strong commitment to follow through on tasks to ensure all issues are completely resolved. This meticulous approach ensures high-quality work and reliable problem resolution.
- Solid Foundation in Basic Networking Principles: You must have a solid foundation in basic networking principles, including network topologies, IP addressing, subnetting, and network devices. Crucially, you should also possess the ability to continuously build on this knowledge as needed, adapting to new technologies and evolving network complexities.
If you are a highly motivated Network and Systems Technician ready to combine your deep technical skills with a passion for client success in the agricultural landscape, this Permanent (5 Days Onsite) opportunity in Lawler, IA, is tailor-made for you. This is a unique chance to make a lasting impact on technology within a vital industry.
To learn more and potentially join this innovative team, click "Apply Now." A recruiter will be in touch with you promptly to discuss this great opportunity in detail, answer any questions you may have, and guide you through the application process. We look forward to speaking with you and exploring how your expertise can drive technological revolution in agriculture!
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| Job Category | IT |
A pioneering client is looking for a strategic and highly skilled Sr. Application Administrator – Machine Learning Platform (Contract - Onsite - San Francisco, CA) to take ownership of critical applications. This contract position, based onsite in San Francisco, California, offers a unique opportunity to provide expert-level support, architect solutions, and drive automation within an enterprise environment. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical knowledge, exceptional problem-solving abilities, and a proactive approach to optimizing and securing vital systems.
Sr. Application Administrator – Machine Learning Platform (Contract - Onsite - San Francisco, CA)
Location: San Francisco, CA – This is an Onsite role, requiring daily presence at the designated facility.
Employment Type: Contract
Industry: Computer and Mathematical
Essential Functions: Driving Application Excellence and Strategic Management
As the primary owner and administrator of assigned applications, particularly within the Machine Learning platform domain, you will be instrumental in ensuring their optimal performance, security, and alignment with business objectives. Your role combines deep technical expertise with strategic planning and collaborative leadership.
- Act as Owner and Primary Administrator of Assigned Applications: You will serve as the definitive owner and primary administrator for one or more critical applications within the enterprise, with a specific focus on those supporting the Machine Learning (ML) platform. This entails comprehensive responsibility for the application’s lifecycle, from its operational health and security posture to its strategic evolution and integration within the broader IT ecosystem. You’ll be the central point of contact and expertise for these vital tools.
- Provide Expert-Level Application and System Support: You will deliver expert-level application and system support to all employees utilizing your assigned application(s). This includes acting as a final escalation point for complex user issues, providing in-depth guidance, and ensuring that all users can leverage the applications efficiently to achieve their business goals. Your support will be proactive, aiming to prevent issues before they impact productivity.
- Troubleshoot and Resolve Issues, Own Until Resolved: A core responsibility involves troubleshooting issues with precision and efficiency, providing expert-level support to diagnose root causes. You will be expected to resolve complex problems independently. For issues requiring deeper technical intervention, you will accurately identify escalation paths to the Systems team or external vendors, but critically, you will own the issue until it is fully resolved, actively managing communication and coordination to ensure timely and effective remediation.
- Architect Applications to Meet Business Needs: You will play a strategic role in architecting your assigned application(s) to meet evolving business needs. This involves understanding requirements from various stakeholders and translating them into technical designs for enhancements, integrations, or new functionalities. You will conceptualize and implement how the application can best serve the organization's strategic goals, particularly in leveraging the Machine Learning platform for advanced analytics and insights.
- Establish Integration with Other Applications: A key architectural responsibility is to establish seamless integration with other applications across the enterprise. This includes designing, implementing, and maintaining data flows and API connections that allow your assigned applications to exchange information efficiently with other critical business systems (e.g., data warehouses, reporting tools, operational platforms). These integrations ensure a cohesive and automated data landscape.
- Establish Best Practices for Administering and Securing Applications: You will define and implement best practices for administering and securing your assigned application(s). This includes developing robust security configurations, access control policies, data encryption standards, and regular vulnerability assessments. You will also establish optimal administrative procedures, ensuring efficient resource management, configuration control, and auditability, all aligned with enterprise security policies.
- Provide Application Performance Monitoring, Evaluation, and Optimization: You will proactively conduct application performance monitoring, evaluation, and optimization. This involves utilizing specialized tools to track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as response times, resource utilization (CPU, memory, storage), and error rates. You will analyze performance data to identify bottlenecks, troubleshoot performance degradation, and implement solutions (e.g., configuration tuning, resource scaling, code optimization) to ensure the application runs at peak efficiency.
- Propose and Implement/Lead Job Automation: You will champion efficiency by proposing and then either implementing or leading job automation initiatives using scripts (e.g., Python, PowerShell) and other automation tools. This involves identifying repetitive manual tasks within application administration and operations, designing automated workflows, and implementing solutions that streamline processes, reduce human error, and free up resources for more strategic work.
- Implement Solutions to Meet or Improve Customer/Business Needs: You will be a solutions-oriented professional, responsible for implementing various solutions designed to meet or significantly improve specific customer or business needs. This could range from configuring new features within the application to developing custom integrations or workflows that enhance user experience and operational efficiency, directly addressing pain points or capitalizing on new opportunities.
- Research, Evaluate, and Guide 3rd Party Application Selection: You will engage in proactive research and evaluation of third-party applications, providing expert guidance in their selection. This involves assessing market offerings, conducting proof-of-concept evaluations, analyzing technical specifications and vendor capabilities, and making informed recommendations that align with the organization’s technology strategy and business requirements.
- Analyze, Configure, Document, Implement, and Support 3rd Party Applications: For selected third-party applications, you will take ownership of the full integration and support cycle. This includes analyzing their functionalities and integration points, configuring them to meet specific organizational needs, thoroughly documenting their setup and operation, implementing them into the enterprise environment, and providing ongoing support to users and other IT teams.
