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<![CDATA[ Position: Security Specialist – IDM & PKI Location: Toronto Key Skills: Identity Management, PKI, Authentication Client is one of Canada’s leading outsourcing companies and you will be supporting a major healthcare client. The keys for this role are expertise in Identity Management, PKI and presentation skills. Responsibilities - Lead customer tasks in Identity Management and PKI - Oversee and perform analytical and documentation-oriented tasks; oversee and perform hands-on technical tasks - Perform project planning - Interface with customers on technical and contractual matters. Experience - Excellent verbal and written communication skills - Strong technical leadership and management skills - Confidence to speak authoritatively on IDM/PKI topics - 4 years experience in two or more of the following technical areas: - Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) Standards and Policies - Public Key Enabling of Applications - Certification Authority Products - HSPD-12 and Personal Identity Verification (PIV) - CISSP, CISA or CISM certification desirable - PMP desirable - Knowledge of DoD PKI is a plus - Knowledge of PKI Validation Technologies is a plus - Windows AD and Citrix knowledge - 5 years of experience in identity management and PKI tasks If do have these skills; e-mail a current version of your resume along with a few bullets that quickly describe your suitability for the role and this will push your application to the top. If you don’t have these skills but would like to be entered in our database to be matched with available opportunities please e-mail your resume with “Available Opportunities” in the subject line. This will ensure your resume is directed for immediate data entry in our system and we will be in touch as soon as you are matched to one of our positions. Please only apply to this ad if you are qualified! Thanks Joanne Webb Executive Recruiter ]]>

<![CDATA[ Are you currently out of school or taken courses. Send me your skill set and number of years experience. PLEASE DO NOT LIE I am not accepting resume. I just need skill listing with number of years experience. ]]>

<![CDATA[Our Telco client is looking for experienced Cisco Network Analysts to work on short / long term contracts. 7+ years of experience working on Cisco is a must. Experience in Cisco ICM is a strong asset. Please email CV by reply to this post. Thank you Saed Fadlalah ]]>

<![CDATA[My Client, a large Tier 1 Bank in downtown Toronto , requires the services of a seasoned Head of Global, PCO PM Governance • Advances PMO methods, standards, frameworks and governance practices and ensures they are being followed across Section Technology • Ensures that the appropriate tools are adopted within Section Technology and that their use is standardized. • In order to achieve the above responsibilities, this candidate will initiate and manage internal projects following the standard project management practices. • Participates on committees representing CM Section Technology staff on best practices, methodology, and standards development Project/Program Management deliverables • Mentor Program Managers, Project Managers and Project Analysts within Section Technology and also guides the project teams in their use of the frameworks, tools and methodologies • Leads the completion of project health checks, enforcing rigour in project methodology within the team Technical Skills • PMP Certified • Strong Project and Program Management experience • Minimum 10 years experience in a related role within the Financial Services industry • Demonstrated experience in establishing a Project Control Office that embodies disciplines, processes, tools and standardized artefacts Banking, Financial or Capital Markets PMO experience only please ]]>

<![CDATA[UNIX Courses offered now - Starting Sept 11 2010 This course introduces you to the base of the Operating System. Wide range of topics covered in this course. Instructor will be providing valuable information where you can learn and apply the system in jobs. Who should attend? Any IT student can attend this course. Normally this course will take 30 hours of instructor led class with good practical system. First session is free for you try. If you do like the course you can register and continue learn this course. UNIX has three courses Introduction, Intermediate and advanced course. UNIX Course - Advance Level Place : Etobicoke Seat available : 4 System Administration – Part 2 • Managing Swap Configuration • Managing Crash Dumps and Core Files • Configuring NFS • Configuring AutoFS • Describing RAID • Configuring Solaris Volume Manager Software • Configuring Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) • Configuring System Messaging • Using Name Services • Configuring Name Service Clients • Introduction to Zones • Introduction to LDAP • Configuring JumpStart Installation and Live Upgrade Using the Solaris 10 OS ]]>

<![CDATA[One of Canada's largest retail and distribution companies with operations from coast to coast is expanding and redesigning their IT infrastructure department. This prestigious organization believes strongly that innovation within operations and logistics is achieved through advances in technology. This strategy has ensured continued profitability and provided IT professionals the opportunity to gain experience with cutting edge technologies. Our firm has been retained to staff an AIX Design Lead to ensure the innovation and growth continues. Required skills: - Postsecondary education in computer science or related discipline - Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment where priorities can continually change (a must) - Ability to interact by participating in group discussions, being open to suggestions and contributing when called upon - 5+ years of experience in designing operating and server systems - Ability to work with external vendors, and piers to formulate designs based on best practices and knowledge of emerging technologies - Knowledge of Pseries servers including p520, p570 and P595 - Expert knowledge of UNIX/AIX technologies - Extensive working knowledge of AIX 5.3 and 6.1 - Expert knowledge of VIOS server and configuration, including partition mobility, configuring and implementing GPFS and PowerHA in a virtualized environment - Extensive knowledge of AIX tuning including: - WWW Servers – Apache, IIS, Websphere - Networking – TCP/IP, NFS, Telnet, FTP, DNS, DHCP, NAT, ifconfig, route, netstat, xinetd, HTTP, NIS/YP Job description: - Develop standards and standard operating procedures for the operating systems, server and virtualization technologies domain - Publish and maintain standards as they pertain to this domain, based on architecture standards or approved exceptions - Create, publish and maintain design standards for the operating systems, server and virtualization infrastructure, including the configuration of physical frames and logical servers across multiple availability tiers (highly available, non-production, archival), configuration and utilization of virtualization and high-availability operating system and server technologies - Be the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the design of the virtual server farms, both for UNIX and Windows operating systems, both at the main data centers and remote sites - Design consulting to the project teams as SME for the operating systems, servers and virtualization technologies domain, including, but not limited to, the definition of various operating systems, servers and virtualization artifacts, such as tiers of service based on availability requirements - Participate as the SME in the operating systems, servers and virtualization technologies domain, in the intake process for feasibility study for business proposals, as well as costing exercises for the various projects - Participate as the SME in the operating systems, servers and virtualization technologies domain, in setting the strategic and tactical direction of patch and release management as it pertains to this domain - Assist in the investigation of new technologies and identify opportunities where these technologies can enhance capabilities in a cost-effective manner Connecting you + Quantum: With our contacts and your skills, we're a winning combination. Put Quantum on your team and apply today! Contact Information Allison Pasique Fax: (416) 366-4363 allison.pasique@quantum-qtr.com Visit us at www.quantum-qtr.com for more job opportunities! If you refer a friend who is hired, you may be eligible for a monetary referral bonus or you may choose from a selection of Roots merchandise, depending on the specialty and position. Visit us at www.quantum-qtr.com for more details. We appreciate all expressed interest in this position, however, only the candidates selected for interview will be contacted. You will certainly be contacted before we submit your resume to any of our clients. Quantum is an equal opportunity employer.]]>

<![CDATA[This position reports to the IT Manager. The function of this position is to be an integral part of the team supporting our enterprise technology infrastructure and provide Tier 2 and 3 support to our IT support team. Technologies to support include WAN/LAN/VPN, data centre and regional servers, applications and workstations. Qualifications: - Candidate must have relevant post secondary education and 4 to 6 years of related hands-on work experience - Required certifications; A+, MCP, Network +, MCSA - Ideal candidate will posses very good communications skills (verbal and written), and be technically competent with good problem solving and organizational skills - Must be able to multi-task and perform under pressure - Ability to work independently and in a multifunctional team environment - Candidate requires a valid driver’s license and car as some travel may be required - Team lead experience an asset and ability to work with staff to plan required IT and support services - A dynamic career oriented individual who loves challenges and has the aptitude to learn new things and keep current with their skill set Hands-on experience with the following technologies is required: · Windows 2000/2003 Server Active Directory - Windows XP, Vista, Win7 · Microsoft Exchange 2003 and Outlook XP, 2003, 2007 · Wireless LAN access configuration and support · Remote Support Tools, such as PC Anywhere, Logmein, RDP, Remote Assistance · Backup technologies, such as CA Brightstore, NTbackup · Blackberry Enterprise Server/Express, blackberry device · Citrix PS and XenApp Server · Cisco/Juniper firewall networking and VPN · Virus and Spam removal · Networking configuration and administration Experience with the following would be an asset: · Microsoft Exchange 2008 · SQL Server 2000/2005 (database administration) · Voice over IP · Crystal Reports · Cluster Administration and hardware support ]]>

<![CDATA[Position: Hosting Specialist I Location: Mississauga, ON Salary: 45k Min of 2-4 years experience of operating, configuring, and administering server operating systems (W2K and Unix/Solaris). · Min 1 to 3 years experience in configuring network routers, switches and firewalls. Flexible rotating shift to include holidays and weekends RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide Level 2 server software support to customers. This includes basic support of the Unix/Solaris and Windows 2K Operating Systems. Install server Operating Systems according to documented procedures and/or customer specific needs. Configure network interface cards per instructions from network support. Provide support and assist company Managed Services level 3 OS and DBA administrators. Coordinate with helpdesk, assist as required in performing hardware and software related changes as requested by the customer. Assist the Network Management group and Help Desk with customer server/network monitoring and connectivity issues utilizing the monitoring tool set. Rack and install server and network hardware for customers. Install Backup software client and scheduler per documented procedures for managed customers. Understand the infrastructure cabling topology of the data center, run / punch down network cabling from switches or patch panels to customer cabinets or suites. Utilize the Enterprise Management Systems tool set, monitor for new tasks or problems as they relate to the Hosting Operations area of responsibilities. Assist supervisor with adherence of documentation and online information to meet company SAS70 and ISO standards. Provide reporting and feedback to management through documentation and appropriate daily turnover reporting. Demonstrate an understanding of the data center electrical infrastructure and distribution systems, working knowledge of the emergency systems and security procedures. Documentation as required. SKILLS: MCSE, Cisco certification or Sun Solaris Administrator certification a plus. Min of 2-4 years experience of operating, configuring, and administering server operating systems (W2K and Unix/Solaris). Min 1 to 3 years experience in configuring network routers, switches and firewalls. Strong knowledge of TCP/IP and other LAN protocols Understanding of data center infrastructure technologies. Ability to setup and configure Server Hardware. Previous experience in a role involving direct customer contact (internal and external) highly preferred. Must be able to lift a minimum of 35 pounds or 16 kilos as needed for test set up. Good verbal and written communication skills. Good organizational skills. Must be able to work shift weekend and/or rotational work as needed. Must be self-motivated, team player, and able to immediately contribute to a fast paced, deadline intensive environment. Must be able to learn quickly in a highly technical fast paced environment. Security Status: Secret, preferred or must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance classification Proficiency in Windows based applications, WORD, EXCEL, VISIO and database experience. www.3kc.ca 3k.consulting@rogers.com ]]>

<![CDATA[Our client, one of the fastest growing companies in the digital media industry is now looking to hire a Systems Administrator who would join his dynamic team. Job description: - React quickly to live systems issues and service problems to minimize downtime and restore services - Be responsible for release management and release schedule review and impact analysis - Provide hands-on technical support and problem resolution in order to meet Service Level Agreements - Root cause analysis and implement permanent fixes Required skills: - Minimum 4+ years of experience with Websphere Administration - Minimum 4+ years with AIX, Windows and Linux operating systems - Minimum 2+ years experience with J2EE - Excellent experience with Perl and Shell scripting - Solid understanding of Open source platforms/frameworks and RDBMS Other qualifications: - Bachelor of Computer Science or equivalent degree - Excellent communication skills Connecting you + Quantum: With our contacts and your skills, we're a winning combination. Put Quantum on your team and apply today! Contact Information Aysha Dileen Fax: (416) 366-4363 aysha.dileen@quantum-qtr.com Visit us at www.quantum-qtr.com for more job opportunities! If you refer a friend who is hired, you may be eligible for a monetary referral bonus or you may choose from a selection of Roots merchandise, depending on the specialty and position. Visit us at www.quantum-qtr.com for more details. We appreciate all expressed interest in this position, however, only the candidates selected for interview will be contacted. You will certainly be contacted before we submit your resume to any of our clients. Quantum is an equal opportunity employer. ]]>

<![CDATA[Our client have an immediate openning for a reliable, self-motivated, innovative individual to be able to do the following task with minimum supervision: Consult with users and evaluate requirements, recommend designs, plan projects, and coordinate tasks for installation of data networks; Install, configure and maintain VMWare server console and VMWare ESX 3.x and 4.x; Optimize server efficiency in a VM environment; Install, configure and maintain Windows Server 2003 and 2008; Install, configure and maintain Microsoft Exchange Server 2003, 2007 and 2010; Install, configure and maintain RADIUS environment; Install, configure and maintain Linux RedHat; Perform Backup / Restore using Symantec Backup Exec 2010; Install, configure and maintain Virtual Desktop Infrastructure; Install, configure and maintain HP and Dell Blade infrastructure; Provide administration support on both HP and EMC SANs; Wxperience in monitor Network systems using Orion Monitoring Mnagement tool; Experience working with Sohos anti-virus; Experience in supporting remote users using DameWare software or similar software; Experience in deploying Windows OS on large volumes using SCCM 2007 and/or SMS; Experience in applying patches / Updates using WSUS; Experience in monitoring Exchange servers and email queueng (e.g. SCOM); Configure and maintains Cisco Rouers / switches including configuring ACL, Port security, and NAT; Provide network documentation, training, and guidance to network support staff; Serve as technical specialist in network and server problems and emergencies; Troubleshoot and resolve production server problems; Conduct technical research on server upgrades and components to determine feasibility, cost, time required, and compatibility with current system; Recommend server solutions for short-, medium-, and long-range network projects; Determine plan layout for new hardware or modifications to existing layout; Monitor network traffic and recommend ways to optimize traffic and/or reduce network bandwidth requirements; Work with vendors to resolve complex server problems; Document server problems and resolutions for future reference; It may require to carry BlackBerry after normal working hours. We appreciate, all the applicant, but due the volume of calls and urgency to fill this position, we contact only the selected candidates. Good compensation and benefits based on solid and proven experiences]]>

<![CDATA[The ideal candidate must have proficiency in ASP.NET 3.5, SQL, C#,VB and AJAX. MS SQL and IIS knowledge is a must. Solid experience in developing web services in WCF environment, large legacy systems conversion, new client functionality development. Familiar with SOA. SSIS, DTS knowledge – good to have. Proven senior level skills.]]>

<![CDATA[The ideal candidate must have proven broad, expert knowledge of MS SQL Server, SSIS and DTS. Proven proficiency in designing, mapping and modeling complex databases in distributed, high throughput environment. Oracle experience – good to have. Must need minimal work supervision.]]>

<![CDATA[62. IT Manager (Ontario Natural Food Co-op (ONFC)) Please do not reply to this alert with your resume, instead, Please forward resume to 62.magnumopi@hiredesk.net About the Job Ontario Natural Food Co-op (ONFC) is a leading distributor in the natural and organic foods sector. We are located in Mississauga with approximately 100 employees. ONFC was first established in 1976 by 11 Toronto area food co-ops and clubs. Since that time, we have grown to become a full-line distributor servicing the natural food channel. ONFC operates as a member-owned and directed wholesaler for its members. Our customers include natural food stores, retail co-ops, buying clubs, local independent community grocery stores, daycares, and non-profit organizations. Our mission is to proactively bring to market natural, organic and local foods and products within a co-operative network. We envision living in a sustainable world from seed to plate. Join our team as we strive to create a sustainable food system. Overview Reporting to the General Manager, your role is responsible for the delivery of all IT services including day-to-day troubleshooting and user support, while providing for future growth by researching, choosing and implementing new technology platforms. Current IT operations include a LAN with 50 workstations and a small number of windows and Linux servers, email services, ERP services and website services. If you are a strategic thinker, but also enjoy working in a hands-on environment and even doing a bit of coding, this could be the right environment for you. Specific responsibilities include: • Ensure IT strategies and actions are aligned with the business needs • Maintain and manage normal network operations of workstations and servers • Upgrade/replace equipment and software applications as required • Enhance software applications as required • Manage relationship with external vendors and service providers • Supervise a staff of two • Measure the impact of IT initiatives on achievement of business goals through the use of key performance objectives (KPO’s) The Candidate: 1. Committed to business excellence 2. Passionate about the delivery of IT services with a record of performance and innovation 3. Demonstrated experience in delivering results through a balanced emphasis on technology, best practices and cost effectiveness 4. You have +5 years of progressive experience and demonstrate the following key skills: a. Maintenance and administration of a small computer network (50 workstations, 8 servers, firewall, DHCP, routers, switches, etc) b. Maintenance and operation of an ERP system c. Maintenance and operation of email services (Exchange or Groupwise) d. Maintenance and operation of Windows Server, SQL Server, Linux e. IT Project Management The successful candidate should possess the following qualifications: 5. Post secondary education in related subjects 6. Experienced and knowledgeable about best practices for the delivery of IT service experience in working in a non-union logistics, distribution or manufacturing environment 7. Team builder, self starter, high energy level ]]>

<![CDATA[Our Client is looking for a Senior Systems Analyst to join their growing team. This is a 6 month contract role. Details of Job: - 10+ years of IT experience - experienced in business analysis and translatig business needs to IT requirements/specifications - develops requirements, feasibility, costs, design, and specification documents for systems - implements systems to support projects, departments, organizations or businesses - translates business requirements into systems design and specifications - analyses and recommends alternatives and options for solutions - develops technical specifications for systems development, design and implementation - develops and documents a detailed statement of requirements for the proposed application - initiates hardware/software acquisition, develops conversion plans and parallel operation procedures and estimates resource and cost requirements - Experience with XML, and Reporting tools (i.e SQL, SSRS… etc). Interested candidates please respond with a word version of your resume. Although we apprecicate all applications only those selected for an interview will be contacted.]]>

