Designer I

by Irma Moore | Jul 26, 2024 | Uncategorized

Description

Designer I 

This is a remote position. 

Ad Hoc is a digital services company that helps the federal government better serve people. Our teams use modern, agile methods to meet the needs of our users while closing the gap between consumer expectations and government.    

Work on things that matter 

Our teams connect Veterans with services designed for their needs, help millions of people access affordable health care, and support important programs like Head Start. As we work with agencies to deliver critical services, we’re also changing how the government thinks about and uses technology.  

Built for a remote life 

Ad Hoc is remote-first and remote-always. We’ve designed our culture, communications, and tools to support a nationwide team. Being remote allows Ad Hoc to bring the best people onto our teams and give them the freedom to create a work environment that fits their lives. Maybe you need to adjust your schedule to care for your family or take a bike ride. At Ad Hoc, that’s welcomed.  

Committed to high expectations and a welcoming culture 

Ad Hoc values acceptance, accountability, and humility. We aren’t heroes. We leave our egos at the door to learn from our mistakes and improve the process for the next time. We build small, inclusive teams to bring the best of consumer technology to the problems of government.

Primary Responsibilities: 

In this role, you will serve as an individual contributor within a team; upon the direction and guidance of leadership, you will be responsible for supporting the goal of meeting scope, schedule and delivery requirements. Primary expectations of a Designer I include: 

• Focused on program tactical assignments in order to meet defined milestones
• Delivers design work including discovery artifacts, sketches and rough prototypes, wireframes, UX flows, and high fidelity prototypes
• Utilizes design skills including typography and hierarchy
• Maintains ownership of assigned deadlines
• Willingness to partner with Senior Designers, and be receptive to mentorship
• Conducts competitive analyses and reports results to stakeholders
• Contributes to design libraries, providing visual designs and brand artifacts
• Collaborates with a multi-disciplined team to facilitate discussions and articulate goals in order to deliver upon requirements
• Supports human centered design processes and deliverables in compliance with standards and regulations
• May support accessibility tasks inclusive of 508 compliance and have knowledge of other emerging accessibility standards 
• May develop and manage content for highly visible websites or applications, abiding by design guidelines

Basic Qualifications:

•  BA/BS in Computer Science or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
•  1-3 years of experience developing designs and code and acting as a key contributor on project teams.
• Knowledge of software tools, platforms, and processes required to support the associated technology tower such as C#, .NET, Java, SOA, or       other OOA/OOD languages, Microsoft suite of tools, SAP, PS, ETL tools and/or other package software applications.
• Experience working with databases and related tools.
• Proficiency in analysis, and communication skills (written and oral)

To learn more about working at Ad Hoc, please visit: https://adhocteam.us/join/

Benefits: 

• Company-subsidized Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Use What You Need Vacation Policy
• 401K with employer match
• Paid parental leave after one year of service

Ad Hoc LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, pregnancy, disability, work-related injury, covered veteran status, political ideology, marital status, or any other factor that the law protects from employment discrimination.

In support of the Colorado Equal Pay Transparency Act, and others like it across the country, Ad Hoc job descriptions feature the starting range we reasonably expect to pay to candidates who would join our team with little to no need for training on the responsibilities we’ve outlined above. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide range of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and responsibility. The range of starting pay for this role is $85,000-92,000. Our recruiters will be happy to answer any questions you may have, and we look forward to learning more about your salary requirements. 

job reference: DESIG001447 

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Director, Product Security – Secure Servicing (Remote)

by Irma Moore | Jul 26, 2024 | Uncategorized

Build your best future with the Johnson Controls team

As a global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places and the planet. Join a winning team that enables you to build your best future! Our teams are uniquely positioned to support a multitude of industries across the globe.

You will have the opportunity to develop yourself through meaningful work projects and learning opportunities. We strive to provide our employees with an experience, focused on supporting their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. Become a member of the Johnson Controls family and thrive in an empowering company culture where your voice and ideas will be heard – your next great opportunity is just a few clicks away!