- Analyze Application Incidents to Identify Root Cause: You will systematically analyze application incidents to identify their root cause. This critical step involves dissecting problem symptoms, reviewing logs, tracing data flows, and conducting in-depth technical investigations to uncover the underlying issues contributing to application failures or performance problems.
- Work Closely with Vendor’s Product Support Team: Once a root cause is identified, you will work closely with the vendor’s product support team to implement solutions. This requires effective communication, clear articulation of technical issues, and persistent follow-up to ensure that vendor-provided patches, workarounds, or new releases effectively resolve the identified problems. You will act as the key liaison between internal teams and external support.
- Analyze Existing Processes for Improvement: You will continuously analyze existing processes related to application administration, support, and data management. Your goal will be to identify inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement, such as bottlenecks, redundant steps, or manual tasks that could be automated. You will then implement or direct the implementation of such process improvements, driving operational excellence.
- Establish Key Metrics, KPIs, and SLAs with Stakeholders: You will collaborate closely with various stakeholders to establish key metrics, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and Service Level Agreements (SLAs) that are both measurable and sustainable. This involves defining what constitutes successful application performance and availability, setting realistic targets, and ensuring that monitoring and reporting capabilities are in place to track adherence to these agreed-upon standards.
- Ensure Successful Installation and Validation of Vendor Upgrades and Patches: You will be responsible for meticulously ensuring the successful installation and rigorous validation of vendor-provided upgrades and patches for your assigned applications. This includes planning maintenance windows, testing new versions in non-production environments, and executing the deployment to production, all while minimizing disruption and verifying full functionality post-upgrade.
- Monitor License Usage and Budgeting for Licensing Costs: You will proactively monitor license usage for your assigned applications and take a lead role in budgeting for licensing costs. This includes tracking current consumption, providing accurate metrics on anticipated needs during budget cycles, and submitting timely procurement requests when additional licenses are required to support growing user bases or expanded functionalities, ensuring cost-effectiveness and compliance.
- Process Change Requests for Application Configuration Modifications: You will manage and process change requests for modifications to the application configuration. This involves reviewing change proposals, assessing potential impacts, obtaining necessary approvals, and executing configuration changes in a controlled and documented manner, adhering to change management policies to maintain system stability.
- Maintain Application Roadmap and Set Priorities: You will actively maintain the application roadmap, which outlines planned features, upgrades, and strategic initiatives for your assigned applications. You will work closely with leadership to set priorities for development, enhancements, and operational improvements, ensuring that effort is focused on the most impactful initiatives that align with business goals.
- Provide Timely and Accurate Status Reporting: You will consistently provide timely and accurate status reporting on your assigned applications and ongoing projects. This includes regular updates to management and stakeholders, highlighting progress, current issues, risks, and forecasted completion dates, ensuring transparency and informed decision-making.
- Manage Projects for New Functionality/Workflows/Reporting: You will manage projects aimed at building new functionality, workflows, processes, and/or reporting capabilities within your assigned application(s). This full project management responsibility includes requirements gathering, overseeing configuration and development, coordinating testing, creating comprehensive user documentation, and conducting effective user training sessions to drive adoption.
- Develop and Maintain All User Documentation: You will be responsible for developing and meticulously maintaining all user documentation related to your assigned application(s). This includes creating clear and concise user guides, frequently asked questions (FAQs), and detailed policies and procedures that empower users to effectively utilize the applications and adhere to best practices.
- Drive User Adoption Through Training and Best Practices: You will actively drive user adoption of your assigned applications across the organization. This involves designing and delivering engaging user training programs, promoting best practices for application usage, and fostering a culture where users feel empowered and proficient in leveraging the tools to maximize their productivity and derive full value.
- Maintain Relationship with Vendor for Issues and Future Releases: You will cultivate and maintain a strong relationship with the vendor of your assigned application(s). This involves acting as the primary point of contact for resolving complex application issues and ensuring that the organization's needs for new functionality are duly considered in future product releases and roadmap discussions, influencing vendor development.
- Support Commitment to Protect Integrity and Confidentiality of Systems and Data: You will steadfastly support the company’s unwavering commitment to protect the integrity and confidentiality of systems and data associated with your assigned applications. This includes adhering to strict security protocols, implementing access controls, and actively participating in efforts to safeguard sensitive information from unauthorized access, modification, or disclosure.
Minimum Qualifications: Your Foundation for Success
To excel as a Sr. Application Administrator focusing on a Machine Learning Platform, you will need a strong blend of academic background, significant professional experience, and specific technical proficiencies.
- Education and Experience: Education and experience typically obtained through completion of a Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Communications, Computer Science, or a related field are highly desired. This academic foundation provides a strong understanding of relevant principles. You must possess 4+ years of demonstrated professional experience as an application administrator in an enterprise environment. This indicates a solid track record of managing complex applications within a large organizational setting.
- Experience with Data Domain Applications: You must have direct experience with applications in the data domain, such as Tableau (for data visualization and business intelligence), Business Objects (for reporting and analytics), or Infoburst (for report bursting and distribution). This background suggests familiarity with how data is consumed and presented to business users.
- Familiarity with Database Applications: You should possess strong familiarity with database applications like MSSQL (Microsoft SQL Server) for relational data management and Hadoop (or related technologies like Spark, Hive) for big data processing. This knowledge is crucial for understanding how applications interact with underlying data stores.
- Experience Deploying to Hosted Cloud Platforms: You must have practical experience in deploying applications to hosted cloud platforms such as AWS (Amazon Web Services). This includes understanding cloud deployment models, managing cloud resources, and ensuring application functionality in a cloud environment.
- Excellent Communication Skills: You will exhibit excellent oral and written communication skills. This is crucial for proficiently interacting with all levels of management and staff, translating complex technical issues into clear business impacts, and creating comprehensive documentation.
- General Knowledge of Office Productivity Tools: You should have a general knowledge or familiarity with standard office productivity tools such as Windows OS, the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), and Visio (for diagramming and process mapping).
