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Your job source and more — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 01:16:48 +0000

Accenture is currently looking for a Cyber Security Labs Researcher who has PhD in Computer Science, EE, Computer Engineering or direct related field completed by Spring 2012 to name one basic qualifications. Lower in the body of blog you will find the job description and contact information to be considered for the position.

Accenture Technology Labs, the technology research and development (R&D) organization within Accenture, has been turning technology innovation into business results for 20 years. Our R&D team explores new and emerging technologies to create a vision of how technology will shape the future and invent the next wave of cutting-edge business solutions. The Labs Mission is “Bold Ideas With Game Changing Results”

R&D at the Labs: Working on technology’s frontier, Accenture Technology Labs finds bold new ways to achieve high-performance for Accenture and its clients. Our differentiator? We apply new technologies to solve real-world challenges. “We combine the creativity and deep expertise of our PhDs in the Labs with the real-world knowledge and business acumen of our global network of technologists who work with clients every day,” explains Don Rippert, chief technology officer. “As a result, we are uniquely able to help CIOs and business executives envision the future and to prioritize their investments in-and use of-technology innovation to achieve high performance.“

Accenture seeks to hire Senior Researchers with a proven track record of hands-on research and development experience to investigate and pioneer next generation cyber security solutions. The successful candidate will conduct applied research in areas such as: combating human insider threats; cyber identity & attribution; tamper-resistance; modeling complex systems; fault-tolerance; securing virtualized environments; the use of deception, diversity and maneuverability-driven designs to ensure mission continuity while an attack is underway; and techniques for securing foundational Internet infrastructure.

We are looking for creative and engaging candidates who can help shape a high-impact cyber security research agenda within Accenture Technology Labs. We’re interested in all aspects of cyber security, ranging from the development of new techniques for intrusion detection to ways to leverage cognitive technologies to help decision makers respond to threats more effectively. Our research group builds prototypes that demonstrate how advanced technology will change the way we live, work, and do business. We work closely with an efficient internal technology transfer system that helps researchers move ideas from research to the market. The position is located at our National Capital Region R&D facility.

Positions open at the Senior Specialist and Manager levels.

Primary Responsibilities:

Defining and driving the cyber security research agenda
Applying algorithms, computational models and theories to be used in prototypes and eventually transitioned into production environments
Designing and enhancing our Cyber Range platform to run experiments
Developing techniques, tactics and procedures to better understand malware behavior and to mitigate advanced persistent threats
Authoring white papers and supporting proposals while maintaining credentials through research publications, presentations and external collaboration with the academic and commercial research community
Leading teams and reviewing and evaluating their progress and outcomes
Engaging with customers and account teams through workshops, presentations and brainstorming sessions
Supporting the pursuit of contract R&D from DARPA, DoD, DHS, DoE or similar agencies

Basic Qualifications:

PhD in Computer Science, EE, Computer Engineering or direct related field completed by Spring 2012
2+ years programming experience
2+ years of experience publishing research results in major referred conferences and/or journals

Preferred Skills:

4+ years experience practicing information assurance and computer network defense (CND)
3 + years in program management, technology transfer and project management
3 + years experience conducting research in one or more of these areas: intrusion detection, situational awareness, vulnerability analysis, data visualization, cyber identity and attribution
5+ publications at refereed conferences and journals with presentation at security forums

Skills/Experience:

Proven track record of research accomplishments in relevant cyber security areas
Strong teaming and team-leadership skills
At least 5 years of hands-on experience with information assurance and computer network defense (CND) techniques and experimentation
Strong track record of peer-reviewed publications
Excellent verbal, interpersonal and communication (presentation & writing) skills; ability to work directly with clients.
Strong programming skills such as Java, C and scripting language (Perl/Python/Ruby)
Familiarity with hacker methodologies and tactics as well as cyber threat intelligence gathering methodologies
Project management experience is preferred
A background in national security related issues is a plus

Security Clearance:

U.S. Citizen
Top Secret Clearance or the Ability to Obtain Top Secret Clearance is a plus

Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.

Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job

Technology

Primary Location

USA-DC – Washington, DC

Send Resume to Nate.Moore@accenture.com

Treat yourself this Holiday Season…

Your job source and more — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 17:12:56 +0000

Start the new year off with the gift of a new job and a Bright Future!