What we offer

Competitive salary and bonus plan
Paid vacation/holidays/sick time
Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care – Available day one
Extensive product and on the job/cross training opportunities with outstanding internal resources
Encouraging and collaborative team environment
Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy
Check us Out: Day in the Life of the Building of the Future https://youtu.be/pdZMNrDJviY

What you will do

The future is being built today, and Johnson Controls is making that future more productive, more secure and more sustainable. We are harnessing the power of cloud, data analytics, the Internet of Things, and user design thinking to deliver on the promise of intelligent buildings and smart cities that connect communities in ways that make people’s lives – and the world – better.

In this career defining opportunity, you will report directly to the Chief Product Security Officer and lead cybersecurity initiatives which drive growth and differentiation for Johnson Controls. You will collaborate with stakeholders to ensure company programs, products, and solutions as installed and serviced in the field are compliant with Product Security governance. You will measure, influence, and lead initiatives around controls designed to reduce and / or mitigate cyber risk to our connect products’ customer base. In this pivotal role, you will lead efforts that ensure cybersecurity awareness amongst our Field Installation teams and reinforce customer trust in Johnson Controls products and solutions.

How you will do it

• Lead and supervise a team of regional cybersecurity leaders to ensure your department’s initiatives are deployed consistently across all field sites and teams globally.
• Manage an assessment program measuring compliance of installed products with controls such as hardening guides, NIST controls, and the ISA/IEC 62443 framework.
• Provide departmental input on budget plans, forecasts, and expenditures for Product Security.
• Manage multi-year vendor contracts and third-party partner relationships.
• Coordinate with legal and other regulatory and compliance groups to ensure the company is compliant with key laws, regulations, and certifications.
• Lead a Field Security Champion network of key field technicians to deploy training, communicate cyber guidance, and collect input and data on cyber aspects of field operations.
• Assist in cybersecurity risk and technology assessment of merger and acquisition opportunities.
• Use agile methodologies to manage resources and track milestones and deliverables.
• Define, gather, and monitor meaningful metrics for compliance and continuous improvement.
• Develop and maintain security technical documentation for internal and external use.
• Occasionally participate in cybersecurity committees, boards, councils and working groups.

What we look for

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, cybersecurity, or another technical field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 15 years of technical leadership experience with at least 7 years in cybersecurity.
• Leadership experience managing product security governance and compliance requirements and risks.
• Track record of building cohesive teams and collaborating successfully with other functions.
• Technical and operational excellence, thought leadership, integrative thinking, and passion.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to assess and translate cybersecurity requirements from various sources into practical plans and schedules.
• Superior skill in written and verbal communications as well as planning/delivering presentations.
• Experience with Building Operational Technologies (e.g. Controls Systems, Building Management) a plus.
• Experience with technology related compliance and risk management related frameworks such as NIST SSDF / CSF, ISA/IEC 62443, ISO 27001, SOC 2 or others comparable.
• CISSP, CISM, GISCP, CEH or related security certifications are a plus.
• Travel is occasional at 10-20%, including international.

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Johnson Controls International plc. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law. To view more information about your equal opportunity and non-discrimination rights as a candidate, visit EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit here.

Fire Alarm Designer II (Remote)

by Irma Moore | Jul 26, 2024 | Uncategorized

What you will do

The primary role of the Fire Alarm Designer is to design fire alarm systems for Johnson Controls projects. Acting as a design lead on large complex multi-faceted projects and directing other members of the design team supporting these projects 

How you will do it
 

• Organizes and plans own workload, helps to direct workload of less experienced design team members, and additionally works with other design teams when required.
• Facilitates reviews of initial designs of medium complexity to provide value engineered/code compliant solutions where required. 
• Coordinates with CAD Support Technicians to prepare fully detailed technical submissions with complete detailed schematics and drawings to meet design criteria.
• Oversees CAD Support Technicians in the preparation of project submissions for medium complexity systems including: system operation, drawings, and calculations.
• Completes detailed calculations to verify system design meets code and standard requirements.
• Participates in pre/post project design meeting and attends customer/site coordination meetings, as applicable.
• Develops bill of materials to facilitate construction.
• Examines completed submissions in conjunction with CAD Support Technician for equipment application, equipment compatibility, and compliance with specifications and scope.
• Provides support to Project Managers when orders have been received to assist in maintaining and/or improving project margins. 

