Full time, permanent position in Boston
Must have current experience with FAST Search Server for Internet Sites and/or FAST Search Server 2010 for SharePoint including experience with content ingestion and indexing, query and result processing, performance tuning, relevancy tuning, and application stability consulting/troubleshooting.
Responsible for the maintenance, troubleshooting, access, and backup for enterprise wide systems. Technologies supported include operating systems, servers, networks, system security, hardware and other software applications. Troubleshoot system issues, resolve or recommend solutions. Create and manage system documentation, including configurations and backup procedures. Create patches and updates as needed. Participate in the definition and implementation of system components including new servers, hardware, software and upgrades. Install, upgrade, support and troubleshoot operating systems. The successful candidate will work with our infrastructure team, developers, and systems administrators, within a project and program management environment.
Required:
-Must possess solid knowledge of operating systems and networking hardware and software.
-3-5 years of experience functioning in a Systems Administrator capacity is required.
-The candidate must have current experience with FAST Search Server for Internet Sites and/or FAST Search Server 2010 for SharePoint including experience with content ingestion and indexing, query and result processing, performance tuning, relevancy tuning, and application stability consulting/troubleshooting.
-The candidate must have experience designing search systems based upon specific client requirements
Please contact Albert Barsoumian with qualified resumes via email at albertb@avidtr.com or via phone at 617-951-1893.
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Sharepoint Design / UX Consultant - Boston, MA
Full time, permanent position in Boston
This candidate will create visual designs that support the requirement of our clients internal websites built on the SharePoint platform. This position includes the creative process from design to execution. The candidate must be able to understand interactive experiences from a business perspective.
Responsibilities:
-Work closely with and communicate with Programmer/Analysts and Senior Programmer/Analysts to create, develop, and establish applications to meet the business needs throughout the companies utilizing technology. (Technology includes, but not limited to SharePoint &Distributed Applications, .NET).
-Work closely with and communicate with customers in various departments and business units in the Companies to gather and analyze and document their business requirements, develop and build productive working relationships, identify solutions that will benefit customers, and help customers define necessary program changes or system enhancements.
-Be the leader in establishing global standards for all applications.
-Develop parameters for design and process.
-Design and write high performance, reliable, and easily maintained code.
-Work with other developers and mentor them in best practices as they pertain to application integration and design.
-Perform software testing, debugging, documentation, and installation tasks for online and batch processes.
-Cultivate effective working relationships between client and its customers.
-Resolve problems and issues in supported applications and environments.
-Monitor and continually improve the content, quality and documentation of all applications.
-Promote the coordination and communication of actions within companies.
-Effectively manage personal tasks and the tasks of others on the team.
-Manage personal workload and the workload of others to complete assigned tasks in a timely manner; use available resources to provide quality solutions to meet customer needs.
Please contact Albert Barsoumian with qualified resumes via email at albertb@avidtr.com or via phone at 617-951-1893.
This candidate will create visual designs that support the requirement of our clients internal websites built on the SharePoint platform. This position includes the creative process from design to execution. The candidate must be able to understand interactive experiences from a business perspective.
Responsibilities:
-Work closely with and communicate with Programmer/Analysts and Senior Programmer/Analysts to create, develop, and establish applications to meet the business needs throughout the companies utilizing technology. (Technology includes, but not limited to SharePoint &Distributed Applications, .NET).
-Work closely with and communicate with customers in various departments and business units in the Companies to gather and analyze and document their business requirements, develop and build productive working relationships, identify solutions that will benefit customers, and help customers define necessary program changes or system enhancements.
-Be the leader in establishing global standards for all applications.
-Develop parameters for design and process.
-Design and write high performance, reliable, and easily maintained code.
-Work with other developers and mentor them in best practices as they pertain to application integration and design.
-Perform software testing, debugging, documentation, and installation tasks for online and batch processes.
-Cultivate effective working relationships between client and its customers.
-Resolve problems and issues in supported applications and environments.
-Monitor and continually improve the content, quality and documentation of all applications.
-Promote the coordination and communication of actions within companies.
-Effectively manage personal tasks and the tasks of others on the team.
-Manage personal workload and the workload of others to complete assigned tasks in a timely manner; use available resources to provide quality solutions to meet customer needs.
Please contact Albert Barsoumian with qualified resumes via email at albertb@avidtr.com or via phone at 617-951-1893.
Monday, October 3, 2011
Cloud Process Analyst - Boston, MA
Full time, Permanent position in Boston.
The cloud organizational/process analyst will be accountable for the capture, development and documentation of all new operational processes, standards, and organizational requirements associated with a next generation cloud based infrastructure. The process analyst will work with the cloud architect, platform specialists, and third-party partners throughout the design and build-out phases, helping to define processes while preparing for all required process changes associated with the rollout of the cloud infrastructure. The process analyst will also be accountable for the development /capture of organizational roles and structures required to support a cloud infrastructure and for the transition/education activities required.
Skills
Strong written and verbal skills
Strong process skills
Strong organizational analysis skills
Knowledge if IT infrastructure a strong plus
Knowledge of IT service definition creation and design a plus
Knowledge if IT chargeback methodologies a plus
Experience
5-7 years experience in process analysis
Proven track record of designing and delivering process /organizational plans for multiple types of organizations and situations
Experience building process constructs for IT hosting environments a plus
Education
College Degree
Certification – ITIL processes – Strong Plus
Please contact Albert Barsoumian with qualified resumes via email at albertb@avidtr.com or via phone at 617-951-1893.
