Information Systems Security Manager 

The individual for this position exercises two roles: Information Systems Security Manager and Information Security Architect.

As Information Systems Security Manager, the incumbent manages, directs, plans, and coordinates information system security life cycle activities of our client’s mission information systems to include participation in continuity and recovery planning and preparation.  As the principal staff member responsible for developing and promulgating information security technical guidance, leading and directing compliance validation, security authorization, continuous monitoring and more, the individual is also the central point of coordination with HQ, other Components, and other government, state, and local agencies for information security related matters.

As Information Security Architect, the individual is a senior-level contributor and technical expert who assures that programs and projects align with business and mission strategies and objectives while fulfilling information sharing and safeguarding needs.

The Architect provides technical leadership for security strategy, architecture development/design, system and software requirements analysis, specification, implementation, testing, and integration of systems supporting our client’s domestic implementation of the information sharing and safeguarding. The incumbent researches all aspects of information security engineering and supporting the assessment and mitigation of system security risks throughout the lifecycle of the programs and projects. The Architect also researches alternatives and aids in the selection of information and security protocols, informs program and project management and Governance authorities of impacts on the program caused by theft, destruction, alteration, or denial of access to information.

Given small staff, the incumbent must be ready and willing to perform multiple tasks, some of which on occasion may more closely align with Information Technology Operations Support.
 

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DUTIES: Recommend and lead the installation of major system hardware and software ensuring its total integrity and integration into the organization’s computer environment. Coach and guide systems engineers to be a secondary contact for issues related to reliability, stability, and availability of all system resources. To train personnel in technology and procedures. This position requires routine, 24 X 7 coverage (rotational, on-call duty pager) of database availability and problem resolution, job scheduling of import/exports, backup/recovery, integrity checks, reorganization of data, and the ability to work weekends and off hours as needed for security patching, upgrades, etc. that will require a flexible work schedule which may include some OT or schedule adjustment when the need arises.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Position requires a 4 year degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline with 5 years proven performance in related assignment(s), or a non-related 4 year degree with 7 years proven performance in related assignment(s). In lieu of a degree, a high school diploma and at least 8 additional years of relevant information technology experience is acceptable.

Experience/Skills: Training in information management, related area technologies, procedures techniques, and policies is needed, while also having working knowledge of standard practices and applications. Knowledge of computer hardware and software, data communications concepts, and computer system management concepts for environments is needed. Extensive knowledge of computer hardware, software, database management, and related technologies, data communications, personal computing, and customer business operations and computer system management concepts for environments is needed. Understand the principles, concepts, practices, and techniques of information management; display knowledge of experience in analysis and planning; possess an understanding of section policies, procedures, goals, and objectives.

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POSITION TITLE: SmartPlant Foundation Developer and Administrator

SUMMARY:
Develop cost-effective business processes within the confines of a SmartPlant Foundation system that meet the customer’s business and technical needs as defined in the Functinal Requirements and Design Specification document using Visual Basic .NET, ASP.NET, and Intergraph development tools. This candidate will also need to assist in Administration of the SmartPlant Foundation System as needed using Windows Server, Oracle, and Internet Information Server. The candidate must help define the scope and requirements with the customer and provide input on scheduling, estimating, and quality control. Once the customer has approved the final design, the developer will take direction from the Lead and perform analysis, design, and development of the solution as part of an overall release package. The developer must also identify, analyze, troubleshoot and resolve problems with the aim of eliminating recurrence problems. If necessary, they need to coordinate with other Information Technology areas to implement the solution or resolve problems. Additionally, the developer is responsible for compliance with departmental policies and processes and for performing all duties and activities in a safe and ethical manner. Requires 2 years relevant information systems development experience.