<![CDATA[Our client has great opportunities for 2 seasoned VoIP Engineers who have MetaSwitch experience. FULL TIME VoIP Engineer: Extensive experience with implementing/architecting carrier grade residential VoIP home phone services Extensive experience with implementing VoIP Products and platforms, such MetaSwitch Broadsoft and Nextone and Genband. Class 4 and class 5 Soft Switches Extensive experience with implementing VoIP SBC’s (Session Border Controllers), such as ACME Packet and Nextone Extensive experience in using VoIP ATA’s / Endpoints, such as Dlink, Sipura, Linksys and Grandstream Extensive experience with Media Gateways such as AudioCodes In depth knowledge of the SIP protocol (minimum 5 years). Extensive use of packet sniffing software such as Ethereal or Wireshark Extensive experience architecting VoIP platforms. Experience with SS7 is also an asset Software programming an asset, such as Perl, PHP and/or Java. To be used to create tools that will assist in everyday activities, such as SIP error detection in logs ]]>

<![CDATA[One of Canada's largest retail and distribution companies with operations from coast to coast is expanding and redesigning their IT infrastructure department. This prestigious organization believes strongly that innovation within operations and logistics is achieved through advances in technology. This strategy has ensured continued profitability and provided IT professionals the opportunity to gain experience with cutting edge technologies. Our firm has been retained to staff a Director of Infrastructure to ensure the innovation and growth continues. Key responsibilities: • Manage the entire server, storage, database, and operating system infrastructure environments for our client’s data centers, branch office / distribution centers, and corporate offices • Participate as a member of the Infrastructure and Operations Management Team in the development of the overall infrastructure service strategy for the business • To manage the technologies used in this environment including Microsoft Windows 2003+ on Intel based servers, IBM AIX on pSeries, IBM DS 4000/8000 series storage, SAP Retail, Oracle & Microsoft SQL database and additional legacy solutions on Linux and SCO. BMC Remedy is the ITSM tool used Requirements: • Minimum of 7 years managing in an IBM/AIX, Windows server, SAP environment • College or university degree in computers/technology – or equivalent work experience • Candidate must have senior management experience having managed managers and departments of 30 to 50 people • Excellent communications skills • Excellent Vendor negotiation skills • This person must be able to operate in a busy environment and manage his/her own priorities • Incumbent must recognize that this is a demanding retail environment and change is the driving force. The incumbent must be able to operate appropriately/effectively within that expectation and manage his/her own priorities. This position is on call 24/7 to handle emergency situations • Demonstrated project management skills working with internal resources, external consulting & technology service providers • Complex problem solving and decision-making skills • Time management and priority setting skills • Project Management skills • Good business & technical knowledge • Process improvement skills • Proven experience in system design, documentation and lifecycle management • Managerial Leadership Development • Change Management skills • Management of SAP environments (BASIS Administration) • Communication - strong verbal and written communication skills at all levels of the organization and with external vendors/partners • ITIL Service Management (training, certification, or practiced knowledge If you are seeking a senior role with a progressive organization that will expose you to leading edge technology, are an out of the box thinker and driven to succeed, this position will interest you. The organization offers best in class benefits and an exceptional compensation package. Contact Information Allison Pasique Phone: (416) 601-5518 Fax: (416) 366-4363 allison.pasique@quantum-qtr.com Visit us at www.quantum-qtr.com for more job opportunities! Connecting you + Quantum: With our contacts and your skills, we're a winning combination. Put Quantum on your team and apply today! If you refer a friend who is hired, you may be eligible for a monetary referral bonus or you may choose from a selection of Roots merchandise, depending on the specialty and position. Visit us at www.quantum-qtr.com for more details. We appreciate all expressed interest in this position, however, only the candidates selected for interview will be contacted. You will certainly be contacted before we submit your resume to any of our clients. Quantum is an equal opportunity employer.]]>

<![CDATA[In House Posiiton, Local Candidates, Submit Resume Summary: Reporting to the Senior Systems Design Architecture, this role is responsible for monitoring, maintaining, and performance tuning of the databases, creating and implementing data backups. He is also to assist in the design and implementation of workflow processes applicable to this project as well as overseeing database policies and procedures that will ensure the integrity of the databases. Evaluates, selects, and implements pragmatic, cost effective emerging Internet and database technologies, with the goal of deploying a set of reliable functions to support our client’s business model. Role: o Work with the architecture development team to develop database architectures, data search/retrieval strategies and methods. o Respond to and resolve database problems and performance issues. o Monitor database system details, suggest performance tuning, hardware upgrade. o Analyze performance/storage issues, provide improvement ideas to systems/development/architecture teams. o Help developers to create new or redesign existing table/database structure, clusters, data search/retrieval strategies and methods. o Review submitted database changes. o Assist QA team in their data related investigations. o Help Stats team with data collection and processing. o Assist management with creating or help create reports. Responsibilities: o Design and document database architecture. Data Modeling. o Design Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence platform. o Build database scheme, tables, procedures and permissions. o Set up data sharing and disk partitioning. o Develop database utilities and automated reporting. o Create shell scripts for task automation. o Create, test and execute data management languages. o Analyze and sustain capacity and performance requirements. o Analyze, consolidate and tune database for optimal efficiency. o Monitor systems and platforms for availability.. o Oversee backup, clustering, mirroring, replication and failover. o Restore and recover corrupted databases. o Install and test upgrades and patches. o Implement security and encryption. o Provide 24/7 support for critical situations. o Evaluate and recommend new database technologies. o Ensure data purges are run where applicable. o Other duties as assigned Job Requirements: o Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field o Minimum of 5 years of DBA experience required o Must have at least 5 years experience working through the design, development, release cycle delivering database related software to market o Large/enterprise application development experience preferred o Strong understanding of the software development cycle o Experience in Sequel Quieres, and database o Experience solving complex and large-scare software problems o Experience bug tracking software (JIRA) tools a strong plus o A record successful delivery of database structures as an individual, Team Leader and or/Development Manager o A willingness to dive into software environments and technical issues as part of maintaining the skills necessary to manage and advocate products and projects o An entrepreneurial spirit with strong product and database management skills o Ability to work with technical and non-technical business owners to get things done o Excellent written and oral communication o Test Driven Development, MVC models, and Agile Methodology an asset ]]>

<![CDATA[ Cool Design Company startup seeks a computer/network savvy tech individual or recent graduate to manage network development, support and troubleshooting for in house Windows based computer network. Candidate must be able to set up new VOIP systems and xerox network printer. Additional responsibilities will include: • Help maintain company website • help us evaluate our system needs Applicants should be • Highly motivated and a self-starter! • A multi-tasker that can thrive in a fast paced environment • Keen to learn and develop new skills • Proficient with Excel This is a part time internship and will only require you to be in the office from time to time. ]]>

<![CDATA[Senior Avaya specialist, to install, configure and support Avaya voice network. Needs to have progression experience in telecom area, with extensive experience with Avaya technology. Required Skills - Avaya Witness, Interaction Centre and Media Gateway Server Must have good communication skills, working with C level executives ]]>

<![CDATA[Senior Unix Systems Administrator; permanent $75,000-90,000 Target salary is $85,000 located downtown About the Opportunity Responsible for building, testing and implementing business application servers and Infrastructure systems according to pre-defined standards. Familiarity with server virtualization technology, network protocols and a good foundation of current IT knowledge are familiar trademarks of this role. Works independently on medium to complex systems projects and with assistance from an Infrastructure consultant would be capable of completing major complex projects. Responsibilities Lead the install, upgrade and operation of infrastructure systems Develop business requirements and conduct business needs analysis Monitor and review systems performance and service quality Provide 3rd level diagnostics support to help desk Provide weekly updates of work activity to management Perform regular capacity planning to ensure systems performance will meet requirements Participate as subject matter expert (SME) on projects and provide work plan estimates Qualifications 1) Minimum of 8 years of work experience in UNIX Systems Administration 2) 3 Years experience with Sun Solaris (9,10), out of which at least 1 year Solaris 10 3) 3 Years RedHat 4) 3 years Networks, CISCO 5) WebLogic an asset, JBOSS and Tomcat nice to have 6) Excellent Communication Skills Overtime as needed Rotational - On call If your resume shows the required experience and qualifications for this position, please forward your resume as a WORD document to recruiter4GTA@gmail.com with reference #B028L-REB in the subject line, At the GSI Group, we will hold your resume in confidence pending your instructions and until after we meet with you to discuss this position. We are looking for people already located in the GTA ]]>

<![CDATA[This is a working from home role. The Manager Voice & Data is responsible to maintain and provide production level support to company's systems, applications and network which are located in Toronto. The incumbent must be a proactive, self-starter and be able to effectively troubleshoot issues within a complex, multisite IP-based networked environment. Ability to manage all day to day activities and prioritize the work for all junior staff through direct conferencing. Responsibilities: - Develop and execute an enterprise backup and recovery strategy - Develop a systems maintenance strategy and schedule - Plan capacity requirements for enterprise systems - Identify potential infrastructure problems and design/implement solutions that minimize impact to production services - Provide day-to-day technical support towards enterprise production systems including Windows and Linux servers, SAN storage (NetApp), Oracle 10g database, Contact Center Anywhere telephony platform, and various other production applications. - Manage and assist with database activities (Oracle 10g and MS SQL Server 2005) related to the CCA telephony platform. - Provide support on network devices such as switches, firewalls (hardware and software) , VPN connections - Provide customer support when required - Create and maintain documentation of systems infrastructure and configuration. - Assist with the implementation of a company-wide change control process - Assist Development and Client Services teams with implementing custom solutions per customer requirements. - Provide input towards hardware/software procurement decisions. - Maintain good vendor relations. - Produce reports as required internal management - Train colleagues on processes and administration tasks as necessary Essentials: - 5+ yrs. Linux Administration - 5+ yrs. Microsoft Windows Administration including Active Directory - 5+ yrs. TCP/IP, VoIP, SNMP, SMTP, DNS, HTTP, NTP, Ethernet, NFS, FTP, SFTP, Telnet, SSH, RDP - 3+ yrs. Enterprise Backup and Recovery - 3+ yrs. Enterprise System Monitoring and Alerting (i.e. Nagios) - 3+ yrs. Enterprise Firewall Administration (Cisco PIX/ASA, Juniper Netscreen and Check Point) - 2+ yrs. SAN Administration (NetApp preferred) - 2+ yrs. Oracle Database Administration (Oracle 10g preferred) - 2+ yrs. Microsoft SQL Server Administration - 2+ yrs. PBX, ACD, Call Center technologies - 2+ yrs. Enterprise Email Administration (MS Exchange, Postfix, Sendmail) - 2+ yrs. Hands-on experience with Cisco network devices (switches, routers, IOS) - Ability to automate recurring administrative tasks (cron, scripts, etc.) - Ability to troubleshoot efficiently and effectively - Internet access at home - Good communication skills - Proven track record Skills - Nice to Have - Voice networking including PSTN and VoIP (SIP and H.323) - Virtual Private Networks - IPsec and SSL - Experience with Oracle Contact Center Anywhere (CCA) would be a definite asset ]]>

<![CDATA[Position IT Manager – Field Services Location Toronto GTA area Our client is looking for an experienced, savvy IT professional for an amazing full time opportunity. Job Duties Disaster recovery and business continuity solution design and planning Windows Server and Desktop deployments Software troubleshooting and installation PC hardware troubleshooting and installation Prepare and provide solution demonstrations. Create the Customer Needs Analysis document Design and develop network implementation schedules. Conduct implementation reviews Create Project Requirement Documents Collaborate with our ERP team regarding customer requirements Review and report both billable and non-billable time. Skill Requirements University degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related area Current MCSE designation (2008) a MUST Experience in IT field as a consultant desired Strong troubleshooting and consulting skills, flexibility and resourcefulness Ability to design and develop implementation schedules. Excellent knowledge of the IT environment like; MS Windows Server NT-2003, SBS, MS Exchange Server 2000-2007, MSSQL Server 2000-2005 and its future trends. A minimum of 3 -5 years' experience with at least two or more of the following: MS Windows Server NT-2008, SBS, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, MS Exchange Server 2000-2007, MSSQL Server 2000-2008 Cisco networking solutions, broadband routers, Network/Security, Wireless/Security, VLAN’s, Remote Desktop, MS virtual server, IT Service Management, IT outsourcing, Project Management, mission critical solutions, ERP and CRM solutions. Well organized, track of client service reports and expenses. Ability to work in a team environment as well as work independently Exceptional communication skills both written and oral Excellent organizational skills and detail oriented ]]>

<![CDATA[This is an exciting new opportunity to take ownership of the Windows network for a leading firm in its industry. As Systems Administrator you will be responsible for the complete environment of less than 250 users, including servers, desktops, security, and communications. In addition, you will contribute your progamming expertise (SQL, XML, ASP.NET) towards programming and/or data analysis initiatives that are key to the firm's ability to maintain its market leadership position. Apply today in confidence!]]>

<![CDATA[We are looking for a solid Java Developer with previous telecommunications industry experience. Minimum requirements are as follows: *2 years of programming experience in Java/JavaScript. *1 year of telecommunications industry experience *Prior hand's on experience in web development This is a 6 week contract that may be extended for an additional 6 weeks We appreciate all expressed interest in this position, however, only the candidates selected for interview will be contacted. You will certainly be contacted before we submit your resume to any of our clients. ]]>

<![CDATA[Our client is one of the largest retail stores in Canada, and they are currently seeking a Manager -SAP FI/CO. Job description: Provide guidance to a team of internal and external resources responsible for the design, configuration/integration, testing and implementation of the FICO SAP modules and related processes. You will also be responsible for creating the SAP competency of FI/CO within the team of Users, Business Power Users, Business Analysts and Testers. Requirements: - 7+ years of SAP hands-on configuration experience - Experience in NewGL, AR, AP, FA, CCA,I/O and COPA - Understanding of SAP BI and IS-Retail & PS/IM would be a definite plus. - Understanding of ABAP and IDOC structures - 5+ years of experience in a leadership role. - Experience in managing 3rd party delivery partners in an off-shore environment - Proven expertise in resolving very complex process and system issues - Ability to influence without direct authority - Proven experience in facilitating change both within IT and in the business - University degree in a related field or equivalent experience - SAP FI/CO Certification is an asset - Strong business acumen and team leadership skills - Excellent communication and negotiation skills Connecting you + Quantum: With our contacts and your skills, we're a winning combination. Put Quantum on your team and apply today! Contact Information Aysha Dileen Phone: (416) 601-5516 Fax: (416) 366-4363 aysha.dileen@quantum-qtr.com Visit us at www.quantum-qtr.com for more job opportunities! If you refer a friend who is hired, you may be eligible for a monetary referral bonus or you may choose from a selection of Roots merchandise, depending on the specialty and position. Visit us at www.quantum-qtr.com for more details. We appreciate all expressed interest in this position, however, only the candidates selected for interview will be contacted. You will certainly be contacted before we submit your resume to any of our clients. Quantum is an equal opportunity employer.]]>

<![CDATA[Client Overview Our client a progressive organization located in northern Toronto region requires a Mechanical Design Engineer for a six month period. Industry Manufacturing City Concord State/Province Ontario [ON] Country Canada [CA] Title ENG: Mech Design Engineer Agile CT Job ID 470 Position Overview Our client is in search of a Mechanical Design Engineer from the telecommunications industry. This role is a six month contract. Responsibilities Mechanical engineering and design of enterprise corde and cordless telephones. Requirements University Degree in Engineering or Applied Science 5 years Mechanical Design experience in an Engineering product development environment Must have Agile experience Experience making design changes to corded and cordless telephone, rack mounted enclsoures and telecommunication devices. Experience creating detailed documentation from an artistic outline to product visualization and presenting to the team. Creation of Experience refining and minor design changes to telecom products Knowledge of electrical and electronic components and devices and a basic understanding of the principles of operation of professional video and enterprise telecommunications equipment Professional experience in electronic packaging design from the component level through to the modular level and up to the system cabinet level. Experienced designer with plastics, sheet metal, extrusion, and casting design Solid experience in thermal design and theory, ability to perform MTBF calculations. Knowledge of EMC/EMI standards, testing requirements and equipment protection methods. Knowledge of document control systems. Proficient with ProEngineer and AutoCAD. Working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator or similar tools Experience with Agile, Protel DXP and Cadence is an asset Creative, high achiever, self motivated, results oriented team player Excellent analytical and problem solving skills Excellent written and oral communications skills Enjoys working in a fast paced, project oriented team environment Please send resumes to 470.focusdirect@hiredesk.net or contact Jennifer Hemmings at 905 837-9500 Ext.100 View our other positions at www.focusdirectstaffing.com Job Type Contract ]]>

<![CDATA[<img src="http://jobs.animate.com/images/careers_cats.gif"> Animate Systems is an established IT consulting company with 10 staff focused on servicing law firms. We are located in the financial district of Toronto and have an immediate opening for a Helpdesk Support Engineer that includes significant opportunity for skills development, independent work and customer service. The primary responsibilities of this position are: . Answering Helpdesk calls and e-mail. . Monitoring and reviewing daily Alerts and opening tickets. . Resolving tickets and/or escalating to a 2nd Level Support Engineer. . Routing tickets or calls for advanced scheduling. . Providing remote and on-site technical support for infrastructure, desktop, and application issues. . Performing proactive maintenance tasks such as patching, security audits etc. . Providing customer service for end users in law firms. . Conducting technical administration internally and for clients. This position is right for you, if: . You have 1 to 3 years working experience in an end user technical support role. . You thrive in a fast paced environment where you are regularly asked to solve challenging technical issues. . You enjoy interacting with end users and helping them solve their problems. . You enjoy contributing to the success of a team. . You have strong verbal and written communication skills. . You are results oriented with a focus on "getting the job done". . You have a friendly professional manner. . You have a valid driver's license. Our regular working hours are 8:30am to 5:00pm. We sometimes work after hours to provide emergency support or to perform upgrades. We occasionally travel outside Toronto to perform projects. If you are interested in this position, please submit your resume and a cover letter explaining why you are the right person for the job, at <a href="http://jobs.animate.com/careers/index.php?m=careers&p=showJob&ID=1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://jobs.animate.com/careers/index.php?m=careers&p=showJob&ID=1</a> To learn more about our company, please visit <a href="http://www.animate.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.animate.com</a> ]]>