The cloud organizational/process analyst will be accountable for the capture, development and documentation of all new operational processes, standards, and organizational requirements associated with a next generation cloud based infrastructure. The process analyst will work with the cloud architect, platform specialists, and third-party partners throughout the design and build-out phases, helping to define processes while preparing for all required process changes associated with the rollout of the cloud infrastructure. The process analyst will also be accountable for the development /capture of organizational roles and structures required to support a cloud infrastructure and for the transition/education activities required.
Skills
Strong written and verbal skills
Strong process skills
Strong organizational analysis skills
Knowledge if IT infrastructure a strong plus
Knowledge of IT service definition creation and design a plus
Knowledge if IT chargeback methodologies a plus
Experience
5-7 years experience in process analysis
Proven track record of designing and delivering process /organizational plans for multiple types of organizations and situations
Experience building process constructs for IT hosting environments a plus
Education
College Degree
Certification – ITIL processes – Strong Plus
Please contact Albert Barsoumian with qualified resumes via email at albertb@avidtr.com or via phone at 617-951-1893.
Cloud Platform Specialist - Boston, MA
Full time, permanent position in Boston.
The Cloud Platform Specialist will work directly with the Cloud Architect and third-party technology partners in the creation of the cloud design and technology roadmap utilizing detailed knowledge and experience in the required technologies. The Specialist will utilize the cloud design/definition to prototype/build and administer the next-generation private cloud capabilities. The Cloud Specialists will use their collective skills across multiple technology disciplines to accomplish the build out, partnering with IT engineering and operations teams.
Skills
• Strong administrator skills in Windows, Linux, Unix
• Strong administrator skills on enterprise storage technologies
• Skills building and configuring virtualized infrastructures
• Strong administrator skills building and configuring enterprise network systems
• Advanced automation development skills
• Strong knowledge of automated deployment and testing technologies
• Strong knowledge of IT security processes
• Strong knowledge of virtualized desktop deployments
• Strong knowledge of systems management and monitoring deployments
• Deep understanding of database platform technologies
• Understanding of IT infrastructure chargeback methodologies
Experience
• 5-10 years experience in IT infrastructure
• Proven track record of delivering complex IT infrastructure technologies across multiple disciplines
• Experience building and configuring large scale virtualized environments exploiting the advanced feature sets of hypervisor technologies.
• Experience building and configuring Windows, Unix, and Linux server environments. Building on a virtualized platform a plus.
• Experience implementing automated IT operational configurations using multiple technologies
• Experience building and configuring enterprise-class data networks.
• Experience building and configuring enterprise class storage environments (NAS,SAN)
• Experience with the technologies and techniques related to automated deployment and testing
• Experience with Open Systems software a plus
Education
Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
Certification in hypervisor technologies (VSphere, Hyper-V, RHEV, KVM)
Desired - Certification in multiple operation system platforms, networking, storage, security
Please contact Albert Barsoumian with qualified resumes via email at albertb@avidtr.com or via phone at 617-951-1893.
The Cloud Platform Specialist will work directly with the Cloud Architect and third-party technology partners in the creation of the cloud design and technology roadmap utilizing detailed knowledge and experience in the required technologies. The Specialist will utilize the cloud design/definition to prototype/build and administer the next-generation private cloud capabilities. The Cloud Specialists will use their collective skills across multiple technology disciplines to accomplish the build out, partnering with IT engineering and operations teams.
Skills
• Strong administrator skills in Windows, Linux, Unix
• Strong administrator skills on enterprise storage technologies
• Skills building and configuring virtualized infrastructures
• Strong administrator skills building and configuring enterprise network systems
• Advanced automation development skills
• Strong knowledge of automated deployment and testing technologies
• Strong knowledge of IT security processes
• Strong knowledge of virtualized desktop deployments
• Strong knowledge of systems management and monitoring deployments
• Deep understanding of database platform technologies
• Understanding of IT infrastructure chargeback methodologies
Experience
• 5-10 years experience in IT infrastructure
• Proven track record of delivering complex IT infrastructure technologies across multiple disciplines
• Experience building and configuring large scale virtualized environments exploiting the advanced feature sets of hypervisor technologies.
• Experience building and configuring Windows, Unix, and Linux server environments. Building on a virtualized platform a plus.
• Experience implementing automated IT operational configurations using multiple technologies
• Experience building and configuring enterprise-class data networks.
• Experience building and configuring enterprise class storage environments (NAS,SAN)
• Experience with the technologies and techniques related to automated deployment and testing
• Experience with Open Systems software a plus
Education
Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
Certification in hypervisor technologies (VSphere, Hyper-V, RHEV, KVM)
Desired - Certification in multiple operation system platforms, networking, storage, security
Please contact Albert Barsoumian with qualified resumes via email at albertb@avidtr.com or via phone at 617-951-1893.
Cloud Architect - Boston, MA
Full time, permanent role in Boston
Emerging Technologies team - Incubator of Talent and Tech
Description
The cloud architect will accountable for the creation of the cloud architecture, design, and technology roadmap. In coordination with technology Subject Matter Experts and third-party technology partners, the cloud architect will orchestrate the definition of the cloud architecture from design through prototype phases including the development of all standards. The cloud architect will ensure that all required technology components are designed and assembled in concert accounting for future directions and strategies. The cloud architect will also be accountable for technical leadership during full-scale platform implementation, and the transition of cloud competencies and governance to IT operations.
