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• Information Security Analyst

  New York, NY

  Salary / Hourly Rate
  $65

  Job Type
  Contract

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  Information Security Analyst

  Long term consulting opportunity with insurance firm in midtown Manhattan

  • Reporting into the Chief Information Officer (CIO) Team this position will focus on, imbedding security throughout the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and providing advice on regulations as they apply to security in application development.
  • Provide expertice in application security principles, risks, attacks, and resources such as Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP)
  • Responsible for tools related to dynamic scans, static source code reviews, and application penetration testing e.g. BlackDuck, WhiteHat, Veracode, Nexpose, Metasploit
  • Advisor on application development architectures, platforms, methodologies, and supporting operations
  • Advisor on web proxies, web application firewalls, and vulnerability assessment tools
  • Provide consultation services to business units, Project Management Office (PMO), and developers during the early phases to ensure secure application design
  • Plan, test, and deploy security controls to augment Quality Assurance (QA) and Change Management functions
  • Contribute to the incident response analysis including updates to related documentation i.e. policies, standards, guidelines, procedures, and escalation processes
  • Participate in developing data protection controls in general

  Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Security or equivalent years of experience required
  • Minimum three (3) years Risk Management experience required in an Information Technology environment or related discipline (Information Security, Business Continuity Management or Compliance)
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification preferred; SANS and other InfoSec related certification a plus
  • Network and Endpoint security experience required; IDS, IPS, ATP, Malware defenses and monitoring experience
  • Demonstrated experience with firewall and system configuration and event log monitoring required
  • Knowledge and experience with common information security management frameworks, such as International Standards Organization (ISO) 17799/27001 and the IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL), Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology (CobiT) and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) frameworks
• Helpdesk Dispatcher

  New York, NY

  Salary / Hourly Rate
  $70,000

  Job Type
  Direct

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  Helpdesk Dispatcher

  Responsibilities:

  • Logging all tickets with complete and pertinent details
  • Acting as the single point of contact to the user for all IT related requests
  • Answering phones, dispatch ticket queue, & answer emails
  • Providing resolution to level one incidents
  • Alerting management when necessary for high visibility and critical issues
  • Maintaining documentation for all Service Desk and end user processes and procedures
  • Ability to work in a fast paced environment
  • Fielding inquiries/problems and provides updates to all users on progress and completion of requests
  • Following up with users until issue is resolved
  • Providing a concierge/white glove level of service

  We expect you to have:

  • Experience in IT Service Desk for phone support
  • Proven experience with, Windows 7/10 and MS Office 2013/2016
  • Experience in configuring and supporting Blackberry, iPhone and Android devices in Microsoft Exchange based networks
  • Experience in using a Trouble Ticket system
  • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Effective time management skills, motivation, reliability, and a self-starter attitude

  We’d love to see:

  • Desk side support and Financial Services experience
  • Citrix experience
  • Airwatch or equivalent MDM experience
  • Experience working in a 100+ user enterprise environment with a broad range of technologies with a strong focus on Microsoft networking and MS Office applications
  • Procurement experience
  • Experience using ServiceNow
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field
• Android Developer

  Hauppauge, NY

  Salary / Hourly Rate
  $140,000

  Job Type
  Direct

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  Android Developer

  Your Responsibilities

  • Work with Product Management and Quality to deliver world class Apps
  • Collaborate with the team to identify the best technological business solution(s)
  • Actively participate in planning meetings

  Qualifications

  • BS in Computer Science, or 5+ years of equivalent experience.
  • 3+ years of hands on Android development experience.
  • Strong coding experience in Android Studio and Java.
  • Demonstrated success shipping at least two public-facing mobile apps.
  • Understanding of Google’s Android Design Principles and interface guidelines.
  • Solid understanding of application best practices for productivity.
  • Strong knowledge of the following: multi-thread coding, memory/performance debugging, UI development, continuous integration, build systems, and mobile dependency managers.
  • Excellent problem solving and interpersonal skills.
  • Experience working with RESTful services and APIs.
  • Experience in multiple mobile platforms is a plus, particularly Xamarin.
  • Strong sense of product ownership and self-directed approach.
  • Ability to multitask and deliver projects on schedule.
  • An advocate for modern software practices, efficiency and sustainability.
• NOC Engineer - Level 2

  Melville, NY

  Salary / Hourly Rate
  $90,000

  Job Type
  Direct

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  We are looking for a motivated technical professional First Shift NOC Engineer.

  The NOC Engineer provides remote technical support to our Managed Services clients. This position plays a vital role in the overall service delivery levels to our clients. The Service Desk Analyst – Level Two requires a strong technical skillset, exceptional customer service skills, and the desire to continuously expand one's technology knowledge. These skills will be used in a fun, fast-paced, team oriented, and customer service focused environment. Strong technical skills and excellent customer service, communication, teamwork, and troubleshooting skills are a must.

  RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Remote and on-site desktop, user and basic network support using remote support applications
  • Create/update and escalate user tickets as needed
  • Acknowledge pre-configured alerts and perform basic troubleshooting steps
  • Load and configure desktop OS for standalone operation and basic network connectivity
  • Configure and troubleshoot desktop applications and upgrades such as MS Office
  • Install and configure desktop computer and peripheral hardware upgrades
  • Perform basic installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of desktop computers, peripherals and mobile devices
  • Perform hardware and software troubleshooting
  • Integrate hardware into existing LAN environments. This includes establishing network, file server access, configuration of email and print server connectivity
  • Install upgrades and troubleshoot, support and repair simple network connectivity issues at the desktop, including NICs, network connections, and unmanaged hubs/switches within local environments
  • Install, integrate, troubleshoot and solve network client operation problems
  • Basic Active Directory – Changing user passwords, moving user accounts to different OUs, unlocking accounts, joining computers to a domain, etc.
  • Physical network troubleshooting – drops, switchports, switches needing power cycling, crimping cables, terminating cables, etc.

  QUALIFICATIONS:

  A successful individual will need to have the following skills/characteristics:

  Strong technical background with a broad range of technologies, including but not limited to:

  • Experience in a Help Desk or User Support environment
  • PC hardware/software, server hardware and latest operating systems, network connectivity and communications
  • Knowledge of Windows 7 through Windows 10 and the ability to install, integrate and support these operating systems
  • Ability to troubleshoot SaaS based applications
  • Ability to troubleshoot and support VMWare environments
  • Be able to install, maintain and troubleshoot MS Office 365 and MS Office 2016/2013/2010/2007
  • Working knowledge of Windows Server and Active Directory Group Policies and Replication
  • Configuration, installation, integration and troubleshooting of various network devices such as printers, wireless access points
  • Must have competent knowledge of DNS, DHCP, IP, SMTP, FTP, HTTP, and HTTPS protocols and LAN networking/distributed computing environments
  • Working knowledge of common off the shelf applications (Microsoft Office, Adobe, etc.) and basic troubleshooting knowledge for those applications
  • Must possess a strong knowledge of client/server computing
  • Ability to quickly learn and follow complex procedures
  • Excellent communication, customer service, time management, and organizational skills
  • Professional verbal communication skills a must
  • Customer oriented, self-motivated, ambitious and dedicated team player
  • Must be able to lift 50 pounds (PCs, monitors, printers, etc. as needed)

  This individual should also have the following skills and experiences:

  • 3+ years of experience in the IT support service industry
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Must possess strong sense of ownership of client relationships
  • Ability to multitask and dynamically prioritize tasks with proven time management
  • Ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment
  • Self-starter that exhibits a high level of attention to accurate detail
  • Highly customer focused with ability to provide consistently excellent customer service and professionalism
  • Able to quickly assess situations to pinpoint the scope/source of technical issues in a fast paced environment
  • Positively represent the company to clients and provide empathetic and friendly customer service at all times
  • Possesses excellent time management and organizational skills to manage case load of old and new cases
  • Ability to quickly and accurately analyze root cause and solution for client reported workstation, server or network related issues within several minutes to couple hours
  • Ability to learn new technologies quickly and retain information from many disparate client network infrastructures, software solutions and remote connectivity solutions
  • Must be able to act and display a sense of urgency as appropriate

  Although not requirements, other desirable attributes include:

  • College degree in technical or business, or equivalent industry experience
  • Microsoft Windows certification strongly preferred
  • A+, Network+, Security+, MCP are highly desired
  • Industry certifications from manufacturer/vendors such as Microsoft, IBM, HP, and Cisco
  • Group Policies / scripting
• I.T. Recruiter

  New York, NY

  Salary / Hourly Rate
  $65,000

  Job Type
  Direct

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  The Information Technology placement department at The Forum Group is seeking a motivated, dynamic I.T. Recruiter to join our team. Forum is a forty-four year old, privately held full-service staffing agency with an excellent reputation. Our I.T. department has a strong niche of client relationships and a steady stream of viable, permanent and consulting positions coming in. Our client base is diverse in industry and size and we are not dependent on a small group of clients. We also have a well-developed database of top notch candidates that we have worked with over the years. We are in touch with and attract candidates who are not all over every job board and listed with every agency in the city. We maintain a culture of honesty, teamwork and professionalism. We have a fair and competitive compensation structure designed to truly reward those who work hard and get results. All placement counselors in the group are encouraged to work directly with clients so that you can advocate for your candidates and receive feedback directly from hiring managers. This full-desk model puts the bat in each counselor's hand and enables him or her to build relationships, understand the job orders and achieve success. We offer support, training and guidance but we are not micro-managers. If you have a strong work ethic and want to work with seasoned professionals who truly care about helping clients and candidates, this is the firm for you. Please contact Jon Mittelman at jmittelman@forumgrp.com to learn more about this opportunity and our firm.
• HRIS System Analyst

  Maywood, NJ

  Salary / Hourly Rate
  $115,000

  Job Type
  Direct

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  The Sr HRIS Systems Analyst is responsible for development, implementation, and maintenance of human resource systems activities associated with employee information, retrieval capabilities, and reports. Will work with human resources, medical center personnel, vendors, and/or internal information systems staff to design new or modify existing human resource information systems to meet changing requirements.