<![CDATA[Our client, a recognized leader in Microsoft Consulting services in the Toronto area, is hiring for a Microsoft SCOM and Virtualization Consultant. The candidate for this position will have a solid and proven track record in technology consulting. Experience and knowledge of complex, heterogeneous systems is required. Securing, migrating and implementing based on Microsoft platforms is the focus and this position requires a highly motivated, confident and ambitious individual. In addition to technical skills, it is expected that the candidate will also possess excellent customer-facing consulting skills. This includes preparing and presenting technical content to a non-technical audience. They are expecting the successful candidate to be skilled with Active Directory plus deep knowledge in the following technologies: System Center Operations Manager (SCOM 2007 R2) Microsoft App-V 4.5 and Med-V Compensation is competitive and the company will provide expenses allowance, training opportunities for the latest Microsoft technologies, medical benefits and a performance based bonus]]>

<![CDATA[Our client, a recognized leader in Microsoft Consulting services in the Toronto area, is hiring for a Microsoft Exchange Unified Messaging Consultant. The candidate for this position will have a solid and proven track record in technology consulting. Experience and knowledge of complex, heterogeneous systems is required. Securing, migrating and implementing based on Microsoft platforms is the focus and this position requires a highly motivated, confident and ambitious individual. In addition to technical skills, it is expected that the candidate will also possess excellent customer-facing consulting skills. This includes preparing and presenting technical content to a non-technical audience. They are expecting the successful candidate to be skilled with Active Directory plus deep knowledge in the following technologies: Exchange 2003, 2007, E14. Office Communications Server 2003, 2007, 2007 R2. The consultant should have extensive experience with assessment, planning and deployment of Highly-Available Exchange and Unified Communications solutions using the above mentioned tools as well as experience with Exchange to PBX Unified Messaging integration. The consultant should also have solid technical knowledge and experience developing solutions for the following OCS technologies: Audio/Video Conferencing, LiveMeeting, IM, Federation, Media Gateways, and extensive field work with OCS Voice technology. Compensation is competitive and the company will provide expenses allowance, training opportunities for the latest Microsoft technologies, medical benefits and a performance based bonus. ]]>

<![CDATA[Major Canadian distributer in North York seeking System Administrator for system administration and data entry duties in support / management of medium sized computing infrastructure. • Microsoft Server and Network Administration. • SQL Administration. • Unix System Administration. • Crystal Report writing. • Data Processing Tasks. • User Support – Hardware and Software. • Maintain Documentation. • Minimum two years experience in System Administration of above platforms. ]]>

<![CDATA[My Client, a large Financial organization , with facilities in Mississauga, requires the services of a sharp PM, in the Release management area Host based vendor applications (MICR capture) that is unique to cheque processing , and highly integrated with, Server based vendor applications (Image capture), Image Archive and CPA gateway used for Inter-FI image and MICR data communications, all unique the cheque processing and customized for the Financial Institutions we support and the Canadian environment. This unique environment necessitates very demanding delivery solutions required 7/24 support as it interfaces with financial institutions client bank accounts, all very sensitive to SLA's and financial accuracy. Application development requirements that include: Server environment under Windows and Unix with the following skills: General Server, Windows, Windows scripting, C++, Java Image Soft product knowledge, Sybase and or Oracle Scripting, Clustering JAVA, C++ Knowledge of the following would be a definite asset: Image Soft product knowledge, Sybase and or Oracle and associate Utilities EJB container (BEA WebLogic) IBM WebSphere (Ambassador standard) Networking Network Doman Firewall TCP/IP Host under Z/os with the following skills: Development skills in Assembler, COBOL, C++, SCI language (3890 Stacker Control Instructions), SMP/E, JCL would be an asset Cheque Processing Operations experience Image Capture product knowledge and experience Endeavor experience Knowledge of Unique vendor products would be a definite asset, like: SPG - Sort Pattern Generator ORSS - Online Reconcilement TRAK - Total Tracking System Multi-Site - CPCS multiple location control system MROUTE - BICS - TKO - Vector Sort, LINUX and OS/2 server interfaces Extensive cheque processing knowledge and experience ]]>

<![CDATA[My Client, a large Financial organization in the downtown core, requires the services of a talented Project manager POSITION REQUIREMENTS Project Management Knowledge 5 or more years experience of running software development projects. PMP qualification or equivalent formal training Business Knowledge Financial Services knowledge, capital markets or investment banking preferred. Technical Knowledge Unix and Windows MS Project, EPM, MS Office EDUCATION Required PMP or equivalent work experience + formal PM training. ]]>

<![CDATA[My Client , a large Tier 1 Bank in the downtown core, requires the services of a talented business intelligence Business systems analyst Requirements Analysis, Requirements Elicitation/Management/ Documentation skills Proficient level of facilitation and interviewing skills for running business requirements workshops Proficient knowledge of Application test planning and execution Knowledge of Data warehousing and Business Intelligence design concepts and toolsets Understanding of business process as well as relational/dimensional data modeling concepts Understanding of RDBMS concepts and SQL knowledge Knowledge of SDLC methodologies Project management skills including risk identification, assessment & quantification methodologies and scope management Cost/Benefit Analysis & alternatives identification Understanding of the key business fundamentals of Capital Markets and ability to apply this knowledge to effectively deliver reporting solutions Experience 7 years or more in a relevant IT area 5 years or more experience in Business Intelligence 1 year or more of team or technical leadership Experience in one or more of the following: BI/Reporting: Oracle BI, Cognos, Microsoft BI, Microstrategy ETL: DataStage, Informatica Experience with database design and data warehousing Background in financial services. When responding, please include the following degree information: 1. full name/country of the institution 2. exact subject title studied (i.e. what would be on any degree certificate). 3. qualification title - e.g. BA, BSc, M Eng. etc. 4. final grade - GPA, % score, UK style ranking (1st, 2.1, 2.2) etc. (or best guess)]]>

<![CDATA[My Client, a large Financial organization in the downtown core, requires the services of a sharp solutions architect Senior Solution Architect with minimum of 5 years experience in a large organization *or* with a consulting firm. Must be able to converse with technology and business partners using vocabulary that is tailored to the audience. Ability to influence others through strong decision-making, negotiation and presentation skills. Experience with Architecture Governance (process, decision-making, escalations, stakeholder communication, blueprinting, roadmapping, documentation, etc …). Exposure to TOGAF or Zachman a nice-to-have. Experience architecting solutions for the Web with an emphasis on reuse vis-à-vis Multi-Channel Architecture. Experience designing Enterprise Java solutions. Knowledge of Service Oriented Architecture and experience identifying and consuming Web Services. Knowledge of SOAP/XSD/WSDL a nice-to-have. Experience with Integration Patterns and technologies. Knowledge of IBM ESB products (WebSphere DataPower and Enterprise Service Bus) a nice-to-have. Exposure to domain architecture (Data, Business, Infrastructure, etc ..) and experience liaising with individuals in these roles. Knowledge of Business Process and Rules Management concepts. Experience with Pega Rules Process Commander a nice-to-have. Experience in Financial Services a nice-to-have. This is a Full time position ]]>

<![CDATA[My Client, a large Tier 1 Bank in the downtown core, requires the services of a professional Enterprise architect Qualifications/Skills/Experience: Experience architecting application and technology delivery/solutions in a large-scale mission critical environment is required Strong capabilities in Large Scale Delivery: project management, issue management, change and release management, estimating, budgeting and forecasting Strong capabilities in Software Delivery Lifecycle (SDLC): strategy, requirements, analysis, design, development, testing, deployment Experience with Service Oriented Architectures (SOA), Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) technology, Document ingestion and document management services Experience working with System Integrators (SIs) and/or implementations of Vendor products is a plus Knowledge of retail and/or commercial banking and/or on-line channels is important but not mandatory Ability to translate business concepts and strategy to technology imperatives and designs Experience with enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF, Zachmann) is a plus Experience using (one or more of) DB2, Oracle, MSSQL, IMS is a plus Experience with both Windows-based and Unix-based operating systems is desirable Expertise and counsel to ensure technology teams and business areas understand the architectural options and technology choices in support of their business initiatives Tangible experience in performance testing, performance tuning, performance troubleshooting is required together with knowledge of supporting tooling Possess enterprise architecture capabilities, demonstrated through experience and proven track record, across one or more dimensions: Enterprise Architecture, Operations Architecture, Enterprise Data Architecture, Integration Architecture, User Interface Architecture, Business Architecture, Platforms / Networking, Banking Application and Technology Proven track record of delivering results ensuring operational, reputational, and proprietary risks are minimized Strong organizational skills, with the ability to work in a fast paced environment Strong customer orientation and a professional approach with the ability to interact with all levels within the organization Highly developed critical thinking, analytical and problem solving skills Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) Promote and support an environment that encourages productivity, innovation, teamwork, and a high level of professionalism Continuously enhance knowledge/expertise in own area and keep current with industry and/or business trends Self motivated team player with high energy and ability to work independently as well as within a team Demonstrated experience in successfully managing complex organizational initiatives involving multiple functions and multiple business units/regions Experience must include ability to identify and articulate problems, influence decision-making process as well as proven delivery of expected results Education/Accreditations: Possesses a university degree/college diploma in related discipline(s) and/or 10+ years experience in the IT industry ]]>

<![CDATA[My Client, a large Financial organization in the downtown core, requires the services of a talented Solutions architect Knowledge of Solutions Architecture frameworks (like TOGAF) including the development and creation of Assessment of Options and Blueprints for solutions and knowledge of some Corporate business areas is required. Knowledge of any of the Corporate areas is a must (at least three) ; Finance (including Tax and TBSM), Audit, Compliance, Legal, Risk Management (Credit, including, Basel, Operational, etc), Marketing, Trade Finance, Treasury , Communication and Public Affairs (CAPA), Corporate Real Estate Operations (CREO), Ombudsman, Strategic Sourcing, Intranet, Information Management, Enterprise Customer Information Files (CIFs),Data Warehousing, and Business Intelligence - Travel 50% to the US is required. Key Technologies Mainframe Unix Windows Linux (Can be stronger in one over the other.) Broader experience needed in the application space Big Bank experience or international experience ]]>

<![CDATA[TECHNICAL SUPPORT <h1>Responsibilities: As an Intermediate Systems Assistant</h1> Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Administering IT infrastructure including routers, firewalls, switches, servers and workstations Providing technical support to Head office and Branch office users at the desktop level Maintaining accurate documentation of systems configurations, licenses, infrastructure and procedures Developing systems maintenance procedures and systems monitoring Planning and executing IT systems and applications upgrades Developing and maintaining Backup schedules, Disaster Recovery procedures and IT systems security. Working with management in identifying performance issues and scalability planning of networks and systems Qualifications: 3-5 years of experience in administration of Windows Server 2000/2003 Active Directory based infrastructure Thorough understanding of networking principles including TCP/IP, VLAN, Subnetting, Routing protocols, DNS and SMTP Experience in configuration of Networking such as Cisco, HP, Netgear, Extreme VPN Routers and/or switches VMware experience an asset Familiar with administration of Terminal/Citrix, Exchange, Blackberry and SQL servers Strong customer service and communications skills Detail oriented, organized and technical documentation skills Exceptional troubleshooting skills with ability to multi-task and prioritize Ability to work in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving environment A team player and the ability to work with all levels of an organization CCNA, MCSA or MCSE certification is a plus]]>

<![CDATA[Program: BIT Security Role: Security Advisor Scope: Primary responsibility is to support security assessments and security design work within major Client IT related projects. This includes SAP Security and role design, the Client Security Operations Centre and Change Request Review. In this role, the successful candidate will work with Client and our 3rd party outsourcer to review project plans, deliverables, solution design, tools and development methods for information security risks, track those risks to closure, and interface with project sponsors to ascertain impact for residual risks. Primary Responsibilities:  Participate in Business and IT initiated projects: o Attend project reviews as required, including assessment of Project Orders, RFP’s, Business Cases and Service Requirement Documents (SRD’s) o Ensure security requirements for the project are defined and captured o Provide security architecture expertise to the project o Catalogue all security risks with the project, including those created within the proposed solution and those generated through project activities o Review and recommend approval for proposed technology solution o Review and recommend approval for sustainment adjustments as a result of remedial actions for risk reduction  Utilize established Business Information Technology’s 5 Stage Project Methodology to: o Develop and review “Problem Definition Reports” o Develop and review “Business Cases” o Develop and review “Request for Proposals (RFP’s) and Project Orders” o Develop and review “Request for Assessments (RFA’s)” and o Develop other project related documentation as required. Secondary Responsibilities:  Manage IT Security Sponsored Projects: o Accountable for design and delivery of IT Security sponsored solutions o Ensure requirements for the project are defined and captured o Manage resource allocation and timeline o Catalogue and manage costs for project build and sustainment o Manage communication of project objectives and deliverables to appropriate stakeholders o Manage resources used to deliver the project  Manage or co-manage IT Security Operations o Interdependently manage security incident response with outsourcers o Participate in vulnerability management program development and execution o Participate in Security Awareness and Training program o Manage IT Security change control approvals and related obligations  Participate in weekly Architecture and Security planning and status meetings o Provide updates regarding project risks and status o Escalate issues as necessary o Deliver on assigned actions to meet program timelines Technical Knowledge  10 years of experience in IT, with a strong technical background  10 years of experience in IT Security with a focus on security operations management  2 years of experience in IT Security Management or IT Security Compliance  2 years of experience with identity and access management (role design)  Experience working in an outsourced environment  Strong project management and document writing skills  BA or BSC in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent Demonstrated Management Skills  Proven results oriented  Strong organization skills  Client Service Orientation – desire to help or serve the business to meet their needs  Initiative – takes action, proactively doing things and not simply thinking about future actions  Information seeking – ability to acquire information relavant to the achievement of valued goals  Strategic business thinking – ability to apply their technical knowledge and experience to making management decisions fo achieving business objectives  Team leadership Technology Experience Component Product / Technology Enterprise Server HP Itanium – HP-UX IBM P5 – AIX HP/IBM – Linux/Windows IBM Mainframe – Z9 Storage HP Storage Works XP / SAN Database Oracle, SQL , DB2 Enterprise Data Warehouse BI/BW, Cognos Desktop Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Security Policies/Procedures Intrusion Detection Virus Scan Identity and Access Management (Role design) Terminal Services Citrix Presentation Server Middleware Technologies BEA, Netweaver Approach: This position will be responsible for IT Security consulting for BIT and project teams under the IT Security group. • Contribute to and consult on ongoing BIT Security initiatives and strategic planning • Provide IT Security support to ongoing Corporate Projects • Contribute to ongoing development of BIT Security Architecture • Review and contribute to changes to existing application, network and infrastructure architectures • Support development and implementation of IT security policies and procedures • Review server and network security models Tasks/ Deliverables End Date IT Security consulting for projects September 2011 Assist in the development of a Security Operations Centre September 2011 Security Review of Change Requests September 2011 Location: The work will be performed at Head Office, Bay Street, Toronto, Ontario and at, Markham, Ontario. Conditions: 1. All contractors are expected to conform to Client’s code of conduct. 2. All contractors will have to provide a security clearance if required. 3. All contractors will have to adhere to Client’s Workplace Safety program. Duration and Terms: Time required: 8 hours/day, 5 days/week. Contract Duration up to 12 months with a potential extension for up to 1, 6 month renewal/extension, at Client’s sole discretion. Estimated Start date: September 27, 2010 (to be confirmed at time of award). If interested, please send word resume, FIRM hourly rate expectations, availability to start a new job and a good number to call during business hours and a number to call in the evening and skills list with number of years experience for all relevant skills listed in Job Description ]]>

<![CDATA[Our client requires the services of an Application Security consultant for a period of 6 months. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting in the design of the code to ensure that it adheres to the security guidelines of the company. This person must have a background in software development so that they can accurately evaluate the code and ensure it aligns with the client's compliance standards. This role is NOT a pure development position, nor is it a pure Infrastructure security role. The position entrails a full assessment of the security compliance of the application being developed. The code being assessed will be developed in Java, C++ and .Net. The tools used for the assessment of the application will be Fortify, HP WebInspect and IBM AppScan. ]]>