Skills
• Strong Knowledge of Cloud Computing concepts and methodologies
• Strong Knowledge of contemporary Data Center Hosting models including
• Storage
• Virtualization – Vmware platform expertise a major plus
• Compute – Windows, Linux/Unix operating systems and operations
• Networking
• Security
• Desktop – Virtualized (Server Hosted and Streaming)
• Database
• IT Systems Management
• Strong knowledge of SOA concepts and methodologies
• Strong knowledge of IT operations processes
• Strong knowledge of ITIL processes
• Strong knowledge of IT operations automation
• Strong knowledge of high-availability design and related technologies
• Understanding of IT infrastructure chargeback methodologies
Experience
• 10 years experience in IT infrastructure
• Track record of delivering transformational infrastructure projects
• Experience in the design of cloud infrastructures
• Designing and Implementing highly scalable virtual server platforms
• Experience with the design and deployment of data center infrastructure components (Network, Storage, Server, Virtualization)
• Experience with the development of multi-year technology plans
• Experience with the development of models for IT operational processes
Education
Education – Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
Certification – ITIL process – Strong Plus
Certification in Vmware virtualization technology a plus
Please contact Albert Barsoumian with qualified resumes via email at albertb@avidtr.com or via phone at 617-951-1893.
Emerging Technologies team - Incubator of Talent and Tech
Description
The cloud architect will accountable for the creation of the cloud architecture, design, and technology roadmap. In coordination with technology Subject Matter Experts and third-party technology partners, the cloud architect will orchestrate the definition of the cloud architecture from design through prototype phases including the development of all standards. The cloud architect will ensure that all required technology components are designed and assembled in concert accounting for future directions and strategies. The cloud architect will also be accountable for technical leadership during full-scale platform implementation, and the transition of cloud competencies and governance to IT operations.
Skills
• Strong Knowledge of Cloud Computing concepts and methodologies
• Strong Knowledge of contemporary Data Center Hosting models including
• Storage
• Virtualization – Vmware platform expertise a major plus
• Compute – Windows, Linux/Unix operating systems and operations
• Networking
• Security
• Desktop – Virtualized (Server Hosted and Streaming)
• Database
• IT Systems Management
• Strong knowledge of SOA concepts and methodologies
• Strong knowledge of IT operations processes
• Strong knowledge of ITIL processes
• Strong knowledge of IT operations automation
• Strong knowledge of high-availability design and related technologies
• Understanding of IT infrastructure chargeback methodologies
Experience
• 10 years experience in IT infrastructure
• Track record of delivering transformational infrastructure projects
• Experience in the design of cloud infrastructures
• Designing and Implementing highly scalable virtual server platforms
• Experience with the design and deployment of data center infrastructure components (Network, Storage, Server, Virtualization)
• Experience with the development of multi-year technology plans
• Experience with the development of models for IT operational processes
Education
Education – Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
Certification – ITIL process – Strong Plus
Certification in Vmware virtualization technology a plus
Please contact Albert Barsoumian with qualified resumes via email at albertb@avidtr.com or via phone at 617-951-1893.
Cloud Project Manager - Boston, MA
Permanent Position in Boston
Part of a newly forming Cloud team
Description
The cloud project manager will be accountable for managing the day to day operation and function of the team ensuring that the appropriate human and physical resources are available within the established timeframes. This includes but not limited to eliminating roadblocks, maintaining priorities, appropriation of additional resources, and general team management. The project manager will work tightly with the Cloud Architect and third-party technology partners to develop and execute the overall plan for implementing the cloud hosting platform. The project manager will be accountable for regular status reporting to the project executive sponsor communicating details status updates and escalating issues as appropriate.
Skills
• Understanding of Data Center Hosting models and technology components including:
• Storage
• Compute
• Networking
• Security
• Desktop
• Database
• Virtualization
• IT Systems Management
• Strong knowledge of IT operations processes
• Strong team management skills
• 5-10 years experience managing IT infrastructure projects
• Track record of delivering transformational infrastructure projects
• Experience leading teams of highly technical staff
Experience
• 5-10 years experience managing IT infrastructure projects
• Track record of delivering transformational infrastructure projects
• Experience leading teams of highly technical staff
Education – College Degree
Please contact Albert Barsoumian with qualified resumes via email at albertb@avidtr.com or via phone at 617-951-1893.
Part of a newly forming Cloud team
Description
The cloud project manager will be accountable for managing the day to day operation and function of the team ensuring that the appropriate human and physical resources are available within the established timeframes. This includes but not limited to eliminating roadblocks, maintaining priorities, appropriation of additional resources, and general team management. The project manager will work tightly with the Cloud Architect and third-party technology partners to develop and execute the overall plan for implementing the cloud hosting platform. The project manager will be accountable for regular status reporting to the project executive sponsor communicating details status updates and escalating issues as appropriate.
Skills
• Understanding of Data Center Hosting models and technology components including:
• Storage
• Compute
• Networking
• Security
• Desktop
• Database
• Virtualization
• IT Systems Management
• Strong knowledge of IT operations processes
• Strong team management skills
• 5-10 years experience managing IT infrastructure projects
• Track record of delivering transformational infrastructure projects
• Experience leading teams of highly technical staff
Experience
• 5-10 years experience managing IT infrastructure projects
• Track record of delivering transformational infrastructure projects
• Experience leading teams of highly technical staff
Education – College Degree
Please contact Albert Barsoumian with qualified resumes via email at albertb@avidtr.com or via phone at 617-951-1893.