- General Knowledge of Enterprise Applications: You should have a general knowledge or familiarity with enterprise applications such as or similar to JIRA (for project and issue tracking), Confluence (for team collaboration and documentation), ServiceNow (for IT service management), and Workday (for HR and finance management). This indicates an understanding of common enterprise systems and workflows.
- Demonstrated Experience Supporting Vendor-Provided Applications: You must have demonstrated experience supporting, as an administrator, vendor-provided applications. This highlights your ability to work with commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) software, manage vendor relationships for support and upgrades, and adapt to vendor-specific functionalities.
- Strong Coaching and Mentoring Capability: You must possess a strong capability to coach and mentor less experienced team members. This involves sharing your expertise, providing technical guidance, and fostering the professional development of colleagues, contributing to overall team growth.
- Self-Starter with Multiple Priorities Management: You will be a self-starter with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively in a dynamic environment. This demonstrates initiative, excellent time management, and the capacity to independently prioritize tasks to meet deadlines and achieve objectives.
- Strong Attention to Detail and Accuracy: You will exhibit strong attention to detail and accuracy in all aspects of your work, from troubleshooting and configuration to documentation and reporting. This meticulousness is vital for maintaining application integrity and preventing errors.
- Background and Drug Screen: Successful completion of a background check and drug screen will be required for this position.
If this Sr. Application Administrator – Machine Learning Platform role in San Francisco, CA, aligns with your deep application administration expertise, experience with data domain applications and cloud platforms, and your passion for optimizing critical systems, we encourage you to learn more about this exciting contract opportunity. This is a chance to truly own and drive the success of vital enterprise applications within a leading organization.
To take the next step in your career and potentially make a significant impact on an Machine Learning platform, click "Apply Now." A recruiter will be in touch with you promptly to discuss this great opportunity in detail, answer any questions you may have, and guide you through the application process. We look forward to connecting with you and exploring how your expertise can benefit our team!
A pioneering leader in Cyber Security Technology is actively seeking a highly skilled and strategic Senior Java/OpenShift Developer (Contract - Hybrid - Chicago, IL) to join their specialized team. This contract position, based in Chicago, Illinois, offers a flexible hybrid work model, blending onsite collaboration with remote flexibility. As a vital member of the Global Information Security (GIS) department, specifically within the Cyber Security Technology (CST) team, the ideal candidate will possess robust analytical skills, exceptional problem-solving abilities, and a self-motivated attitude. These qualities are paramount for successfully aligning with the organization's mission to develop cutting-edge solutions that fortify global information security.
Senior Java/OpenShift Developer (Contract - Hybrid - Chicago, IL)
Location: Chicago, IL – This is a Hybrid role, combining onsite presence in Chicago with remote work flexibility.
Employment Type: Contract
Pay Range: $75 per hour
Industry: Computer and Mathematical / Cyber Security Technology
What's the Job? Architecting Secure, Containerized Java Applications
As a Senior Java/OpenShift Developer, you will be at the forefront of designing, developing, and deploying mission-critical Java applications within a modern, containerized environment. Your expertise will directly contribute to enhancing the organization's cybersecurity posture through innovative software solutions.
- Design, Develop, and Deploy Java Applications in a Containerized Environment: You will lead the full software development lifecycle (SDLC) to design, develop, and deploy robust Java applications. These applications will operate within a highly efficient and scalable containerized environment, leveraging industry-leading platforms such as Red Hat OpenShift, Kubernetes, and Docker. Your responsibilities will span from architectural blueprinting to hands-on coding, ensuring that the applications are not only functionally rich but also inherently performant, resilient, and secure from the ground up, crucial for cybersecurity solutions that process sensitive data or perform critical security functions.
- Implement Containerization Strategies and Best Practices: A core aspect of your role will involve the implementation of sophisticated containerization strategies and best practices. This includes designing microservices architectures that optimize resource utilization and facilitate independent deployment, adhering to Twelve-Factor App principles for cloud-native development, and ensuring stringent container security measures (e.g., using minimal base images, integrating vulnerability scanning, enforcing least privilege principles, and configuring network policies within OpenShift). You will continuously optimize application performance within the OpenShift ecosystem through meticulous resource limits, effective readiness and liveness probes, and fine-tuning Java Virtual Machine (JVM) garbage collection for container workloads, all while maintaining the highest security standards.
- Build and Maintain CI/CD Pipelines with Jenkins and Ansible: You will be instrumental in establishing and maintaining robust Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines using industry-standard tools like Jenkins and Ansible. This involves designing "pipeline-as-code" scripts within Jenkins to automate compilation, testing (including unit, integration, and security scanning like SAST/DAST), and packaging of Java applications. You'll leverage Ansible for configuration management, automating infrastructure provisioning and application deployment across various environments. Your expertise will streamline workflows, enable rapid, consistent, and automated deployments (including zero-downtime and blue/green deployment strategies), and accelerate the delivery of secure software updates.
- Migrate Existing Applications to OpenShift and Ensure Security Compliance: You will lead efforts to migrate existing applications, including both legacy SOAP and modern REST Services, to the OpenShift platform. This requires a keen understanding of migration methodologies, refactoring strategies for containerization, dependency management, and data migration considerations. Crucially, throughout this migration process, you will ensure that all applications comply with stringent security standards. This includes adherence to internal security policies, industry benchmarks (e.g., CIS benchmarks for Kubernetes), and regulatory requirements, conducting security audits, and implementing necessary controls within the OpenShift environment to secure the applications post-migration.
- Participate in Planning & Estimation, Peer Reviews, and Engineering Practices: As a Senior Developer, you will actively participate in agile planning and estimation activities, contributing to sprint planning, backlog grooming, and providing accurate effort estimates for complex features. You will engage in thorough peer reviews of code and design, providing constructive feedback to ensure high code quality, identify potential security flaws, and ensure architectural adherence. Furthermore, you will embody and promote other crucial engineering practices such as comprehensive unit and integration testing, robust documentation, and fostering knowledge sharing within the team to continuously elevate collective expertise and maintain high software quality.