<![CDATA[Our client is currently in need of an Intermediate Unix Systems Administrator to join their team of IT Professionals in their North York and Mississauga offices. This is a permanent role with a base salary in the 54-68K range. If you are interested please forward your resume to Aaron Harris at Keen Consulting at aharris@keenconsulting.ca Position Summary: The Operations Services team is looking for an Intermediate Systems Administrator to provide operational services and technical support for computer systems controlled by the Data Centre in both the Mississauga and North York locations. The successful candidate will split their time 50/50 between each location. This includes 12 hour shifts of 3 days on (7am to 7pm) then four days off followed by 3 night shifts (7pm to 7am). Specific Responsibilities: • Maintain the Data centre environment(s) at system and application availability level of 99.9% or better. Report on, investigate and resolve any issue preventing achievement of 99.9% availability. • Provide 1st line support for all Data centre systems and applications, in accordance to users service level agreements. Act as a functional backup to existing site personnel. Develop and maintain functional skill levels to meet job functions. • Ensure the Data centre environment hardware, and software is properly documented with our client's asset tags, software licenses and registration, equipment location and maintenance logs are being kept current. • Review all logs and activities daily, for purposes staff direction, corrective actions and status reporting. Perform daily staff tasking meetings as required. Monitor, and report on nightly production system overnight processes. • Ensure the Data centre environment(s) are maintained in a clean, documented and presentable level at all times. Maintain and enforce a clean desktop policy within the facility. • Ensure all nightly print related activities are completed and print packages shipped in a timely manner, as per user service level agreements. • Other duties as required, to support our client's business deliverables Qualifications • 1-3 years + hands on in an operations role in a 7 day/24 hour production operations environment or equivalent line experience. • University Degree and/or College Diploma or equivalent experience in a computing field. • Strong operational experience in the support and maintenance of AIX and/or Red Hat Linux mandatory. • Experience in support and maintenance of Windows environment(s). • Solid knowledge of Windows and PC technology on Ethernet topology. • Experience in Sun Solaris, Spectrum, BMC patrol, Netbackup, Control-M, Microsoft windows server 2003, 2008 would be an asset. • Good verbal and written communication skills. Systems Environment • Multiple server environments. • AIX, Linux, HP UX, EMC disk array. • VMWare, ESX 4.0 • Sun Enterprise series under Solaris, • COMPAQ Proliant series under Windows Server • Network utilizing Cisco components. • Liebert Air systems, EPE power distribution systems. ]]>

<![CDATA[Responsibilities: • Prepares and leads the Commissioning Test Phases of a System composed of the following Subsystems: (a) Network Management, (b) Signalling: track circuits, signals, switch machines, interface to existing relay interlocking, (c) Communication Com Network telephone system PA level crossing monitoring CCTV cameras, (d) Power Supply, (e) Switch Clearing Devices, (f) Building Services: HVAC, Fire Detection, Fire Suppression, Lighting, (g) Civil Works Prefabricated Bungalows foundations, and (h) Signal Bridges Cable Raceways. • Supervises FATs in factories of sub-suppliers. • Supports the development of Test Procedures and other test related documentation in a V&V Project Team. • Communicates with the TIC as well as the operators on the customers side in order to disperse confidence to run the tests under the rolling wheel in a professional manner. • Performs training and service programs to educate customers and staff in the proper operation and maintenance of products. • Prepares and maintains quality and safety certifications. • Performs complex conflict resolution for internal and external conflicts. • Completes maintenance contracts and service agreements and ensures they are being met. Qualifications: • Minimum Undergraduate Degree in Electrical, Computer, or Systems Engineering. • Minimum 8 years of experience in a Systems, Test, Quality, V&V or equivalent role in the railway industry. • Proven experience in the testing and commissioning of railway systems and subsystems. • Knowledge of North American railway standards. • Strong understanding of systems engineering and project processes and disciplines as evidenced through 3 years experience working on mid ($10-100M) to large sized projects ($100M+). • Familiarity with test and configuration management tools an asset. • Great analytical skills. • Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng) in Ontario or eligible. • Previous supervisory experience with small, distributed teams is important. • Knowledge of transit rail industry and related systems is essential. All applicants must email resumes in MS WORD format to career@innovoice.ca. Please mention the Job Title at your subject heading. ]]>

<![CDATA[Overview: In this role the individual will be responsible for ensuring the security of the Internal and External networks and server environment. Further, this individual would be responsible to ensure that processes are established to meet the regulatory and corporate security requirements. Responsibilities: • Ensure security compliance of the environment including all servers, networking and firewall components. • On daily basis analyze and manage network data/log files to detect security irregularities using Security Threat Management system. • Conduct risk assessment on logical security and infrastructure. • Manage Firewalls and network switches. • Provide network security support for firewalls, remote access/VPN and improve performance and reliability. • Create IPSEC connections with other sites and customers. • Manage Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), centralized Anti-Virus, and vulnerability management. • Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on a regular basis. • Update patches and new versions of IOS to Firewalls, Switches, and other secure devices. • Make recommendations for the enhancement/modification of the configuration to enhance security. • Manage clustering/HA Firewalls, Switches and Routers for reliability. • Troubleshoot network and firewall issues. • Provide internal and external customer support and service for networking and firewall changes. • Use various monitoring tools for troubleshooting network issues. • Work in a team based environment and provide good customer service. • Conduct proper change management for network changes. • Ability to work after-hours to make changes to the production environment. • Ability to travel as well as work with other subsidiaries within the company. • Document changes and follow regulatory requirements. Requirements: • Must have CISSP or other equivalent designation. • Must have minimum 5 years of experience in managing and configuring Firewalls and Networks. • Certification and/or experience in configuring Check Point and Cisco Firewalls. • Certification and/or experience in Juniper Product line such as Firewalls, IDP and STRM. • College Certification or University Degree in the technology related. Nice to have: • PCI knowledge • ITIL certifications • MCSE certification • Knowledge and working experience in various operating systems such as Windows servers, Linux and XP. All applicants must email resumes in MS WORD format to career@innovoice.ca. Please mention the job title on your subject heading. ]]>

<![CDATA[Full time position!!! Develop and design Enterprise Document Management advanced system solutions to support the customers' business requirements for required system changes and enhancements. Provide consultative system analysis input for the FileNet system and Case Management Application. Act as the technical project lead for assigned projects and development initiatives. Primary Responsibilities: • Support the development, enhancement and maintenance of an FileNet-based case management and workflow application • Provide end to end support through all the phases of application development, with an emphasis on application design and build. • Conduct required analysis to arrive at solutions through use of JAD sessions and / or related research gathering processes. • Participate in gathering of business requirements and documentation of business processes as they relate to interaction with the application system • Work closely with business partners and application developers to design solutions • Document specifications for application development work, and employ design tools or mockups to walkthrough changes with business and IT stakeholders. • Prepare flow diagrams and screen mockups including layout and navigational elements. • Perform functional testing to ensure individual requirements have been met. • Provide estimates and work breakdown detail for planning purposes • Provide production support and problem resolution for the application systems and associated test environments. Qualifications: • Experienced with and knowledgeable of IBM's FileNet application, developed through at least 3 years experience working with FileNet Content Management and Business Process Management solutions. • Comprehensive understanding of Enterprise Document Management solutions and evolution to Enterprise Content Management. • Ability to facilitate business meetings and application design sessions • Ability to create clear documentation and explain complex system architecture. • Ability to transfer – break down - business information into processing components and explain business requirements to technical individuals or groups • Strong analytical (critical thinking) and problem solving skills (trouble shooting) • Experienced in Microsoft tools ( Word, Excel, Visio ) • Ability to use query reporting tools (SQL, FileNet Report Manager ) • Knowledgeable in data driven analysis or data mapping or design flow practices • Excellent written and oral communication skills; Self-Starter; Highly-Organized; Detail-Oriented • Education: University degree or post-secondary accreditation in a related field • Ability to work in a dynamic environment and support the evolution towards Enterprise Content Management Must be legally allowed to work in Canada* ]]>

<![CDATA[Orbixa Inc. Orbixa is a long established Canadian company supporting over 200 hundred locations in 23 countries with over 5,000 stock market traders worldwide. Through Orbixa, customers have global access to the largest stock exchanges and trading venues in the world using highly advanced proprietary trading software. We have been growing our staff to continually better our services and support to valued customers. With this intent, we are currently seeking a Sr C++ Unix Server Systems Developer Engineer to join our team: The Position: As a Sr C++ Unix Server Systems Developer Engineer you will be responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of our high performance, mission critical trading software. You will be at the heart of the team that powers the business. Responsibilities: • Provide technical and design solutions • Provide team Leadership in a Agile or Extreme coding environment • Work as part of the tightly-knit team for our 'best in class' trading software suite • Work with the QA, release, and production teams for rapid development cycles • Balance serious long-term development work with tactical changes • Integrate new requirements and technologies to drive the business forward Qualifications: • Minimum 10 years experience in Unix server design and development; Sun Solaris experience preferred • Minimum 5 years experience in a senior development role • Experience with UML • Extensive C++ server experience is a MUST • Strong knowledge of networking and inter-process communication • SQL, ODBC, and JDBC experience helpful • Knowledge of QT is an asset • Strong analytical and problem solving skills • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Stock Market knowledge is an asset We offer a competitive salary, terrific benefits and perquisites, including free beverages, breakfast, lunch, and registered massage therapist treatment on site. ]]>

<![CDATA[Security Advisor Scope: Primary responsibility is to support security assessments and security design work within major IT related projects. This includes SAP Security and role design, the Client Security Operations Centre and Change Request Review. In this role, the successful candidate will work with the Client and their 3rd party outsourcer to review project plans, deliverables, solution design, tools and development methods for information security risks, track those risks to closure, and interface with project sponsors to ascertain impact for residual risks. Primary Responsibilities: Ø Participate in Business and IT initiated projects: o Attend project reviews as required, including assessment of Project Orders, RFP’s, Business Cases and Service Requirement Documents (SRD’s) o Ensure security requirements for the project are defined and captured o Provide security architecture expertise to the project o Catalogue all security risks with the project, including those created within the proposed solution and those generated through project activities o Review and recommend approval for proposed technology solution o Review and recommend approval for sustainment adjustments as a result of remedial actions for risk reduction Ø Utilize established Business Information Technology’s 5 Stage Project Methodology to: o Develop and review “Problem Definition Reports” o Develop and review “Business Cases” o Develop and review “Request for Proposals (RFP’s) and Project Orders” o Develop and review “Request for Assessments (RFA’s)” and o Develop other project related documentation as required. Secondary Responsibilities: Ø Manage IT Security Sponsored Projects: o Accountable for design and delivery of IT Security sponsored solutions o Ensure requirements for the project are defined and captured o Manage resource allocation and timeline o Catalogue and manage costs for project build and sustainment o Manage communication of project objectives and deliverables to appropriate stakeholders o Manage resources used to deliver the project Ø Manage or co-manage IT Security Operations o Interdependently manage security incident response with outsourcers o Participate in vulnerability management program development and execution o Participate in Security Awareness and Training program o Manage IT Security change control approvals and related obligations Ø Participate in weekly Architecture and Security planning and status meetings o Provide updates regarding project risks and status o Escalate issues as necessary o Deliver on assigned actions to meet program timelines Technical Knowledge Ø 10 years of experience in IT, with a strong technical background Ø 10 years of experience in IT Security with a focus on security operations management Ø 2 years of experience in IT Security Management or IT Security Compliance Ø 2 years of experience with identity and access management (role design) Ø Experience working in an outsourced environment Ø Strong project management and document writing skills Ø BA or BSC in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent Demonstrated Management Skills Ø Proven results oriented Ø Strong organization skills Ø Client Service Orientation – desire to help or serve the business to meet their needs Ø Initiative – takes action, proactively doing things and not simply thinking about future actions Ø Information seeking – ability to acquire information relavant to the achievement of valued goals Ø Strategic business thinking – ability to apply their technical knowledge and experience to making management decisions fo achieving business objectives Ø Team leadership Technology Experience Component Product / Technology Enterprise Server HP Itanium – HP-UX IBM P5 – AIX HP/IBM – Linux/Windows IBM Mainframe – Z9 Storage HP Storage Works XP / SAN Database Oracle, SQL , DB2 Enterprise Data Warehouse BI/BW, Cognos Desktop Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Security Policies/Procedures Intrusion Detection Virus Scan Identity and Access Management (Role design) Terminal Services Citrix Presentation Server Middleware Technologies BEA, Netweaver Approach: This position will be responsible for IT Security consulting for BIT and project teams under the IT Security group. Contribute to and consult on ongoing BIT Security initiatives and strategic planning Provide IT Security support to ongoing Corporate Projects Contribute to ongoing development of BIT Security Architecture Review and contribute to changes to existing application, network and infrastructure architectures Support development and implementation of IT security policies and procedures Review server and network security models Tasks/ Deliverables End Date IT Security consulting for projects September 2011 Assist in the development of a Security Operations Centre September 2011 Security Review of Change Requests September 2011 ]]>

<![CDATA[JOB TITLE: Bilingual NOC Technician, Level 2 - Markham JOB TYPE: Full-time (perm) LOCATION: Markham COMPENSATION: Negotiable based on experience You can apply to this job and see others here: <a href="http://jobzen.ca/display_job/38223" rel="nofollow">http://jobzen.ca/display_job/38223</a> Maplehill Group (www.maplehillgroup.com) is seeking highly experienced, bilingual (Eng/Fr) NOC professionals for their Telecom client. Positions available in Ottawa and Markham Ontario. SUMMARY The Network Operations Center Technician will be an integral part of the Networks Operations Team directly responsible for assisting internal and external customers, trouble-shooting of new and existing incidents as well as network and customer facing problems. Preference will be given to those who communicate in both French and English. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES Characteristic responsibilities include, but are not limited to: - Handle escalations from Level 1 technicians, as well as from internal and external customers. - Provide coaching to Level 1 technicians on technical and customer service skills. - Receive customer requests for assistance via e-mail and telephone in French and English, if required. - Respond to reported incidents according to the best practices of Customer Service. - Take ownership of customer incidents and resolve them as per guidelines set by departmental and established corporate Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). - Provide ongoing communication with customers during time of outage or service impact. - Pro-actively act on events reported by various network monitoring tools. - Document all customer interactions and troubleshooting steps in ticketing system. - Perform initial troubleshooting and escalate internally to Level 3 technician, if necessary. - Perform tests of newly installed circuits. - Perform work in accordance with the provisions of the Canada Labour Code and all corporate/departmental policies and procedures related to Occupational Health and Safety. - Perform other related duties as assigned. Job Requirements: EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS - Post secondary education in Information Technology/Computer Science. - Previous experience providing exceptional customer service in a telecommunications environment. - Experience working with Network Operation trouble-ticketing, network monitoring, and phone systems. - Knowledge and working experience of LAN/WAN network equipment. - Experience with the following network operating systems: Cisco IOS Routing and Switching, (Cisco) SONET/SDH, DWDM/CWDM, OSPF, and VPN technologies. - Experience in a support role for medium to large WAN/Metro networks. - Experience with NOC NMS applications, such as H.P. Network Node Manager, H.P. Open View, SolarWinds (ORION), SYSLOG, DNS, SMTP is considered as a strong asset. - Experience with Unix/Linux/Windows, and VM Ware environments are considered an asset. - Certifications: Cisco CCNA/CCNP/CCIP or higher, Alcatel-Lucent NRS1/NRS2 or higher. - Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic/experience requirements. - Valid Class G Drivers License, preferred. ADDITIONAL COMPETENCIES/SKILLS - Bilingualism is a strong asset. Demonstrated ability in the following: - Proven team building skills. - Multitasking and task prioritizing. - Adaptability to changes in technology, process, systems and organization structures. WORKING CONDITIONS - 24/7 availability for 12 hour rotating shift work including evenings, weekends and holidays - Occasionally required to extend hours of work to meet work demands including occasional peak periods where required to work evenings or weekends. LANGUAGE - Preference will be given to those candidates with strong written and oral communication skills in both English and French. You can apply to this job and see others here: <a href="http://jobzen.ca/display_job/38223" rel="nofollow">http://jobzen.ca/display_job/38223</a> ]]>

<![CDATA[Scope: The Senior System Architect will provide project assistance to deliver the following initiatives. · Disaster Recovery · Mobile · Infrastructure Design · Middleware Integration and Design · Compliance Management · Application Portfolio Management Support · Application Rationalization Support · Architecture Review Process · Other BIT related projects as required Approach: Accountabilities: Ø Work with enterprise project teams to support the implementation and sustainment of the Client’s Enterprise technology suite Ø Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including IT architecture, business architecture, infrastructure, IT security, application management and business units – to provision and update the enterprise architectural roadmaps Ø Provide direction to technology vendors (infrastructure, security, applications) and service providers to effect the enterprise architectural roadmap Ø Provide architectural governance in the life-cycle management of the Client's enterprise technology suites Ø Review and assess risk and architectural compliance Qualifications: The candidates are expected to have demonstrated capability in the following areas: Ø 10+ year experience in IT, with relevant experience in architecture, in an outsourced, multiple vendors Ø Relevant architectural experience in a Highly Available and Disaster Recoverable Enterprise IT or operational environment. Ø Relevant experience in IT architectural governance with the capacity to enforce standard and liaise with stakeholders Ø Demonstrated experience in understanding and managing software and hardware life-cycle Ø Strong organizational and communication skills Ø Strategic business thinking - ability to apply technical knowledge and experience to make management decisions for achieving business objectives Ø Ability to lead and work in a multi-team environment and drive completion of deliverables Ø Ability to assess enterprise risk with proper recommendation on mitigation Ø Proven ability to meet deadlines and manage priorities Ø Ability to work/liaise effectively with business, IT stakeholders, and vendor representatives. Ø Relevant experience in utility sector (preferred) Ø Technology requirements: Component Product / Technology SAP Functional Modules APO – DP, SNP, MD, ADMIN SCM, SRM, WAM FI/CO, IM, HR, BOBJ SAP Technologies Enterprise Portal, Solution Manager Netweaver, ABAP, XI, ALE, IDOC, CTS Enterprise Server HP Itanium – HP-UX IBM P5 – AIX HP/IBM – Linux/Windows IBM Mainframe – Z9 Storage HP Storage Works XP / SAN Database Oracle, SQL , DB2 Enterprise Data Warehouse BI/BW, Cognos Desktop Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Security Policies/Procedures Intrusion Detection Virus Scan Terminal Services Citrix Presentation Server Middleware Technologies BEA, Netweaver Location: Most of the work will be performed in Barrie with some work in the Toronto Airport area. ]]>

