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Inquire	16 — Sr. WebSphere Administrator and Architect Reports to: Systems Engineering  Description: Working in the Application Support organizations, serve in a Lead Operations role for WebSphere Support. This position will require working with the development team to ensure operational consistency crossing all WebSphere implementations.  Responsibilities: Primary operations support for, crossing development, QA and Production environment for:  WebSphere Application Server (WAS)  WebSphere Business Integrator (WBI)  WAS Support includes  Configure/Tune environment  Configure resources: e.g. JDBC, MQ JMS.  Configure Application Servers  Deploy applications  WBI Support Includes  Define, manage message brokers  Deploy message flows (.bar files)  Tuning WebSphere Business Integration Server Infrastructure i.e.: • Adapters – polling frequency and polling quantity • Use of Multiple MQ listener Threads  Design/tuning of database used to hold broker business data • Placement of database table spaces • Sizing/use of database cross-reference tables • Placement/use of logs  Design of Broker Domain and associated Execution Groups that level out resources for processing, facilitate recovery and minimize maintenance  MQ Support Includes  Design of Broker Queue Manager and connected Queue Managers  Define queues  Manage queues  Define and manage Queue Clusters  Lead installation and configuration of new environments working with Enterprise Architecture Group  Responsible for consistency and stability of all environments.  Manages problem resolution with IBM and individual project teams.
Inquire	17 — Sr. WebSphere Business Integration Message Broker Developer Reports to: Interface Team  Description: Working on the Interface Team, providing architect/development Interface Solution for PeopleSoft implementation.  Responsibilities: Primary architect for best practices in development of message flows and ESQL programming, meeting both large scale development, QA and Productions environments.  WebSphere Business Integrator (WBI)  Significant hands-on experience with WebSphere WBIMB  Solid understanding of the various primitive nodes and development of custom nodes  Experience working with reusable components (subflows)  Working knowledge of the MRM and XML message domains  Understands the relationship between physical and logical message models  Proficient in using the Control Center and message flow trace utilities and other tools to assist in message flow development.  Define, manage message brokers  Deploy message flows (.bar files)  Tuning WebSphere Business Integration Server Infrastructure i.e.: • Adapters – polling frequency and polling quantity • Use of Multiple MQ listener Threads  Design/tuning of database used to hold broker business data • Placement of database table spaces • Sizing/use of database cross-reference tables • Placement/use of logs  Design of Broker Domain and associated Execution Groups that level out resources for processing, facilitate recovery and minimize maintenance
Inquire	Job 11 — Functional Analyst We are seeking a PERS/Pay Functional Analyst for Phase II of the Defense Integrated Military Human Resource System (DIMHRS), PERS/PAY implementation project. The goal of this project is to provide a fully integrated system for military personnel and pay actions to all military components using PeopleSoft Human Capital Management (HCM) product as the foundation. Work on this multi-year program will be performed at the SPAWAR ITC in New Orleans, LA. Primary responsibilities include: Implements, operates and maintains legacy DoD PERS/PAY information systems and related policies and procedures designed to obtain, record, and process employee information. Recommends, defines, and plans for improvements, enhancements, and new applications to PERS/PAY functional systems. Provides retrieval ability to produce employee information for analysis and decision-making, statistical data, and other employee-related reports as required. Maintains, develops, and revises PERS/PAY manuals, tables, code lists, and documentation. Combines PERS/PAY knowledge with information retrieval skills. Assists with data migration and interface activities between DIMHRS and legacy systems. In addition, candidates will work with interdisciplinary integrated product teams in the execution of directed tasks and interaction with the client or third-party agents.The ideal candidate will hold a B.S. degree and 9 years experience in large federal program PERS/PAY functional practices or Masters degree and 7 years experience. Experience with large software intensive distributed DoD PERS/PAY systems required. Experience with web based distributed systems or ERP systems highly desirable.