Accenture is currently looking for a Network Optimization Analyst to join the Team. Below you will find the job description, and locations we are looking to fill the role. If you or anyone you know would like to learn more and apply please contact Nate Moore at nate.moore@accenture.com today!

Network Enabled Solutions – Network Optimization Analyst

Technology Growth Platform (TGP) offers a full range of global delivery services-from enterprise solutions, system integration, technical architectures, business intelligence, infrastructure consulting, and technology research/development.

Our TGP consultants can expect to:

Work with cutting edge technology
Deliver high-quality solutions across multiple industries
Work on a variety of projects ranging in both size and scope
Receive continuous training
Rapid career progression

IT Strategy Infrastructure Security (ISIS) falls within the TGP organization and provides services aimed at improving the strategic intent, transforming economics and effectiveness, and the overall design, of a company’s information technology capabilities and/or functions. Information technology capabilities include IT planning and management, IT processes and approaches, and IT assets that provide the operational components necessary to run applications.

Technical Architect – Accenture is currently seeking professionals with Network Infrastructure related experience, in the areas of data and voice. The resource will work with our clients on planning, designing, and implementing converged network infrastructures. From a planning perspective, the resource will work with clients to understand key business objectives and drivers, and align network capabilities with those requirements to develop an overall network and voice strategy. Design involves working with clients and network hardware and service vendors to engineer the network infrastructure and voice solution based on client guidelines and requirements. Implementation activities involve building and configuring the network infrastructure and voice solution components, and migrating to the new environment. The ideal resource for this position will possess knowledge and experience in architecture, engineering, and deploying network infrastructure and voice solutions, and should have technical experience (hands-on implementation or large-scale engineering) in these areas. In addition, the resource should also possess strong project management and work planning skills, and the ability to interact with client personnel at all levels, as well as understand the network implications of business requirements.

Key Responsibilities May Include:

Develop network detailed designs in the following areas: Data (LAN, WAN and Data Center) and Voice (VoIP, unified communications)
Perform assessments of existing client network infrastructures and document “as-is” environments, as required
Implement network infrastructures and voice solutions (Hands-on engineering, configuration, testing, operations support)
Work with clients to develop high-level network strategies
Plan, organize, and manage network design and or implementation projects
Organize project work into client presentations outlining findings and recommendations.
Project management activities including work planning, status reporting, client relationship management, and project financial management.
Establish and maintain good working relationships with clients.
Participate in internal and client-facing meetings, prepare reports and presentations
Develop internal white papers and knowledge capital on network technology topics
100% Travel

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

1 year experience in network infrastructure and voice solutions design, engineering, implementation, and/or support.
1 year experience in project management.
1 year experience with the design, implementation/integration and operations of enterprise and carrier-class networks and strong working knowledge of IP Internetworking, LAN Switching, WAN and network security are expected.
1 year of technical experience in one of the following areas:
    o IP Routing Protocols, IPv4 and IPv6
    o Layer 2 protocols and technologies
    o Network Management
    o MPLS, DMVPN, Multicast
1 year of experience in Unified communications – voice services; data and video services; and messaging services such as voice mail / unified messaging, e-mail, and Instant Messaging.
Bachelor’s Degree

Preferred Skills:

Experience with non-Cisco products and technologies such as Juniper, F5, Foundry
Vendor certifications are strongly preferred (e.g., CCIE, CCNP,CCVP)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
1 year of hands-on experience with three or more Cisco platforms

Professional Skill Requirements:

Proven ability to work independently and as a team member
Proven ability to Lead teams and play a role of a Subject Matter Expert
Good communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skill
Good organizational, multi-tasking, and time-management skills

Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.

Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization which does not require now or in the future sponsorship by the employer for a visa.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job

Infrastructure/IT Admin and Support

Primary Location

USA-IL – Chicago

Other Locations

USA-NJ – Florham Park, USA-CA – San Francisco, USA-GA – Atlanta, USA-VA – Reston, USA-NY -New York, USA-TX – Dallas

Work for the best!