<![CDATA[JOB TITLE: Bilingual NOC Technician, Level 1 - Markham JOB TYPE: Full-time (perm) LOCATION: Markham COMPENSATION: Negotiable based on experience You can apply to this job and see others here: <a href="http://jobzen.ca/display_job/38226" rel="nofollow">http://jobzen.ca/display_job/38226</a> Maplehill Group (www.maplehillgroup.com) is seeking highly experienced, bilingual (Eng/Fr) NOC professionals for their Telecom client. Positions available in Ottawa and Markham Ontario. SUMMARY The Network Operations Center Technician will be an integral part of the Networks Operations Team directly responsible for assisting internal and external customers, trouble-shooting of new and existing incidents as well as network and customer facing problems. Preference will be given to those who communicate in both French and English. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES Characteristic responsibilities include, but are not limited to: - Receive customer requests for assistance via e-mail and telephone in French and English. - Respond to reported incidents according to the best practices of Customer Service. - Take ownership of customer incidents and resolve them as per guidelines set by departmental and established corporate Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). - Provide ongoing communication with customers during time of outage or service impact. - Pro-actively act on events reported by various network monitoring tools. - Document all customer interactions and troubleshooting steps in ticketing system. - Perform initial troubleshooting and escalate internally to Level 2 Analyst, if necessary. - Perform tests of newly installed circuits. Job Requirements: EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS - Post secondary education in Information Technology/Computer Science. - Previous experience providing exceptional customer service in a telecommunications environment. - Experience working with Network Operation trouble-ticketing, network monitoring, and phone systems. - Knowledge and working experience of LAN/WAN network equipment. - Experience with the following network operating systems: Cisco IOS Routing and - Switching, (Cisco) SONET/SDH, DWDM/CWDM, OSPF, and VPN technologies. - Experience in a support role for medium to large WAN/Metro networks. - Experience with NOC NMS applications, such as H.P. Network Node Manager, H.P. Open View, SolarWinds (ORION), SYSLOG, DNS, SMTP is considered as a strong asset. - Experience with Unix/Linux/Windows, and VM Ware environments are considered an asset. - Certifications: Cisco CCNA/CCNP/CCIP or higher, Alcatel-Lucent NRS1/NRS2 or higher. - Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic/experience requirements. - Valid Class G Drivers License, preferred. ADDITIONAL COMPETENCIES/SKILLS: - Bilingualism is a strong asset. Demonstrated ability in the following: - Proven team building skills. - Multitasking and task prioritizing. - Adaptability to changes in technology, process, systems and organization structures. WORKING CONDITIONS - 24/7 availability for 12 hour rotating shift work including evenings, weekends and holidays. - Occasionally required to extend hours of work to meet work demands including occasional peak periods where required to work evenings or weekends. LANGUAGE - Preference will be given to those candidates with strong written and oral communication skills in both English and French. YOU CAN APPLY TO THIS JOB AND SEE OTHERS HERE: <a href="http://jobzen.ca/display_job/38226" rel="nofollow">http://jobzen.ca/display_job/38226</a> ]]>

<![CDATA[The company is a Canadian multinational, multi-billion food processor, based in the Maritimes. The role is based in Toronto, with ~50% travel to the Maritimes. We are currently seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Manager to lead their Network and Telecoms Services team and provide technology direction and oversight of all global telecommunication and data services. Responsibilities Vendor management - owning and managing relationships with vendors/carries telecom/data providers globally, issue escalations and resolution Account management - liaising with regional IS contacts and working with business stakeholders Administration - reporting and reviewing telecom and data expenses globally Support - issue response and escalation Planning - oversight on existing projects You must be able to take technical issues and frame them in business terms to work with stakeholders where necessary. Highly complex technical problems are often encountered and presented to the manager for analysis and recommendation. The decisions taken can affect system availability/stability and thus have measurable impact upon the business You will provide technology direction and oversight of all telecommunication and data services. You will manage a globally dispersed team that is responsible for telephone and data network support and project work. You will be responsible for the continued availability of phone systems and the global data network. Ensuring a stable local area network is deployed at the plants can directly impact plant productivity. Innovation is constantly required in this position. Communication technologies provide the underpinnings for collaboration for us. You will identify new technologies and act as an advocate for them and your group will deploy them. This is a key enabler to end user productivity. As the "thin edge of the wedge" communication services must always be the first group from I.S. involved with many projects (For example: a new company acquisition). This position has constant contact with vendors, peers, direct employees, end-users as well as contractors/partners. In some cases like vendors, contractors and partners it may be the prime or sole person managing the relationship with that outside entity. The position may also be part of a team interacting with the outside entity depending on the status and nature of the relationship. This position has oversight into a large amount of operational spending (telephone and data) for the globe. Experience 1. As a leader, the ideal candidate must possess the management, interpersonal and communication skills required to accomplish these goals. They will also encourage the development of their team members through performance evaluations and creating development plans. You will have strong interpersonal skills, with excellent verbal and written English skills are a must 2. The preferred candidate will have 10+ years in the communications field and in-depth knowledge of LAN/WAN, VOIP, unified communications and global mobility. Previous experience managing a global wide area network and telecom expenses is preferred. You will be expected to prioritize the workload for the team, maintain a project schedule for all team members and participate in the plan synchronization process to commit to and deliver global projects. 3. A Business Administration or Computer Science degree. Some travel may be necessary outside of travel to Maritimes may be necessary. ]]>

<![CDATA[Summary Under direct supervision, maintains the integrity of the operating system server environment. Installs system software upgrades including planning and scheduling, testing and co-ordination. Performs workstation and server administration set up. Co-ordinates disk space planning and management. Maintains growth statistics, space forecasts and software and hardware inventories. Monitors and maintains continuity with system software licensing and maintenance agreements. Provides recommendations to hardware and system software planning and budgeting. Maintains production change control schedule and participates in change control. Support, monitor, test and trouble shoot hardware and software. Manage all IT systems, including servers, routers, switches, workstations. Develop IT policies procedures and diagrams and create standard operating procedures. Play a lead role in developing, implementing, and regularly testing an IT disaster recovery plan. Install new software releases, upgrades, and patches. R&D to optimize servers and network. Create and design architecture that maximizes system availability and performance through fault-tolerant configuration, efficient network architecture, and proactive server monitoring. Perform additional duties as assigned by management. Education, Experience and Technical skills BA/BS in Computer Science or related field or equivalent experience Solid understanding and production experience with Linux Operating systems Strong understanding of TCP/IP, DHCP and DNS Development of IT policies and procedures Development of IT diagrams 3 years experience Apache Server, MySQL, Web, FTP, SMTP Basic programming PHP, PERL an asset Bash scripting Soft Skills and Competencies Excellent English verbal and written communications skills. Demonstrated ability to be a team player and a willingness to lend a hand with any project. At Yellow Pages Group, we know we owe our success and our amazing culture to the dedication of our exceptional employees. We are committed to offering you a best-in-class total rewards package, ongoing growth and development opportunities, plus a dynamic and innovative working environment. Please note this position is based out of our downtown location Please apply online at <a href="http://jobs.ypg.com/" rel="nofollow">http://jobs.ypg.com/</a> NO EMAILS PLEASE Thank you for your application, only qualified candidates will be contacted. ]]>

<![CDATA[Our company provides web-based solutions running on Linux machines and MySQL database servers. We are currently seeking an expert Linux admin with previous experience in setting up and troubleshooting machines in a high availability web environment. The right candidate will be offered a short-term contract position with the possible option of extension. Must have a high level of expertise with various Linux distros, firewalls, mysql, apache with php, file servers, and software load balancing. To apply please email your resume and a brief cover letter. Duration of contract and hourly rate to be discussed and will be based on experience.]]>

<![CDATA[Our client, a leader in the project testing industry is looking for a Senior Network Analyst to join their growing team. This is a permanent position located in Etobicoke. Duties and responsibilities: - Technical lead to plan, design and implement LAN/WAN and security access solutions as required by new business services, system changes and project initiatives. - Work closely with technology planning and service delivery teams to support business strategy and adopted IT frameworks, devise and maintain specific LAN/WAN CoS metrics and security guidelines to improve quality assurance and operations practices. - Serve as 2nd level support for the networking and security environment. - Take ownership to seek and implement quick workarounds and permanent solutions in response to critical outages or emergency changes related to network and security infrastructure. - Initiate, conduct and analyze network performance and security vulnerability assessments, troubleshoot access and performance issues, prepare documentation and present reports to Management about findings and strategic recommendations; - Responsible for project coordination and implementation of networking and security solutions, including working with vendors, IT and business stakeholders to meet agreed service level objectives. - Research, identify and recommend suitable LAN/WAN technologies, security solutions and Operations management tools. Education & Experience: Post secondary degree or diploma in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or any related IT field; Qualifications: - Minimum 12 years IT background, and at least 7 years hands-on operational experience in supporting and managing large enterprise IP networks based on Cisco LAN/WAN equipment. - CCNP certification and security certifications would be preferred. - Operational practice with QoS (MQC) technology, including traffic classification, marking, queuing and prioritization; good understanding of interoperability of CoS, DifferServ (DSCP) and 802.1P; experience with Cisco Catalyst 6500 and/or 4500 series queuing capability, and congestion management/avoidance methods by using CBWFQ and WRED. - Excellent analytical and troubleshooting logic, presentation and communications skills, proven ability to translate business requirements into network solutions and specifications. - Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory and SOA basics, networking best practices and security standards. - Experience designing, implementing and supporting Cisco Unified Communications IP Telephony, and/or Cisco-Tandberg Video Conferencing solutions would be an asset. Interested candidates please reply with a word version of your resume. Although we appreciate all applications only those selected for an interview will be contacted. ]]>

<![CDATA[Technical lead to plan, design and implement LAN/WAN and security access solutions as required by new business services, system changes and project initiatives. Work closely with technology planning and service delivery teams to support business strategy and adopted IT frameworks, devise and maintain specific LAN/WAN CoS metrics and security guidelines to improve quality assurance and operations practices. Responsibilities: . Serve as 2nd level support for networking and security environment; Take ownership to seek and implement quick workarounds and permanent solutions in response to critical outages or emergency changes related to network and security infrastructure . Initiate, conduct and analyze network performance and security vulnerability assessments, troubleshoot access and performance issues, prepare documentation and present reports to Management about findings and strategic recommendations . Responsible for project coordination and implementation of networking and security solutions, including working with vendors, company IT and business stakeholders to meet agreed service level objectives . Research, identify and recommend suitable LAN/WAN technologies, security solutions and Operations management tools Essentials: . Post secondary degree or diploma in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or any related IT field . Minimum 12 years IT background, and at least 7 years hands-on operational experience in supporting and managing large enterprise IP networks based on Cisco LAN/WAN equipment; . CCNP certification and security certifications would be preferred . Operational practice with QoS (MQC) technology, including traffic classification, marking, queuing and prioritization; good understanding of interoperability of CoS, DifferServ (DSCP) and 802.1P . Experience with Cisco Catalyst 6500 and/or 4500 series queuing capability, and congestion management/avoidance methods by using CBWFQ and WRED . Excellent analytical and troubleshooting logic, presentation and communications skills, proven ability to translate business requirements into network solutions and specifications . Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory and SOA basics, networking best practices and security standards . Experience designing, implementing and supporting Cisco Unified Communications IP Telephony, and/or Cisco-Tandberg Video Conferencing solutions would be an asset ]]>

<![CDATA[I am looking for a part time it/network administrator to strategize, implment and maintain a network and to support knowledge workers. Network: MS Enterprise Edition Windows Server 2003 and the following: MS Exchange 2007, Bes Server, Veritas/Symantec, isa server (2003), ms crm v 4, sharepoint 2007, Sql 2005. Looking to do upgrades and a migrations (hardware and software). Users: MS Office 2007 and MS Office 2010, Windows 7, Adobe Creative Suite Products Individual should be solutions oriented. Part Time: ~2 days per week. Thank you for your interest. Only those that are selected for an interview will be contacted. ]]>

<![CDATA[Responsibilities o Responsible for the maintenance, support and evaluation of core system infrastructure systems, including Active Directory, and Exchange. o Conduct research and make recommendations on products, services, protocols, and standards in support of all core system infrastructure procurement and development efforts. o Test server performance and provide network performance statistics and reports; develop strategies for maintaining server infrastructure. o Assist with negotiations with vendors, outsourcers, and contractors to secure infrastructure-specific products and services. o Assess and identify areas for improvement o Proactively work to improve methods, tools and techniques o Collaborate on initiatives that support a best practices and a continuous improvement environment Qualifications o Post secondary degree in Computer Science with 5 to 8+ years of related IT work experience o Experience in the delivery of IT infrastructure services o Comprehensive knowledge of computer operating systems, their configurations and their impact to software application performance and security o Comprehensive knowledge of computer hardware and its affect on computer application performance o MCSE certification is required o Knowledge of TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, WINS, FTP, HTTP, SMPT, POP3, SNMP, LDAP o Advance working knowledge of Active Directory including SMS, WSUS and MOM o Knowledge of Microsoft Great Plains and SQL databases and asset. o Web site design/maintenance including PHP and SQL o Knowledge of Computer Server and Operating Systems: „X Windows 2003 Server , Windows 2008 Server „X Exchange 2007, Exchange 2010 ]]>

<![CDATA[Please APPLY ONLINE at: <a href="http://tbe.taleo.net/NA6/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=QUESTRADE&cws=1&rid=91" rel="nofollow">http://tbe.taleo.net/NA6/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=QUESTRADE&cws=1&rid=91</a> Questrade Inc., headquartered in Toronto, provides Canadians with high-speed, direct access trading to the U.S. and Canadian stock and options markets as well as forex trading. Since its inception in 1999, Questrade has demonstrated its competitive leadership with a combination of outstanding service, advanced technology and competitive pricing structures. Visit our website at www.questrade.com Position Title Senior Network Engineer Purpose The purpose of the Senior Network Engineer is to engineer and design support solutions to existing and future infrastructure projects. Job Summary The Engineer will assist project teams with technical issues in the Initiation and Planning phases of our standard Project Management Methodology. This position is responsible for leading a team of Network professionals who provide services to all lines of business at Questrade. The services provided by this team must be delivered in a reliable, timely and consistent manner as they are often a key component in larger initiatives that have tight timelines. Job Responsibilities • Perform troubleshooting on operational network/security problems identified to maintain corporate network functionality. • Carry out opportunity studies and audits submit recommendations on any possible enhancements to the current network and also build strategies /solutions aimed at maximizing corporate network accessibility. • Produce any technical documentation required for optimal network/security project management and assist in the deployment and integration of any technical solutions proposed, providing tech-support to all operations staff during deployment of these solutions. • Contribute to and maintain system standards. • Research and recommend innovation, features, patches and security vulnerabilities. Where possible automate system administration tasks. Identify approaches that leverage our resources. Required Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in computer science and engineering • 3-5 years of solid experience - Extraordinary people and teamwork skills as well as impeccable communication (written/oral) • 5+ years of experience in a network engineering position • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in technical related field • Experience in a high volume Information Technology industry • Strong knowledge of Cisco equipments, TCP/IP networking, cabling, LAN/WAN protocols, routing protocols, network design • Experience with Cisco switch 6509, HP Openview • Excellent organizational, communication, analytical and interpersonal skills • Ability to deliver clear and concise system documentation and manage inventory • Required Certification Cisco Certified (CCIE preferred) • Knowledge of the trading brokerage industry and excperience with trading infrastructure (HFT) We thank all candidates for their interest in working at Questrade. However due to the volume of applications, we will only contact candidates selected for interviews. ]]>

<![CDATA[Established in 1994, Systemgroup delivers a broad range of IT and business management consulting to medium and large-sized organizations and is an award-winning Microsoft Gold Certified Partner with competencies that cover Business Process and Integration Solutions, Custom Development Solutions, Business Intelligence & Data Management Solutions, and Information Worker Solutions. Systemgroup has built up a reputation as a solid partner and service provider in the application development space. Our expertise and delivery model has allowed clients to bring new Microsoft based applications to market faster and more cost effectively using our shared and dedicated models. However, many of our clients find that a large portion of their IT budgets are still being consumed for the support and maintenance of these and other applications. You will be joining a team of business and technology people who are passionate about helping customers realize their vision. We build solutions that help our customers realize their technology investments. We attract and hire the exceptional people who are able to interact with customers, quickly understand their business issues and translate that knowledge into high value business solutions. As the new AMS Senior Systems Consultant you will oversee the key internal IT systems for Systemgroup, as well as the optimization, migration, and management of Microsoft Applications hosted and monitored by Systemgroup on behalf of our clients. Internal Responsibilities: • Manage and monitor daily operations of enterprise environments including MS Exchange (policies, routing configurations, etc.), Blackberry Servers, mail relays, spam filters, AD, and LAN/WAN infrastructure, etc. • Lead design and maintenance of standards, processes, procedures, security, and business continuity plans for enterprise system technologies • Utilize and implement analytical tools to monitor hardware and network performance and make recommendations to senior management; • Handle all issues regarding network, OS, servers, desktops/laptop support • Coordinate and/or execute implementation plans for new medium to highly complex application and maintenance updates External Responsibilities: • Help clients in remodeling their Application Infrastructure for performance, reliability, compliance, disaster recovery, security, capacity planning • Effectively assess client architecture, recommend improvements/solutions, and architect their input • Design and implement best practice high-availability and business continuity solutions for enterprise system environments. • Be involved in covering customer/partner product support (.NET applications) end user support, server maintenance and server builds • Provide support/guidance for Client IT resources regarding issues. • Periodically travel to local Client sites to meet with the operations team • Evaluate service requests to ensure adherence to standards and processes, identifying inconsistencies, analyzing potential impact and taking appropriate action • Identify and resolve medium to highly complex production problems for support of applications. Identify root cause and defining actions to eliminate recurrence • Monitor and analyze supported services to identify opportunities for improvement and recommends solutions Requirements: • Firm background in Active Directory, Microsoft Exchange (2003) administration and SCOM/SCCM • Experience with BIS and BES Blackberry products • SharePoint Configuration and Administration • SQL Server Configuration • Windows 2003/2008 Server • Hyper-V and Virtualization Administration • IIS 6, 7 and 7.5 Administration • Strong Technical Writing Other Attributes: • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written • 3+ years experience in a consultative role • Commitment to learning and a passion for technology, with the ability to learn and absorb new concepts quickly(in business and in systems), apply new knowledge as appropriate and transfer knowledge to others • A customer-focused attitude with a commitment to superior service and customer satisfaction • Excellent time management and organization skills, with the ability to interact with multiple clients in a professional and timely manner • Able to listen effectively, understand business requirements and translate them to technology solutions or problem solve • Positive attitude and ability to work well within a team environment • Ability to interact at all levels of the organization and ability to speak to internal clients in non-technical manner (e.g., without technical jargon) ]]>