Inquire	Job 12 — ETL Data Analyst The ETL Data Analyst acts as the technical leader of the entire ETL environment. The position requires significant hands-on experience in the use of Ascential ETL tools, and, their application to metadata repository based data warehousing. In addition, the ETL Data Analyst will be responsible for: - Hands-on design and implementation of ETL applications and data architecture. - Responsible for the compatibility of all associated hardware/software & operating system components addressing User Acceptance issues, such as response time. - Investigates, troubleshoots, and corrects data and user related system errors. - Tracks and reports on system errors, maintains documentation. Performs root cause analysis leading to problem resolution. - Coordinate with the Information Systems staff on major hardware and software problems. Participates on project teams in support of the organization goals. - Review periodically Performance monitoring data for the areas for enhancement. - Extract data from PeopleSoft Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) tables and flat files, and then transform and load the data into the Operational Data Store. - Import and export Meta data using Met Brokers. - Execute, maintain, troubleshoot and document existing Data Warehouse load processes (Ascential DataStage, COBOL, DB2 Command Tools). - Setup and maintain load processes for Data Warehouse development, test, and implementation environments. - Manage the development control processes for the migration of code through Development, Test, and Production environments. - Administer and support Ascential DataStage system software on a Unix platform. - Map the migration path from source to target tables, handle common migration errors, and customize transformation and migration through the use of provided filters and functions. Set up, run, and tune ETL migration sessions and batches. Back up, restore, and maintain repositories. Drive the design, testing, and production and post-production support phases of the system. Identify and resolve issues that are associated with network issues, system architecture or issues with the source-target database. Develop system test plan and operations documentation. Support PM, business, and technical teams as required. Pro-active technical scope identification/issues. Datastage job tuning / optimization is essential. Use ETL products (Ascential Datastage) to work through changes that may be required in a customized environment.The ETL Data Analyst must have BS and 9 years of IT experience. Proven ability to design, implement and monitor Source to Target systems, identification of source system details, understanding of Dimensional Models/query tools, and, Metadata Repositories. 2-3 years of extensive hands on Ascential (DataStage) and Administration experience. Ability to monitor activities surrounding the use of Asc Security Clearance Required.
Inquire	Job 13 — Information Assurance Tremendous opportunity to be part of a multidiscipline security practice in a growing organization. Our business focus in Information Assurance ranges from Defensive Information Operations, Antiterrorism, Enterprise Security, and more. This position is perfect for a qualified Information Assurance professional looking to lead the securing of a key critical ERP deployment with high visibility for Department of Defense. This is a great growth position as previous staff members have moved up into senior technical positions or program managers in many sector organizations. You will lead a team full security life-cycle services such as identifying assets, performing risk and vulnerability assessments, developing security architectures and solutions using sound security systems engineering practices, perform security test and evaluations, and assist the Department of Defense meet its protection goals. Be a part of the new Northrop Grumman Inc!The ideal candidate will design and deliver a secure architecture for deploying PeopleSoft 8.xx Human Capital Management and Payroll application for the Department of Defense. The candidate should be knowledgeable in all aspects of securing a ERP suite of applications, preferably PeopleSoft. Knowledge must be demonstrated in designing and deploying a web security architecture providing secure access to web-based applications. Expertise should include securing web portals, single sign-on solutions (Tivoli, Netegrity or Oblix), directory integration, and emerging technologies in web services security (XML/SOAP/SAML). Expereince in IBM Tivoli products such as IBM Tivoli Access Manager, IBM Tivoli Identity Manager, IBM Risk Manager is highly desireable. A Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Electrical Engineering, or related field is required. Masters degree is preferred. The ideal candidate would also be certified as CISSP (Certified Information System Security Professional), CCSP (Certified Cisco Security Professional), GIAC (SANS - Global Information Assurance Certifications), or equivalent / relative security certification. Security Clearance Required.
Inquire	Job 14 — Information Assurance Tremendous opportunity to be part of a multidiscipline security practice in a growing organization. Our business focus in Information Assurance ranges from Defensive Information Operations, Antiterrorism, Enterprise Security, and more. This position is perfect for a qualified Information Assurance professional looking to contribute to the largest deployment of PeopleSoft ERP ever attempted. This is a great growth position as previous staff members have moved up into senior technical positions or program managers in many sector organizations. You will be part of a team environment providing full security life-cycle services such as identifying assets, performing risk and vulnerability assessments, developing security architectures and solutions using sound security systems engineering practices, perform security test and evaluations, and assist the Department of Defense meet its protection goals. Be a part of the new Northrop Grumman Inc!The candidate must have general security knowledge in host system security as it pertains to UNIX systems. Positon will require specific knowledge in IBM AIX security at the operating system level and how it relates to overall security (antivirus, host based firewall and intrustion detection, auditing, vulnerability identification and remediation). Postion also requires some degree of knowledge on how to security those services hosted by the OS: web servers, applications servers and back-end databases. This position requires a minimum of 5 years experience in administration or management in a mixed Microsoft 2000 / IBM UNIX environment. Experience in adminstration of UNIX systems within the Navy Marine Corps Intranet (NMCI) and/or a DISA computing facility is very desireable. Knowledge of UNIX Security Technical Implementation Guides, Security Readiness Reviews, and certification and accreditation of UNIX systems under DITSCAP is also highly desirable. A Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Electrical Engineering, or related field is required. The ideal candidate would also have attained CISSP (Certified Information System Security Professional), CCSP (Certified Cisco Security Professional), GIAC (SANS - Global Information Assurance Certifications), or equivalent / relative security certification. Security Clearance Required.