Sharepoint Solutions Integrator - Boston, MA
Full time, permanent position in Boston
Understand and deliver on the infrastructure development process, including installs/builds, configuration, and administration for servers
Lead the operations of the infrastructure solution architecture for SharePoint/SQL and ensure delivered components are in compliance with the defined architecture
Proficient in the day-to-day operations of SharePoint and SQL which includes troubleshooting, optimization, capacity planning, etc
In this role, the candidate will be responsible for the implementation, maintenance, and support of SharePoint systems/applications in development and production environments. Other responsibilities include the creation and maintenance of architectural and procedural documentation.
-Understand and deliver on the infrastructure development process, including installs/builds, configuration, and administration for servers
-Understand and implement quality standards
-Functional in knowledge of other key Microsoft technologies, including management applications, enterprise communications applications, server platforms, and general technical knowledge of Microsoft server OS platforms (i.e. Windows desktop and server)
-Functional in Microsoft server and desktop applications, networking principles, and systems integration
-Document configuration, migration, testing, deployment solutions
-Has technical solution, customer-interfacing and infrastructure project lifecycle responsibilities in a customer-facing IT role.
Troubleshoots problems across organizational and functional boundaries. Creates and maintains operational standards and processes. Resolves daily Tier 2 infrastructure incidents based upon agreed service levels. Educates team on procedures for troubleshooting and service resolution. Works with 3rd party vendors to implement, maintain and troubleshoot various SharePoint components. Maintains and repairs various SharePoint elements.
-Tests, installs and implements configurations for SharePoint components. Configures SharePoint solutions that comply with established networks, data center requirements and policies. Participates in infrastructure designs, including application platforms, database solutions, data integration and migration, backup and recovery, and business continuity solutions.
-Creates and maintains SharePoint documentation, including technical specifications, disaster recovery plans, and Architectural drawings.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Microsoft Server 2003+ administration and demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft SharePoint web farms topologies including Central Administration, Web Front Ends (WFEs), Shared Service Providers (SSPs), SQL 2005+, and other SharePoint-centric application servers and services.
- Supporting the design and deployment of enterprise wide SharePoint 2007/2010 implementations and customizations, to include permissions, lists, libraries, Wiki, and other platform offerings.
- Administering SharePoint 2007/2010 to include installing and configuring large server farm topology (physical and virtual), applying patches, service packs, and infrastructure updates.
- Creating, configuring, and maintaining Shared Service Providers to enable and enhance site search functionality including adding and configuring custom properties to documents so that they may be searched.
- Supporting developers in the deployment of SharePoint related features and solutions (i.e. custom web parts) across multiple farms and environments, including working knowledge of SharePoint Solution Package (WSP) creation.
Please contact Albert Barsoumian with qualified resumes via email at albertb@avidtr.com or via phone at 617-951-1893.
Understand and deliver on the infrastructure development process, including installs/builds, configuration, and administration for servers
Lead the operations of the infrastructure solution architecture for SharePoint/SQL and ensure delivered components are in compliance with the defined architecture
Proficient in the day-to-day operations of SharePoint and SQL which includes troubleshooting, optimization, capacity planning, etc
In this role, the candidate will be responsible for the implementation, maintenance, and support of SharePoint systems/applications in development and production environments. Other responsibilities include the creation and maintenance of architectural and procedural documentation.
-Understand and deliver on the infrastructure development process, including installs/builds, configuration, and administration for servers
-Understand and implement quality standards
-Functional in knowledge of other key Microsoft technologies, including management applications, enterprise communications applications, server platforms, and general technical knowledge of Microsoft server OS platforms (i.e. Windows desktop and server)
-Functional in Microsoft server and desktop applications, networking principles, and systems integration
-Document configuration, migration, testing, deployment solutions
-Has technical solution, customer-interfacing and infrastructure project lifecycle responsibilities in a customer-facing IT role.
Troubleshoots problems across organizational and functional boundaries. Creates and maintains operational standards and processes. Resolves daily Tier 2 infrastructure incidents based upon agreed service levels. Educates team on procedures for troubleshooting and service resolution. Works with 3rd party vendors to implement, maintain and troubleshoot various SharePoint components. Maintains and repairs various SharePoint elements.
-Tests, installs and implements configurations for SharePoint components. Configures SharePoint solutions that comply with established networks, data center requirements and policies. Participates in infrastructure designs, including application platforms, database solutions, data integration and migration, backup and recovery, and business continuity solutions.
-Creates and maintains SharePoint documentation, including technical specifications, disaster recovery plans, and Architectural drawings.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Microsoft Server 2003+ administration and demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft SharePoint web farms topologies including Central Administration, Web Front Ends (WFEs), Shared Service Providers (SSPs), SQL 2005+, and other SharePoint-centric application servers and services.
- Supporting the design and deployment of enterprise wide SharePoint 2007/2010 implementations and customizations, to include permissions, lists, libraries, Wiki, and other platform offerings.
- Administering SharePoint 2007/2010 to include installing and configuring large server farm topology (physical and virtual), applying patches, service packs, and infrastructure updates.