What we look for

Required
 

• A Minimum of 5 years’ experience in design of Fire and Security systems.
• NICET Certification Level II, or Level I with Level II attainability
• Experienced with NFPA 72 (National Fire Alarm Code)
• Experience in Fire Alarm, Security, Nurse Call, CCTV and/or Construction Industry. High school degree or equivalent required.
• Demonstrated ability in drafting/CAD, computer skills estimating/pricing, and project management.
• Proficient in reading and understanding architectural and electrical diagrams
• Knowledge of multiple electronic building systems.
• Advanced understanding of mechanical systems and their interface to fire alarm systems.
• Fundamental understanding of Microsoft Office Suite including, Excel, Access, Word, Outlook, Adobe
• Effective written and oral communications
• Ability to obtain appropriate licenses required by national, state and local codes.
• Ability to work a full-time schedule 
• Available for local travel

Preferred
 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Drafting (AutoCad) preferred, Or equivalent field experience.
• NICET Level III certification

Johnson Controls International plc. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law. To view more information about your equal opportunity and non-discrimination rights as a candidate, visit EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit here.

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Senior Citrix Engineer (Remote)

by Irma Moore | Jul 26, 2024 | Uncategorized

Job Description

Join one of the nation’s most comprehensive academic medical centers, UChicago Medicine, as a Senior Citrix Engineer for our Information Technology Department.

This is a remote, work from home opportunity and you may be based outside of the greater Chicagoland area.

Job Summary

The Citrix Engineer helps administer day-to-day operations of key system environment(s). Assists in the design, administration, analysis, evaluation, troubleshooting, and documenting of complex existing technology systems (e.g., technical platforms, such as the Citrix systems, XenApp, Storefront, and PVS environments, etc.). Assists with more complex testing and analysis of all elements of the systems’ capabilities. Understands the business impact of events and decisions made relating to system changes/enhancements. Helps make decisions and determine policy to maximize system availability.

Essential Job Functions

Citrix Systems Administration: 

• Responsible for all activities related to Citrix system administration including XenApp 7.15 for 10,000+ customers, Storefront 7.15, NetScaler, Provisioning Services (PVS), User Profile Management (UPM) for 18,000+ customers, RemotePC Upgrades, migrations, and patching to all Citrix hosts in dev/test/prd/dr environments.
• Citrix support tickets from customers via service now.
• Application updates in Citrix for MS Office, clinical applications, Epic Hyperspace/Hyperdrive.
• Analyzes causes of issues, or problems and takes necessary corrective action.
• Ensures long-term requirements of systems operations and administration are included in the overall information systems planning of the organization.
• Maintains and upgrades hardware and software including technical architecture related to hardware and basic network connectivity.
• Monitors and maintains continuity with system software licensing and maintenance agreements.
• Implements system enhancements that will improve the reliability and performance of the systems.
• Establishes/recommends policies on system use and services.
• Responsible for design, support and implementation of Disaster Recovery and High Availability plans.
• Acts as resource for other System Engineers and mentors less experienced System Engineers.
• Has responsibility for purchase justification.
• Stays current with system technology and trends.

Windows Administration:

• The System Engineer sets up and maintains all Windows enterprise systems within the enterprise. Specific tasks include setup and maintenance of new systems, implementing network connectivity, performing routine backups, performing system recovery when there are problems, securing systems against unauthorized access from entities both from within and without the University, understanding the needs of the enterprise, recommending specific solutions, and in developing long range strategies to accommodate the continued growth of the department.
• The SE will coordinate and perform the installation, maintenance, and replacement of all parts as appropriate for server environments within the organization, as per service contracts with vendors and customers alike.
• Engage technical support personnel when appropriate.

Technical Project Coordination: 

• As a key resource within the enterprise, the systems engineer will provide project coordination and lead technical expertise for information technology initiatives.
• The systems engineer will be expected to aid the Manager in ongoing project audit and task review.