Inquire	Job 15 — Software Architect The Software Architect will work on the Defense Ingrated Military Human Resource System (DIMHRS) which is the largest Peoplesoft implementation. The Software Architect will function as a PeopleSoft expert and Service Subject Matter Expert to meet human resources requirements. Overall responsibility to ensure the design, development and deployment of PeopleSoft HRMS and Payroll is the best possible product delivered. Will review functional designs of fit gap for Applications Team to include business process map, definition of efforts, design gap solutions, overall functional design summary and the development of templates and deliverables. Will write decision papers, technical inquires for plans.Candidate must possess HRMS PeopleSoft experience as Team Lead. Must have experience standardizing customizations and have good writing/presentation skills. Must possess software architect experience with 14 years of IT experience and a Bachelor's or 12 years of IT experienceand a Master's. Candidates must be willing to relocate to New Orleans, LA. Some relocation assistance is provided. In addition, candidates must be able to obtain and maintain the level of clerance required for the position. Security Clearance Required.
Inquire	Job 18 — Sr./Jr. EAI Developer (depending on years of experience) Reports to: Interface Team  Description: Working on the Interface Team, providing analysis and development of Interface Solution for PeopleSoft implementation.  Responsibilities: Development of interface solutions using IBM Message Broker message flows and ESQL programming, meeting requirements of large scale development, QA and Productions environments.  Business Integrator  Hands on experience developing in Windows NT and Unix environments.  Hands on experience with use of relational databases and SQL.  Hands on experience with EAI tools such as MQ Series, SeeBeyond, Webmethods, and Tibco are a must.
Inquire	Job 19 — People/UDB/DB2 Administrator The DataBase Administrator will provide full-time support to the PeopleSoft application and other PeopleSoft related third-party products. Responsibilities will include the following - SQL and OS performance tuning. Troubleshoot and provide problem resolution. Backup and recovery of databases. Installation of application fixes, bundles, tax updates. Executing PeopleSoft alter and create scripts. Application Server configuration. Application Server configuration. Report Server / Repository configuration.Candidate must be willing relocate to New Orlean, LA. Relocation assistance may be provided. Candidate must have At least 5 years of extensive DataBase Administration, including: At least three years DB2 / UDB administration on an AIX Pseries platform. Extensive SQL and OS performance tuning skills. Skilled in troubleshooting and problem resolution. Skilled in Backup and Recovery utilities. Skilled in applying DB2 PTF s, APAR s, FixPacks. At least 3 years of extensive PeopleSoft DataBase related skills, including: Provided DBA support to PeopleSoft Applications. In-Depth knowledge of the PeopleSoft Architecture. PeopleSoft HRMS 8.x related performance tuning. Skilled in PeopleSoft troubleshooting methods. Installation of application fixes, bundles, tax updates. Executing PeopleSoft alter and create scripts. Application Server configuration Process Scheduler configuration Report Server / Repository configuration. In addition, successful candidate must possess a bachelor's degree in a related disciplin or have additional years of experience in lieu of degree. Candidate must have be able to obtain and maintain secret clearance. Security Clearance Required.
Inquire	Job 20 — WebSphere Business Integration Message Broker Lead Developer Working on the Interface Team, providing leadership in the development/analysis of a WebSphere Message Broker Interface Solution for PeopleSoft implementation. > Responsibilities: Primary responsibilities include the following: Act in a lead role for the DIMHRS Interface and Data Conversion Development Team. Provide technical leadership on the development of Message Broker Interface solutions, including best practices in development of message flows and ESQL programming, and deploying Message Broker Solution in a large-scale environment. Experience with Enterprise Application Integration. Strong design, mentoring and problem solving skills in a WebSphere Message Broker environment.