- Creating, configuring, and maintaining Shared Service Providers to enable and enhance site search functionality including adding and configuring custom properties to documents so that they may be searched.
- Supporting developers in the deployment of SharePoint related features and solutions (i.e. custom web parts) across multiple farms and environments, including working knowledge of SharePoint Solution Package (WSP) creation.
Please contact Albert Barsoumian with qualified resumes via email at albertb@avidtr.com or via phone at 617-951-1893.
Information Risk Awareness Consultant - Boston, MA
Permanent position in Boston
Job Summary
This role will be responsible for the development and implementation of an Enterprise Wide - Information Security (Risk Management) Training and Awareness strategy for all employees (including subsidiaries and third party contractors).
Job Responsibilities & Requirements
Drive the development and implementation of a measurable enterprise-wide information risk awareness program to help protect the company brand by influencing employee behavior.
Design, produce, and deliver compelling and innovative information r isk related awareness campaigns.
Design and Integrate annual Information Risk Management training into mandatory enterprise training efforts.
Provide guidance and education to employees, contractors and vendors about Information Risk Management policies, risks and controls, and expectations.
Create marketing and promotional material to educate employees on IT Standards & Policies, security best practices and privacy issues.
Conduct focused employee awareness and training efforts to rais e employee consciousness of the IT Risk framework.
Collaborate with company subsidiaries and Field support team on awareness activities.
Develop security awareness campaign calendar and coordinate activities with all necessary departments.
Define and report on key metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of campaigns and identify areas of weakness.
Stay current on security-related products and technologies through a variety of sources such as training, independent research, industry groups, etc.
Coordinate annual Privacy Fair and Security Symposium for senior management.
Experience:
At least 8 years of Information Security Awareness, Marketing or relevant equivalent business experience.
Experience must include building global training strategies for diverse audiences (i.e., size, culture, language needs of audience).
Certifications in Information Security highly desirable, including CISA, CISSP, ISSEP, GIAC, and PMP.
Knowledge of Information Risk Management required.
Exceptional communication and influencing skills. Must be able to interact with senior leaders and influence change within the organization.
Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Outstanding verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
Adept at creating visually stimulating and exciting presentations
Must possess superior organizational skills; must be detail oriented.
Must be Creative, energetic, and organized.
Experience in financial services is preferable.
Strong presentation skills and strong negotiating skills are required
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, Marketing or equivalent experience preferred.
Please contact Albert Barsoumian with qualified resumes via email at albertb@avidtr.com or via phone at 617-951-1893.
Job Summary
This role will be responsible for the development and implementation of an Enterprise Wide - Information Security (Risk Management) Training and Awareness strategy for all employees (including subsidiaries and third party contractors).
Job Responsibilities & Requirements
Drive the development and implementation of a measurable enterprise-wide information risk awareness program to help protect the company brand by influencing employee behavior.
Design, produce, and deliver compelling and innovative information r isk related awareness campaigns.
Design and Integrate annual Information Risk Management training into mandatory enterprise training efforts.
Provide guidance and education to employees, contractors and vendors about Information Risk Management policies, risks and controls, and expectations.
Create marketing and promotional material to educate employees on IT Standards & Policies, security best practices and privacy issues.
Conduct focused employee awareness and training efforts to rais e employee consciousness of the IT Risk framework.
Collaborate with company subsidiaries and Field support team on awareness activities.
Develop security awareness campaign calendar and coordinate activities with all necessary departments.
Define and report on key metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of campaigns and identify areas of weakness.
Stay current on security-related products and technologies through a variety of sources such as training, independent research, industry groups, etc.
Coordinate annual Privacy Fair and Security Symposium for senior management.
Experience:
At least 8 years of Information Security Awareness, Marketing or relevant equivalent business experience.
Experience must include building global training strategies for diverse audiences (i.e., size, culture, language needs of audience).
Certifications in Information Security highly desirable, including CISA, CISSP, ISSEP, GIAC, and PMP.
Knowledge of Information Risk Management required.
Exceptional communication and influencing skills. Must be able to interact with senior leaders and influence change within the organization.
Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Outstanding verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
Adept at creating visually stimulating and exciting presentations
Must possess superior organizational skills; must be detail oriented.
Must be Creative, energetic, and organized.
Experience in financial services is preferable.
Strong presentation skills and strong negotiating skills are required
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, Marketing or equivalent experience preferred.
Please contact Albert Barsoumian with qualified resumes via email at albertb@avidtr.com or via phone at 617-951-1893.
.NET / Sharepoint Developer - Boston, MA
Full time, permanent position in Boston
Job Summary
The .NET/SharePoint Developer will act as a technical resource for the implementation of SharePoint 2010 Employee Intranet. Provide SharePoint design work, development, and documentation.
The Developer's responsibilities include:
Participating in the design, development, customization and integration efforts of corporate SharePoint solutions involving
Collaboration, Portals, Enterprise Search, and Business Process and Forms.
Assist other developers, analysts, and designers in conceptualizing and developing SharePoint solutions.
Provide expertise and support to end users and other members of the IT support team.
Conduct research on emerging SharePoint development tools and strategies.
Recommend, schedule, and perform Application improvements and upgrades.
Provide production support for the Corporate application portfolio.
