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myITforum Jobs: Senior Automation Analyst in Iowa (heavy on ConfigMgr 2007)

rodtrent — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 21:57:30 GMT

Job Description
	Job Title:
		Senior Automation Analyst
	Job ID:
		9839
	Location:	Iowa-Cedar Rapids
	Full/Part Time:
		Full-Time
	Regular/Temporary:
		Regular To Apply: http://www.aegonins.com/curropenings.aspx

	Dept/Division Information
	AEGON Information Technology (AIT) is an internal division providing technology infrastructure support as well as business consulting services to the AEGON US enterprise. The information technology services encompasses regional services, enterprise-wide application services, architecture, product assessment, customer service, internet and messaging, server management, telecommunications, security, data service and more. The Shared Services unit provides internal consulting and project management services on a variety of assignments ranging from systems design and development to business process engineering.
	Responsibilities
	Job Title: Senior Automation Analyst Location: Cedar Rapids, IA Division: AIT Job Ref No.: 9839 This position will be a member of the Desktop Automation Projects team and be responsible for providing automated solutions and project coordination for 9 regional and ~35 remote offices. The person would support the automated software deployment solution of SCCM 2007. This position would gather requirements for desktop applications and automate the installations so that little to no end user interaction is required. This position will create complex scripts, global policy objects, and/or custom actions utilizing programming scripts, SQL, or other coding languages for the desktop environment with no assistance. The position will be required to work closely with all Desktop Infrastructure teams to ensure that software gets deployed and installed to the desktops. The position will also work closely with Server and Storage teams to support the SCCM infrastructure. The position will be required to troubleshoot complex application, integration management and desktop issues associated with packaging and automated tasks. The person will assess, implement, and document complex tools and utilities to automate desktop tasks and actions. The successful candidate will need to work independently and manage large projects with minimal assistance throughout a project life cycle. Other team responsibilities include creating and managing the desktop Microsoft Active Directory Group Policy Objects (GPOs) and upgrading core system software in accordance with each application’s life cycle. This position will be responsible for managing many of the service related projects including Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, Risk Analysis and a special focus on Security. The candidate will work with the team members providing automated solutions to implement for each project.
	Qualifications
	This position will have expert knowledge of multiple hardware and/or software components with a minimum of 5 or more years of experience supporting distributed systems and experience related to MS SCCM 2007 is preferred. A bachelors degree in computer science or related field, or equivalent work experience is required. Related certifications (MCP, MCSE, etc.) are preferred. In addition to the skills listed above, candidates must also demonstrate the following behaviors: attention to detail; decision making and problem solving; initiative; team work; customer focus; innovation.
	Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule
	Salary guidelines: $66,000 - $79,000 - $92,000 This position is also bonus eligible. This position is classified as exempt for purposes of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
	Other Information
	There is currently one opening in this job group. The candidate will be hired as an Intermediate Automation Analyst or a Senior Automation Analyst based upon qualifications, skills and organizational needs. Please refer to job posting 9838 for a detailed description of the Intermediate Automation Analyst position. We offer challenging assignments, competitive compensation and benefits programs and an environment supportive of your professional development. All candidates must successfully pass a thorough background investigation including verification of past employment, education, criminal history and other information. This position is eligible for the Employee Referral Bonus Program. Candidates hired will be employees of Transamerica Life Insurance Company of America.
	Equal Employment Opportunity
	Equal Opportunity Employer

To Apply: http://www.aegonins.com/curropenings.aspx

SCCM/MDT Position in Houston, TX

rodtrent — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 03:32:07 GMT

The SCCM Architect a self motivated contributor to a core team responsible for leading the advancement of a Fortune 500 Infrastructure organization with 16,000 SCCM Clients across 300 global sites. Candidates will provide expertise in architecting and deploying Enterprise Desktop solutions that includes Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) 2007, Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) 2007/2010, Windows OS platform and solutions from the Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack (MDOP). The ideal consultant will also be well versed in the guidance and best practices associated with the planning and deployment of the desktop infrastructure. This includes the Engineering of the Operating System, Packaging and deployment of applications, Infrastructure remediation to support, secure and manage the desktop environment.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Candidate must have extensive experience with SCCM, MDT, Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack (MDOP), and Windows Operating Systems. Candidates should be hard working individuals with the willingness to meet high customer satisfaction levels and provide industry thought leadership around Desktop Lifecycle Management.