<![CDATA[Position: IT Audit & Security Manager Key Skills: Securities Operations, CISSP, Unix, Financial Services experience. Location: Toronto Type: Permanent This role is responsible for the audit and operational security compliance of two divisions of a leading Outsourcing firms that services the Financial Industry. This role will oversee operations in Toronto and Mississauga with some travel to Vancouver. • Be accountable for managing ongoing process for detection, discussion and remediation or mitigation of any identified security or audit deficiencies • Oversight of business audit compliance objectives ensuring clean audit reports • Understand and clearly articulate risk and acceptable levels of risk • Security oversight of Corporate Information Technology assets and functions • Manage onsite auditors and provide guidance on audit controls and wording. • Design, document standards and procedures for acceptance and implementation • Perform ongoing management and administration of audit and security control technologies • Assist in evaluation of server and network hardware and software. • Provides in-depth problem diagnosis and recommend/document any additional procedures as required. • Actively participate in application requirements reviews and the change management process. • Assist in the requirement planning for infrastructure expansions and future implementations. • Perform moderate programming and scripting tasks. • Provide in-depth testing of platforms to determine if security strategies are adequate. • Produce comprehensive reports • Successfully understand and navigate complex negotiations with auditors and partners Experience - Securities operations experience with a large Financial Institution including sound knowledge of Audit - CISSP or similar security designation - Experienced with various Network (Cisco), Server (IBM) and Database - (Oracle / Progress) / operating systems (AIX, Linux, and Windows). - Experience in the security configuration of all Network, Server and Database server components. - Ability to work under tight timeframes with a keen sense of urgency Required Skills - Experience in the security configuration of all Network, Server and Database server components - Excellent knowledge of core UNIX subsystems - Various log monitoring tools - Microsoft Suite of Products Assets - Tenible Nessus – Preferred - Sourcefire IPDS – Preferred - SIEM - Perl - Nagios - Experienced with various Network (Cisco) - Server (IBM) - Database (Oracle / Progress) If do have these skills; e-mail a current version of your resume along with a few bullets that quickly describe your suitability for the role and this will push your application to the top. If you don’t have these skills but would like to be entered in our database to be matched with available opportunities please e-mail your resume with “Available Opportunities” in the subject line. This will ensure your resume is directed for immediate data entry in our system and we will be in touch as soon as you are matched to one of our positions. Please only apply to this ad if you are qualified! Thanks Joanne Webb Executive Recruiter ]]>

<![CDATA[Small Toronto IT services firm seeks experienced network specialist for occasional work configuring, maintaining and troubleshooting Windows networks and servers. Must be comfortable meeting clients, have well-developed communication skills and pleasant manner. Previous small business IT consulting experience would be ideal. Replies that don't include resume and availability will not be considered. Thank you.]]>

<![CDATA[Our client, large Insurance / Financial Firm is looking for a a Tivoli access manager with ITIM. YOu will need to have a lot of security, and experience with ITIM- not just Tivoli--- ITIM as they are doing an ITIM upgrade. This is a contract opportunity Job Description Client is looking for a senior security analyst that has a vast amount of security experience Tivoli and must have ITIM. They will be consulting on projects, need to be adaptable and intermediate is okay, They are doing an "ITIM" upgrade- going from tivoli 4.6 to 5.2 They will likely need this candidate for just over 1 year- and have yet to decide whether it will be a contract or permanent role Experience with ITIM- a Tivoli access manager with ITIM. Lots of security experience. Willing to travel to Guelph, or relocate. ]]>

<![CDATA[On Behalf of our client who is a large international company, we are looking for a Senior Websphere Adminisitrator. The position is a long term contract role in the Toronto Area. Skills required Must Have: >5 years AIX admin >5 years HACMP admin >5 years P5,P6 hardware >3 years WebSphere Application Server V5,V6 admin >WebSphere MQ v5,V6 Nice to Have: Experiences with the following products: AIX/Linux admin DB2 SAN Switch and IBM Storage systems Blade Server IBM/HP Please reply with your resume]]>

<![CDATA[Our Client a leading financial institution seeks a Bilingual Sr. Solutions Architect, this role will include travel to Montreal twice a month for day trips. As a Senior Solutions Architect, you guide the development of major IT projects and mandates that have a significant impact on the Bank¡¦s profitability and efficiency and which require high-level experience and expertise. You will be a leader in your field of expertise on projects and make recommendations for technological architecture. Your role will be to influence and support the achievement of the Bank¡¦s strategic objectives by putting in place technological solutions (as part of specific projects) to optimize the quality of services and operations. You must understand business issues, identify stakeholders¡¦ IT needs and propose technological solutions in order to support the completion of their activities. You will respond to complex requests from the business units, provide solutions and ensure satisfaction through the delivery of quality services. You will also diagnose problem situations and help resolve complex issues by ensuring the implementation of permanent corrective measures from a continuous improvement perspective. Define and/or validate the technical and functional aspects of the solution to make sure that the Bank¡¦s business needs and standards are met. Create a variety of architecture documents in cooperation with various project teams Work together with the enterprise architects in order to evaluate technological solutions Follow up on technological issues with the project manager and propose mitigation measures ƒ{ A completed Bachelor¡¦s degree in a related field ƒ{ Experience in systems architecture (four years) ƒ{ Experience writing architecture documents (preliminary or detailed) ƒ{ Relevant experience in IT ƒ{ Knowledge of the financial services industry (banking and brokerage) an asset ƒ{ Knowledge if enterprise architecture an asset ƒ{ Knowledge of regulations governing the financial services industry (banking and brokerage) an asset ƒ{ Knowledge of IBM mainframe technologies, Unix, J2EE web architecture, IBM Websphere, EAI webMethods, SOA and web services, modelling tools an asset ƒ{ Knowledge of architectural principles: SOA services, EAI, BPMS, ECM, an asset ƒ{ Excellent ability to put technical information into laymen¡¦s terms and ability to assimilate complex technological concepts ƒ{ Leadership, initiative and proficiency in business jargon ƒ{ Bilingualism, both spoken and written (English and French) ]]>

<![CDATA[Our client is looking for an IT Manager to bring IT responsibilities 'in-house' as currently they're being outsourced. This a dynamic, stable, growing company of about 50 employees located downtown Toronto. Experience with Crystal Reports / SQL is a must. A general business and finance reporting systems mindset would also be considered an asset. This right candidate must be prepared to handle all small businesses needs right from laptop/blackberry setup and support to managing projects around rerporting, conducting an RFP and decision for an ERP system etc. etc. Environment is rewarding but fast paced and always adapting. Salary will be dependent upon experience - ideally 5-10yrs experience in IT. Please submit a CV to address above and we will contact those we feel could be a fit. Thanks in advance.]]>

<![CDATA[ POSITION: System Administrator DEPARTMENT: Aegis Media North America Information Technology Operations & Support REPORTS TO: IT Manager, Information Technology, Aegis Media North America JOB CODE: Exempt POSITION SUMMARY: The System Administrator is responsible for all aspects of system administration in a Windows/Linux/Macintosh and Cisco environment. Travel Requirement: Varies as needed; estimate is 10%. Cell phone Requirement: Yes KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY: General: • Perform LAN administration on integrated heterogeneous network environment. • Deploy and maintain primarily Windows based servers with an occasional focus on Linux and Macintosh. • Manage server user accounts, files shares, file system, access privileges, and security. • Perform administration of user accounts on Exchange servers. • Administration of hardware and software management systems. • Configure and maintain server and network backup system • Provide second and third level telephone and desktop technical support to business and creative units; assist with Help Desk as needed • Provide advanced application support for proprietary business software. • Create and maintain documentation of user and system procedures. • Create and maintain equipment and software inventory. • Determine appropriate action by referencing defined operating policies and procedures and using proven approaches. • Solve routine problems within the scope of duties, using professional concepts and established practices. • Develop and maintain an understanding of current and proposed technologies relevant to the goals of the company and industry. • Participate in a team setting to provide business partner / customer solutions. • Provide feedback to project managers / management on goal / tasks progress and completion. Technical: • Storage Area Networks • Sharepoint Services/Portal • Exchange 2003 Server Administration • Windows 2000/2003 Servers • Basic Cisco router, switch and wireless experience • Exchange 2003 Server • Apple Macintosh, Windows desktops • Apache and IIS web servers • Microsoft SQL and Linux based DBMS • Commvault and/or Computer Associates Backup Software • 10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN • 802.11a/b/g Wireless LAN • High-Speed Internet connectivity • Global Wide Area Network • Juniper NetScreen Firewall and VPN • Dell Equallogic SANS • Nagios monitoring • VOIP systems • Occasional Red Hat Linux administration WORK ENVIRONMENT: • Comfortable office setting • Climate control subject to change • Sitting 90% of the time • Must be able to lift 25 pounds QUALIFICATIONS: Skills: • Writes and speaks clearly and concisely in English • Maintains confidentiality • Works well as part of a team • Conducts business with respect for others • Interacts well with individuals at all levels of the organization • Demonstrates and utilizes effective interpersonal skills • Demonstrates ability to prioritize conflicting demands • Demonstrates enthusiasm and commitment • 4+ years experience working as Systems Administrator administering Windows servers • Excellent customer service skills. • Must be flexible to work outside normal business hours. • Able to monitor system performance and take routine actions to ensure orderly and efficient operations. • Possesses advanced technical knowledge and understanding of systems to work on complex projects and / or participate on technical project teams. • Able to identify problems according to specifications and determine process for resolution. • Able to present, organize and convey factual information and problems within department and with assigned customer group. • Able to manage / prioritize own time and tasks. • Understands business partner / customer group's tactical needs and how their work impacts the business. • Windows 2000/2003 Server Administration Education: • High School diploma or equivalent required • Four year degree in Computer Science, MIS, or equivalent experience preferred Technical Training & Certification: • Microsoft Certification ]]>

<![CDATA[Program: BIT Service Delivery Role: Senior System Architect Scope: The Senior System Architect will provide project assistance to deliver the following initiatives. • Disaster Recovery • Mobile • Infrastructure Design • Middleware Integration and Design • Compliance Management • Application Portfolio Management Support • Application Rationalization Support • Architecture Review Process • Other BIT related projects as required Approach: Accountabilities:  Work with enterprise project teams to support the implementation and sustainment of Client’s Enterprise technology suite  Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including IT architecture, business architecture, infrastructure, IT security, application management and business units – to provision and update the enterprise architectural roadmaps  Provide direction to technology vendors (infrastructure, security, applications) and service providers to effect the enterprise architectural roadmap  Provide architectural governance in the life-cycle management of Client enterprise technology suites  Review and assess risk and architectural compliance Qualifications: The candidates asre expected to have demonstrated capability in the following areas:  10+ year experience in IT, with relevant experience in architecture, in an outsourced, multiple vendors  Relevant architectural experience in a Highly Available and Disaster Recoverable Enterprise IT or operational environment.  Relevant experience in IT architectural governance with the capacity to enforce standard and liaise with stakeholders  Demonstrated experience in understanding and managing software and hardware life-cycle  Strong organizational and communication skills  Strategic business thinking - ability to apply technical knowledge and experience to make management decisions for achieving business objectives  Ability to lead and work in a multi-team environment and drive completion of deliverables  Ability to assess enterprise risk with proper recommendation on mitigation  Proven ability to meet deadlines and manage priorities  Ability to work/liaise effectively with business, IT stakeholders, and vendor representatives.  Relevant experience in utility sector (preferred)  Technology requirements: Component Product / Technology SAP Functional Modules APO – DP, SNP, MD, ADMIN SCM, SRM, WAM FI/CO, IM, HR, BOBJ SAP Technologies Enterprise Portal, Solution Manager Netweaver, ABAP, XI, ALE, IDOC, CTS Enterprise Server HP Itanium – HP-UX IBM P5 – AIX HP/IBM – Linux/Windows IBM Mainframe – Z9 Storage HP Storage Works XP / SAN Database Oracle, SQL , DB2 Enterprise Data Warehouse BI/BW, Cognos Desktop Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Security Policies/Procedures Intrusion Detection Virus Scan Terminal Services Citrix Presentation Server Middleware Technologies BEA, Netweaver Location: Most of the work will be performed in Barrie with some work in the Toronto Airport area. Conditions: 1. All contractors are expected to conform to Client’s code of conduct. 2. All contractors will have to provide a security clearance. 3. All contractors will have to adhere to Client’s Workplace Safety program. Duration and Terms: Time required: 8 hours/day, 5 days/week. Contract Duration up to 12 months with a potential extension for up to 1, 6 month renewal/extension, at Client’s sole discretion. Estimated Start date: September 27, 2010 (to be confirmed at time of award). Program: BIT Service Delivery Role: Senior System Architect Scope: The Senior System Architect will provide project assistance to deliver the following initiatives. • Disaster Recovery • Mobile • Infrastructure Design • Middleware Integration and Design • Compliance Management • Application Portfolio Management Support • Application Rationalization Support • Architecture Review Process • Other BIT related projects as required Approach: Accountabilities:  Work with enterprise project teams to support the implementation and sustainment of Client’s Enterprise technology suite  Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including IT architecture, business architecture, infrastructure, IT security, application management and business units – to provision and update the enterprise architectural roadmaps  Provide direction to technology vendors (infrastructure, security, applications) and service providers to effect the enterprise architectural roadmap  Provide architectural governance in the life-cycle management of Client enterprise technology suites  Review and assess risk and architectural compliance Qualifications: The candidates asre expected to have demonstrated capability in the following areas:  10+ year experience in IT, with relevant experience in architecture, in an outsourced, multiple vendors  Relevant architectural experience in a Highly Available and Disaster Recoverable Enterprise IT or operational environment.  Relevant experience in IT architectural governance with the capacity to enforce standard and liaise with stakeholders  Demonstrated experience in understanding and managing software and hardware life-cycle  Strong organizational and communication skills  Strategic business thinking - ability to apply technical knowledge and experience to make management decisions for achieving business objectives  Ability to lead and work in a multi-team environment and drive completion of deliverables  Ability to assess enterprise risk with proper recommendation on mitigation  Proven ability to meet deadlines and manage priorities  Ability to work/liaise effectively with business, IT stakeholders, and vendor representatives.  Relevant experience in utility sector (preferred)  Technology requirements: Component Product / Technology SAP Functional Modules APO – DP, SNP, MD, ADMIN SCM, SRM, WAM FI/CO, IM, HR, BOBJ SAP Technologies Enterprise Portal, Solution Manager Netweaver, ABAP, XI, ALE, IDOC, CTS Enterprise Server HP Itanium – HP-UX IBM P5 – AIX HP/IBM – Linux/Windows IBM Mainframe – Z9 Storage HP Storage Works XP / SAN Database Oracle, SQL , DB2 Enterprise Data Warehouse BI/BW, Cognos Desktop Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Security Policies/Procedures Intrusion Detection Virus Scan Terminal Services Citrix Presentation Server Middleware Technologies BEA, Netweaver Location: Most of the work will be performed in Barrie with some work in the Toronto Airport area. Conditions: 1. All contractors are expected to conform to Client’s code of conduct. 2. All contractors will have to provide a security clearance. 3. All contractors will have to adhere to Client’s Workplace Safety program. Duration and Terms: Time required: 8 hours/day, 5 days/week. Contract Duration up to 12 months with a potential extension for up to 1, 6 month renewal/extension, at Client’s sole discretion. Estimated Start date: September 27, 2010 (to be confirmed at time of award). If interested, please send word resume, FIRM hourly rate expectations, availability to start a new job and a good number to call during business hours and a number to call in the evening and skills list with number of years experience for all relevant skills listed in Job Description ]]>

<![CDATA[Must be able to work in the US and move to Connecticut indefinitely. Position: Systems Engineer - Digital Media Qualifications: Bachelors degree in computer science or equivalent with at least 4 years of experience in related job profile. Required Skills: Operating Systems - XP, Win7, Win2K3, VMware, MAC OSx, Office and Microsoft Applications - MS Office 2007/2010; MS SharePoint Digital Media – Live and VOD streaming based on Windows Media Servers, Flash Media Encoders & Server, Inlet Spinnaker encoders; Digital encoding and transcoding using Telestream Flip Factory 5/6/7.x, Rhozet, Digital Rapids Transcode Mgr, Stream 2/3.x, DRC 2500/5600 series capture boards; VOIP solutions using Tandberg Encoder/Decoders; Stream box Enc/Dec, relay broadcast and distribution servers; UDP transport applications Signiant Mobilize, Procast & Aspera; understanding and usage of various Audio & Video standards, profiles, formats & codecs, including WMV/WMA/DivX/AVI/VC1/MPEG2/MPEG4/On2 VP6/H.264/DV/DVCPro/DVD/VOB/CableLabs/NTSC/PAL/FFmpeg/Flash/Quicktime/Silverlight/smooth. Others - Excellent written and oral communication skills to work with remote users, cross-functional teams, customers and vendors. Hands-on knowledge of Digital Asset Management Systems, and its relations to CMS and CDN. functional knowledge of various transport protocols such as TCP/IP, FTP, HTTP, UDP, SMTP, RTMP etc. Experience on Load-balancing of live & VOD encoding/transcoding/streaming systems. Understanding of various storage solutions based on SAN & NAS and familiarity with tape backup & restore systems/processes. Experience in Intel and AMD based Server Systems hardware, HP Proliant DL/ML series, Dell Power Edge or similar. Exposure to antivirus and Monitoring Tools. Desired Skills: Win2K8, Linux/Solaris; Good understanding of Enterprise Networks, DMZ, Firewalls, VPN, Routers, Switches, Hubs, Wireless Access Points; Avid systems such as Media Composer/News Cutter, ISIS, Assist; Workstation encoding tools like Sorenson Squeeze, Sony Vegas & MS Expressions encoder; Inlet/Spinnaker Encoders & Mgmt Servers; Knowledge of various cabling standards, such as BNC, Co-ox, CAT-5/6, SDI, etc. Various desktop imaging tools like Ghost, Acronis, etc.]]>