Job Responsibilities & Requirements
Qualified Candidates will have:
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
5+ years' experience developing Microsoft SharePoint applications
Experience in developing Windows SharePoint Services, .NET Framework, MS SQL Server, Visual Studio 2008 /2010, C#,
ASP.Net, VB.NET, XML, HTML, JavaScript
A solid understanding of business workflows and capabilities of Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007/2010, Windows
SharePoint Services 2.0 and 3.0, SharePoint Designer 2007/2010, Microsoft SharePoint Portal Server, and Microsoft Office suite of products (InfoPath forms, Excel spreadsheets, PowerPoint, Word Documents)
Knowledge of architectural design, hands on SharePoint/Web development, management and troubleshooting with a focus on deploying and supporting corporate SharePoint solutions
Knowledge of LDAP/Active Directory authentication and group security as it applies to SharePoint
Experience in migrating SharePoint 2007 sites to the SharePoint 2010 platform a plus
Working knowledge of Microsoft IIS
Experience in working with development, staging and production environments.
Ability to work with pre-existing guidelines, standard operating procedures in a fast-paced professional environment.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, (written, and verbal)
Strong attention to details, highly organized, computer literate
Ability to work well in a fast-paced professional office environment
Please contact Albert Barsoumian with qualified resumes via email at albertb@avidtr.com or via phone at 617-951-1893.
Job Summary
The .NET/SharePoint Developer will act as a technical resource for the implementation of SharePoint 2010 Employee Intranet. Provide SharePoint design work, development, and documentation.
The Developer's responsibilities include:
Participating in the design, development, customization and integration efforts of corporate SharePoint solutions involving
Collaboration, Portals, Enterprise Search, and Business Process and Forms.
Assist other developers, analysts, and designers in conceptualizing and developing SharePoint solutions.
Provide expertise and support to end users and other members of the IT support team.
Conduct research on emerging SharePoint development tools and strategies.
Recommend, schedule, and perform Application improvements and upgrades.
Provide production support for the Corporate application portfolio.
Job Responsibilities & Requirements
Qualified Candidates will have:
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
5+ years' experience developing Microsoft SharePoint applications
Experience in developing Windows SharePoint Services, .NET Framework, MS SQL Server, Visual Studio 2008 /2010, C#,
ASP.Net, VB.NET, XML, HTML, JavaScript
A solid understanding of business workflows and capabilities of Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007/2010, Windows
SharePoint Services 2.0 and 3.0, SharePoint Designer 2007/2010, Microsoft SharePoint Portal Server, and Microsoft Office suite of products (InfoPath forms, Excel spreadsheets, PowerPoint, Word Documents)
Knowledge of architectural design, hands on SharePoint/Web development, management and troubleshooting with a focus on deploying and supporting corporate SharePoint solutions
Knowledge of LDAP/Active Directory authentication and group security as it applies to SharePoint
Experience in migrating SharePoint 2007 sites to the SharePoint 2010 platform a plus
Working knowledge of Microsoft IIS
Experience in working with development, staging and production environments.
Ability to work with pre-existing guidelines, standard operating procedures in a fast-paced professional environment.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, (written, and verbal)
Strong attention to details, highly organized, computer literate
Ability to work well in a fast-paced professional office environment
Please contact Albert Barsoumian with qualified resumes via email at albertb@avidtr.com or via phone at 617-951-1893.
Search Engineer - Boston, MA
Permanent position at a financial services firm in Boston
Search Engineer, Boston, MA
Must have current indepth knowledge and experience with FAST Search Server for Internet Sites and/or FAST Search Server 2010 for SharePoint including experience with content ingestion and indexing, query and result processing, performance tuning, relevancy tuning, taxonomy, folksonomy and application stability consulting/troubleshooting.
Responsible for the Architecture, Design, implementation, maintenance, troubleshooting, access, and backup for enterprise wide search systems. Technologies supported include operating systems, servers, networks, system security, hardware and other software applications. Troubleshoot system issues, resolve or recommend solutions. Create and manage system documentation, including configurations and backup procedures. Create patches and updates as needed. Participate in the definition and implementation of system components including new servers, hardware, software and upgrades. Install, upgrade, support and troubleshoot operating systems. The successful candidate will work with our infrastructure team, developers, and systems administrators, within a project and program management environment.
Required:
-Must possess solid knowledge of operating systems and networking hardware and software.
-3-5 years of experience functioning in a Systems Administrator capacity is required.
-We are seeking a consultant to implement FAST Enterprise Search for our SharePoint and MS Server environment.
-The candidate must have current experience with FAST Search Server for Internet Sites and/or FAST Search Server 2010 for SharePoint including experience with content ingestion and indexing, query and result processing, performance tuning, relevancy tuning, and application stability consulting/troubleshooting.
-The candidate must have experience designing search systems based upon specific client requirements
Please contact Albert Barsoumian with qualified resumes via email at albertb@avidtr.com or via phone at 617-951-1893.
Search Engineer, Boston, MA
Must have current indepth knowledge and experience with FAST Search Server for Internet Sites and/or FAST Search Server 2010 for SharePoint including experience with content ingestion and indexing, query and result processing, performance tuning, relevancy tuning, taxonomy, folksonomy and application stability consulting/troubleshooting.
Responsible for the Architecture, Design, implementation, maintenance, troubleshooting, access, and backup for enterprise wide search systems. Technologies supported include operating systems, servers, networks, system security, hardware and other software applications. Troubleshoot system issues, resolve or recommend solutions. Create and manage system documentation, including configurations and backup procedures. Create patches and updates as needed. Participate in the definition and implementation of system components including new servers, hardware, software and upgrades. Install, upgrade, support and troubleshoot operating systems. The successful candidate will work with our infrastructure team, developers, and systems administrators, within a project and program management environment.