This position offers an individual an exciting opportunity for the leadership and delivery of project-based assignments that encompass system architecture, proof-of-concept and deployment services. These projects focus around the latest Microsoft desktop solutions including Windows 7, Windows XP, SCCM, Group Policy Preferences, etc. The team member will be responsible for:

•Leadership and delivery of project based assignments that encompass Desktop image standardization, application packaging and deployment, group policy, proof-of-concept and deployment services for the Enterprise.

•Leading client architecture, configuration and planning meetings.

•Performing system reviews of client network environments and preparing findings documents outlining short and long-term strategies or documenting architecture design decisions.

•Utilize the latest industry tools and practices for helping to execute desktop management initiatives.

•Working closely with Microsoft as part of delivering these solutions.

•Responsible for managing smaller projects or segments of larger projects.

•Strong experience in architecting, planning and implementing Windows 7/ Windows XP, and desktop management infrastructure projects encompassing 16,000 seats including group policy and security aspects

•The ideal candidate will also be able to provide guidance with the planning and deployment of application packages in an Enterprise environment.

•Experience in scripting using VbScript, Windows Scripting Host, and Powershell

•Experience with Windows Server and Active Directory Technologies.

•Experience with Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) solution accelerator.

•Able to design, create, debug and install Zero Touch Deployment Methodology.

•Strong customer relationship skills and willingness to lead customers through successful, challenging projects.

•Candidates should be hard-working individuals with the willingness to meet high customer satisfaction levels and provide industry thought leadership.

•Proven project management and methodology skills.

•Seven years minimum experience in Desktop Engineering and Management

•Excellent verbal and written skills

•Five years minimum experience with Microsoft infrastructure technologies across a large enterprise environment.

SPECIFIC TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:

•Experience with Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT)

•Experience with Microsoft Assessment and Planning Tool (MAP)

•Experience implementing the solutions of the Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack (MDOP)

•Experience with Group Policy Preferences (GPP)

•Knowledge and experience with configuring Direct Access and Branch cache for Windows 7

•Knowledge and experience with configuring Internet Based Client Management for SCCM

Contact: Russ.Rimmerman@c-a-m.com

SCCM Experts in Seattle

rodtrent — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 20:23:47 GMT

I am looking for a strong SCCM resource in Seattle for a 6 month solid project. This is a full time, contract for 6 month.

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Matthew Tinney
(206) 778 4432
Windows Management Experts, Inc. - The Microsoft Systems Center Experts!
http://www.linkedin.com/pub/3/b81/371

Operations Manager Management Pack Developer Expert - Contract

rodtrent — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 20:22:53 GMT

I'm looking for a management pack developer with at least 3+ years of experience working with MOM 2005/SCOM 2007 that has a niche developing management packs. The ideal candidate should be able to:

- Identify the events required to meet business objectives

- Develop appropriate thresholds and parameters

- Develop alert logic, failure, and reset criteria

- Create the Operations Management Pack from start to finish, including testing and validation

- Identifies key elements required to accurately discover objects to monitor and alert on

- Provides a structured process for the development process such that it can be leveraged by other team members

Contact me at windowsmgmtexperts@gmail.com immediately if you are available. This project will be based out of Seattle. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

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Imaging / Deployment Experts - ATL

rodtrent — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 21:04:06 GMT

If you are an experienced hands-on Deployment / Imaging Solutions Architect Consultant that meets the requirements below and you have the desire to join a high-caliber team of consultants who deliver exceptional infrastructure services for our customers, you should contact us about this outstanding opportunity. LRS Consulting Services has over 25 years of consulting experience providing a variety of technology consulting to our customers alone and in partnership with others. (LRS) was named the 2005 Microsoft Advanced Infrastructure Worldwide Partner of the Year. LRS maintains partnerships with several industry leaders such as Microsoft (Gold Certified Partner), Cisco (Premier Certified Partner), and IBM (Premier Partner). We are also a Microsoft managed partner and are part of their partner advisory council. (This makes us one of the top 150 Microsoft partners in the USA).