<![CDATA[Full Time opportunity for System Administrator: Job Duties & Responsibilities: • System admin support to local/remote server infrastructure and help desk team • Install, support and maintain various types of windows servers with different functions. Including OS and application patches. • Microsoft Active Directory support • Antivirus, Backup, WDS and WUS Support and maintenance • Printer Support & Troubleshooting • Create and maintain system administration documents • Assist with IT/IS maintenance intervals • Other tasks as assigned Qualifications: • 2-3 years work-related experience • Post secondary education in Computer Networking and/or Systems Support • Strong knowledge of Microsoft 2xxx Server architecture such as roles, networking and etc. • Strong knowledge of Microsoft’s Active Directory 2003 & 2008 • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Windows Deployment Server and Windows Update Server • Knowledge of Symantec Endpoint Protection and Symantec Backup Exec software • Strong knowledge of MS Office suites of applications • Knowledge of server hardware (SCSI & SATA Hard drives, Raid controllers, NIC, CPU’s) • Knowledge of SAN/NAS storage systems is an asset • Knowledge of VMWare ESX Servers is an asset • Some knowledge of Linux and/or Unix Operating Systems is an asset • Extremely organized with good attention to detail and excellent analytical skills • Must have excellent oral and written communication skills • Multi-tasking skills and the ability to prioritize required work • Ability to work independently and as a team • A positive attitude with creative thinking and willingness to attempt a wide variety of tasks • Must be able to function affectively in a results oriented, fast-paced, deadline driven environment ]]>

<![CDATA[We are looking for someone with both infra and develop in that Our Client a reputable company in the west-end is looking for the Development and Systems Engineer. The client wants to see that he/she has supported a Dev environment as a Sys Admin person – it is quite different than an infrastructure support role in that, in this role, you are often involved with the full SDLC and etc. Please do not forward your resume if you do not have this development exposure. Intermediate Development Systems Engineer Location: Mississauga, ON A Systems Engineer is a technical member of Web Development group who specifies, develops, manages, and configures the system level footprint for all applications developed by the group. S/he builds and maintains various development environments, manages the deployment of code to various environments and is the first line of support within the development team. Duties and responsibilities • Installs, configures, administers, maintains, monitors and supports server infrastructure predominately based on Microsoft Web Technologies • Ensures continuous availability of a large (10 to 25) number of virtual environments comprising of upwards of 500 Virtual Machines used by various development and QA teams located onshore and offshore • Diagnoses and resolve issues with the server infrastructure, configuration or incorrect application behavior that impact environment or application availability • Determines root cause for incidents and makes corrections or recommendations for corrections to environment to prevent future occurrence • Creates process automation & scripting for application deployment & configuration, creation of development and testing environments and monitoring of server health and services • Creates project documentation that supports server build, operations and production support deliverables • Creates and maintains virtual servers images using VMWare based technologies • Plans and executes the service pack and patch maintenance for all installed infrastructure software used by web development portfolio of applications • Research new platform (servers, workstations, browsers ) application impacts and provide recommendations • Investigates, researches and documents new system/infrastructure level features, functions, solutions • On call support Qualifications • 3+ years experience with Windows Server 2003 and Windows Server 2008 and related technologies used to support Web applications • 3+ years experience with scripting automation with languages on multiple platforms – Javascript, VBscript, Perl, Cscript, Powershell • 2 years experience building, managing and documenting server builds, standard images, and software installations in a Windows environment • 2 years experience with VMWare ESX Server • 1 year experience in database administration of SQL Server • 1 year experience using and supporting Source code repositories such as Subversion or Microsoft Team Foundation Server • Experience with system administration of Unix based systems such as Linux, Sun Solaris, and AIX is a benefit - NOT Critical • Excellent troubleshooting, diagnostic, and root cause problem determination techniques • Excellent knowledge of monitoring, diagnostic and debugging tools, operating systems configuration • Excellent ability to multi-task and work between projects and support activities • Good knowledge of various infrastructure and middleware technologies such as LDAP, Active Directory, Identity Management, Digital Certificates, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft IIS, Crystal Enterprise/Business Objects, Websphere MQ • Good knowledge of Web Technologies and standards and applicability in a Windows based environment • Good knowledge of information security practices and principles • Good oral and written communication skills • Proactive in approach to work and reporting on status with ability to anticipate and head-off problems before they occur • NOT Production Environment - it is supporting a Development Group infastructure - ie. Testing Servers, Staging, etc. Education University degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent Experience 3-5 years experience. Working conditions On call rotation. Occasional work done outside of normal office hours – late evening and weekends. ]]>

<![CDATA[Citrix XenApp & XenServer environment, with our direct client This position requires High Level experience in INSTALLATION of Citrix XenApp and XenServer environment. Short Term projects: Quick Install and Support, some training and documentation role. Must have experience with : XenApp 4, 5 and 6 Xendesktop 3 and 4 Xenserver 5 Provisioning Server Desktop Delivery Controller XenCenter StorageLink NetScaler Requested/ GOOD to have but not required : SAN experience (NetApp, EqualLogic, Lefthand) VMware View Microsoft RDS Microsoft App-V Quest vWorkspace vSphere 4 HP Blade Chassis ]]>

<![CDATA[I have an immediate need for a Cognos Systems Administrator for a Production Support Environment for a client in Toronto. The role is 6 months to begin and can extend I need cognos 7 &8. Daniel Petrisor Senior Recruitment Manager, Robert Half Technology 416 350 8143]]>

<![CDATA[<a href="http://ivois.com/jobs/" rel="nofollow"><img src="http://ivois.com/work.jpg"></a> Title: Network systems engineer (Systems Infrastructure Networking Engineer) (<a href="http://www5.hrsdc.gc.ca/NOC/English/NOC/2006/QuickSearch.aspx?val65=2147" rel="nofollow">NOC: 2147</a>) Terms of Employment: Permanent, Full Time, Day Salary: $70,000.00 Yearly for 40 hours per week, Other Benefits, Dental Benefits, Group Insurance Benefits, Vision Care Benefits Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible Location: North York, ON, Ontario (2 vacancies ) Skill Requirements: Education: Not required Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.): Not applicable Experience: No experience Languages: Speak English, Read English, Write English Work Setting: Telecommunications service provider Operating Systems: Linux - VxWorks RTOS, MS Exchange, VMS Essential Skills: Document use, Numeracy, Writing, Oral communication, Working with others, Problem solving, Critical thinking, Computer use Employer: Hire Level Consulting Inc (Placement Agency) How to Apply: Please apply for this job only in the manner specified by the employer. Failure to do so may result in your application not being properly considered for the position. By E-mail: jobs@hirelevelconsulting.com Business Profile: Hire Level Consulting Inc. is the North American resource for IT & Engineering Human Resources Management Solutions. ]]>

<![CDATA[Our Bermuda-based Client requires an AS/400 System Administrator to be engaged on a contractual basis for one year. Must have Fiserv and strong banking industry experience. Compensation is competitive+ and 'perks' are exceptional. Kindly apply with an expectation of absolute confidentiality. Silverlake Consulting - Dedicated to servicing the IBM midrange community since 1989. Thank you. ]]>

<![CDATA[ Our Bermuda-based Client requires two Business Analysts to be engaged on a contractual basis for one year. Must have strong banking industry experience. Fiserv experience is a significant asset. Compensation is competitive+ and 'perks' are exceptional. Kindly apply with an expectation of absolute confidentiality. Silverlake Consulting - Dedicated to servicing the IBM midrange community since 1989. Thank you. ]]>

<![CDATA[Our Bermuda-based Client requires two Project Leaders to be engaged on a contractual basis for one year. Must have strong banking industry experience. Fiserv experience is a significant asset. Compensation is competitive+ and 'perks' are exceptional. Kindly apply with an expectation of absolute confidentiality. Silverlake Consulting - Dedicated to servicing the IBM midrange community since 1989. Thank you. ]]>

<![CDATA[IT/Network diagnostic/troubleshooting for international "English" voice library. Must be efficent in root cause analysis, shell scripting and applying fix pack and upgrades. Excellent written and oral English skills. Network sync positions available across Canada.]]>

<![CDATA[Job Title: Network Engineer Location: Markham/Scarborough Type: Permanent Client is looking for Network engineer who specializes in Avaya technology. Must have expertise with: Avaya Witness Interaction Centre Media Gateway Server Thank you for the interest you have demonstrated in this opportunity. However, only candidates with the required skills will be contacted. ]]>

<![CDATA[Job Title: Avaya Solutions Architect Location: Markham/Scarborough Type: Permanent International insurance firm is looking for a Senior Avaya specialist, to design, and build Avaya architecture. Must Have • Progressive experience in telecom area, • Extensive experience with Avaya technology • Good communication skills, working with C level executives Thank you for the interest you have demonstrated in this opportunity. However, only candidates with the required skills will be contacted. ]]>

<![CDATA[Responsibilities Include: Escort support for clients Cabling, base kitting, rack and stack of servers on the raised floor Assist in reporting on raised floor power distribution by documenting current utilization. Support Hardware Services in with documentation of technical process documentation updates and ensure support data is maintained. Participate in the creation and implementation of the agency standard following best practices and Industry standards. Act as junior technical resource in technical support Participate in process creation Participate data centre "Greening " initiatives Accountabilities: 1. Leadership: Ability to suggest process improvements and lead in implementation 2. Decision & Impact: Operational Support M-F 9-5 impacting services as a whole 3. Knowledge: Knowledge of IT industry technologies 4. Service Delivery: Support service delivery and ensure SLA standards are being met. Core Competencies · Client Focus · Service Delivery · Agency and Industry Professionalism · Decision Making · Process Improvement ]]>

<![CDATA[VTRAC Consulting Corporation Solutions for Growth¡¨ Please e-mail your resume as a MS-WORD document in confidence, with reference to JOB: Sr. Business Analyst, RRSP and Loans to fatehm@vtrac.com or call: (416) 366-2600 x 227 Position: Sr. Business Analyst, (RRSP, Loans) Position Type: Contract- 6 months Location: Toronto, ON Job Order #2718 Job Description: The Business Analyst will provide product, operational and channel support to the business and ensure the business requirements are understood and clearly documented. The project manager will rely on the proven RRSP deposit and loan knowledge in defining business requirements, developing product, operational and channel business process and assistance in documenting functional specifications for new lines of businesses. Additional functions include collaborating in JAD sessions, clarifying business requirements with the technical teams in order to assist with the development of technical requirements and specifications for new / enhanced system functionality . The successful candidate will partner across both business and technical groups developing and maintaining effective working relationships to seek solutions and make recommendations that meet sponsor and stakeholder needs. In your role you will effectively create business requirements and assist in the management of the plan and define phase of the project. Essential Accountabilities: Responsible for developing detailed business requirements within a waterfall methodology by working closely with various functional areas Possess strong investigation, detailed documentation and facilitation skills. Attention to detail a must Ability to create quality deliverables within aggressive timelines Qualifications: Strong skills in business requirements gathering, process modeling, data mapping and writing business requirements documents. End to end operational knowledge of RRSP deposit and lending products Skilled at using visio for process mapping 5+ years experience in a business analysis environment. Business experience that includes working with product, channel and operations. In depth knowledge of RRSP deposits and loans 7+ years experience in the Banking industries We thank all candidates in advance. Only selected candidates for interviews will be contacted. For other exciting opportunities, please visit us at www.vtrac.com. VTRAC is an equal opportunity employer. ]]>

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<![CDATA[This is a Perm position; Department Overview: -Provides Detail Design, Build, Unit Test, Level 2/3 Support of software deemed Middleware across all hardware/OS platforms. This includes products such as WebSphere Application Server, WebSphere Portal, Apache Web Server, IBM Web Server (IHS), Pega Workflow, File net and others. -The IT Specialist works closely with our ITS peers and will be expected to demonstrate an expert understanding of all elements to successfully manage, tune, and resolve issues in complex systems within the bank's web based environment Job Description: -Excellent communication (both written and oral) and interpersonal skills -The candidate must be organized, self motivated, as well as a team player -Able to participate in the knowledge transfer of information with peers and management -The candidate will also be accountable for technical coaching and developing of other team members -Design, Build and deploy DataPower and WESB based infrastructures with an emphasis on DataPower web service mediations - in support of SOA based business solutions -Engage in business projects to configure, troubleshoot and deploy business web services within DataPower and WESB -Diagnose and resolve issues that arise in the ESB infrastructure (environment, hardware, performance, etc.) -Participate in performance testing and tuning exercises of ESB solutions -Maintain and analyze development server performance -Coordinate and schedule environment upgrades -System capacity planning and maintenance -Provide consultation and analysis to identify process improvements to reduce test time, cost and improve quality/accuracy/efficiency -Interact with both internal and external technical community -Technical ESB lead (infrastructure) on large SOA business project -Excellent knowledge of and experience with various WS-* standards (WS-Security in particular) -Ability to ask probing questions to understand the various concepts presented/discussed -Comfortable with working in a rapidly changing, technically complex environment -Ability to provide technical guidance to junior team members -Some project management and negotiation experience would be an asset -Thorough understanding of PMLC and SDLC processes -Some after hours, weekend and rotating pager support required Education/Accred-itations: -College Diploma or University degree in Computer Science -Other Qualifications/Skills/Experience: -Must have experience working in a large enterprise class IT environment -Applied experience in coding XSLT -Applied experience using various scripting languages to automate IT processes -Excellent knowledge of SSL technologies including configuring SSL, certifications, keystores and troubling -Excellent UNIX (AIX preferred) experience -Applied experience with XML technologies including: XML, XSDs, XSLT and related tools -Applied experience with deploying and troubleshooting web services including: WSDLs and SOAP -Must have experience with supporting the development lifecycle from; design > development > pre-production > production > implementation > post-implementation support -Experience with / Web Sphere -Experience with Pega / Filenet -Experience with z/OS and mainframe technologies -Technical knowledge of legacy business web applications -Familiarity with the other Web and Application Servers, Workflow infrastructure -The successful applicant must have a solid understanding of Incident, Change, and Problem Management methodologies -Solid experience in a large Production environment ]]>

<![CDATA[My client is currently looking for Laptop Quality Control Technician. Successful candidates will have some laptop repair experience and the ability to analyze and troubleshoot different brands of laptops. This is a contract role located in Markham, with the opportunity to go permanent. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: - Test laptop systems & peripherals. - Assist in performing standard tests and run diagnostic software on equipment to conduct functional and operational tests to evaluate performance and reliability of the repair. - Lubricates and cleans parts. - Other duties assigned by the Manager REQUIREMENTS: -Must have a minimum of 1-2 years of hands-on repair experience -Familiarity with Name Brand Laptops such as Sony, Toshiba, HP, Compaq, Dell, IBM, and Apple etc. -Laptop repair experience, analyzing, evaluating and performing repairs -Must be detail oriented, and possess excellent analytical/organizational skills -Ability to work in a fast-paced environment under minimal supervision -Technical education and A+ certification preferred, but not required PHYSICAL CONDITIONS: -Must have the ability to lift up to 25 lbs OTHER: -Must be able to work 10:00-7:00, Monday-Friday with possible overtime and Saturday work If you are qualified for this position, please send your resume in MS Word format to Maya Cabello at mcabell@aerotek.com, with “QC Laptop Technician” in the subject line. While we thank all applicants for your interest, only the most qualified candidates will be contacted due to volume of applicants. ]]>

<![CDATA[Company Description: Established in 1994, Compnet Communications is a rapidly growing company providing communications installations services for companies throughout Ontario We are looking for Jr Cable Technicians and Experienced Technicians (Experience installing conduit is an asset). This position requires self-starting individuals who can take direction and much have excellent communication skills. Jr Technician's responsibilities include assisting Sr. Technicians with the installation of Conduit, voice and data cables. Sr. Technician's must have prior cabling and conduit experience and will have a Jr. Cable Technician asset them. Applicants must have transportation to varying job sites, steel toes shoes, a safety hat, and be safety conscience at all times. Security check required and must pass. Please list any certifications and references. Email your resumes to Michelle Smart ]]>

