UNIX System Security Administrator (West Toronto)

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My client is a well-established organization in the IT Consulting Industry, situated in West Toronto, ON. They are looking for a UNIX System Security Administrator. This is a 6 month contract with the possibility of extension.

Job Overview:
This position requires a proficiency in demonstrating independent action and judgment, utilizing technical and business skills in carrying out assignments

Major Responsibilities:

• Follow documented operational procedures and processes with minimal guidance from the team
• Continually develop technical skills to facilitate advancement
• Ability to apply knowledge and skills to identify impacts to the customer service objective
• Ability to determine the appropriate actions in response to impacts with guidance from the team
• Identify gaps and make recommendations for improvements and enhancements

Performance Objectives:

• Work with other team members, vendors and support to ensure that Data Center Operations incidents are addressed and resolved quickly in order to minimize service disruption
• These activities interface with the organization’s problem and change management processes

Technical Skills:
Demonstrate enhanced knowledge of at least one of the three UNIX Operating Systems: HP UX, SUN Solaris, AIX or Windows servers OS.

Will also possess an in-depth knowledge of the following:

• System Security Admin
• HA Configurations, setup & maintenance
• Backup/Recovery/ Omniback (Data Protector)
• TCP/IP
• Veritas Volume Manager/File Manager (SUN)
• LVM/JFS (HP)
• Performance tools – eg) BMC Best 1
• Systems Management Tools – eg) HP ITO, SAM
• Scripting (Korn, Bourne, Perl)
• External storage sub-systems – EMC/HDS/IBM/HP
• SMTP (send-mail/virus scan)
• Kernel Re-building

Enhanced Knowledge of:

• Windows NT/2000/2003 Server
• High Availability Concepts
• Backup/Recovery-Data Protector
• TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP
• Performance tools – PerfMon/Mission Critical/Measureware
• Terminal Services, ILO
• Systems Management Tools – HP ITO, Vendor Specific, SMS
• External Disk Arrays, RAID
• Ticketing tools: OVSD, OVSC, Infoman

Non-Technical Skills:

• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Excellent Interpersonal skills
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Customer focused
• High level of initiative and extremely motivated
• Demonstrate keen interest in continuous learning and professional development
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize among a number of processes and problems independently
• Reacts and adjusts positively to change and to new ways of doing things
• Practice Client Core Value & Capabilities

Education:

• Must possess at least Post Secondary Diploma/Certificate and minimum 3-5 years of UNIX experience
• Associated certifications

Contacts:

• Requires exchange of information with peers, senior management, customers and technical vendors

Physical Demands/Working Conditions:

• Stress created by work volume, conflicting priorities and deadlines
• Physical conditions and demands include Hardware support and maintenance
• 24 X 7 shift rotation

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Location: West Toronto
Compensation: To be Negotiated (This is a contract job).

Email: richard@teamrecruiter.com

Manager of Information Services (Downtown Toronto)

Our client is currently in need of a Manager of Information Services with Online Payment Application Systems experience to join their team of IT Professionals in their downtown Toronto office. This is a permanent role with a base salary in the range of 85-100K plus bonuses.

If you are interested please forward your resume to Aaron Harris at Keen Consulting at aharris@keenconsulting.ca

Overview:

Our client is currently looking for a strong Manager of Information Services to join their Electronic Search & Registration (ES&R) or Value Added Solutions (VAS) team as a result of internal talent movement and due to demand for engaged Information Services leaders for upcoming national projects to support the business. The Manager of Information Services is accountable for a specific IS functional area or company Software Application Group in providing leadership to a technical team comprised of Architects, Developers, Quality Assurance Analysts, Application Support Developers, contractors and vendors. The Manager, IS plays a critical connector role to the business in talent acquisition (recruiting), performance management and development, project resourcing, managing the full product life cycle, hands-on project management, and line of business program and account management. The Manager, IS has budget accountability and is involved in the annual IS budget planning process. This role involves a leader that will implement best practices, raise the level of talent within their teams and bring innovative thought leadership in driving customer centric technical solutions for the LOB and our customers. Strong relationship management skills are required to effectively gather business requirements along with strong people leadership in prioritizing, delegating tasks while proactively engaging internal business partners and stakeholders in ensuring alignment around technical deliverables. This role may also involve customer interaction and require technical advisory and facilitation skills in validating business requirements and acting as a credible resource to translate this to internal teams for consistency and deployment. This is a hands-on role engaging all aspects of the business and requires an effective communicator with strong relationship management and collaboration skills with a good combination of strategy and tactical project/program fulfillment skills with a visionary perspective. This role will involve presentations to the Line of Business level and up to the executive and Board of Directors level. Travel across Canada will be required for this role.