Your job source and more — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 23:01:34 +0000

Accenture is looking for an Endpoint DLP Manager to join the team. Accenture provides a great environment to build upon your current skills and develop even more along the way. If you or anyone you know would be a good fit for the this position. Pleae contact Nate Moore today! nate.moore@accenture.com

Our TGP consultants can expect to:

work with cutting edge technology
deliver high-quality solutions across multiple industries
work on a variety of projects ranging in both size and scope
receive continuous training
gain rapid career progression

IT Strategy, Infrastructure and Security (ISIS) falls within the TGP organization and provides services aimed at improving the strategic intent, transforming economics and effectiveness, and the overall design, of a company’s information technology capabilities and/or functions. Information technology capabilities include IT planning and management, IT processes and approaches, and IT assets that provide the operational components necessary to run applications.

Accenture’s Security practice helps organizations work through complex business and technology issues to provide innovative and holistic approaches for dynamic cyber defense, enterprise risk management, information assurance and information security. Our security professionals bring deep technology skills and industry knowledge to any organization and work closely with clients to design and implement a security solution closely tied to enterprise objectives.

Endpoint Security Manager / Data Loss Prevention Manager

Our managers assist clients with the identification and evaluation of holistic security gaps with a focus on the infrastructure and business applications layer. They also anticipate security requirements and identify sound security controls for applications, systems, processes and organizations. Our managers can easily work with non-security teams to integrate security controls on projects.

We are currently searching for managers for our Security Technology practice with prior experience in the following areas: compliance, heavy infrastructure security skills including , Data Loss Prevention, Endpoint Security, Network Monitoring, Network Security and Security Monitoring & Networking Security Skills.

Key Responsibilities may include:

Detailed knowledge of EPS and DLP security technologies and market space to develop and drive strategy for our clients
Complex End to End Design of EPS and DLP solutions
Client Interaction, presentation and industry knowledge on EPS and DLP solutions
EPS and DLP Architecture Design and Implementation (Design & Delivery)
Extensive Deployment & Implementation background
Expert knowledge and experience in designing and delivering DLP solutions, including expertise in at least one vendor (Websense DSS, Symantec DLP, RSA DLP or McAfee Network and Host DLP).
Ability to travel 100%

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

Minimum 6 years of solid infrastructure security experience (e.g. OS Hardening, Windows migration and deployment, Anti-Virus deployment, HIDS/ HIPS experience, etc)
Minimum 2 years of DLP/EPS experience with at least one of the following vendors: Websense DSS, Symantec DLP, RSA DLP or McAfee Network & Host DLP.
Minimum Bachelor’s degree

Preferred Skill:

Windows, UNIX environment experience
Knowledge of Virtual Environments
Basic Network Security knowledge (7 layers of OSI, etc)
Vendor evaluation knowledge (or understand key Infrastructure Security
Endpoint Protection Skills
Project Management (leading projects and leading teams)
Good working knowledge of deploying another Data Protection & Privacy solution; Public Key Infrastructure, mobile security, Database Security, etc.
RFP/RFI Response Knowledge (ability to work and lead proposal efforts)
Strongly prefer industry-adopted security certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CISM, CRISC, SANS.
Strongly prefer leading EPS/DLP vendor certifications: Symantec, RSA, McAfee, etc
Nice to have certifications: GIAC, GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC), GIAC Certified Firewall Analyst (GCFW)
Conceptual knowledge of any of the following regulations: PCI, Sarbanes-Oxley, HIPAA, GLBA, FISMA, NIST, etc.

Professional Skill Requirements:

Proven ability to work independently and as a team member
Good communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills
Good organizational, multi-tasking, and time-management skills
Ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment
Ability to mentor junior level resources

The End all Be all for Jobs!??

Your job source and more — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 02:02:49 +0000

Accenture is currently looking to hire an Endpoint DLP Security Consultant. If you or anyone you know would be a good fit for this position please contact Nate Moore. (nate.moore@accenture.com)

Technology Growth Platform (TGP) offers a full range of global delivery services-including enterprise solutions, system integration, technical architectures, business intelligence, infrastructure consulting, and technology research/development.

Our TGP consultants can expect to:

work with cutting edge technology
deliver high-quality solutions across multiple industries
work on a variety of projects ranging in both size and scope
receive continuous training
gain rapid career progression

IT Strategy, Information Security (ISIS) falls within the TGP organization and provides services aimed at improving the strategic intent, transforming economics and effectiveness, and the overall design, of a company’s information technology capabilities and/or functions. Information technology capabilities include IT planning and management, IT processes and approaches, and IT assets that provide the operational components necessary to run applications.

