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[full-time] Sharepoint Administrator at Hound

2010-07-17 04:18:54

Location: Franklin Park,IL
URL: http://www.hound.com

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Job Responsibilities and Requirements : Our company is looking to grow our MS SharePoint environment for corporate Intranet, collaboration, and document management. In addition, the company is looking to develop portal solutions in SharePoint to help us collaborate with our customers and suppliers over the internet. The position would be responsible to executing a roadmap of projects and initiatives for SharePoint that have been defined by IT leadership. The position would report to the Business Intelligence IT Project Leader. Responsibilities- Administration, support, and application development in our SharePoint environment for corporate Intranet and customer Portals. – Manage security roles and users within the SharePoint applications. – Develop and conduct end-user and site administrator training for SharePoint. – Assist in tracking and facilitating projects with outside consultants and 3rd party partners, as necessary. -Support debugging and break-fix activities for Intranet and portal SharePoint applications. Responsibilities may include the following: troubleshooting, recovery, software installation, resolving errors and failures, and auditing activities. – Work with IT to develop an Intranet governance model for regulating content, format, document retention and navigation on the Intranet. Enforce those governance policies through monitoring and training. – Execute any architecture upgrades, migrations, or software version upgrades as necessary. – Work with the business and IT leadership to develop online forms and workflows in SharePoint. – Work with our quality assurance team for developing test plans, documenting test results, and migration plans for SharePoint applications. – Monitor system back ups and utilization, and develop/ test disaster recovery plans for SharePoint applications. – Develop and executing project plans for SharePoint projects. Work with the IT leadership and Project Management Office (PMO) on project prioritization, project status, and resource staffing & utilization. Qualifications-Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience preferred. -1 to 2 years of experience with SharePoint administration and/or . NET applications. – 4 years of IT experience in application development or infrastructure/ networking support. – Knowledge of best-practices for website application design. – Experience working with Windows server operating systems, installation, and maintenance. – Experience with implementing and maintaining role based security models. -Ability to analyze, prioritize and execute action and project plans. -Demonstrated ability to exercise initiative, independent judgment and work to tight deadlines. -Experience with production level 24/7 operations and be able to participate in on call support or break/fix/enhancement activities to resolve issues. -Good communication skills are essential, including listening and feedback, and written communication skills, including operational procedures and documentation. -Experience working with cross-functional project teams to develop requirements and execute projects. -Strong analytical/problem solving skills-Ability to handle a variety of tasks in parallel. -Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment; ability to work collaboratively with business users, IT staff, and various levels of management.

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[full-time] Ebusiness Senior Analyst at Hound

2010-07-17 04:13:45

Location: Lake Forest,IL
URL: http://www.hound.com

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Job Responsibilities and Requirements : Guide the eCommerce design and IT teams to correctly collect click stream data in web analytics tools to meet reporting and analysis requirements Plan, execute, and effectively communicate the results of customer and click stream data mining analyses. Emphasis on identifying patterns, trends and translating those into actionable insights. Apply statistical techniques (regression, t-test, time series, etc) in support of eCommerce activities Utilize measurement and analysis techniques to quantify results of eCommerce activities. Assist in the education of eCommerce staff on measurement and analysis methodologies Integrate eCommerce data / analyses with broader customer purchase behavior / firmagraphics analyses Partner with internal clients to ensure business initiatives are executed with optimal chance of successPosition Requirements Bachelors degree in statistics, economics, mathematics, industrial engineering or related field. Masters preferred or 1-4 years equivalent work experience required. Expert with linear regression, logistic regression, cluster analysis, and time series analysis. Experience analyzing click stream and online customer behavior preferred. Strong business acumen Demonstrated ability to assume high exposure responsibilities and interact with senior leadership.

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[full-time] Database Manager at Hound

2010-07-17 04:11:47

Location: Woodbury,MN
URL: http://www.hound.com

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Job Responsibilities and Requirements : Assisting in the administration of other Oracle products and data reporting. The DBA will also be responsible for supporting both production and development environments ranging from small scale to large scale systems. Excellent business analysis and project management skills are required. The DBA will support all functional areas of the company and database related system(s). The DBA is expected to address complex business processes and provide innovative solutions for the business departments. The DBA should be able to independently resolve issues, proactively communicate and manage projects with little supervision.