Required:
-Must possess solid knowledge of operating systems and networking hardware and software.
-3-5 years of experience functioning in a Systems Administrator capacity is required.
-We are seeking a consultant to implement FAST Enterprise Search for our SharePoint and MS Server environment.
-The candidate must have current experience with FAST Search Server for Internet Sites and/or FAST Search Server 2010 for SharePoint including experience with content ingestion and indexing, query and result processing, performance tuning, relevancy tuning, and application stability consulting/troubleshooting.
-The candidate must have experience designing search systems based upon specific client requirements
Please contact Albert Barsoumian with qualified resumes via email at albertb@avidtr.com or via phone at 617-951-1893.
Information Risk Manager - Boston, MA
Permanent Position in Boston
New division of a financial services firm - focused on Emerging Technologies
Information Risk Manager - Boston, MA
Job Summary
Information Risk Manager (IRM) works with business unit staff to identify and prioritize risk components, understanding and reporting on the overall risk posture of the business. IRM also ensures IT Control Policies are followed within the line of business and monitoring action plans that are developed and executed to address any non-compliance with policy requirements. Responsible for three principle activities of risk awareness, advisory and compliance
Job Responsibilities & Requirements
Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:
-Identify, synthesize, and communicate the information risks and associated controls for assigned business units. Analyze risks to understand trends within a business unit.
-Joint accountability with the business unit to address identified risks
-Regularly report information risk metrics to business unit management
-Communicate technology related policies and standards and how they should be applied within the business units to ensure risk is managed to an acceptable level and compliance achieved where it represents a significant risk to the business.
-Collaborate with Information Risk Consultants to proactively identify potential risk exposures within new technology solutions being designed and implemented, and partner with application development teams and Core Information risk services groups to implement appropriate solution to mitigate exposure.
-Ensure various risk analysis assignments, including application as sessments, due diligence reviews, and vendor reviews are completed, reviewed, and analyzed in a timely manner.
-Identify areas of unmanaged information risk within the current environment and institute the appropriate controls to mitigate exposure.
Customer Facing Program and Business Initiatives:
-Support customer information risk reviews, including self assessments
-Support the customer-facing associates to respond quickly and consistently to inquiries on topics such as RFPs, Information Security, SAS 70, and Internal Controls.
Proactive Risk Analysis:
-Support end-to-end information risk analysis of business process, application portfolio, and computing environment.
-Support end-to-end compliance reviews and where risks cannot be appropriately mitigated, assist in preparation and execution of the Risk Acceptance process, describing the level of risk, areas of non-compliance, and identification of mitigating controls.
-Identify control deficiency trends and work with Core Information Risk Services to develop and implement solutions.
Core operations, Information Security, Training & Awareness, Governance:
-Active engagement with Information Risk Consultant to ensure that IT risks are identified and addressed, and appropriate controls are incorporated into architectures and systems design.
-Document all risk reviews and provide management summary.
-Ensure all corrective actions are recorded in the corporate repository.
Minimum Requirements:
-Experience with industry standard Information Technology Control Policies and Standards frameworks
-Ability to manage by influence and establish effective working relationships with all levels of management
-Effectively resolves conflicts between individual needs and requirements of the organization
-Demonstrates a strong ability to identify, analyze, and solve problems
-Able to communicate complex information in user-friendly terms
-Excellent oral and written communication skills
-3-5 years technology background with significant exposure to Information Risk, Information Security, or Audit.
-CISSP or CISA qualified or relevant experience
-Strong communication, relationship building and presentation skills and technology background with significant exposure to Information Risk, Information Security, or Audit.
-CISSP or CISA qualified or relevant experience
-Strong communication, relationship building and presentation skills
Please contact Albert Barsoumian with qualified resumes via email at albertb@avidtr.com or via phone at 617-951-1893.
New division of a financial services firm - focused on Emerging Technologies
Information Risk Manager - Boston, MA
Job Summary
Information Risk Manager (IRM) works with business unit staff to identify and prioritize risk components, understanding and reporting on the overall risk posture of the business. IRM also ensures IT Control Policies are followed within the line of business and monitoring action plans that are developed and executed to address any non-compliance with policy requirements. Responsible for three principle activities of risk awareness, advisory and compliance
Job Responsibilities & Requirements
Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:
-Identify, synthesize, and communicate the information risks and associated controls for assigned business units. Analyze risks to understand trends within a business unit.
-Joint accountability with the business unit to address identified risks
-Regularly report information risk metrics to business unit management
-Communicate technology related policies and standards and how they should be applied within the business units to ensure risk is managed to an acceptable level and compliance achieved where it represents a significant risk to the business.
-Collaborate with Information Risk Consultants to proactively identify potential risk exposures within new technology solutions being designed and implemented, and partner with application development teams and Core Information risk services groups to implement appropriate solution to mitigate exposure.
-Ensure various risk analysis assignments, including application as sessments, due diligence reviews, and vendor reviews are completed, reviewed, and analyzed in a timely manner.
-Identify areas of unmanaged information risk within the current environment and institute the appropriate controls to mitigate exposure.
Customer Facing Program and Business Initiatives:
-Support customer information risk reviews, including self assessments
-Support the customer-facing associates to respond quickly and consistently to inquiries on topics such as RFPs, Information Security, SAS 70, and Internal Controls.
