Location: Des Moines IA
Duration: 6 months
I. Responsibilities
Client is seeking senior technical staff augmentation for departmentʼs network based infrastructure. This infrastructure provides support to approximately 400 full time employees located in 23 locations. The network provides access to file, print, email, database and web services as well as connectivity to mainframe services hosted by DAS- ITE and access to services hosted by a limited number of external partners.
The individual selected will be responsible for management at a senior technical engineer level of department activities in following areas.
1. Server Management- The individual will plan and execute support for agency activities related to numerous services hosted on approximately 40 network servers. Responsibilities include design and planning for current and future infrastructure requirements, installation, integration and support of server level technologies including backup/disaster recover, data storage, fault tolerance, and communication over department WAN using various public and private data circuits. Individual will be expected to possess senior level expertise in broad range of technical areas including but not limited to: Active Directory, Web Hosting Services, systems operational monitoring with Microsoft Operations Manager (MOM), Security Services including management and support of department firewalls, Network Operating Services Windows Server 2000/2003 and Exchange 2003.
2. Data Base Services Technical Support- Client utilizes SQL 2005, Oracle 9i/10g, Teradata 6 and SAS. Responsibilities include installation and support of database management software.
3. Desktop Management- Client provides a tightly managed desktop configuration which requires desktops to be created from standard images and all applications to be centrally delivered. Responsibilities of position include defining and maintaining polices established under current desktop configuration (Windows XP/Vista OS with the Office XP/2007 suite of desktop products) and managing centralized deployment of approximately 125 applications using WinInstall and MS Systems Management Services (SMS).
4. Network Design and Security Administration- Planning and execution of department network communication strategy including incorporation within network of dial-up and VPN services. Individual is responsible for insuring the departmentʼs infrastructure meets accepted standards for security and continuity of operations. Deployment of anti-virus/anti-spyware software using McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator (ePO) and Microsoft patch management. This includes responsibility for planning and executing security reviews of network and insuring compliance with security requirements.
5. Technology Management and Planning - A significant component of responsibilities will consist of evaluation of new or alternative technologies and utilizing this information to assist agency in strategic and tactical technology planning. Strong written and verbal presentation skills are necessary to provide agency senior management with information required for strategic decision-making. Responsible for planning and implementing complex upgrades in technology infrastructure with high risk/high impact on diverse customer bases using limited department and consulting resources. Also responsible for developing and executing service level agreements with other business partners and serves as principal network representative . Design and coordinate training and education of department technical staff in use of new technology.
Your Consultants shall indicate in the appropriate column an assessment of their technical skills, knowledge, or expertise with the following services:
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Active Directory |
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Windows Server 2000/2003 |
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Checkpoint Firewall NG |
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SQL 2000/2005 |
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Teradata 6 |
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Oracle 9i/10g |
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Exchange 2003 |
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McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator (ePO) |
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MS Office XP Professional/Vista |
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MS Office XP/2007 |
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Business Objects |
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SAS |
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MS Visual Studio 2005 |
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Remote Access and VPNs |
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Application Delivery using WinInstall |
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Workstation /Mainframe Connectivity (Attachmate Extra!) |
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Server Management in Clustered Environment |
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Internet Information Services (IIS 5 & IIS 6) |
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Cisco Network Routers and Switches |
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MS MOM |
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Resumes without the above filled form wont be accepted at all.
Thanks & Regards
Sudin Huddar