Inquire	Job 21 — Ascential Programmer (1 position) Ascential Programmer (1 position) This position will act and the technical leader of the entire ETL environment. Position requires significant hands-on experience in the use of ETL tools and their application to metadata repository based data warehousing. Analyze requirements for DIMHRS reporting using DoD requirements documents, results of Compr Analysis Teams (CAT) and other program requirements. Analyze PeopleSoft HRMS and EPM Data Warehouse products to detect "fit" of government requirements. Research government regs and legacy products. Work with government staff and senior contract staff regarding "gaps" making recommendations as appropriate. Develop design criteria to assist technical development staff. Work with technical staff on functional modifications, replicating production situations. Document test results and work with technical staff on problems or changes discovered through testing. Identify risk areas and develop input to risk mitigation strategies. Assist the government in deployment of product. Prepare presentations and perform program analyses for client. In addition, will work with senior functional analysts and data warehouse Team Lead on execution of direct tasks. NEED ASCENTIAL DATASTAGE EXPERIENCE INSTEAD OF INFORMATICA. Minimum of 5-8 years of progressively responsible experience in the field of federal or commercial personnel/payroll system functional analysis and development. PeopleSoft system expertise in EPM/Ascential reporting is required. Hands on design and implementation of ETL applications and data architecture. Proven ability to design, implement and monitor Source to Target systems, identification of source system details, understanding of Dimensional Models/query tools, and Metadata Repositories. Significant hands-on ability to create all phases of the ETL process. Experience with Unix and NT-based operating systems.
Inquire	Job 1 — WebSphere Business Integration Message Broker Developer Seeking a WebSphere Business Integration Message Broker Developer for Phase II of the Defense Integrated Military Human Resource System (DIMHRS), a PeopleSoft implementation project. The goal of this project is to provide a fully integrated system for military personnel and pay records to all military components using PeopleSoft Government Furnished Equipment (GFE), Human Capital Management (HCM) system release 8.8. Working on the Interface Team, providing architect/development Interface Solution for PeopleSoft implementation. Primary architect for best practices in development of message flows and ESQL programming, meeting both large scale development, QA and Productions environments. Design of Broker Domain and associated Execution Groups that level out resources for processing, facilitate recovery and minimize maintenance.Successful candidate should posses the following: Significant hands-on experience with WebSphere WBIMB. Solid understanding of the various primitive nodes and development of custom nodes. Experience working with reusable components (subflows). Working knowledge of the MRM and XML message domains. Understands the relationship between physical and logical message models. Proficient in using the Control Center and message flow trace utilities and other tools to assist in message flow development. Define, manage message brokers. Deploy message flows (.bar files). Tuning WebSphere Business Integration Server Infrastructure i.e.: Adapters - polling frequency and polling quantity. Use of Multiple MQ listener Threads. Design/tuning of database used to hold broker business data. Placement of database table spaces. Sizing/use of database cross-reference tables and placement/use of logs. Candidate should also possess 14 years of related technical experiece with Bachelor's or 12 years of related technical experience with Master's. In addition, candidate must relocate to New Orleans, LA and have the ability to obtain and maintain a secret clearance. Security Clearance Required.
Inquire	Job 2 — PeopleSoft Integration Tools Hands-on experience with PeopleSoft’s Integration Broker (or Application Messaging), File Layout, and Component Interface integration technologies. Possess ability to create custom interfaces via one of the above methods. Working knowledge of PeopleSoft’s Enterprise Integration Points (EIP). Additionally, understanding of PS Integration Broker Connectors (HTTP, FTP, Email, and JMS interface to IBM MQ) a plus. Familiarity with Internet standards such as HTTP, HTML, and Web Services standards such as XML, SOAP transactions and UDDI (Universal Description Discovery and Integration).
Inquire	Job 3 — Functional Software Architect Function as a PeopleSoft expert and Service Subject Matter Expert to meet human resources requirements. Overall responsibility to ensure the design, development and deployment of PeopleSoft HRMS and Payroll is the best possible product delivered. Must possess HRMS PeopleSoft experience as Team Lead. Will review functional designs of fit gap for Applications Team to include business process map, definition of efforts, design gap solutions, overall functional design summary and the development of templates and deliverables. Will write decision papers, technical inquires for plans. Must have experience standardizing customizations and have good writing/presentation skills. Must possess software architect experience.
Inquire	Job 4 — Functional EPM Analyst Senior level experience with at least 1 implementation of EPM HRMS Warehouse. Experience should include Workforce Scorecard, Workforce Planning and Workforce Rewards, Actuate reporting, Data Mart Builder, functional/technical experience with PeopleSoft HRMS and/or Global Payroll. Past military service desired. In-depth knowledge of tables and fields in PeopleSoft HRMS (HCM), Payroll, Time and Labor Pension and Benefits Administration. Experience with EPM ODS, Warehouse, and Data Marts data model required. Experience with PeopleSoft Workforce Analytics.