​Escalation Point for Support Requests: 

• The systems engineer is a 3rd tier support resource for all technical support requests generated within the division. The requests may range from independent desktop issues to complex server or network failures.
• In the event of a support issue that requires interaction with non-Information Services support entities, the systems engineer is expected to coordinate resources, and act as the primary focal point for the customer during the problem resolution process.
• The systems engineer is expected to take a leadership role in resolution of complex problems.

Relationships:

• The systems engineer works with other IS groups within the organization, and with NSIT network and system engineers.
• The systems engineer will need to work closely with the systems engineers within the organization in the support of the infrastructure of the enterprise, and in the design and development of cross-platform systems and processes to increase efficiency and reduce the overhead involved in supporting the enterprise throughout the Medical Center departments and the Division.

New Technology Evaluation:

• As directed by the Manager, the systems engineer will perform a feasibility review and testing of new hardware and software technologies, and provide detailed feedback regarding that review, to intermediate management, and any other appropriate personnel.
• Furthermore, a systems engineer is expected to provide ongoing guidance to other SE’s who are involved in new technology evaluation projects.

Professional Development:

• Attend appropriate training and professional development conferences to ensure that the Systems Administrator skill set continues to meet customer demands.
• Performs other duties assigned.

Required Qualifications  

• BS or BA degree, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent education, training or work experience
• Five or more years Programming or System Administration experience 
• Skilled and experienced with any or all the following hardware: HPE and/or UCS blades systems, VMware and Windows Operating systems 
• Detailed understanding of networking/distributed computing environment concepts 
• Understanding of Volume and Data administration not limited to stripping, concatenation and RAID concepts 
• Detailed understanding of performance and tuning not limited to memory and storage 
• Independent problem-solver. Sorts through issues and conducts comparative analysis of multiple solutions (i.e., skilled in problem analysis; pays very close attention to detail) 
• Able to work in a team environment or independently 
• Excellent listening and organizational skills with emphasis on detail and follow-through 
• Able to organize and delegate tasks, coordinate projects and be willing to advise others 
• Skilled in project management and work plan development and implementation 
• Effective oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills 
• Project Leader training preferred
• Advance degree (Masters) preferred

Experience with the following required:

Citrix Administration:

• Detailed understanding of XenApp 7.15 for 10,000+ customers, Storefront 7.15, NetScaler, Provisioning Services (PVS), User Profile Management (UPM) for 18,000+ customers, RemotePC
• Upgrades, migrations, and patching to all Citrix hosts in dev/test/prd/dr environments
• Citrix support tickets from customers via service now
• Application updates in Citrix for MS Office, clinical applications, Epic Hyperspace/Hyperdrive

Windows Administration:

• Skilled and experienced with Windows of some variety: Windows 2012/2016/2019 server OS
• High skill with most of Windows 2012/2016/2019 Server and Workstation commands/utilities
• Familiarity with most basic system administration tools and processes
• Ability to write and understand scripts in some administrative language (PowerShell)

Position Details

• Job Type/FTE: Full-Time
• Shift: Day
• Unit/Department: IT Technology Services 
• CBA Code: Non-Union

Must comply with UCMC’s COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.

Senior Systems Engineer – Storage and Backup (Remote)

by Irma Moore | Jul 26, 2024 | Uncategorized

Job Description

Join one of the nation’s most comprehensive academic medical centers, UChicago Medicine, as a Senior Systems Engineer – Storage and Backup for our Information Technology Department.

This is a remote, work from home opportunity and you may be based outside of the greater Chicagoland area.

Job Summary

The Storage and Backup Engineer helps administer day-to-day operations of key system environment(s). Assists in the design, administration, analysis, evaluation, troubleshooting, and documenting of complex existing technology systems (i.e., technical platforms, storage arrays (Isilon, PowerStore, PowerMax, Pure Flash Blade) backup systems (Veeam Data Platform, Veritas NetBackup, ExaGrid) and fiber channel MDS switches.  Assists with more complex testing and analysis of all elements of the systems’ capabilities. Understands the business impact of events and decisions made relating to system changes/enhancements. Helps make decisions and determine policy to maximize system availability.