What's Needed? Essential Qualifications for a Senior Developer
To excel in this Senior Java/OpenShift Developer role, you'll need extensive experience in large-scale Java development, deep expertise in containerization, and a strong understanding of modern software delivery practices, all within a cybersecurity context.
- Extensive Experience in Large-Scale Java Applications: You must possess a Bachelor’s degree or higher in computer science, engineering, or a related technical field, combined with a minimum of 7+ years of verifiable experience in building large-scale Java applications. This experience should demonstrate your ability to develop high-performance, resilient, and maintainable applications in complex, distributed environments, handling significant traffic volumes and intricate business logic.
- Strong Skills in REST APIs, Microservices, and Spring Boot: You must possess strong skills in designing and developing robust REST APIs (including API versioning, proper HTTP method usage, handling authentication like OAuth/JWT, and HATEOAS principles) and architecting Microservices. This includes experience with microservices design patterns (e.g., service discovery, circuit breakers, API gateways, distributed tracing) and inter-service communication. Deep proficiency in Spring Boot is required, demonstrating your ability to leverage its extensive ecosystem (e.g., Spring Cloud, Spring Data, Spring Security) for rapid application development and deployment.
- Hands-on OpenShift/Kubernetes Expertise for Programmatic Infrastructure: You must have extensive hands-on experience with OpenShift/Kubernetes. This includes deep understanding and practical application of core Kubernetes concepts such as Pods, Deployments, Services, Ingress, Namespaces, ReplicaSets, and ConfigMaps. Crucially, you should also have experience building complex infrastructure programmatically through automation and scripting. This implies familiarity with Kubernetes APIs, custom resource definitions (CRDs), operators, and using scripting or code to manage and provision Kubernetes/OpenShift resources effectively, emphasizing an Infrastructure as Code (IaC) approach.
- Experience Migrating Legacy Services to OpenShift: You are required to have practical experience migrating existing SOAP and REST Services to OpenShift. This demonstrates your ability to handle legacy application modernization, identify and resolve migration challenges (e.g., re-platforming, re-architecting, dependency management, data migration strategies), and successfully transition applications to a containerized, cloud-native environment while maintaining functionality and performance.
- Strong Communication and Adaptability in Fast-Paced Environments: You must possess strong written and verbal communication skills. This is vital for participating in technical discussions, conducting code reviews, documenting designs, collaborating with cross-functional teams (including product owners, QA, and security architects), and explaining complex technical concepts clearly. Furthermore, the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment is essential, requiring adaptability, resilience, and the capacity to manage multiple priorities effectively under tight deadlines.
What's In It For You: Impact, Growth, and a Flexible Work Model
This Senior Java/OpenShift Developer contract in Chicago, IL, offers a compelling environment for professional growth and significant impact within a leading cybersecurity technology organization.
- Opportunity to Work in a Dynamic and Innovative Environment: You'll have the invaluable opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative environment that is at the cutting edge of cybersecurity technology. This ensures continuous learning and provides exciting challenges that will keep your skills sharp and relevant in the evolving threat landscape.
- Engagement in Meaningful Projects that Enhance Cyber Security: Your role will involve direct engagement in meaningful projects that significantly enhance cybersecurity. You will be building software solutions that protect sensitive data, prevent cyberattacks, and ensure the integrity of global information security systems, providing a profound sense of purpose and real-world impact.
- Collaboration with a Talented Team of Professionals: You'll have the privilege of collaborating with a talented team of professionals, including cybersecurity experts, architects, and other senior developers. This fosters an atmosphere of open communication, knowledge sharing, and mutual support, allowing you to learn from diverse perspectives and contribute your unique insights.
- Potential for Contract Extension Based on Performance: This contract offers a clear potential for extension based on performance and business needs. This provides an opportunity for longer-term engagement and career stability within the organization, rewarding your contributions and expertise in a highly valued domain.
- Hybrid Work Model with Flexibility: You will benefit from a hybrid work model, which offers flexibility in balancing onsite collaboration in the Chicago office with remote work. This arrangement provides an excellent work-life balance while ensuring effective team interaction and project delivery.
Upon successful completion of a predefined waiting period, consultants engaged in this role become eligible for a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support their well-being and financial security. These include:
- Medical and Prescription Drug Plans: Comprehensive healthcare coverage for medical services and necessary prescription medications.
- Dental Plan: Benefits covering routine dental care and essential treatments.
- Vision Plan: Coverage for eye examinations, prescription glasses, and contact lenses.
- Health Savings Account (HSA): A tax-advantaged savings account to help pay for qualified medical expenses.
- Health Flexible Spending Account (HFSA): Allows pre-tax contributions for eligible healthcare costs.
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DCFSA): Provides tax advantages for dependent care expenses.
- Supplemental Life Insurance: Options for additional life insurance coverage for enhanced financial protection.
- Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance: Income replacement benefits during periods of incapacitation due to illness or injury.
- Business Travel Insurance: Coverage for unforeseen events during authorized business travel.
- 401(k), Plus Match: An opportunity to save for retirement with the added benefit of employer matching contributions.
- Weekly Pay: Consistent and regular compensation provided on a weekly basis, ensuring stable financial flow throughout your contract.
If this Senior Java/OpenShift Developer role in Chicago, IL, aligns with your extensive Java development experience, expertise in containerization, and passion for cybersecurity technology, we encourage you to learn more about this exciting hybrid contract opportunity. This is a chance to build cutting-edge secure applications and contribute to global information security.
To take the next step in your career and potentially lead impactful software development initiatives, click "Apply Now." A dedicated recruiter will be in touch with you promptly to discuss this outstanding opportunity in greater detail, answer any questions you may have, and guide you through the application process. We look forward to connecting with you and exploring how your expertise can benefit our team!