A qualified candidate should be someone who can work independently as well as with a team
• Proficient in making enhancements to an existing product
• Familiar with SmartPlant Foundation Model , Method, and Workflow development
• Familiar with server Administration of a SmartPlant Foundation system
• Handle their work scope and complete assignments according to schedule constraints
• Assist in team development of solutions
• Coordinate solution changes with other team members to put out a product release
• Assist with configuration management of SmartPlant Foundation System using tools such as Visual Source Safe or Team Foundation Server
• Excellent communication skills
• Can quickly adapt to changing/evolving requirements

To be qualified for these positions a candidate must have
• VB .NET development experience (VS2005 & VS2008)
• ASP .Net development experience (VS2005 & VS2008)
• .NET framework experience (.NET 2.0 & 3.5 framework)
• Relational database experience (Oracle Preferred, SQL Server)
• SmartPlant Foundation Schema Editor
• SmartPlant Foundation Configuration Management
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. New Development
a. Gathering scope and requirements
b. Promotes effective use of technology.
2. Maintenance
3. Problem analysis and resolution
a. Fixes causes, not just solutions. Works to eliminate recurring problems and supportability.
b. Watches for trends that indicate potential problems and then eliminates the problems before they happen.
4. Communication
a. Keep peers, Lead , and Customer informed of trends, significant problems, unexpected delays and anything new in the environment.
b. Keep peers, Lead,and Customer informed of global problems, scheduled downtime or anything that affects the computing environment.
c. Keep peers, Lead, and Customer informed of progress on problems that cannot be resolved on first call.

 
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:
Bachelor Science degree in Information Systems or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Technical: The ability to learn technical product information quickly and accurately. Working knowledge of:
a. Visual Studio 2005,2008, or 2010 **
b. .NET 2.0, 3.5 framework
c. ASP .NET **
d. VB .NET **
e. Oracle 11g **
f. Windows 2008 Server
g. HTML, CSS stylesheets
h. XML
i. .NET 4.0 expected features
j. VS 2010 expected features
k. Oracle & ODBC connectivity
l. Windows XP, Windows 7
m. SmartPlant Foundation Configuration Manager Tool
n. SmartPlant Foundation Schema Editor

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DUTIES:
Summary:
The subcontractor shall provide software development and maintenance support for the PeopleSoft Supply Chain software modules implemented as part of the Business Process Modernization Project (BPMP) that was initiated by our client. The subcontractor will be responsible for performing assigned production support problem tickets which require working with customer to replicate problem and may involve research, coding modifications to support the PeopleSoft Supply Chain implementation and ongoing production operations. Tasks will require effective and professional communication skills usage both written and oral when interacting with information technology (IT) staff and customers. Act as a mentor to our clients IT staff by:
1. Sharing insights and prior lessons learned from previous PeopleSoft implementations.
2. Providing and teaching knowledge about PeopleSoft development tools to accelerate the learning curve and ability of our clients staff to support PeopleSoft Supply Chain modules.
Adhere to all required our clients IT protocols and standards in the development and support of enterprise computer system applications. Be available on site during normal business hours for questions, resolve problems, etc. This position may require some rotational 24 x 7 on-call duty pager coverage to support the PeopleSoft applications as well as occasionally use of a flexible work schedule which may include some overtime (OT) or schedule adjustment as needs. Generate electronic weekly status reports to IT lead and subcontract technical representative (STR).
Subcontractor should be able to work with little to no direction to complete assigned software development / maintenance tasks and system / process analyst tasks. Be able to produce quality, easily maintainable application code. Any previous mentoring experience with IT professionals would be a plus.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:
Position requires a 4 year degree in Computer Science or related discipline with 8 years proven performance in information technology assignment.

Experience/Skills:
Subcontractor must have a minimum of eight years of experience developing and supporting PeopleSoft software applications and familiar with PeopleSoft Supply Chain modules, primarily Purchasing and/or eProcurement and Inventory. Experience with PeopleTools 8.50 or higher. Be proficient in PeopleSoft development technologies and supporting PeopleSoft Applications including: Application Designer, Integration Broker, Component Interfaces, Application Engine, Work Flow, and SQR. Knowledge of Microsoft Word is necessary. Subcontractor shall have experience with Oracle relational database management systems. Must have Formal People Tools and PeopleSoft module training.