Proactive Risk Analysis:
-Support end-to-end information risk analysis of business process, application portfolio, and computing environment.
-Support end-to-end compliance reviews and where risks cannot be appropriately mitigated, assist in preparation and execution of the Risk Acceptance process, describing the level of risk, areas of non-compliance, and identification of mitigating controls.
-Identify control deficiency trends and work with Core Information Risk Services to develop and implement solutions.
Core operations, Information Security, Training & Awareness, Governance:
-Active engagement with Information Risk Consultant to ensure that IT risks are identified and addressed, and appropriate controls are incorporated into architectures and systems design.
-Document all risk reviews and provide management summary.
-Ensure all corrective actions are recorded in the corporate repository.
Minimum Requirements:
-Experience with industry standard Information Technology Control Policies and Standards frameworks
-Ability to manage by influence and establish effective working relationships with all levels of management
-Effectively resolves conflicts between individual needs and requirements of the organization
-Demonstrates a strong ability to identify, analyze, and solve problems
-Able to communicate complex information in user-friendly terms
-Excellent oral and written communication skills
-3-5 years technology background with significant exposure to Information Risk, Information Security, or Audit.
-CISSP or CISA qualified or relevant experience
-Strong communication, relationship building and presentation skills and technology background with significant exposure to Information Risk, Information Security, or Audit.
-CISSP or CISA qualified or relevant experience
-Strong communication, relationship building and presentation skills
Please contact Albert Barsoumian with qualified resumes via email at albertb@avidtr.com or via phone at 617-951-1893.
Security Operations Engineer - Boston, MA
This role is part of a new Emerging Technologies team that will be the Incubator of Talent and Technology for the organization Enterprise wide.
Provide leadership and support for the Security Operations center. Requires a high-level unique and diverse set of skills, which include; problem solving, solid verbal and written communication, excellent relationship building experience, strong leadership and proven team management. The selected candidate will have demonstrated the ability to foster a rich and satisfying employment environment that encourages professional growth to all team members. The individual will promote good work habits by personally modeling a high professional standard and integrity.
-Provide leadership and direction for all Security Operations Center efforts.
-Provides oversight to ensure quality and consistency of all deliverables
-Serves as a leader of project teams in a cross-functional environment.
-Functions as a recognized expert to other IT groups on Security Operations Center and incident response related matters.
-Provides development guidance and assists in the identification, implementation, and maintenance of organization information security policies and procedures in coordination with organization management and administration
-Works with organization senior management to establish an organization-wide global Oversight of security operations.
-Performs initial and periodic security assessments for incidents and conducts related ongoing investigative activities in coordination with the other corporate functions.
Job Responsibilities & Requirements
-Solid background in Security Engineering & Operations.
-Solid background in Incident Response
-Strong team-oriented interpersonal skills; ability to effectively interface with a wide variety of people
-Knowledge of IT Operations and risk assessment procedures
-Ability to consultant as a recognized technical expert on incident response and data leakage control topics to other IT groups
-Proven ability to work under pressure
-Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
-Excellent oral and written communications skills
-Solid project management skills, especially in a cross-functional environment
Experience:
-8+ years of Information Security or Operations Center related experience.
-8+ years of experience in IT, with a broad range of exposure to business planning, systems analysis and application development.
-Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Business Administration or equivalent experience preferred.
-GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) designation preferred.
-Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) designation preferred.
-Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) designation desired.
Please contact Albert Barsoumian with qualified resumes via email at albertb@avidtr.com or via phone at 617-951-1893.
Provide leadership and support for the Security Operations center. Requires a high-level unique and diverse set of skills, which include; problem solving, solid verbal and written communication, excellent relationship building experience, strong leadership and proven team management. The selected candidate will have demonstrated the ability to foster a rich and satisfying employment environment that encourages professional growth to all team members. The individual will promote good work habits by personally modeling a high professional standard and integrity.
-Provide leadership and direction for all Security Operations Center efforts.
-Provides oversight to ensure quality and consistency of all deliverables
-Serves as a leader of project teams in a cross-functional environment.
-Functions as a recognized expert to other IT groups on Security Operations Center and incident response related matters.
-Provides development guidance and assists in the identification, implementation, and maintenance of organization information security policies and procedures in coordination with organization management and administration
-Works with organization senior management to establish an organization-wide global Oversight of security operations.
-Performs initial and periodic security assessments for incidents and conducts related ongoing investigative activities in coordination with the other corporate functions.
Job Responsibilities & Requirements
-Solid background in Security Engineering & Operations.
-Solid background in Incident Response
-Strong team-oriented interpersonal skills; ability to effectively interface with a wide variety of people
-Knowledge of IT Operations and risk assessment procedures
-Ability to consultant as a recognized technical expert on incident response and data leakage control topics to other IT groups
-Proven ability to work under pressure
-Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
-Excellent oral and written communications skills
-Solid project management skills, especially in a cross-functional environment
Experience:
-8+ years of Information Security or Operations Center related experience.
-8+ years of experience in IT, with a broad range of exposure to business planning, systems analysis and application development.
-Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Business Administration or equivalent experience preferred.
-GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) designation preferred.
-Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) designation preferred.
-Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) designation desired.
Please contact Albert Barsoumian with qualified resumes via email at albertb@avidtr.com or via phone at 617-951-1893.
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