  Job Functions:

  • Assists in the development of user/business requirements, translating the needs to system technical requirements and setting up project work teams.
  • Provides custom report development and may provide standard reports to clients.
  • Responsible for providing reports and metrics to meet the needs of the HR Department and Medical Center
  • Ability to produce reports using PeopleSoft Query, SQL and Application Engine
  • Develop solutions to complex Human Resources Systems/Technology situations or projects that require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity.
  • Act as subject matter expert on PeopleSoft implementation projects, leading the process of documentation, design, change management, cost estimation, project management, testing, production support, and auditing.
  • Maintain a strong leadership role in the direction of PeopleSoft initiatives.
  • Participate in all aspects of PS implementations from project initiation through implementation.
  • Participate in all system maintenance initiatives including upgrades and patches.
  • Works actively to achieve system and change acceptance, not only within the HR Department, but throughout the Medical Center.
  • Must be able to provide advice and counsel relative to best technology, educating users on the different benefits and capabilities of technologies
  • Education and Skills Required;
  • BS in Computer Science, Human Resources or related field or related experience.
  • Minimum of 5 years Human Resources experience.
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience with PeopleSoft HRMS/Payroll including using PeopleSoft’s position management and multiple job functionality.
  • Minimum of 10 years HRIS experience including documentation, design, change management, cost estimation, project management, testing, production support and auditing.
  • Minimum of 10 years reporting writing experience
  • Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
  • Knowledge of technological/automation theories, principles, and best practices.
  • Ability to multitask in a demanding environment, good organizational and communication skills managing complex multidisciplinary initiatives to improve processes.
  • Requires ability to communicate with technical and non-technical users, management and non-management customers.
  • Expert in SQL.
  • Skills Preferred:• Preferred knowledge in Application Engine.
• Full Stack C# Developer

  Bellmawr, NJ

  Salary / Hourly Rate
  $95,000

  Job Type
  Direct

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  Our client, a Global Organization with offices in Europe, the Far East and North America, is looking for full stack C# developer to join their growing team. They have embarked on an enterprise wide initiative to migrate their infrastructure from an on-prem to an Azure Cloud Based environment. The company has a heritage dating back to the 1940's and in the United States has over 2000 employees across 20 States.

  Their North America headquarters is in Bellmawr NJ.

  You will be involved in:

  • The design and development of web applications using ASP.NET, Angular, Bootstrap and many more tools and technologies.
  • The creation of frameworks and services that extend from on-premise to the cloud, with the cloud solutions making use of Azure technologies such as DocumentDB, Azure Active Directory, IoT Hubs and many more.
  • The creation of dedicated applications for a mobile workforce using Xamarin, Cordova and Angular.
  • Working closely with industry experts inside the Company and Microsoft

  You must have proven commercial experience in software development and show a passion for keeping up with the latest trends, with a willingness to put forward your own ideas as well as engaging with others.

  Required skills:

  • C# (with at least 5+ years of commercial experience)
  • ASP.NET & MVC
  • HTML5, CSS 3 / SASS / LESS & Bootstrap (or other relevant frameworks)
  • SQL Server stored procedure development

  Desirable/”Nice to Have” skills:

  • Good knowledge of enterprise patterns and practices
  • Understanding of Dependency Injection / Inversion of Control
  • Familiarity with PaaS i.e. Azure
  • Experience of Xamarin
  • Angular JS & Javascript
  • ORM i.e. Entity Framework

  This is a full time direct hire position.
• C++ Developer

  New York, NY

  Salary / Hourly Rate
  $150,000

  Job Type
  Direct

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  Stable, profitable, Trading firm seeks a proven Developer with strength in C++/STL, Data Structures and Multi- Threading.

  We require mathematical understanding and advanced coding ability/experience for a very high transaction rate environment by using techniques such as Memory Management, etc. to gain processing speed. You will work with the Traders and Quants to embody their algorithms for theoretical options plus other instrument trading and back testing, while implementing tools, utilities, models, reusable frameworks etc.

  Network Programming and API's (sockets) are also required. Any GUI development in C++ is a real plus.

  We look for a positive attitude and a willingness to work on Modeling and Utility type development. Strong Computer Science orientation is necessary.

  This is a Proprietary Trading Group operating with high frequency trading systems. Windows and Linux OS's are required.

  Skills:C++, STL, SQL, Data Structures, Algorithms, API's/Sockets, Linux, Windows, GUI dev

  ++We require a Word resume and compensation details.

  Contact in Confidence: nfastenberg@forumgrp.com