A prominent client in the Health and Human Services industry is actively seeking a highly skilled Data Warehouse & BI – Data Modeler (Contract - Onsite - Menands, NY) to join their EIM/Data Warehouse & BI team. This contract position, based onsite in Menands, New York, is crucial for supporting the Office of Mental Health. The ideal candidate will possess robust analytical skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a strong ability to collaborate with business owners, all of which are essential for improving the overall data quality of enterprise systems and making a tangible impact on public health initiatives.
Data Warehouse & BI – Data Modeler (Contract - Onsite - Menands, NY)
Location: Menands, New York – This is an Onsite role, requiring daily presence at the designated facility.
Employment Type: Contract
Pay Range: Competitive
Industry: Computer and Mathematical / Health and Human Services
What's the Job? Architecting Data for Health and Human Services
As a Data Warehouse & BI – Data Modeler, you'll be a foundational architect of information, directly shaping how data is organized, understood, and utilized to support the Office of Mental Health. Your expertise will ensure data quality, enhance reporting capabilities, and drive informed decision-making for critical public services.
- Review Existing Data Models and Recommend Changes: You will meticulously review existing data models to assess their current effectiveness, scalability, and alignment with evolving business requirements. Based on this comprehensive analysis, you will then recommend strategic changes to support both new and existing data requirements. This involves identifying areas for optimization, simplification, or expansion to ensure the data models can efficiently support evolving reporting, analytics, and application needs within the Health and Human Services domain.
- Analyze Source System Data for Redundancy and Duplication: A critical responsibility involves deeply analyzing source system data to proactively uncover instances of data redundancy and duplication. This requires a keen eye for detail and the ability to use data profiling tools and techniques to identify inconsistencies, inefficiencies, and potential data quality issues at their origin. Your work here directly contributes to improving data integrity and reducing storage overhead within enterprise systems.
- Maintain Conceptual, Logical, and Physical Data Models with Metadata: You will be responsible for the comprehensive maintenance of conceptual, logical, and physical data models, ensuring they accurately reflect the organization's data landscape. This includes:
- Conceptual Models: High-level representations of key business entities and their relationships.
- Logical Models: Detailed, platform-independent designs defining entities, attributes, relationships, and primary/foreign keys.
- Physical Models: Implementation-specific designs tailored to a particular database technology (e.g., Oracle), including tables, columns, data types, indexes, and constraints. Alongside these models, you will maintain corresponding metadata, which describes the data (e.g., definitions, sources, transformations, lineage), ensuring data governance and understanding across the organization.
- Perform Data Analysis, Discovery, Profiling, and Issue Resolution: You will actively perform data analysis, data discovery, and data profiling to gain deep insights into data characteristics, quality, and structure. Through this process, you will identify the root cause of data issues, such as inaccuracies, inconsistencies, or missing values. Crucially, you will then work collaboratively with the business team to resolve these data quality challenges, translating technical findings into business impacts and implementing solutions that improve the overall reliability of enterprise data.
- Review Models Created by Peer Data Modelers: To ensure adherence to best practices and consistency across the team, you will regularly review models created by peer data modelers. This involves conducting thorough peer reviews to verify that implementation standards are consistently applied, data modeling principles are followed, and the models meet the specified business and technical requirements. Your constructive feedback will contribute to the continuous improvement of the team's data modeling capabilities.
What's Needed? Essential Qualifications for an Expert Data Modeler
To excel as an Expert-level Data Modeler in this critical Health and Human Services environment, you'll need extensive, specialized experience in data modeling tools, concepts, and database technologies.
- Expert-Level Data Modeling Experience (84+ Months): You must possess expert-level experience, totaling 84 months (7 years) or more, specifically with developing and maintaining logical and physical dimensional data models. This includes a deep understanding and practical application of sound data modeling concepts such as star schema, snowflake schema, and other dimensional modeling techniques crucial for efficient data warehousing and BI reporting. Your experience should also include building robust data migration strategies that ensure data integrity and consistency during system transitions.
- ER/Studio Data Architect Proficiency (66 Months): You must have a minimum of 66 months (5.5 years) of hands-on experience specifically with the ER/Studio Data Architect data modeling tool. This signifies your proficiency in using this industry-standard tool for creating, managing, and documenting complex data models, including reverse engineering databases and forward engineering schema changes.
- Relational Data Management and Oracle Technologies (66 Months): A minimum of 66 months (5.5 years) of experience in relational data management disciplines is required. This includes a strong understanding of relational database theory, database normalization, and query optimization. Furthermore, you must possess significant design and development experience using Oracle technologies, demonstrating your ability to work with one of the most widely used enterprise database platforms.
- SQL Programming Expertise (66 Months): You must have a minimum of 66 months (5.5 years) of expert-level experience with SQL programming. This includes writing highly complex queries, performing data manipulation (DML), defining data structures (DDL), optimizing query performance for large datasets, and potentially developing stored procedures or functions. Your SQL proficiency will be critical for data analysis, transformation, and validation tasks.
What's In It For You: Impact, Growth, and Meaningful Contributions
This contract position as a Data Warehouse & BI – Data Modeler in Menands, NY, offers a compelling environment for professional growth and the chance to make a substantial, positive impact within the Health and Human Services sector.
- Opportunity to Work with a Leading Organization in Health and Human Services: You will have the invaluable opportunity to work with a leading organization in the Health and Human Services industry. This provides a unique chance to contribute your data modeling expertise to initiatives that directly benefit public health, mental health services, and community well-being, offering a profound sense of purpose.
- Chance to Collaborate and Improve Enterprise Data Quality: You'll have the distinct chance to work with a collaborative team dedicated to improving the overall data quality of enterprise systems. Your contributions will directly impact the reliability, accuracy, and consistency of data used for critical decision-making, ensuring that insights are trustworthy and actionable.
- Opportunity to Develop and Maintain Critical Data Models: The role offers a continuous opportunity to develop and maintain crucial logical and physical dimensional data models. This hands-on experience will allow you to deepen your expertise in data architecture, schema design, and data governance, working with complex datasets that support vital public services.
- Experience with HIPAA and NYS Accessibility Standards: You will gain valuable experience with HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) requirements or similar industry-specific data privacy and security standards. Furthermore, you'll work with NYS Accessibility Standards, ensuring that data solutions are compliant and accessible. This specialized knowledge is highly sought after in the healthcare and public sector domains.
If this Data Warehouse & BI – Data Modeler role in Menands, NY, aligns with your expert-level data modeling experience, particularly with dimensional modeling and Oracle technologies, and your desire to make a tangible difference in the Health and Human Services industry, we encourage you to learn more about this exciting contract opportunity. This is a chance to shape how critical health data is managed and utilized.
To take the next step in your career and potentially contribute to vital public health initiatives, click "Apply Now." A recruiter will be in touch with you promptly to discuss this great opportunity in detail, answer any questions you may have, and guide you through the application process. We look forward to connecting with you and exploring how your expertise can contribute to improving data quality and public services!
A top technology leader is seeking a highly skilled and customer-centric Network Engineer (Contract - Onsite - New York, NY) to join their Professional Services department. This contract position, based onsite in New York, New York, is vital for supporting various public sector clients. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, a keen problem-solving mindset, and the ability to work collaboratively, all essential qualities for successfully aligning with the organization's mission of delivering cutting-edge solutions.
Network Engineer (Contract - Onsite - New York, NY)
Location: New York, New York – This is an Onsite role, requiring daily presence at client sites or designated facilities.
Employment Type: Contract
Pay Range: Not Specified
Industry: Computer and Mathematical
What's the Job? Delivering Impactful Network Solutions for the Public Sector
As a Network Engineer in this professional services role, you'll be a key technical expert and trusted advisor, delivering essential network solutions and support to diverse public sector clients. Your work will directly contribute to critical government initiatives and public service goals.
- Connect with Internal Stakeholders, Customers, and Partners: You will actively connect and collaborate with a broad range of internal stakeholders, customers, and external partners to achieve significant project results and ensure seamless service delivery. This involves building strong relationships, understanding diverse perspectives, and effectively navigating complex organizational structures to drive network solutions forward.
- Act as a Trusted Advisor on Assigned Customer Accounts: You will serve as a trusted advisor on your assigned customer accounts, providing expert guidance and technical recommendations. This includes offering onsite support as needed, embedding yourself within client environments to deeply understand their challenges and provide immediate, effective solutions. Your credibility and expertise will be paramount in building long-term partnerships.
- Contribute to Customer Problem Resolution and Innovation: You will play a crucial role in customer problem resolution, addressing complex network challenges that impact critical public sector operations. Beyond troubleshooting, you will also contribute to innovation, exploring new ways to leverage networking technologies to enhance customer capabilities. This often involves close engagement with engineering teams to translate customer needs into product enhancements or new solution developments.
- Provide Technical Expertise for Complex Problem Resolution and Operational Excellence: You will provide in-depth technical expertise to resolve complex customer problems, acting as an escalation point for intricate network issues. Your focus will be on ensuring operational excellence by applying best practices in network design, implementation, and maintenance, thereby guaranteeing the highest levels of network stability, performance, and security for public sector clients.
- Continuously Learn and Strengthen Technical Skills: In the fast-evolving technology landscape, you will be expected to continuously learn and strengthen your technical skills in relevant networking domains and adjacent technologies. This commitment to ongoing professional development ensures that you remain at the forefront of network engineering, capable of designing and supporting the most advanced and secure solutions for public sector needs.
What's Needed? Essential Qualifications and Expertise
To excel as a Network Engineer in this impactful public sector role, you'll need a strong blend of academic knowledge, extensive hands-on experience, and a deep understanding of complex networking concepts.
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Equivalent: A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or an equivalent field from an accredited institution is a fundamental requirement. This academic background provides the essential theoretical foundation and problem-solving methodologies necessary for navigating complex network challenges.
- Extensive Enterprise Networking Experience (5-8 Years): You must possess 5-8 years of relevant experience in Enterprise Networking. This extensive background indicates a seasoned professional capable of managing large-scale, complex network infrastructures, understanding their intricacies, and delivering robust solutions in demanding enterprise environments.
- Deep Understanding of Key Technologies and Protocols: You are required to have a deep understanding of key technologies and protocols in Enterprise Networking. This includes, but is not limited to, core routing and switching protocols (e.g., OSPF, BGP, EIGRP), VLANs, Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), VPNs, Quality of Service (QoS), and fundamental network security concepts (firewalls, access control lists).
- Professional R/S Level Certification (Desired): A Professional R/S (Route/Switch) level certification such as CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional) or an equivalent certification from another major network vendor is highly desired. This certification validates advanced knowledge in routing and switching, demonstrating your capability to handle complex network designs and troubleshooting.
- Strong Operational and Consultancy Experience with Excellent Communication: You must possess strong operational experience, meaning you're adept at managing and maintaining live network environments. Complementing this, consultancy experience is crucial, signifying your ability to advise clients effectively. This requires excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, allowing you to articulate technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences and build strong professional relationships.
- Expert in Route/Switch with Crossover into 9K, Nexus, VXLAN: You are expected to be an expert in Route/Switch (R/S) technologies. This includes deep proficiency with traditional routing and switching principles, as well as hands-on experience with modern Cisco platforms. Specifically, expertise crossing over into Cisco Catalyst 9000 series switches, Cisco Nexus switches, and VXLAN (Virtual Extensible LAN) for data center network virtualization is highly desirable. This demonstrates your ability to work with both enterprise campus and next-generation data center networking.
- Strong Service Provider – MPLS Technical Routing: You must possess strong Service Provider – MPLS Technical Routing expertise. This indicates a deep understanding of MPLS (Multiprotocol Label Switching) technologies, including MPLS VPNs, traffic engineering, and its application in large-scale service provider networks to deliver various services efficiently and securely.