Endpoint / Data Loss Prevention Security Consultant

Our consultants assist clients with the identification and evaluation of holistic security gaps with a focus on the infrastructure and business applications layer. They also anticipate security requirements and identify sound security controls for applications, systems, processes and organizations. Our consultants can easily work with non-security teams to integrate security controls on projects.

We are currently searching for Consultant for our Security Technology practice with prior experience in the following areas: compliance, heavy infrastructure security skills including , Data Loss Prevention, Endpoint Security, Network Monitoring, Network Security and Security Monitoring & Networking Security Skills.

Key Responsibilities may include:

Detailed knowledge of EPS and DLP security technologies and market space to develop and drive strategy for our clients
Complex End to End Design of EPS and DLP solutions
Client Interaction, presentation and industry knowledge on EPS and DLP solutions
EPS and DLP Architecture Design and Implementation (Design & Delivery)
Extensive Deployment & Implementation background
Expert knowledge and experience in designing and delivering DLP solutions, including expertise in at least one vendor (Websense DSS, Symantec DLP, RSA DLP or McAfee Network and Host DLP).
Ability to travel 100%

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

Minimum 2 years infrastructure security experience (e.g. OS Hardening, Windows migration and deployment, Anti-Virus deployment, HIDS/ HIPS experience, etc)
Minimum 1 year DLP/EPS experience with at least one of the following vendors: Websense DSS, Symantec DLP, RSA DLP or McAfee Network & Host DLP.
Minimum Bachelor’s degree

Preferred Skill:

Windows, UNIX environment experience
Knowledge of Virtual Environments
Basic Network Security knowledge (7 layers of OSI, etc)
Vendor evaluation knowledge (or understand key Infrastructure Security
Endpoint Protection Skills
Project Management (leading projects and leading teams)
Good working knowledge of deploying a Data Protection & Privacy solution; Public Key Infrastructure, mobile security, Database Security, etc.
RFP/RFI Response Knowledge (ability to work and lead proposal efforts)
Strongly prefer industry-adopted security certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CISM, CRISC, SANS.
Strongly prefer leading EPS/DLP vendor certifications: Symantec, RSA, McAfee, etc
Nice to have certifications: GIAC, GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC), GIAC Certified Firewall Analyst (GCFW)
Conceptual knowledge of any of the following regulations: PCI, Sarbanes-Oxley, HIPAA, GLBA, FISMA, NIST, etc.

Professional Skill Requirements:

Proven ability to work independently and as a team member
Good communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills
Good organizational, multi-tasking, and time-management skills
Ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment
Ability to mentor junior level resources

Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.

Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization which does not require now or in the future sponsorship by the employer for a visa.

Accenture is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Great Opportunity…w/ one catch..

Your job source and more — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 17:35:02 +0000

A Challenge! If you are looking for a great company, and want your career in your hands then Accenture is the place for you! I am currently looking to fill the following positons listed below. If any of these positions are fit for you, your friend, your Sister, Brother, Mom, Dad or Grandma please send your resume to Nate.Moore@accenture.com.

Federal – Systems Integrator II – Chantilly, VA

Basic Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI clearance with ability to obtain a CI Polygraph
• 3 years of Systems Integration Experience

• Bachelor of Science Degree or 13 years of professional experience

Preferred Skill Requirements:

DoD 8570.01 desirable
SSCP, CEH, IAT I or II Certification or Operating System Administrator Certification

Federal – IT Facilities Infrastructure Lead

Basic Qualifications

Active TS/SCI
Bachelor’s degree obtained
3 years of facility management experience in support of IT related equipment in an operational environment
1 years of experience in management of subcontractor and/or vendor person to perform facility related changes

Preferred Qualifications

General understanding of IT equipment and maintenance of complex operational baselines
Experience managing facility configuration information using a facility management tool (i.e., Rackwise, InfrastruXure, and Aperture)

Federal – Red Hat Administrator – Springfield, VA

Primary responsibility will include hands on technical support work related to the overall health and maintenance of the operating system environments (Red Hat/Solaris) in support of 24/7 operations. Additionally, this individual is responsible for supporting operating system changes required for the transition of new applications into the datacenter.