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[full-time] Jd Ewards One World Business Analyst at Hound

2010-07-16 18:38:47

Location: Fort Worth,TX
URL: http://www.hound.com

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Job Responsibilities : Support initiatives in the design, implementation, testing and maintenance of technology solutions that directly support the business objectives of Alcons US Commercial Operations. These activities must be consistent with sound Information Technology standards and practices. Provide warranty support for services performed on behalf of client organizations/business functions, while informing stakeholders in a timely manner of business impacting events. Requires heavy workload on multiple concurrent tasks with schedule deadlines, and on an on-call basis outside of normal business hours to solve production issues. Analyzing complex technical problems and responding with quality solutions. Independently creates and maintains solutions to complex technology needs. Perform complicated analysis, design, and testing assignments while adhering to Alcons IT project life cycle methodology, and it’s internal and external documentation, training, and compliance standards. Lead small-to-moderately sized projects and serve as technical lead in a work group and project teams. Given general objectives, will determine and complete tasks with a high degree of independence.

Job Requirements : Provide occasional functional and technical guidance to junior team members and peersRequired skills:In-depth functional knowledge with the JD Edwards One World, EnterpriseOne, or World application; proficiency with MS Office applications; Proficiency in at least one computer programming language; proficiency with SQL; strong knowledge of standard automated business processes; strong verbal and written English language skills; strong people skills and the ability to coordinate actions with supervisor and technical support offices; strong analytical skills to evaluate business requirements and respond with quality technical specifications and solutions; strong business, interpersonal and communication skills to articulate I. T. issues and work with end-users and various levels of management; strong time management skills to accommodate work on multiple projects and proficient completion of administrative tasks. Optional (Preferred)skills:include a familiarity with Commercial Operations and Supply Chain; familiarity with other ERP applications including, but not limited to SAP or Dynamics; familiarity with platforms including, but not limited to, iSeries, Windows, Citrix, Linux, and/or AIX; familiarity with iSeries and AIX is particularly useful; familiarity with system tools and languages including, but not limited to SQL, iSeries CL, RPG, C/C , MQ Messaging, SOA, XML, Visual Basic, Visual Studio . Net, and/or HTML; familiarity with Relational Database Management System development and support tools (including, but not limited to, DB400, MS SQL Server, and/or Oracle); and familiarity with reporting tools including but not limited to BI Publisher, Showcase, Cognos, and/or Crystal. Bachelors degree in business information systems, business administration, computer science, or equivalent technical field. An MBA is preferred.

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[full-time] Data Analyst at Hound

2010-07-15 03:08:17

Location: Georgia,Atlanta
URL: http://www.hound.com

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Job Responsibilities : This position works with business partners, corporate reporting, data warehouse architects and ETL developers to design,document and develop data models to support reporting. Provides data analysis for source to target mapping and quality assurance. Performs data analysis and data profiling, identifies data sources and data quality issues; Develops data models, data dictionaries and data lineage documents for use by ETL developers; Documents enterprise data repositories, and repository relationships. Creates and executes SQL queries within a relational database for analysis and problem solving. Communicates data issues to the appropriate parties and assists in the resolution of data issues. Responds promptly and effectively to all client requests. Serve as technical lead for end-to-end project implementation. Ability to identify problems and research solutions in order to develop the best course of action to resolve data and reporting issues. The incumbent must possess good problem-solving skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced changing environment and meet tight deadlines.

Job Requirements : Bachelors degree in analytical field required. Masters degree preferred. Five plus (5 ) years experience in data analysis, SQL and reporting. Experience with healthcare data desirable. Experience with disease management reporting a plus. Data warehouse experience Microsoft Office tool set. Windows 2000/NT/XP. Relational databases (Oracle, MS SQL Server) SQL (structured query language). Knowledge of principles, techniques, and best practices of enterprise Data Warehouse Knowledge of data modeling concepts, specifically as related to designing star schemas for data warehouse applications.