Desirable Qualifications:
Experience with any PeopleSoft Supply Chain Modules
Familiarity with configuration management tool, STAT.
Familiarity with the text editor tool, UltaEdit.
Compliance and familiarity with level C documentation (quality controls) required for functional changes made to application. Level C documentation experience should include documenting: code changed, test plan, test plan execution, change control check-in/out, and change request documentation.
Experience with upgrading the PeopleSoft products for patches, bundles or a new release version.
Work Hours:
A 40 hour work week is scheduled. Subcontractor must work all 40 hours onsite to be readily available to IT professionals and customers. A set schedule on work days/hours will be determined upon subcontractor’s arrival; preferred options are either 5-8 hour days or existing site schedule on AA shift (9 hour days, every other Friday off, Fridays worked is an 8 hour day). Each work day has a 30 minute unpaid lunch. As stated in the duties, work hours will require flexibility to work weekends and off hours as either OT or schedule adjustment during rotational, on-call assignments and to support month end and year end closing.

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The performer will provide Java programming resources to the biological signature and threat evaluation project. In particular, the performer is expected to provide skills in java messaging, java message queues, xml parsing, servlet and java server pages, web server configuration, and RSS feeds. The performer will transform architectural concepts provided by the system architect into executing code. As part of the development process, the performer will be able to read UML diagrams, update these diagrams as requested, and implement into code the system requirements.

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1. Sharing insights and prior lessons learned from previous PeopleSoft implementations.
2. Providing and teaching knowledge about PeopleSoft development tools to accelerate the learning curve and ability of our client staff to support PeopleSoft Finance modules.

Adhere to all required  IT protocols and standards in the development and support of enterprise computer system applications. Be available on site during normal business hours for questions, resolve problems, etc. This position may require some rotational 24 x 7 on-call duty pager coverage to support the PeopleSoft applications as well as occasionally use of a flexible work schedule which may include some overtime (OT) or schedule adjustment as needs arise to support ongoing system operations such as month end closing or year-end closing. Generate electronic weekly status reports to IT lead and subcontract technical representative (STR).
Subcontractor should be able to work with little to no direction to complete assigned software development / maintenance tasks and system / process analyst tasks. Be able to produce quality, easily maintainable application code. Any previous mentoring experience with IT professionals would be a plus.
 
Position requires a 4 year degree in Computer Science or related discipline

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Are you a quick learner?
Are you a great communicator?
Do you have a passion for working with a team to develop and maintain high quality applications to support a business?
Do you perform well with limited guidance?
Do you enjoy working on multiple projects at the same time in a fast-paced environment?
Does your work reflect who you are?
 

If your answer is “Yes!” then you may be the person we’re looking for to join our team as a Senior Applications Developer.

As a Senior Applications Developer, you will be involved in all phases of the software development life cycle including analysis, design, testing and implementation. You will be expected to produce tangible results, perform well with limited guidance, work on multiple projects at the same time and adapt quickly in a fast paced environment. We are looking for someone with passion for working with a team to support a business.

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree plus minimum of 7 years of relevant Object Oriented Programming experience
 

At least 5 years of .NET experience using Visual Studio, C#, and ASP.NET.  At least 5 years with all 3 are required.  This includes working in the technologies day-in and day-out, writing and deploying production code.  Where we’ve fallen short recently with candidates are those who don’t truly have a working knowledge of these technologies.  When we start asking the candidates to explain how they’ve used basic concepts such as reflection, delegates, generics, etc. in the production environment, it becomes apparent when the day-to-day experience is lacking.  (An advanced technical screening will take place for each of the technologies listed above.)
 

Production development experience using WCF
 

Database design using SQL Server and advanced SQL skills
 

Hands-on experience with the entire system development life cycle.
 

Knowledge of the following is preferred; not required:
Web services
Multi-threading
.XML
ASP.NET MVC
Nhibernate
Windows Operating System
Understanding of various network protocols (FTP, TCP/IP, etc)
System architecture design
 

Experience leading a large project is required
 

Candidate must be highly self-directed and motivated to work on complex projects with minimal guidance.
 

Candidate must possess excellent communication skills, analytical skills, and attention to detail.
 

Candidate must be able to pass Drug Screen, Criminal Background Check, and Credit History Check.
 