Provide initial support of the datacenter server environment (Red Hat / Sun Solaris) with continued support into 24×7 operations
Perform remote monitoring of server/system health and status using provided tools (e.g., Dell Open Manage, IT Assistant, What Up Professional)
Ability to decompose complex problems to ensure timely and accurate resolution of system anomalies before they impact operations
Understanding of server ‘virtualization’
Work with project engineering and/or entity personnel to identify and troubleshoot operational and performance related issues
Participate in rotational pager duty to provide on-call support; including off-hours server administration and problem escalation
Plan and execute the installation and configuration of Linux/UNIX server operating environments within the datacenter (Red Hat / Sun Solaris)
Provide hands on technical support (Tier-2) related to the overall health and maintenance of the Linux/UNIX operating environments in support of 24/7 operations

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

Active Top Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain an SCI
Bachelor’ degree or 6 years of professional experience
1 year of Linux/Red Hat Administration
3 years of experience with one or more of the following: networking protocols, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, NIS/NIS+, LDAP and NFS
6 months of experience with Red Hat Enterprise version 5 or 6

Now Hiring: Lead Trainer in DC!

Your job source and more — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 15:29:22 +0000

Accenture is currently looking to bring on a Career Trainer to join our Team in Washington, DC! If you or anyone you know would like to learn more about this position please contact Nate Moore today!

Nate.Moore@accenture.com

Federal – Training Lead

Service Delivery professionals are responsible for providing service delivery across the breadth of offerings such as accounting, information technology, application development and maintenance, helpdesk services, procurement, learning and training, and human resources. The work that is performed by our delivery professionals may serve one or more clients concurrently and they may be located directly at a client site or within our global delivery network.

Training and Communications Lead responsibilities:

Lead development and delivery of communications and trainings associated with Order Fulfillment workstreams (Dispatch Board, Moves, Projects, Reimbursables)
Creating and publishing communications (including emails, briefings, marketing materials, etc.) for employees and customers, ensuring that timely and appropriate messages are received via the appropriate vehicles that raise awareness and invoke commitment.
Develop working knowledge of processes and technology, and assist with the creation/updating of training materials.
Participate in training delivery, including meeting logistics, briefings and hands-on training to both employees and customers
Develop training guides and CBTs
Deliver classroom training
Conduct Order Fulfillment Technician Skills Assessment to assisst with dispatch board solution development

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

2 years of change management experience
3 years of consulting experience
Bachelor’s Degree
TS/SCI clearance

Preferred Skills:

Good communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills
Training Delivery and Meeting Facilitation
Strong Microsoft skills
Good organizational, multi-tasking, and time-management skills
Proven ability to work independently and as a team member

Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.

Applicants for employment in the US must possess work authorization which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa.

These roles require US Citizenship due to Client Clearance requirements.

Accenture is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Chantilly Lace with a Pretty Face

Your job source and more — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 15:05:15 +0000

Accenture is hiring a Systems Integrator II in Chantilly, VA. The Ideal candidate will have an acitve TS/SCI clearance. If you or anyone you know would like to be considered for this position or any listed here on The Daily Hookup please contact Nate Moore. nate.moore@accenture.com

The Health & Public Service operating group serves health & government organizations around the globe, as well as foundations, Non-Government Organizations (NGOs) and non-profit enterprises.

Provides a total system perspective including a technical understanding of relationships, dependencies, and requirements of hardware and software components. Is knowledgeable in life cycle support, including maintenance, administration and management. Creates, drafts, and views program documentation, generates formal review documentation, and participates in system and program reviews. Participates in formal and informal reviews to determine quality. Must be able to track project studies, plans, action items, etc. Ensures coordination and information flow between programs within the organization.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI clearance with ability to obtain a CI Polygraph
• 3 years of Systems Integration Experience

• Bachelor of Science Degree or 13 years of professional experience

Preferred Skill Requirements:

DoD 8570.01 desirable
SSCP, CEH, IAT I or II Certification or Operating System Administrator Certification

Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.

Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization which does not require now or in the future sponsorship by the employer for a visa.

This role requires US Citizenship for Client clearance requirement.