Responsibilities:

• Directly manage a team comprised of an average of 10 people on daily tasks and long term project assignments. (20%)
• Has decision-making authority and autonomy to deliver on goals of department/function, as applicable; influences others cross-functionally to ensure department/functional goals are met, and resolves conflicts in an effective manner. (20%)
• Manage application support for responsible systems (15%)
• Perform project management for application development of responsible systems and execution of other IS led initiatives (20%)
• Prepare and manage budget for responsible area. (15%)
• Contribute and participate in IS steering committees (10%)

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5+ years in a technical people leadership capacity overseeing a diverse technical team
• Project Management Professional designation required
• Experience with online payment systems – ideally Moneris eSelect Plus valuable for the VAS opportunity
• Experience with data centre collocation and clustered application environments valuable for VAS opportunity
• Business / Systems Design / Analysis / Development or Systems Operations experience
• Strong Java development background
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodology desired
• Strong business acumen and ability to present at all levels of the organization – up to the LOB, Executive and Board of Director Level
• Strong knowledge of emerging software development best practices
• Previous experience with performance reporting and balanced scorecard an asset
• Experience managing complex technical projects in the Government sector for ESR opportunity

Systems Environment:

Multi-tier client/server and e-commerce solutions, wide variety of hardware and operating systems (Linux, HP, SUN, Windows, etc), Oracle, Sybase and MS SQL, RUP (development methodology), Rational suite of products to manage development life cycle, ERWin, DBArtisan, Replication Server Technology, Remedy, Spectrum, Patrol, Cisco, TCP/IP, Firewalls and VPN, PKI, Intrusion Detection, X.500 Directory

Development Environment and Tools:

Java, C++, Application Servers, Databases, Eclipse, ClearCase, ClearQuest, Rational Rose or Rational Software Modeler, Rational Software Architect

Operations:

ITIL, COBIT, BMC Software

Location: Downtown Toronto
Compensation: Base salary in the range of 85-100K plus bonuses.

Email: aharris@keenconsulting.ca

Java Developer (DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP) (North York)

Our client is looking for a Java Developer with experience with DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP knowledge

Senior Software Developer (Java):

This position will work as part of a fast-paced Software Engineering team to develop and maintain software. The successful candidate will play an active role in the development of our client's product lines using state-of-the-art technologies. This position requires someone who has very strong technical, communications, and time management skills.

Experience and Qualifications:

• Minimum of 4 years of Java development experience with emphasis on web application
• development;
• Experience in Web application development and Databases; _____ Years of Experience
• Knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP and related networking experience; _____ Years of Experience
• Cross platform knowledge of Linux (Debian), and Windows operating systems and development _____ Years of Experience
• environments for each of these OSes; ______ Years of Experience
• Perforce or similar version control software exposure. ______ Years of Experience

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent, in computer science or engineering.

NOTE: In order to apply for this position, please send your resume (as well as the years of experience in the above technologies) to matt@torstaff.com

Location: North York
Compensation: 70-75K

Email: matt@torstaff.com

Sr. PM (Distributed Application System/Lending Application) (West Toronto)

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The recruiter in charge of this role is Lisa.

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My client is a well-established bank, situated in West Toronto. They are looking for a Sr. Project Manager (Distributed Application System/Lending Application). This is a 6 month contract with the possibility of extension.

Department Overview:
The Bank Technology Solutions Business Banking team provides project delivery and system support for the Deposit, Credit, and Cash Management product groups within the Business Banking. The team works closely with the business partners and other technology teams to provide solutions both in the mainframe and distributed technology domains.