LRS is successfully partnering with a U.S. based Global IT Hardware Manufacture on many exciting endeavors. This latest endeavor is providing the opportunity for employment for deployment architects that currently reside in the Atlanta metro area. This is a great opportunity to work with two great technology companies at the same time! The right fit for these positions have experience as solutions oriented consultants that have worked with the highest levels of organizations to develop and implement solutions. The right candidates will have titles and experience as project managers, team leaders, architects, consultants (not contractors), subject matter experts, systems engineers etc. Candidates that have experience working with Microsoft or Microsoft partners in consulting roles are preferred.

The Deployment/Imaging Consultant will assist our customer with the design and implementation of a new OS/Imaging deployment solution. The Deployment / Imaging Consultant will work directly with our customer to support desktop deployment and desktop management scenarios. These are NOT desktop support or desktop technician roles.

If you are a customer focused senior-level professional with strong skills in desktop imaging / OS deployment experience using Ghost and/or ImageX, application packaging /pushing using Systems Management Tools (SMS or any other), and strong VB Scripting skills, submit your resume to hropp@lrs.com or Melissa.Holmes@lrs.com. Visit us at www.LRS.com.

LRS is an equal opportunity employer

REQUIREMENTS

o Must have at least three years of experience performing as a consultant (not contractor) including interfacing with clients.

Must have at least three years of experience leading desktop deployment projects including designing light touch or zero touch desktop deployments, implementing new tools/technology, and performing hands-on technical work.

Must have experience with one or more of the following: automated inventory collection, desktop service support and/or administration, imaging/provisioning solutions, desktop configuration and patch management, complex change and/or release management cycles, security or vulnerability assessments, financial justification/management for IT services

Experience with a Microsoft partner preferred.

o At least 5 years of experience within IT enterprise environments of at least 2000 desktop/client machines required.

o At least 3 years of experience with IT desktop management systems including Microsoft SMS and any of the following: Microsoft SMS and/or SCCM, Marimba, CA Unicenter, IBM Tivoli, HP OpenView or Altiris.
o At least 3 years of experience with one or more of the following: automated inventory collection, desktop service support and/or administration, imaging/provisioning solutions, desktop configuration and patch management, complex change and/or release management cycles, security or vulnerability assessments, financial justification/management for IT services.
o Must successfully demonstrate a strong working knowledge of:
o Asset Management Suites and System Management Suites eg.. SMS, Altiris.
o standard client platform administration, configuration, rights management and file access, and TCP/IP networks including DHCP, DNS, and WINS.
o Windows registry, interaction of drivers within the OS, and unattended/silent installs of Windows operating systems
o internet technologies, including IIS, HTML, XML, HTTP, HTTPS, and FTP
o network infrastructure components, including routers, switches, subnets, V-LANs, Ethernet, and Token Ring
o basic imaging concepts & best practices
o basic application packaging and distribution methods
o tools, such as Windows Scripting Host, KIXTART, PERL, WISE Packaging Studio or Install Shield
o Windows automation scripting such as WMI, ADSI, VBScript, Batch Files
o Candidates must reside in the Atlanta metro region or be willing to work in Atlanta at “local” pay. (no expenses etc)

PREFERRED

o Bachelor's degree in IT field
o Knowledge of Dell Deployment tools is beneficial
o MCSE

Melissa Holmes McMillan – Senior Technical Recruiter

LRS Consulting Services

9200 Indian Creek Parkway, Overland Park, Kansas, 66210

O: 913.339.9200 x2312 (Yes, I just sent my phone number out to everyone on MyITForum. . . I am serious about talking about these roles with those that are qualified & interested!)

Melissa.Holmes@lrs.com | www.lrs.com

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