Inquire	Job 5 — Benefits/Time and Labor Analyst Functional experience in PeopleSoft Benefits Administration, eBenefits, Global Payroll, Time and Labor - vs 8.8. Experience working on a PeopleSoft implementation and creating detailed functional design documents, business process maps and gap analysis.
Inquire	Job 6 — Training Analyst/Trainer Designer Required 4+ years of PeopleSoft implementation experience min of 2 yrs of PeopleSoft training experience including course development 1-2 yrs experience with PeopleSoft End User Productivity Kit or On-Demand Software Excellent communications skills Excellent team work skills Large project experience preferable on government contracts
Inquire	Job 7 — MQ Analyst (2 Positions) IBM Websphere MQ Series; Administration - AIX, Windows platforms; DB2 Environment; Security Administration; SSL, Secure FTP, Data Encryption; IBM Websphere MQ Series; Administration - Other Unix platforms (HP, Sun, etc); Message Broker Development; ICS Development; DOD Experience; PeopleSoft
Inquire	Job 8 — STAT! Administrator Manage the plan, analysis, design and development of the software configuration management system utilizing the Quest STAT! product. Support the development team with version control, data migrations, code migrations, code assignments, and other functions related to development of DIMHRS. Aid in the installation and setup of the application. Must possess a proven understanding of the fundamentals of software development and the CM processes associated with full lifecycle development (development to production). Must possess a minimum of 5 years experience in a technology environment with Tier 1 COTS packages (Oracle, PeopleSoft, SAP) financial systems implementations, high transaction volume environment. Must have demonstrated experience in the full life-cycle system development. Experience with configuration management methodologies and a 1 year minimum working experience in STAT!
Inquire	Job 9 — PeopleSoft Systems Architect (1 position is PeopleSoft and the other is Infrastructure) Technical Architecture of the DIMHRS project encompassing hardware, os’s, software, supporting software, security and network Incorporate “best of breed” into the architecture by performing and reporting on “proof of concepts” for new technologies Enforcing the architectural design in the environments (facilities, hardware and software) Documenting and conveying to other groups, architectural design Assurance of certification levels, in respect to ERP and support of software or architectural components Review architecture to ensure it adheres to the appropriate requirements and stays in scope Ensure stability in architectural design through key decisions Documentation of processes and procedures for all of the other architectural task Needs to be an expert at PeopleSoft and its architecture. Also skills with UNIX based systems and good working knowledge of networks and IBM products like AIX, WebSphere and Integration Broker. The second position is for an Infrastructure Architect. This person needs to be able to maintain a high degree of understanding into equipment management, systems integration and very good documentation skills.
Inquire	Job 10 — PeopleSoft DBA The DataBase Administrator will provide full-time support to the PeopleSoft application and other PeopleSoft related third-party products. Must have the ability to cope with quick turnaround deadlines. And have flexibility in working schedule, to include evenings and weekends as needed. Must be proficient with DB2/UDB database administration in a PeopleSoft environment. The skills needed for this position are as follows: At least 5 years of extensive DataBase Administration, including: At least three years DB2 / UDB administration on an AIX Pseries platform. Extensive SQL and OS performance tuning skills. Skilled in troubleshooting and problem resolution. Skilled in Backup and Recovery utilities. Skilled in applying DB2 PTF’s, APAR’s, FixPacks At least 3 years of extensive PeopleSoft Database related skills, including: Provided DBA support to PeopleSoft Applications. In-Depth knowledge of the PeopleSoft Architecture. PeopleSoft HRMS 8.x related performance tuning. Skilled in PeopleSoft troubleshooting methods. Installation of application fixes, bundles, tax updates. Executing PeopleSoft alter and create scripts. Application Server configuration Process Scheduler configuration Report Server / Repository configuration General AIX skills, such as: Shell scripting Familiar with AIX commands, vi editor, etc. Candidates must also have the ability to troubleshoot in a large enterprise environment, be able to work problems to resolution, self-motivated, detail oriented. Skilled in the installation and administration of PeopleSoft third-party related products, such as: WebSphere Application Server Tuxedo SQR COBOL Crystal Verity PeopleSoft EPM and Portal installation and administration, and related products such as: Informatica / Ascential Cognos Experience administering any application messaging product such as WebSphere, Message Broker, ICS, or Business Integrator Experience using Quest STAT. Experience configuring PeopleSoft for use with LDAP. Experience configuring PeopleSoft Security. DB2 / UDB certification.