Job Overview:

• We are looking for a strong PM11 with functional operation and support experience in large distributed application systems projects
• This PM will not be dedicated to one set project – they will manage day-to-day operations within the group
• Successful candidates must have excellent communication and people skills as well as portfolio management experience
• Previous Banking experience is a definite asset

Job Description:
We are looking for an IT Project Manager to join the Bank Solutions Delivery team on this 6 month contract to manage staff training and project planning for upcoming projects within the Commercial and SBB Credit sides of the Business Banking portfolio

Key Accountabilities:

• Comply with the system development life cycle (SDLC) including development of documentation (system requirements specifications, testing strategy and test plans, etc.)
• Work with clients to understand business objectives, evaluate and recommend alternatives and solutions
• Promote/develop IT awareness and technical understanding of business partners
• Manage projects, directly or through project teams, effectively deploying assigned resources
• Ensure deliverables are achieved within agreed time, budget and quality parameters
• Negotiate and document project deliverables, timelines, project charters/costing, roles and responsibilities and critical milestones
• Provide people management oversight to a multiple teams of developers and business analysts
• Coach, lead and mentor team members and contribute to growth of staff

Job Requirements:

• Solutions delivery or support experience in large distributed application systems
• Familiarity with Lending applications such as Laser, CAP or Finance Center
• Experience working with Business clients in a consulting or support capacity is preferred
• Experience working with Commercial or Small Business Banking is an asset
• Proven understanding of Bank SDLC methodology
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast paced team environment with minimal supervision
• Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with business and technology solutions partner
• Solid negotiation, influencing and coaching abilities
• Excellent communication and strong project management skills
• Experience with mixed AIX/Unix and Microsoft based application environments
• Ability to create and foster a cohesive team, and promote a positive work environment for all employees
• Ability to travel on occasion between Toronto and West Toronto

Specific Educational Requirements:

• College / University or equivalent work experience
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification is an Asset

Qualifications:

• Excel – 5+ Years
• Experience with Distributed Systems – 5+ Years
• Full Life Cycle Development – 5+ Years
• ITIL Certification – 5+ Years
• Leadership – 5+ Years
• Microsoft Project – 5+ Years
• Netron/CAP – 5+ Years
• PMI Certification – 5+ Years
• PowerPoint – 5+ Years
• Project Methodology Tools – 5+ Years
• System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) – 5+ Years
• Visio – 5+ Years

When you have some time please register in our database (5 minute process) to be considered for future openings; the link is available on our website at http://www.teamrecruiter.com/ in the Candidate section.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those who meet the qualifications will be contacted through telephone/email. You are encouraged to register with us in our database to be considered for future positions available.

Have a great day.

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Location: West Toronto
Compensation: To Be Negotiated (This is a contract job)

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QA Manager (Mississauga)

Company Profile:
 

WinMagic, the innovative leader in end point data protection, provides the world’s most secure, manageable and easy-to–use data encryption solutions. WinMagic’s SecureDoc protects sensitive personal information and proprietary data stored on laptops, PDAs and portable media, such as USB drives and CD/DVDs. Enterprise and government organizations around the world depend on SecureDoc to minimize business risks, meet privacy and regulatory compliance requirements, and protect valuable information assets. With a full complement of professional and customer services, WinMagic supports over three million SecureDoc users in 43 countries.

Job Summary:

Reporting to the CTO, the QA Manager is responsible for driving WinMagic’s QA strategy and for ensuring that quality is achieved across SecureDoc development and maintenance areas. This will involve defining and implementing the QA strategies for each area, promoting continuous quality achievement and improvement and evaluating and minimizing potential deficiencies and their impact on the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Design, execute and maintain QA plans including the management of resources.
• Provide timely and meaningful test result updates to the teams.
• Develop and manage QA metrics for software performance improvement.
• Ensure QA procedures are well documented to ensure re-usability and compliance with established standards.
• Works closely with Team Leaders and Managers to ensure quality is implemented as part of their processes and that quality standards are adhered to.
• Establish collaborative relationships with Product Manager and Software Development Engineers to ensure success of project test phases and release.
• Establish and enforce QA standards, methods and procedures to determine product quality and release readiness.
• Analyze product requirements and design specifications to create detailed test plans/test cases.
• Manage the planning and execution of product testing efforts to meet the committed delivery dates.
• Communicate weekly status reports and potential barriers to the R&D management team.
• Anticipate program release problems and take corrective action, escalating as needed, to resolve and achieve commitments.
• Participate in product design reviews to provide input on functional requirements, product design, schedules and potential problems.
• Identify and recommend training for team members to ensure skills are maintained.