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[full-time] Senior Information Developer at Hound

2010-07-15 03:07:29

Location: California,San Jose
URL: http://www.hound.com

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Job Responsibilities : The Senior Information Developer is a writing member of the IDD team with a strong background in developing technical documentation for software products and enterprise solutions. In this position, the Senior Information Developer is an active participant with R&D, Customer Support, and Product Marketing, and has an excellent understanding of the documentation development process, the Agile software development process, and product lifecycles. The Senior Information Developer must also have an excellent understanding of the relationships between cross-functional teams and be willing and able to work effectively with and within the processes and systems established by those teams. The Senior Information Developer must have the ability to quickly learn and document the use, features, and benefits of new technologies for system administrator and technical audiences, as well as the ability to convey the big picture of interaction across products in an enterprise solution. The position requires the ability to learn software products and new technologies, work multiple projects, and to network across groups; create and work to documentation and project plans; contribute to and direct the use of established department and project standards, processes, and procedures; use the prescribed publications toolset; peer edit documentation, and mentor less senior writers. The Senior Information Developer must be able to obtain information while maintaining a strong, positive relationship with internal employees including but not limited to design, development, test, support, education, and product management. Under direction of IDD Manager and lead information developers, take ownership of assigned projects, follow through to complete the product cycle, and report accurate and timely status for all assignments. Publish final documentation to appropriate mediums. Work with reviewers to ensure technical accuracy and appropriateness of content according to prescribed project deliverables and schedules. Become a subject matter expert on the product being documented, as well as make recommendations to improve technical information based on target audiences. Possess a can-do attitude to balance work volume, set limits, and project deadlines, while prioritizing to maintain and deliver quality work. Judge the severity of issues and appropriately escalate to management. Collaborate with writers and editors in all locations to ensure adherence to the prescribed style guide for the seamless flow of information to our customers. Participate in peer reviews and incorporate feedback into documentation materials. Write and edit product notices such as release notes and readme files.

Job Requirements : Demonstrate ability to work well with IDD Managers, product managers, QA, Support, Education, professional services teams, writers and editors, developers, and other BMC Software personnel. Position Requirements BA degree, certificate, or equivalent experience in English, Journalism, Technical Communications, Professional Writing, Marketing, or Public Speaking; or BS degree (with a writing background) or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Engineering, or Human Factors. Highly motivated self starter with the independent initiative and drive to get up to speed quickly and determine the root cause of all issues. Excellent communication, negotiation, and follow-through skills. Minimum 3-5 years of experience writing complex installation and upgrade information, especially in the context of an enterprise solution composed of several component products. Experience with Java, Javadoc, C/C , and Web Services (including Apache Axis2 and TIBCO Runtime UDDI Server). Experience with version-control systems, such as Perforce. Experience working with multiple products that form a single market solution. Familiarity with cloud computing concepts. Ability to identify and ask intelligent questions about where BMC product code leaves off and network communications protocols, web servers, firewalls, etc. pick up in a complex multi-tiered environment. Solid understanding of database concepts such as tables and rows, record-level access control, locking, etc. Understanding basic computer security principals, such as using user credentials and group membership to control access to files, computers, and applications. Ability to write sample code based on real-world use cases for the product API: Be conversant enough talking about code or at least the ability to describe functionality in a code-like way to convey to product architects and Java developers questions and recommendations for needed examples. Ability to articulate customer value realized by the sample code. Excellent troubleshooting and problem solving skills to develop strong understanding of the product architecture, delve into functionality, and identify adequate test cases. Characteristics: professional, high energy, innovative, strong technical aptitude, diplomatic, decisive, strong negotiator, independent, flexible, detail-oriented, positive attitude, and agent of change. Highly proficient with accepted industry-specific publishing tools, such as Windows XP, Wiki, FrameMaker, HTML, XML, Adobe Acrobat, Documentum, and graphics packages, such as Adobe Illustrator, and so on. Ability to understand complex software and related technology, especially in the context of a solution composed of several component products. Thorough understanding of BMCs Business Service Management (BSM) strategy, especially the role of BMC Atrium products within BSM. Strong, practical knowledge of Agile methodology with the ability to be productive and drive IDD requirements in an Agile development environment where product requirements are not completely defined up front. Ability to gather technical information and get documentation feedback from remote SMEs. Experience documenting integrations, solutions, and best practices that involve multiple products and teams. Must have a good eye for cross-product and cross-doc dependencies. Ability to develop project plans based on critical needs of customers”what should be documented rather than limiting minimum requirements to existing resources and previous approaches. Ability to document product functionality in terms of how it helps customers accomplish a specific business goal and why they would want to use it in different ways. Ability to prioritize a high number of requests for documentation based on IDD resources and customer needs. Strong desire to make a difference in helping both internal and external customers understand complex software. Desire and ability to learn customer pain points by participating in onsite customer implementations. Detail-oriented, problem-solver, self-starter requiring minimal oversight, with flexibility and good follow-through skills. Thorough understanding of document and software development life cycles as well as project management and software development methodologies. Strong commitment to teamwork and willingness to accept responsibility and accountability. Excellent technical writing skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to effectively work with global and culturally diverse departments and groups. Experience writing documentation for industry-specific and internet-based technologies, Web and application servers, or client-server applications and technologies. Exceptional leadership skills. Recent experience developing Wiki-based documentation. Proficiency or expertise with Confluence. Training or certification in ITIL, especially the Service Support area. Experience creating documentation deliverables using structured authoring. Familiarity with could-computing concepts. Experience with Solaris, Windows, SQL server, Oracle, and Linux. Experience with these would help in actually running tests or checking how things are installed on each of these platforms, but isnt necessary for the writing part.