Accenture is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Federal technical jobs @ Accenture

Your job source and more — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 20:52:31 +0000

Accenture is currently hiring a Federal-SAP Technical System Specialist to join our Federal Group. Please see the job description listed below. If you have any questions or would like to be considered for the position please contact Nate.Moore@accenture.com

Job Description:

The SAP Technical System Specialist is responsible for analysis, design, and testing of components of the SAP (ECC 6.0). The System Specialist is involved in maintenance, enhancement and/or development work of SAP modules and those that interface with other applications. The System Specialist has a range of skills and knowledge of the technologies used and applications supported by Client Service Teams. The System Specialist is required to participate in pager/on-call support. The System Specialist reports to the Client Service Team Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

Work with Client, Accenture, and Teaming Partner team members to gather and interpret functional user/system requirements into technical design specifications
Assists team members in completing their work and acquiring skills in their assigned Work with Client, Accenture, and Teaming Partner team members and executives on and across the project team.
Accountable for ongoing maintenance of effective client service relationship in one area of the business, by acting as first point of contact for client representatives
Plan and execute all required process steps as defined in our methodologies.
Lead and/or provide SAP application development support in assigned areas.
Analyze, design, code and test break/fix requests and enhancements to SAP modules.
Develop technical system specifications for SAP components.
Design SAP components to technical programming standards.
Lead and/or provide primary support toward installation of application releases into production.
Coordinate and participate in structured peer reviews / walkthroughs.
Create operational documentation for the SAP application.
Meet service commitments for assigned deliverables and proactively provide work status.
Continuously develop industry knowledge and associated skills.
Coordinate work with other Systems Specialists across teams.
Organize and prepare own and team’s work effectively to facilitate proactive resolution of problems.
Accountable for results of team efforts by maintaining workplans and project status to meet quality standards and deadlines
Provide input to assist in determining level of work effort for assigned activities
Assist the Client Service Team Manager in monitoring budget by providing estimated-time-to-complete (ETC) and actuals for assigned tasks.
Anticipate, identify, track and resolve issues and risks affecting the application.
May support career development (e.g. coaching, training, etc.) for team members.
May include providing performance feedback for all assigned Accenture, Subcontractor, and Teaming Partner team members
functional areas

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

US Citizen and no dual citizenship
3 years of Technical Development experience which includes 1 year of ABAP development experience
2 year degree (or equivalent experience)
1 year of experience with MS Office

Preferred Skills/Qualifications:

Technical development experience in any of the following technologies:
   ABAP
   Java
   SQL
   Unix scripting
   NET
• US Federal Government IT experience
• Exposure to Systems Lifecycle Methodology
• Exposure to Production Application Support

Professional Skills

Strong oral and written communication skills
Government security clearance.
Understanding of Supply Chain processes
Strong Facilitation Skills
Supervisory experience
Experience in Client-facing role

Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.

Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa.

These roles require US Citizenship due to Client Clearance Requirements.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Great Lakes deserve Great Jobs…And do we have them!

Your job source and more — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 03:31:54 +0000

Accenture is currently looking to bring on the best of the best for our Desktop Infrastructure position. The ideal candidate will have all or most of the following skills listed in the description below. If you or anyone you know would like to be considered for this job contact Me! nate.moore@accenture.com

Our TGP consultants can expect to:

work with cutting edge technology
deliver high-quality solutions across multiple industries
work on a variety of projects ranging in both size and scope
receive continuous training
gain rapid career progression

Workplace Technology and Collaboration covers end-user computing solutions that deliver a high-performance work environment for organizations. Solutions are oriented around desktop transformations, messaging transformations, collaborative/productivity technology, and efficient deployment methodologies. Accenture uses information technology to automate common workplace activities. We team closely with our clients to help them shape a Next Generation Workplace and implement the work processes and IT infrastructure required to deliver high performance. Our solutions enable organizations to achieve significant competitive business advantage in workforce productivity improvements and efficiencies

Key Responsibilities May Include:

Eagerness to participate on a team designing, building and/or testing WT&C focused solutions
Thoroughly document all facets of the infrastructure solution
Apply Accenture methodology, Accenture reusable assets, and previous work experience to delivery consistently high quality work.
Deliver written or oral status reports regularly
Stay educated on new and emerging market offerings that may be of interest to our clients.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in 3 of the following 5 areas:

Client Operating Systems (e.g. Windows 7, Microsoft Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000 or Linux/Unix)
Directory Systems (e.g. Windows Server 200x, Active Directory, Novell NDS, Sun1)
Messaging Technologies (e.g. Microsoft Exchange 2003, 2007, 2010, Lotus Notes)
Collaboration and End User Productivity (e.g. Microsoft Office 200x, SharePoint, Groove, InfoPath, WWF, Office Communicator Server)
Virtual Desktop Infrastructure Build (VMWare View, Citrix XenDesktop, etc.), Application Virtualization Build (Microsoft App-V, Endeavor, InstallFree, ThinApp, etc.), Thin Client Deployment (Wyse, HP, etc.)
Full End-user computing life cycle experience (architecture, design, build, implementation, remote management, patch management experience related to the above)