Relocation assistance is provided.  The candidate must be willing to relocate within 15 miles of the Alex Lee Corporate Office
 

Time Off:  2 weeks of vacation and 7 holidays
Expect 40-45 hours per week

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United Global Technologies is a leading Integrated Services Provider is seeking a highly qualified developer for a long term project (1-2 years plus). We are seeking a developer with 5-10 years of proven experience in C#, ASP.NET and SQL Server technologies.  MVC is a preferred technology. 
 

As a C# .NET, ASP.NET  Developer, you will be responsible for developing software solutions for a our client.
Joining an established development team, you will be involved in the entire software lifecycle. You will be tasked with developing complete projects in addition to providing ongoing development support to the organization.
 
To be considered for this opportunity, you must have experience in all of the following:
 
- C#, .NET 2.0 (and above)
 - ASP.NET
- SQL Server database administration
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

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DUTIES:
Train and assist others in the Lean Six Sigma continuous improvement processes, tools and methods.
Provide detailed input into the development of Lean Six Sigma training.
Assist existing resources in conducting continuous improvement initiatives such as kaizens.
Lead teams as required in Lean Six Sigma methodology and implementation of projects.
Education:
Minimum of 2 years experience as an instructor providing Lean Six Sigma training.
Minimum of 4 years experience leading Lean Six Sigma projects.
Experience/Skills:
The primary responsibility of this position is training. The individual must possess the knowledge and experience to use and train others in Lean methodologies:
• Kaizen
• 5S
• Value Stream Map
• SIPOC Map
• FMEA
• Non-Value Added Analysis
• Constraint Identification
• TPM
• Errorproofing
• Pareto Charts
• Project Selection Tools
Cause and Effect Tools – Fishbone, C&E Matrix, FMEA
Basic Statistics
Control Plan / Control Charts
Measurement System Analysis
Soft Skills – Behavior Change Approaches

Exceptional communication skills and ability to build relationships, work in partnerships and facilitate teams.

Ability to act as a positive force to meet challenges head on. Is able to withstand and work through ambiguity.

Minimum of 2 years as an instructor providing Lean Six Sigma training.  
Minimum of 4 years leading Lean Six Sigma projects.  
Knowledge and experience in Lean Methodologies such as Kaizen, 5S, Value Stream Map, SIPOC Map, FMEA, Non-Value Added Analysis, Constraint Identification, TPM, Errorproofing, Pareto Charts, and Project Selection Tools.  
Knowledge and experience in Cause and Effect Tools such as Fishbone, C&E Matrix, and FMEA.  
 Knowledge and experience in Basic Statistics, Control Plan, Control Charts, Measurement System Analysis, and Behavior Change Approaches.

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US Citizens Only as this is government contract.

The Senior Cost Control Manager will report to the General Manager and directly interface with the Director of Finance and Project Controls and the senior management team.
 
Job Duties/Task
Supervises cost estimating, analysis, and control activities.
Responsible for over seeing the following functions: project controls; cost estimating; scheduling; cost reporting; and earned value
Identifies cost trends for management attention
Responsible for cost engineering, cost estimating, and cost analysis/control activities for the Zion Decommissioning Project.
Responsible for developing and maintaining the control budgets / establishing the cost baselines for project activities and reporting of actuals against established budgets
Plan, monitor, maintain, and control the development of the project cost reporting requirements including: the WBS, the baseline control budget, management of committed funding, forecast to go and forecast cost at completion; and reporting of variance there from and generation of cash flows.
Management of scope change; change to forecast via trends; administration of proposed and approved baseline changes; impact on schedule; administration of project risks and cost consequences; and recommendation of adjustment to contingency.
 
Job Requirements
Education: BA Finance or Engineering; Advance degree preferred
Experience: 10 years of senior level financial/cost/project control experience with project related work within the nuclear industry.  Decommissioning experience preferred.
 
Skills:Working conditions are normal for an office environment and will require performance of activities in a construction environment including the use of personal protective equipment and respiratory protection.  Position may require occasional weekend and evening work.  May be exposed to radiation within occupational limits.
 
Incumbent will work in the project office located in Zion, IL

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