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[full-time] Database Architect at Hound

2010-07-15 03:06:47

Location: California,Los Angeles
URL: http://www.hound.com

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Job Responsibilities : Provide technical expertise in integrating databases with web, security and middleware platforms. Collaborate with enterprise stakeholders to create the data strategy, policies and procedures in support of data managementPromote appropriate database usage and adherence to corporate standards. Develop vision for future implementations of emerging database technologies. Understand changing business needs and recommend strategies for the future. Incorporate best practices into the organization’s database methodology. Research, review and recommend selection of new software tools. Develop technology plans that take into account the integration of multiple technologies. Support delivery and operations groups with database expertise throughout the Systems Development Lifecycle. Provide analysis, scoping and estimations for projects based on requirements. Define technical tasks for project plans. Review business requirements document, technical requirements document, application design, build specifications and testing deliverables to ensure that functional and technical integrity are to specifications and standards. Evaluate application requirements for their relevancy to and impact on the database platforms. Evaluate and select the database management systems to be incorporated into the applications. Communicate database development and support standards to project and support teams. Collaborate with others to determine the impact of database changes on systems and applications. Develop strategies in installation, upgrade and configuration of databases in high available environments. Develop backup and restore, disaster recovery, database replication, partitioning, clustering strategies. Develop encryption, security, auditing strategies. Develop database hardware and software specifications, as needed, using architectural standards. Define, develop and implement database auditing and security processes and procedures. Define, develop and implement database performance monitoring standards and policies. Ensure that database solutions meet functional and technical design specifications.

Job Requirements : Successful candidates should have:BS or BA degree in a related field or equivalent work experience10 yrs database design and implementationSome supervisory experience a plus. Experience in a variety of database technologies with an emphasis on Oracle and SQL ServerExperience in developing analysis, scoping and estimations for projects based on requirements. Experience in developing strategies in installation, upgrade and configuration of databases in high available environments. Experience in developing backup and restore, disaster recovery, database replication, partitioning, clustering strategies. Experience in developing encryption, security, auditing strategies. Experience in data modeling using ERwin and/or Visio.

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[full-time] Lead Consultant at Hound

2010-07-15 03:06:10

Location: Maryland,Linthicum
URL: http://www.hound.com

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Job Responsibilities and Requirements : Leads all aspects of the design, development, and enhacement of complex software systems. Performs the activities involved with the requirements gathering, design, development, documenting, interfacing, integration, testing, maintenance, and modification of complex classified and unclassified software applications. Required Skills : BS degree (or equivalent experience) and 8 years of progressively more responsible software engineering experience with an emphasis on developing web based Java/J2EE applications on Windows and/or UNIX (Solaris/Linux) platforms. Qualified applicants may be subject to a security investigation and must meet minimum qualifications for access to classified information. U. S. Citizenship and an active TS/SCI clearance with a full scope polygraph required .

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[full-time] Database Administrator at Hound

2010-07-15 03:05:31

Location: Texas,Irving
URL: http://www.hound.com

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Job Responsibilities : In addition, this position requires travel to external customers for new Peopleclick Authoria product installations and product upgrades. Travel up to 25% is to be expected. Finally, this position will provide second level product support for applications used by Workforce Compliance and Diversity customers. Candidates should be able to diagnose and troubleshoot a wide-range of problems and inquiries. Incoming customer calls can range from functional questions regarding product usage, to more technical problems caused by the operating system or database engine. Candidates should feel comfortable in searching for answers on their own, but also escalating and asking for team assistance when needed. All communication with the customer must be logged on a timely basis in our CRM system. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who operates will under minimal supervision and possesses excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. The ideal candidate should also be extremely well-organized and have the ability to manage multiple database requests and product upgrades at the same time.