- ThousandEyes, AppDynamics, and Splunk Experience (Plus): Experience with network monitoring, application performance management, and log analysis tools is a significant plus. This includes familiarity with ThousandEyes for network intelligence and end-user experience monitoring, AppDynamics for application performance management (APM), and Splunk for log aggregation, analysis, and security information and event management (SIEM). These tools enhance your ability to provide proactive insights and advanced troubleshooting.
What's In It For You: Impact, Growth, and a Collaborative Culture
This contract opportunity as a Network Engineer in New York, NY, offers a compelling environment for professional growth, direct impact, and engagement within a leading technology organization dedicated to public service.
- Opportunity to Work with Diverse Public Sector Clients: You'll gain invaluable opportunity to work with a diverse range of public sector clients. This exposure will present unique networking challenges and allow you to contribute to critical government functions, expanding your professional portfolio across various sectors.
- Engagement in Innovative Projects with Real Impact: You will be deeply engaged in innovative projects that have a real, tangible impact on public service goals. Your network solutions will directly contribute to enhancing the efficiency, security, and reliability of government operations, providing a profound sense of purpose in your work.
- Collaborative Work Environment that Values Your Ideas: You'll join a collaborative work environment that truly values your ideas and perspectives. This inclusive culture encourages open communication, knowledge sharing, and mutual support, allowing you to learn from diverse backgrounds and contribute your unique insights to drive collective success.
- Hands-On Experience with Cutting-Edge Networking Technologies: You will gain extensive hands-on experience with cutting-edge networking technologies. This ensures your skills remain highly relevant and competitive in the evolving tech landscape, as you work with the latest routing, switching, security, and cloud-managed solutions.
- Professional Growth and Development Opportunities: The organization is committed to your career trajectory, providing ample professional growth and development opportunities. This may include access to specialized training programs, support for advanced industry certifications, participation in workshops, and exposure to new areas of network engineering, empowering you to continuously enhance your expertise.
Upon successful completion of a predefined waiting period, consultants engaged in this role become eligible for a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support their well-being and financial security. These include:
- Medical and Prescription Drug Plans: Comprehensive healthcare coverage for medical services and necessary prescription medications.
- Dental Plan: Benefits covering routine dental care and essential treatments.
- Vision Plan: Coverage for eye examinations, prescription glasses, and contact lenses.
- Health Savings Account (HSA): A tax-advantaged savings account to help pay for qualified medical expenses.
- Health Flexible Spending Account (HFSA): Allows pre-tax contributions for eligible healthcare costs.
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DCFSA): Provides tax advantages for dependent care expenses.
- Supplemental Life Insurance: Options for additional life insurance coverage for enhanced financial protection.
- Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance: Income replacement benefits during periods of incapacitation due to illness or injury.
- Business Travel Insurance: Coverage for unforeseen events during authorized business travel.
- 401(k), Plus Match: An opportunity to save for retirement with the added benefit of employer matching contributions.
- Weekly Pay: Consistent and regular compensation provided on a weekly basis, ensuring stable financial flow throughout your contract.
If this Network Engineer role in New York, NY, aligns with your extensive networking expertise, passion for public sector solutions, and commitment to operational excellence, we encourage you to learn more about this exciting contract opportunity. This is a chance to make a significant impact on mission-critical networks and grow your career within a dynamic and supportive environment.
To take the next step in your career and potentially contribute to vital public services, click "Apply Now." A dedicated recruiter will be in touch with you promptly to discuss this outstanding opportunity in greater detail, answer any questions you may have, and guide you through the application process. We look forward to connecting with you and exploring how your expertise can drive network innovation for the public good!
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A leader in the Computer and Mathematical industry is seeking a highly skilled and strategic Enterprise Network Engineer (Contract - Onsite - Arlington, VA) to join their Professional Services department. This contract position, based onsite in Arlington, Virginia, is crucial for supporting various agencies within the U.S. Public Sector. The ideal candidate will possess robust communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and a proactive approach to problem-solving, all of which are essential for successfully aligning with the organization's commitment to delivering operational excellence and driving digital transformation.
Enterprise Network Engineer (Contract - Onsite - Arlington, VA)
Location: Arlington, Virginia – This is an Onsite role, requiring daily presence at the designated facility.
Employment Type: Contract
Industry: Computer and Mathematical
What's the Job? Driving Operational Excellence for the Public Sector
As an Enterprise Network Engineer in a professional services capacity, you'll be at the forefront of delivering critical network solutions and expert guidance to various agencies within the U.S. Public Sector. Your role is highly impactful, ensuring the stability, security, and efficiency of networks that support mission-critical public service goals.
- Lead Critical Delivery Engagements: You will lead critical delivery engagements, taking ownership of network projects from initiation to successful completion. This involves guiding the entire lifecycle, from gathering detailed requirements and designing robust solutions to overseeing implementation and ensuring operational excellence in service delivery execution. Your leadership will be key to managing timelines, resources, and stakeholder expectations for complex network transformations.
- Collaborate with Customers for Optimized Networking Solutions: You will work in close collaboration with customers to deeply assess their unique requirements and challenges. Leveraging your expertise, you'll then develop optimized networking solutions that address their specific needs while adhering to best practices and industry standards. This requires excellent active listening, the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear solutions, and a strong customer-focused approach to design.
- Provide Technical Expertise and Guidance for Complex Problem Resolution: You will serve as a go-to expert, providing technical expertise and guidance to resolve complex customer problems. This includes deep-dive troubleshooting for intricate network issues, performance bottlenecks, and security challenges that impact critical operations. Your analytical skills will be vital in diagnosing root causes and implementing effective, lasting solutions, often under pressure.
- Continuously Learn and Strengthen Technical Skills: The technology landscape is constantly evolving, especially in critical sectors. You will be expected to continuously learn and strengthen your technical skills in relevant networking domains and adjacent technologies. This involves staying updated on the latest industry trends, new products, security threats, and best practices. Your commitment to professional development ensures that you remain at the cutting edge, bringing the most effective solutions to the public sector.