Qualifications:

• A degree in computer science, software engineering or related technical discipline
• Minimum of 10 years QA experience in software application, including 5 years in a leadership role.
• Profound understanding of both system level and unit level testing methodologies. Expertise testing complex Client-Server applications and experience testing complex web-based applications.
• Solid experience defining and implementing strategic QA plans with a successful track record in building and managing QA teams.
• Advance knowledge of contemporary software QA processes, methodologies and testing tools.
• Thorough knowledge of testing and QA within Windows, Linux and Mac environments
• Knowledgeable with Databases and Database queries
• Diplomatic and able to withstand pressures and say “no” to other managers when quality is insufficient or QA processes are not being adhered to.
• Well developed project management skills including project planning, estimation and release management.
• Strong leadership skills that inspire team confidence and respect while motivating team members in a creative and effective manner.
• Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to promote cooperation between Development, QA, Pre Sales and Technical Support.
• Must have a desire for achieving excellence in customer satisfaction, process and product quality and reliability.

To apply, please email your resumes along with your cover letter to hr@winmagic.com. Although we thank everyone for applying, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. WinMagic is an equal opportunity employer.

Location: Mississauga
Compensation: TBD

Email: hr@winmagic.com

EMR Trainer (GTA)

Company Overview

Healthscreen Solutions (www.healthscreen.com) creates leading edge software and services for a growing list of research groups and community physicians across Canada. Located in downtown Toronto, the Company serves thousands of physicians and handles more than $1.5 billion in healthcare transactions a year.

Position Overview:

Healthscreen has an exponentially growing client base requiring EMR and Practice Management training for clinical users with varying levels of technical proficiency. Working closely with the sales and implementation coordinator, you will also be expected to provide superb support to new and existing users at our client sites as necessary.

Skills:

• You have superb communication skills (oral and written), an analytical mind and are able to think on your feet.
• You have excellent judgment and are able to work independently with minimal direction.
• You are completely comfortable interacting with physicians, medical office managers and staff.
• You have excellent interpersonal skills and a strong client focus.
• You are self-motivated and a quick learner with exceptional problem solving skills and organizational abilities.
• You are patient, a good listener and able to put the client at ease.
• You are an experienced trainer specializing in adult learning. You can deliver material through a variety of means including face to face, group seminars, and remote Web based training.
• You understand Physician office workflow and best practices. Familiarity with Physician specialist workflows is an asset.
• You have documentation abilities and will provide support to course development.
• You are able to manage a number of requests and tasks in a timely and efficient manner.
• Minor technical troubleshooting will be required
• Physician office workflow knowledge is preferred.
• You have a solid working knowledge of MS Windows Operating Systems (XP, Vista and 7)
• You have a valid driver’s license, a reliable vehicle and are willing to travel throughout Ontario as required. Travel to client sites is primarily in the GTA
• This is a high energy environment and we require an energetic individual that can think quick on their feet.

Hours/Compensation:

• 40 hours per week. Must be flexible to work some evenings and weekends, if
• required.
• Compensation package includes competitive wages in line with a candidates’ work experience, performance bonuses, stock options and a comprehensive health benefits program

Qualified applicants should submit resumes to: resumes@healthscreen.com and include “EMR Trainer” in the subject line.