Job Requirements : The ideal candidate should also feel comfortable in a dynamic environment where every day can be different, depending on the type of database requests that come in. Travel up to 25% is expected, but the option to work from home on occasion is allowed. Candidate must be able to work evenings and weekends as needed. During busy periods, a moderate amount of overtime (20%) may be required. This position is exempt. Peopleclick Authoria is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. Job RequirementsMicrosoft SQL Server Database AdministrationThree years of experience providing software (not hardware) support via phone and\or emailMicrosoft Windows, Microsoft Office, and Microsoft Internet ExplorerDesired Technical SkillsExperience with Pivotal CRM, or other CRM, for the tracking of support incidentsCrystal ReportsCitrix or Terminal ServerDatabase administrative experience with OracleUnderstanding of Client\Server technologiesUnderstanding of Internet\ASP\Web-based technologiesUnderstanding of communication protocols such as TCP\IP, HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, and SFTPNon-Technical SkillsProven verbal skills, including the ability to manage difficult clients over the phoneProven written skills, including the ability to do instructional or technical writing via emailPatience, including the ability to deal with technical and non-technical clientsProblem-solving and troubleshooting, with tenacityTime management and project management skills.

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[full-time] Validation Analyst at Hound

2010-07-15 03:04:46

Location: Florida,Hollywood
URL: http://www.hound.com

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Job Responsibilities : Responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the quality system. Develops knowledge in such areas as incoming, in-process and final release testing. Develop skills in understanding the product traceability and history records. Participates in activities such as product/process improvement, troubleshooting, complaint handling, failure investigations, CAPA documentation, and customer support. Learns and understands GMP and safety procedures. Understands, implements, and maintains the quality policy and ensures compliance to site level policies and procedures. Interacts on a necessary basis with internal and external support groups to perform core skills. Core Job Responsibilities: Responsible for providing validation support for STARLIMS product and ongoing activities; Works with Product Manager, Testing Manager, Business System Analysts and Project Mangers during all phases of the System Design Life Cycle; Responsible for ensuring that software quality assurance is applied to STARLIMS Product while meeting product objectives and deliverables. Responsible for compliance with applicable Corporate and Divisional Policies and procedures. The responsibilities include validation of software issues on multiple product versions; assignment of issues to Business System Analysts; validation of resolutions; creation of packages; writing test scripts and supporting testing activities; Follows developed validation standards and procedures to achieve the anticipated outcome including product priorities, deliverables, and timelines to meet the needs of compliance and supported functional areas; Capable of developing SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle) documents including FRS, SDS, and Traceability Matrices; Isolate and report issues; Capable of writing release documents such as release notes, user manuals, test plans, and test summary reports; Produce writing, editing and formatting documentation services; Willing to challenge existing methods and procedures with the intent of improving them; Ability to negotiate viable solutions when differences arise about deliverables and prioritization. Characteristics: – Communication: Listens actively, and fosters information exchange within the immediate area. Provides and accepts feedback. – Collects Information: Gathers and organizes data with knowledge and use of appropriate module. Evaluates information, draws conclusions and recommends appropriate actions. – GMP guidance: Follows GMP Guidelines and Procedures: Works within all GMP guidelines and procedures. – Maintains Documentation: Maintains appropriate documentation so that materials are traceable and processes are transferable. – Listens Actively: Listens actively to acquire information; asks clarifying questions. Verifies understanding of input from others. Summarizes Data: Tabulates and organizes data in a manner which conveys quality, technical and operational information to team members.

Job Requirements : Bachelor degree preferred in a relevant discipline plus 2 years or more of related experience – Team player. – Analytical and logical thinking. – Good communication skills. – Good writing, spelling and grammar skills. – Good time-managing skills and ability to manage several tasks simultaneously. Additional Requirements: Experience in two or more of the following: Software system testing and system release processes. Knowledge of publishing software including Microsoft Office products. LIMS business Concepts, procedures and practices. OC/QA principles and methodologies, GMP and safety procedures. Scientific, mathematical and computer analyses. Writing technical documents for software products.

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