Essential Job Functions

Storage and Backup Administration: 

• Responsible for all back-end storage arrays and data.
• Dell/EMC, Pure Storage, Veritas NetBackup, and ExaGrid support ticket creation and management.
• Firmware updates.
• Analyzes causes of issues, or problems and takes necessary corrective action.
• Ensures long-term requirements of systems operations and administration are included in the overall information systems planning of the organization.
• Maintains and upgrades hardware and software including technical architecture related to hardware and basic network connectivity.
• Monitors and maintains continuity with system software licensing and maintenance agreements.
• Implements system enhancements that will improve the reliability and performance of the systems.
• Establishes/recommends policies on system use and services.
• Responsible for design, support and implementation of Disaster Recovery and High Availability plans.
• Acts as resource for other System Engineers and mentors less experienced System Engineers.
• Has responsibility for purchase justification.
• Stays current with system technology and trends.

Technical Project Coordination: 

• As a key resource within the enterprise, the systems engineer will provide project coordination and lead technical expertise for information technology initiatives.
• The systems engineer will be expected to aid the Manager in ongoing project audit and task review.

​Escalation Point for Support Requests: 

• The systems engineer is a 3rd tier support resource for all technical support requests generated within the division. The requests may range from independent desktop issues to complex server or network failures.
• In the event of a support issue that requires interaction with non-Information Services support entities, the systems engineer is expected to coordinate resources, and act as the primary focal point for the customer during the problem resolution process.
• The systems engineer is expected to take a leadership role in resolution of complex problems.

Relationships:

• The systems engineer works with other IS groups within the organization, and with NSIT network and system engineers.
• The systems engineer will need to work closely with the systems engineers within the organization in the support of the infrastructure of the enterprise, and in the design and development of cross-platform systems and processes to increase efficiency and reduce the overhead involved in supporting the enterprise throughout the Medical Center departments and the Division.

New Technology Evaluation:

• As directed by the Manager, the systems engineer will perform a feasibility review and testing of new hardware and software technologies, and provide detailed feedback regarding that review, to intermediate management, and any other appropriate personnel.
• Furthermore, systems engineer is expected to provide ongoing guidance to other SE’s who are involved in new technology evaluation projects.

Professional Development:

• Attend appropriate training and professional development conferences to ensure that the Systems Administrator skill set continues to meet customer demands.
• Performs other duties assigned.

Required Qualifications  

• BS or BA degree, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent education, training or work experience
• Five or more years Programming or System Administration experience 
• Skilled and experienced with any or all the following hardware: UCS blades systems, VMware, Pure Storage, Dell/EMC Storage, Fiber Channel Switches, modern backup and restoration applications (e.g. Veeam, or Rubrik) Linux, and Windows Operating systems. 
• Detailed understanding of networking/distributed computing environment concepts 
• Understanding of Volume and Data administration not limited to stripping, concatenation and RAID concepts 
• Detailed understanding of performance and tuning not limited to memory and storage 
• Independent problem-solver. Sorts through issues and conducts comparative analysis of multiple solutions (i.e., skilled in problem analysis; pays very close attention to detail) 
• Able to work in a team environment or independently 
• Excellent listening and organizational skills with emphasis on detail and follow-through 
• Able to organize and delegate tasks, coordinate projects and be willing to advise others 
• Skilled in project management and work plan development and implementation 
• Effective oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills 
• Project Leader training preferred

Experience with the following required:

Backup Administration:

• Managing daily backups for large datasets using modern backup solutions. (e.g. Veeam, Rubrik)
• Monitoring daily backups and addressing issues/missed or failed backups.
• Backup and restore requests from customers.
• Application updates in for backup management

Storage Administration:

• MDS switches and zoning
• Array administration (creating LUNs, expanding, removing, and migrating)
• File share technology (CIFS/SMB/NFS)
• Ability to write and understand scripts in some administrative language (PowerShell, Perl, Bash etc.)
• Linux administration and management

Position Details

• Job Type/FTE: Full-Time
• Shift: Day
• Unit/Department: IT Technology Services 
• CBA Code: Non-Union

Must comply with UCMC’s COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.