We thank all applicants but please note that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Location: GTA
Compensation: TBD

Email: resumes@healthscreen.com

Production Application Support, JAVA and Weblogic

Position: Production Application Support Specialist
Position Type: Permanent
Location: Toronto, ON

Compensation: TBD
Job Order: 2894-0723

Email: alina@vtrac.com

"Solutions for Growth"

Please e-mail your resume as a MS-WORD document in confidence, Re: Production Application Support, JAVA and Weblogic; Job: 2894 -0723; Attention:alina@vtrac.com

Job Overview:

The Technical Specialist will work in the Internet Channel Technology Application Support area with outside vendors and internal organization groups to maintain stable working multi-tiered platforms. The successful applicant will be responsible for leading and ensuring that changes to the environment do not cause unscheduled business interruptions while maintaining a stable evolving platform. Troubleshooting problems and providing:

MAJOR ACTIVITIES:

The Technical Specialist will report to the Application Support Senior Manager and will assist with the following:

• Change Management
• Facilitate and help guide team through change process
• assist in planning production implementations
• Ensure documented processes are in place and followed so that changes are introduced in an expedited andincident free manner
• Work with vendors to maintain software, hardware and firmware currency
• Production Problem Management:
• Initiate corrective action to resolve system and infrastructure application errors (ms exchange, weblogic, mq).
• Log and document production problems; identify recurring problems and recommend preventative measures.
• Lead and interact with vendors and internal organization groups to determine root cause and problem resolutionincluding service recovery
• Initial point of contact and escalation point for "firefight" issues
• Disaster Recovery:
• Ensure disaster recovery plans are in place and tested annually
• Service Requests:
• Manage all service requests and track through the full life cycle
• Act as escalation point for team members and stakeholders for service request issues
• Evaluating routine or small complex service requests to ensure adherence to standards and processes,
• Identifying inconsistencies, analyzing potential impact and recommend appropriate action
• .Monitoring and analyzing supported services to identify opportunities for improvement and recommends
• Solutions to senior team members.
• Leading other members of the team by providing guidance and coaching on processes and best practices

Requirements:

Technical Troubleshooting--Knowledge of approaches, tools and techniques for anticipating, recognizing, and resolving technical (hardware, software, application or operational) problems.

IT Environment, Strong working knowledge of Java, Windows, Unix, Oracle and Weblogic

Extensive Work Experience:

• Customer Service Management--Knowledge of tools and techniques for maintaining an environment where all understand, and are committed to, providing excellent service to internal and external customers.
• Problem Solving--Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems.
• Managing Multiple Priorities--Ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups or activities. Effective judgment in prioritizing and time allocation.
• Core Application Systems--Knowledge of major production application systems used for delivery of services to internal and external clients.
• Written Communications--Ability to produce a variety of business documents that demonstrate command of language, clarity of thought and orderliness of presentation.
• Systems Software Infrastructure--Knowledge of the existing and planned software technology and the global, regional and local software architecture and infrastructure components.
• Decision Making and Critical Thinking--Knowledge of tools and techniques for effective use of a broad range of factors, assumptions, frameworks and perspectives when solving problems.
• Interpersonal Relationships--Knowledge of approaches, tools and techniques for working with individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner.

Basic Understanding:

IT Standards, Procedures, Policies--Knowledge and ability to use and administer the organization's technology practices, standards and procedures.
Line of Business, Knowledge of financial internet applications such as Online Banking and Investment Services would be desirable
Incident and Change Management, Knowledge in the concepts of incident and Change Management would be desirable. ITIL training would be an asset
Knowledge of wireless devices (iPhone, Blackberry, Android, iPad, iPod Touch and other smartphone devices)

JOB COMPLEXITIES/CHALLENGES:

• Diagnosing and correlating all necessary information to determine the appropriate course of action, and escalating unresolved issues as appropriate.
• Receiving critical alerts, which could be generic and caused by several factors; this requires in-depth analysis to determine the root cause in order to resolve the problems.
• Assessing the impact of errors/problems based on timing and situation to determine the most appropriate decision and course of action.
• Evaluating technical information to determine risk levels and technical feasibility when making changes to applications.
• Modifying existing processes and practices by determining and recommending appropriate resolution (e.g., application failures).
• Providing suggestions to increase effectiveness and efficiency, including identifying and raising awareness of issues/problems to other team members, clients and management.
• Selecting the appropriate alternative from a limited set of alternatives when providing solution to a problem, this includes assessing/identifying potential risks associated with each alternative.
• 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.