<![CDATA[Position Title: Network Specialist Company: Expert Systems Resources inc. 1988-2010 Celebrating 22 Years of Delivering Customer Success Location: 850 Tapscott Road, Suite 11, Scarborough Ontario (Finch and Markham Road area) Summary: This position has two primary responsibilities: For customers, deliver installation, configuration and support for networking and security products and services. For in-house staff, provide support for networking and computing applications and infrastructure. This position is ideal for candidates with experience or recent Network program graduates. For the right candidate, training is provided to extend their skill base and enhance their career. Typical Activities: - Install firewalls, routers, e-mail systems, VPNs, Internet servers, IDS, etc. - Security incidence responses on behalf of customers - Perform penetration testing - Provide customer support by responding to customer queries and related activities - Determine configuration for integrating multiple devices and networks - Assess and review new technologies and products Benefits: - Health and medical, prescriptions, etc. - Free parking - Free beverages Requirements: - Strong ability and desire to learn and continue learning - Strong written and verbal communication skills - Excellent time management skills and ability to self-manage. - Strong understanding of TCP/IP and routing - Strong understanding of the Internet and Internet servers - Knowledge of the various Microsoft operating systems and related products - Basic Unix knowledge at a minimum - Ideally has 1 to 3 years experience or a recent networking program graduate - Ideally has worked with various firewalls, routers, etc. - Ideally has a strong understanding of security and threats - Ideally has relevant certifications or is working towards them - Familiarity with other environments such as Lotus Notes, etc. is an asset - Automobile and a valid drivers license Please send resume to: resumes@expsys.com ]]>

<![CDATA[This role is at the Manager's level but does not come with direct reports initially. It will grow into a Manager's role down the line. Location: We are looking for someone who can work out of Downtown, Toronto with travel once a week to Mississauga. Alternatively we can have someone work out of Mississauga with once a week travel to Downtown Toronto. Must have CISSP Our client, a large International Financial Services organization is currently looking for an Audit & Security Operations Manager. KEY JOB FUNCTIONS • Develop constructive positive relationships with business owners. • Produce comprehensive reports to the local business units, Technology Services and Information Security organization that clearly articulate the given objectives in business terms. • Successfully understand and navigate complex negotiations with auditors and partners • Be accountable for managing ongoing process for detection, discussion and remediation or mitigation of any identified security or audit deficiencies. • Oversight of business audit compliance objectives ensuring clean audit reports • Understand and clearly articulate risk and acceptable thereof to all levels of the organization • Security oversight of Corporate Information Technology assets and functions • Manage onsite auditors and provide guidance on audit controls and wording. • Interact with the Application Programming group and the user community to provide a smooth secure operating environment. • Develop documentation and business cases for senior management as required. • Design, document standards and procedures for acceptance and implementation • Perform ongoing management and administration of audit and security control technologies • Assist in evaluation of server and network hardware and software. • Provides in-depth problem diagnosis and recommend/document any additional procedures as required. • Actively participate in application requirements reviews and the change management process. • Assist in the requirement planning for infrastructure expansions and future implementations. • Perform moderate programming and scripting tasks. • Provide in-depth testing of platforms to determine if security strategies are adequate. • Train other personal as required. • Perform other duties as required. QUALIFICATIONS Education: CISSP certification, Computer Science Degree or equivelant job experience with related technical courses Tools: Tenible Nessus, Sourcefire IPDS, various log monitoring tools, SIEM, Microsoft Suite of Products, Perl, Nagios Yrs. Of Experience: Minimum of 5 to 10 years of hands-on experience in the Information Security field. Experienced with various Network (Cisco), Server (IBM) and Database (Oracle / Progress) / operating systems (AIX, Linux, and Windows). Experience in the security configuration of all Network, Server and Database server components. Other Skills: Ability to work under tight timeframes. Excellent communications skills. Keen sense of urgency. Ability to work under pressure. Ability to communicate with all levels of management and associates. Ability to work as a team player. Excellent knowledge of core UNIX subsystems. ]]>

<![CDATA[Job Title: Avaya Solutions Architect Location: Markham Permanent International insurance firm is looking for a Senior Avaya specialsit, to design, build Avaya architecture. Needs to have progression experiecne in telcom area, with extensive experience with Avaya technology. Must have good communication skills, working with C level executives ]]>

<![CDATA[We are a established hosting Company that is looking for young and eager talent to help us continue to expand our network and hosting solutions. We are not resellers, we own and operate our data center. We are different because we actually listen what you have to say. If you ever have any ideas, or solutions you wish to bring to the table for our Company, the mic is always open! We are a company built on integrity, perseverance, entrepreneurial passion to succeed. We have a high pace environment of work, but also love to have fun as well. We are looking for someone that considers themselves different. We are looking for problem solvers that do not stop until they find the answer. We are looking for fast learners. The Position: The Junior Systems/Networks Administrator reports to the Senior System Administrator and is responsible for all day to day internal escalations as well as maintaining the networks and servers. The Junior Admin will be responsible for providing in-house network/server hardware and software support as well as support to multiple clients world wide; support services may include assisting in network/server hardware and software configuration and installations, problem resolution, and network/server analysis and diagnosis. Windows server specialists are welcome BUT MUST have an excellent interest and knowledge in Linux and Open Source. In this role, the Junior Admin may be expected to meet customers, mentor on-site staff, assess technical requirements and carry out subsequent work independently and without supervision. To perform this role effectively the Junior Admin should have good written and oral communication skills and be able to work with customers in a consultative capacity. Providing onsite in-house network/server technical support Providing remote and onsite network/server technical support for clients Performing remote and onsite maintenance on network equipment and servers Mastering remote access and management systems to monitor, diagnose and repair client systems Researching new technologies Working in a team environment to provide support services Documenting client infrastructure and changes Required Skills: Great knowledge of Linux Operating Systems (CentOS / Gentoo / Debian) Excellent verbal and written communications skills in English Practical experience in a technical support environment Experience with LAN/WAN network infrastructure technologies Experience with LAN equipment including servers, routers, hubs, switches and firewalls Experience with Linux server administration Programming skills in PHP, PERL - LAMP environments Excellent understanding of VmWare, virtualization technologies (Xen) SNMP,MRTG,nTop Strong analytical, problem solving and multi-task skills Strong team player with a willingness to learn Excellent communication and interpersonal skills On call availability for off hours support Additional Skills Considered as an Asset: Korean speaking, but excellent English speaking! Email Server technologies (postfix, qmail) BSD experience (FreeBSD, OpenBSD) 1 to 3 years of related experience. We welcome internships as well!! =) Please forward your resume and salary expectations for immediate consideration. ]]>

<![CDATA[Our client, a leader in the telecommunication industry is looking for a IP Network Architect to work on their Layer 2 and Layer 3 backbone. You will provide hands-on expertise on proof of concept testing, network planning, engineering design and implementation of IP technologies to be deployed on the IP Network Infrastructure while minimizing costs, maximizing efficiencies, insuring scalability, and following configuration policies. Support and improves processes between Engineering and Technical Operations. Leads conceptual testing on overall IP Network architecture and provides recommendations on technology selection. Delivers presentations to technical and non-technical audience. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Responsible for the overall IP Network capacity management and planning, reporting, cost modeling, performance planning, vendor management, development and documentation of processes to support growth and operations of the network as well as new services design/implementations. 2. Subject matter expert on evaluating, testing, deploying IP technologies as well as developing and following policies and procedures for implementation and maintenance of the IP public and private networks. 3. Subject Matter Expert of all IP network pre and post engineering development supporting residential, commercial and Datacom services 4. Working closely with the Network engineering team as well as the internal customers, when applicable. 5. Responsible for architecting IP technology solutions such as MPLS, performing proof of concept testing, integrating solutions and presenting options to upper management. , Participates in capital planning, budget planning and develops Capital Requests. 6. Leads all IP engineering related technology assessment and implementations, proposes options, makes presentations on options to other Engineering team members and develops and tests scalable solutions. 7. Issue appropriate Engineering documentation when network changes, extensions or new technologies are being deployed; i.e. HL and DL design, among others. 8. Responsible for implementation and maintenance work flow processes are developed and maintained, according to standards and handed over to Technical Operations on time. 9. Responsible to capacity manage all transit, peering connections. 10. Responsible for maintaining and updating all routing protocols in the IP Network. 11. Works in conjunction with the CMTS, Optical and Datacom Service Delivery team on, IP Backbone network requirements, design and implementations. 12. Provides input on continuous improvement of work flow processes with Operations and updates policies and implementation processes as network requirements and technologies evolve. Issues work orders and trains the Technical Operations team on new technology deployments and implementations. 13. Supports the teams on any IP related issue and champions new IP Network application development for residential, commercial and datacom customers. 14. Resolves help desk tickets assigned to the IP team, and Engineer 2d and 3d tier support for IP related network issues. On call support required. 15. Strong interaction and team work with the CMTS, Optical/Transport network teams to develop integrated work flow procedures, configuration and maintenance policies and to insure continuous overall network availability/reliability improvements and reporting based on service requirements. 16. Strong interaction and team work with the Systems Engineering and Business Services team on project/tool development and Reporting requirements. 17. Create, maintain, update and audit IP network documentation following "Document Repository" documentation procedures. 18. Communicate and interact with NOC and Call Center staff to understand and classify network problems for short and long term resolution. 19. As part of their work, employees must take all necessary measures to ensure their own health and safety, and that of their co-workers and the public in general. They must use available personal protective equipment at all times, and comply with all Health & Safety instructions, guidelines, policies and procedures issued by the Company. 20. To support Cogeco's ultimate goal of providing excellent service to current and potential customers, the incumbent must be constantly attentive and responsive to both external and internal customers' needs and assist in the resolution of any issues or concerns in a timely and professional manner while ensuring that the solution meets the customer's needs. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS ACADEMIC TRAINING . University degree in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline required WORK EXPERIENCE . 8 to 10 years of relevant experience. . CCIE designation desirable. Must have a good knowledge of Cisco routing technologies and Network design. . 5 years experience dealing with Internet/telecommunications technologies. Technology experience should include TPC/IP, IGP's (i.e. OSPF), EGP's (i.e. BGP), LAN, switch, bridging and routing protocols. Cisco Network certifications will be a plus. SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES . Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills. . Business and operational knowledge of broadband technologies (High Speed Data, VoIP). . Understanding of IP applications such as DNS, SNMP, FTP, HTTP, DHCP. . Experience with operating systems Unix, database administration (Oracle) and programming experience in NT and Unix environment would be an asset. . Good knowledge of DOCSIS standards. . Knowledge of SONET, ATM, and VPN would also be an asset. . Must possess excellent organizational and analytical skills. . Strong project management experience combined with excellent interpersonal and communications skills (verbal and written). . Detail oriented with demonstrated technical documentation skills. . Ability to establish good working relationships with others. . Experienced in effectively coordinating and executing multiple tasks simultaneously and efficiently while working with conflicting priorities in a fast-paced environment. . Self-motivated with the ability to take initiative in identifying and resolving problems independently. Monitors own work for quality. . Strong planning and troubleshooting skills. Ability to assess impact of decisions. . Must have strong understanding of all Microsoft Office applications, including Visio and Project. julie.cox@careerdriven.com]]>

<![CDATA[MIDAC is seeking a seasoned Microsoft certified professional for a full-time consulting position to help augment our growing team. The qualified candidate will have 3-5 years of experience providing consulting services, IT support services, sysadmin/network admin duties, or ideally a combination of these roles. Must have strong experience with Windows NT/2000/2003/2008, Windows XP, Vista, and Windows 7, excellent experience with Active Directory design and management, and heavy exposure to Exchange 2003, 2007 and 2010. Working knowledge of Blackberry Enterprise Server (BES) an asset. Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, and hands-on experience with routers (Cisco, 3COM), as well as security devices (Watchguard, Fortinet, Juniper/Netscreen, Check Point), would be beneficial. Strong interpersonal skills are necessary, as you will work closely with our clients. Good English writing skills a must, as you will be required to update and maintain detailed documentation for each client, as well as perform periodic client assessments. Access to automobile required, the successful candidate will need to travel throughout the GTA to service various client needs. Please submit resumes to: hr@midac.ca Only candidates that we wish to interview further will be contacted. ]]>

<![CDATA[Role Summary: Operations Installer role technical in support of a data centre environment, as well as incident management. Responsibilities Include: -Escort support for clients -Cabling, base kitting, rack and stack of servers -Assist in reporting on power distribution by documenting current utilization. -Support Hardware Services in with documentation of technical process documentation updates and ensure support data is maintained. -Participate in the creation and implementation of the agency standard following best practices and Industry standards. -Requires interaction with Vendors (Software and service providers) and clients directly. -Participate in process creation -Participate data centre "Greening" initiatives Applied Skills, Knowledge and Qualifications: -University Degree or diploma ideally in computer science or engineering -1 year of technical support experience in complex IT environment -Knowledge of network terminology and technology -Knowledge of Windows OS -Knowledge of Sun OS and Linux OS would be a benefit -Knowledge of Storage technologies would be a benefit -Knowledge of operational management process (e.g. ITIL) would be a benefit -Strong in service support -Excellent problem solving, analytic and communications skills ]]>

<![CDATA[ ZoomerMedia Ltd., a publicly owned company that caters exclusively to baby boomers within the age group of 45+, has a new opening for a IT Helpdesk administrator in the IT department. We are looking for a bright, independent and self-motivated individual to join our I.T. and Web development team. The right person for this position will have a positive attitude with good relationship skills and strong troubleshooting abilities. We are looking for a person of character who is willing to work hard and be coach-able. This person should be a team player with a strong work ethic. Duties and Responsibilities: · Provide first level technical support for approximately 250 users, including user support for remote offices · Installation, support and maintenance of servers, workstations, software and other equipment · Assist to maintain accuracy of network and system documentation · Assist to maintain accuracy of corporate hardware and software inventories · Perform individual and/or group instruction and training to users on technology · Perform other related duties as required Minimum Qualifications: · Technical experience of 2 years · Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills · Ability to work in a team environment or individually as required · Solid knowledge of Windows operating systems (beginning with XP) and MS office suite · Good knowledge of Mac OSX and Apple hardware · Good understanding of networking protocols · Solid knowledge of various computer hardware, printers, scanners etc. · Experience with setting up and troubleshooting Blackberries, iPhones and other wireless devices · Strong command of the English language (written and verbal) Nice to have: · Understanding of MS-Active Directory · Understanding of MS-Exchange · Understanding of Cisco switches and VLAN concepts is an asset · Windows Server 2003/ 2008 Administration Education: · Diploma or Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering or equivalent experience. Please submit your resume and cover letter as attachments to your e-mail and include "IT Helpdesk administrator " in the subject line. Please also note that this is a junior position. Compensation is 19.2K per annum.]]>

<![CDATA[Client is looking for a Windows Systems Administrator for their Toronto location. • This position will be responsible for configuring, supporting, troubleshooting and administering a variety of Windows servers including File and Print servers, remote access servers and utility windows servers spanning multiple locations. • These duties will include monitoring and maintaining application servers and domain servers. Additionally this individual will be responsible for managing IT projects, deploying new solutions and making recommendations on future IT initiatives. • Troubleshoot PC related problems, analyze potential solutions, and implement a solution that best fixes any problems. The problems are generally complex in nature, where only the most complex issues require outside assistance. • Confer with end users to determine hardware, software, and PC requirements. • Conduct research and analysis on the installation and configuration of PC systems. • Assist in the process of evaluating and recommending new hardware and software applications. • May train end users in the use of equipment and software. Job 6061. <a href="http://www.msemploy.ca/JobPosting/JobPostingDetailFullPage.aspx?jobID=6061" rel="nofollow">To apply for this position, click here</a>.]]>

<![CDATA[Experienced Microsoft Visual Foxpro Developer required to develop custom business applications in a client-server environment Negotiable rate based upon experience. If interested please contact me at 416-907-9800 or email me through the craigslist email ]]>

<![CDATA[If you’re looking for a challenging technical support job where every day is different and you’ll use industry-leading tools to help businesses eliminate frustrating computer problems, then the following position might be suitable for you. We are hiring a Systems Engineer to join our growing team. TDCNet is a computer and network support company specializing in preventing problems for small businesses with 10 to 75 employees. We understand technology so our clients don’t have to. This is a new role at our growing company, working with TDCNet's Chief Technology Officer on project-based installation/migration work plus 3rd level escalations of support issues. Candidates should have at least 6 years of experience with supporting, building and maintaining Microsoft-based computer networks. At least some of that experience should be from working at an IT service company, preferably serving the small business (less than 100 employees) market. Candidates should have installation/migration experience with the following systems/vendors: • Active Directory in Windows Server 2003 and 2008 and Small Business Server 2003 and 2008; • Exchange 2003 and 2007; • BES and BESX; • Linux web, mail and DNS servers; • Strong understanding of TCP/IP; • Cisco routing and switching; • Desktop migrations and support; • VMWare; • Physical network wiring and setup (crimping, patch panels, racks, etc.). Only those candidates who demonstrate they have extensive experience in all or most of the areas outlined above will be invited for interviews. Please list your relevant certifications in your application. Company Description Here’s what our work environment offers: • A place where all our technical support people get the chance to work on a variety of projects and issues and don’t get pigeon-holed into one type of job; • Extensive training on our industry-leading remote monitoring and management platform; • Extensive training from our vendor partners including Microsoft, IBM, Cisco and VMWare and we also pay for our staff to get certified in areas of their choosing; • Competitive remuneration, performance-based bonus plan and benefits package; • Ability to work with a fun team of people who are the best when it comes to supporting small business computer networks. To apply, please send a cover letter detailing how your experience meets the criteria listed and your resume to Brendan Howe, Managing Director. ]]>

<![CDATA[4 OPERATIONS ANALYSTS - 6 month contract positions available for a TIDAL conversion project. (One role requires Team Lead experience) Candidates must have at least 3 years experience with CA’s Autosys suite of tools. You will be assisting in temporary project work for a planning/pilot phase, there is potential for the right individual to continue into the execution phase which will run for 18+ months afterwards. You must have previous experience working within an Enterprise heterogeneous environment that combines Windows, Unix, Mid Range and Mainframe technologies. You will be working on existing environment to analyze and document it, review existing jobs, write new scripts, review business requirements throughout the planned migration to the new CA suite of tools. Experience with Tidal scheduling is a bonus as this will be one of the environments being migrated from. Excellent communication skills a must. Please send resume to be considered. All qualified candidates will be contacted.]]>

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