What's Needed? Essential Qualifications and Expertise
To excel as an Enterprise Network Engineer supporting the U.S. Public Sector, you'll need a robust academic foundation, extensive hands-on experience, and deep technical proficiency in complex networking environments.
- Extensive Enterprise Networking Experience: You must possess a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or an equivalent field, combined with a minimum of 8-10 years of relevant experience in Enterprise Networking. This extensive background signifies a seasoned professional capable of managing large-scale, complex network infrastructures, understanding their intricacies, and delivering high-impact solutions.
- Deep Understanding of Key Technologies and Protocols: You are required to have a deep understanding of key technologies and protocols in Enterprise Networking and data center environments. This includes, but is not limited to, core routing and switching protocols (like OSPF, BGP, EIGRP), VLANs, Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), VPNs, Quality of Service (QoS), and network security fundamentals.
- Technical Expertise in Cisco Software Features and Functionality: You must possess strong technical expertise in Cisco software features and functionality. This indicates proficiency with Cisco IOS, IOS-XE, NX-OS, and other Cisco operating systems, along with a deep understanding of how to configure, optimize, and troubleshoot various Cisco networking devices, including routers, switches, and wireless controllers.
- Excellent Communication, Interpersonal, and Presentation Skills: Given the professional services nature of the role, excellent written and verbal communication skills are paramount. You must be able to articulate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical peers and non-technical stakeholders (including public sector clients). Strong interpersonal skills are crucial for collaboration, and effective presentation skills are necessary for conveying solutions and proposals to diverse audiences.
- Preferred Certifications (CCIE R/S or Data Center): While not explicitly required, certification like CCIE R/S (Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert Routing and Switching) or CCIE Data Center is highly preferred. These top-tier certifications validate a deep, expert-level understanding of complex network architectures and troubleshooting methodologies, positioning you as a leader in the field.
- Strong Routing & Switching with Nexus and Catalyst Expertise: You must be particularly strong in Routing & Switching (R/S), with demonstrated expertise in Cisco Nexus 7000 and 9000 series switches, as well as Cisco Catalyst 9000 series switches. This hands-on experience with core data center and enterprise campus switching platforms is critical for this role.
- Experience with VXLAN, Security, Core Network, Nexus, and Wireless (Plus): Experience with VXLAN (Virtual Extensible LAN) for data center network virtualization, broader network security concepts (firewalls, IDS/IPS), core network design principles, extensive Nexus platform experience, and wireless networking expertise are all considered significant advantages. These additional skills further enhance your ability to contribute to diverse network projects.
What's in it for me? Impact, Growth, and a Collaborative Culture
This contract opportunity as an Enterprise Network Engineer in Arlington, VA, offers a compelling environment for professional growth, direct impact, and engagement within a forward-thinking organization dedicated to public service.
- Opportunity to Work on Impactful Projects: You'll have the invaluable opportunity to work on impactful projects that directly support mission-critical public service goals. Your expertise will contribute to the reliable operation of essential government functions, providing a profound sense of purpose and a chance to make a real difference.
- Gain Hands-On Experience and Exposure to Diverse Infrastructures: You will gain extensive hands-on experience and exposure to various network infrastructures across different public sector agencies. This broad exposure will significantly enhance your technical skills, challenging you with unique networking scenarios and expanding your expertise across diverse environments.
- Collaborate with a Diverse Team of Professionals: You'll collaborate closely with a diverse team of highly skilled professionals dedicated to innovation and excellence. This collaborative atmosphere fosters knowledge sharing, mentorship, and mutual support, allowing you to learn from varied perspectives and contribute your unique insights to drive collective success.
- Contribute to a Culture that Values Diversity and Encourages Expression: You'll be part of a company that actively contributes to a culture that values diversity of thought and encourages personal expression. This inclusive environment ensures that your ideas are respected, and your unique background is celebrated, creating a welcoming and innovative workplace.
- Be Part of a Company Embracing Digital Transformation: You will join a company that actively embraces digital transformation and fosters a growth mindset. This means you'll be at the forefront of implementing modern networking solutions, contributing to cutting-edge initiatives, and continuously evolving your skills in a forward-thinking environment.
Upon successful completion of a predefined waiting period, consultants engaged in this role become eligible for a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support their well-being and financial security. These include:
- Medical and Prescription Drug Plans: Comprehensive healthcare coverage for medical services and necessary prescription medications.
- Dental Plan: Benefits covering routine dental care and essential treatments.
- Vision Plan: Coverage for eye examinations, prescription glasses, and contact lenses.
- Health Savings Account (HSA): A tax-advantaged savings account to help pay for qualified medical expenses.
- Health Flexible Spending Account (HFSA): Allows pre-tax contributions for eligible healthcare costs.
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DCFSA): Provides tax advantages for dependent care expenses.
- Supplemental Life Insurance: Options for additional life insurance coverage for enhanced financial protection.
- Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance: Income replacement benefits during periods of incapacitation due to illness or injury.
- Business Travel Insurance: Coverage for unforeseen events during authorized business travel.
- 401(k), Plus Match: An opportunity to save for retirement with the added benefit of employer matching contributions.
- Weekly Pay: Consistent and regular compensation provided on a weekly basis, ensuring stable financial flow throughout your contract.
If this Enterprise Network Engineer role in Arlington, VA, aligns with your extensive networking expertise, leadership capabilities, and passion for delivering critical solutions to the U.S. Public Sector, we encourage you to learn more about this exciting contract opportunity. This is a chance to make a significant impact on mission-critical networks and grow your career within a dynamic and supportive environment.
To take the next step in your career and potentially contribute to vital public services, click "Apply Now." A dedicated recruiter will be in touch with you promptly to discuss this outstanding opportunity in greater detail, answer any questions you may have, and guide you through the application process. We look forward to connecting with you and exploring how your expertise can drive operational excellence!