Minimum of 1 year of professional experience in 2 of the 3 following areas:

Desktop transformation and messaging environment implementations
Thin Computing Technologies (e.g. Terminal Services, Citrix, Wyse, VMWare)
Desktop Management (e.g. Microsoft SMS, SCCM, SCOM, Altiris)

Minimum of 1 year of technical architecture design, evaluation, and analysis

Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree

Preferred Skills:

Previous Consulting or client service delivery experience
Project Management experience (Project and resource planning using MS Project)
Architectural exposure to Red Hat LINUX, UNIX, Oracle, DB2, SQL Server, IIS Server, J2EE, .NET and other technologies (Quest Software, Remedy and
BMC)
Hands-on experience with VBScript, TCP/IP, XML, C++, JavaScript
Technical/Team Leadership Experience
Personnel Development Experience (hiring, resource planning, performance feedback, etc.)

Professional Skill Requirements:

Excellent communication skills (both written and oral)
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to be flexible and work analytically in a problem solving environment
Attention to Detail
Strong organizational & multi-tasking skills
Strong analytical skills and thought processes

Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.

Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa.

Twin Cities -Accenture is hiring!

Your job source and more — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 19:12:51 +0000

Accenture is currently looking for Desktop Infrastructure professionals to join this great company. Please see a detailed description listed below for your review. If you or anyone you know would be a good fit for this position please reach out to Nate.Moore@accenture.com for more information and to apply.

Desktop Infrastructure

Our TGP consultants can expect to:

work with cutting edge technology
deliver high-quality solutions across multiple industries
work on a variety of projects ranging in both size and scope
receive continuous training
gain rapid career progression

Key Responsibilities May Include:

Eagerness to participate on a team designing, building and/or testing WT&C focused solutions
Thoroughly document all facets of the infrastructure solution
Apply Accenture methodology, Accenture reusable assets, and previous work experience to delivery consistently high quality work.
Deliver written or oral status reports regularly
Stay educated on new and emerging market offerings that may be of interest to our clients.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in 3 of the following 5 areas:

Client Operating Systems (e.g. Windows 7, Microsoft Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000 or Linux/Unix)
Directory Systems (e.g. Windows Server 200x, Active Directory, Novell NDS, Sun1)
Messaging Technologies (e.g. Microsoft Exchange 2003, 2007, 2010, Lotus Notes)
Collaboration and End User Productivity (e.g. Microsoft Office 200x, SharePoint, Groove, InfoPath, WWF, Office Communicator Server)
Virtual Desktop Infrastructure Build (VMWare View, Citrix XenDesktop, etc.), Application Virtualization Build (Microsoft App-V, Endeavor, InstallFree, ThinApp, etc.), Thin Client Deployment (Wyse, HP, etc.)
Full End-user computing life cycle experience (architecture, design, build, implementation, remote management, patch management experience related to the above)

Minimum of 1 year of professional experience in 2 of the 3 following areas:

Desktop transformation and messaging environment implementations
Thin Computing Technologies (e.g. Terminal Services, Citrix, Wyse, VMWare)
Desktop Management (e.g. Microsoft SMS, SCCM, SCOM, Altiris)

Minimum of 1 year of technical architecture design, evaluation, and analysis

Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree

Preferred Skills:

Previous Consulting or client service delivery experience
Project Management experience (Project and resource planning using MS Project)
Architectural exposure to Red Hat LINUX, UNIX, Oracle, DB2, SQL Server, IIS Server, J2EE, .NET and other technologies (Quest Software, Remedy and
BMC)
Hands-on experience with VBScript, TCP/IP, XML, C++, JavaScript
Technical/Team Leadership Experience
Personnel Development Experience (hiring, resource planning, performance feedback, etc.)

Professional Skill Requirements:

Excellent communication skills (both written and oral)
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to be flexible and work analytically in a problem solving environment
Attention to Detail
Strong organizational & multi-tasking skills
Strong analytical skills and thought processes

Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.

Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer