Recent Grad – Project Administrator

First Quality is a privately-held group of manufacturing companies who are leaders in their respective
field. The organization is run by hands-on owners with dynamic expansion plans to significantly increase
the size of the business over the next few years.

Due to this continued growth, we are looking for a Project Administrator to cover Central and
Northeastern PA. This position provides administrative and technical support for the IT Project
Management Office of First Quality. The Project Administrator is responsible for project intake,
tracking, report validation, resource tracking, and quality reviews, ensuring all projects are aligned to the
business units’ objectives and following the FQ Project Methodology, actively promoting the adoption
of project management principles within First Quality and particularly within the IT department, and
managing small projects. This position is looked at as a ‘stepping stone’ to becoming a Project Manager
at First Quality.

Some primary responsibilities include:
Increasing business efficiency through project and process improvement using existing tools
across application platforms.
Administering the project management information system on a daily basis.
Reviewing incoming projects for validity and ensuring scheduling for PMO review.
Maintaining the IT Department’s project list and associated status fields used in reporting.
Providing report generation and delivery to the PMO, IT, and project stakeholders on a regular
and ad-hoc basis.
Tracking existing and proposed projects through the project lifecycle ensuring that all projects are
vetted through the appropriate stage gates.
Maintaining the PMO guidelines and associated documentation.
Creating training materials on PMO practices, guidelines, and methodologies.

The ideal candidate should possess the following:
Bachelor’s Degree in a technology based field or equivalent.
Minimum GPA 3.0
Experience via internships or work experience to IT processes and procedures, preferably within
an Information Technology environment or supporting IT business processes.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Project, Visio, and related Office products.
Hands on with applications and technology tools to deliver solutions.
Desire to acquire project and process management skills.
Problem solving and decision making skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

The company’s philosophy and work environment has been created by an ownership that places a
premium on integrity, honesty and teamwork. As important as a candidate’s qualifications, is their ability
to work closely with their colleagues and strive in a politics and ego free atmosphere.

Excellent compensation and benefit package included!

***If interested please send your resume to adaniloff@firstquality.com***

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Eze Castle Leadership Development Program

Eze Castle Software (“Eze”) is currently seeking recent college graduates to join our QA Analyst and Connectivity Consultant Leadership Development Programs. Through extensive training in the investment management industry and the technology that drives it, you will develop the necessary skills to become a successful Business Consultant or other investment technology professional at ConvergEx.

Eze is a leading investment technology company with locations throughout the U.S., and in London, Hong Kong, Sydney, and Singapore. The Eze OMS™, our award-winning order management system (OMS), has been a market leader of investment technology since its launch in 1995. It is used by over 400 investment managers to streamline their investment process. Eze is a member of ConvergEx Group, a leading client-focused technology company providing products and servi ces to asset managers and financial intermediaries globally. ConvergEx has offices in 22 cities throughout the U.S., Europe, Asia, Australia, and Africa.

About our Leadership Development Experience:
Our primary objective is to recruit extremely talented and professional individuals and actively build their leadership, business and technology skills. Individuals learn about the investment management industry, portfolio management, hedge funds and the technologies that drive them, like electronic and algorithmic trading while participating in a variety of training initiatives and “shadow” opportunities with several other divisions within the company. Upon completion of our Leadership Development Program, we expect that you will have the product and industry knowledge coupled with the business and leadership skills to be
promoted into a Business Consulting role within one of our U.S. regions.

QA Analyst and Connectivity Consultant Job Functions:
Learn how our clients use our software to handle their daily trading activities including portfolio management, electronic trading and settlement processes. Gain in-depth knowledge of FIX and algorithmic trading, various asset classes, trade reporting and processing, and exposure to global exchange rules and regulations.

Work alongside our Product Management and Development teams in delivering cutting edge technology and functionality.

Test Eze Castle products as if you were a client of ours (traders, brokers, hedge funds, and portfolio managers) and become an expert user of the Eze OMS and other Eze products .

Implement and support electronic trading connections via the FIX protocol (Financial Information Exchange).

Work directly with our consulting teams, clients, brokers , and third parties on new client implementations.

Build and maintain relationships with prominent prime and executing brokers, custodians and administrators while working to implement and support data connections between our clients and these third parties.

Acquire professional leadership, business, technology skills and industry knowledge

Qualifications for the Eze Castle Leadership Development Programs:
Recent college graduates with high GPAs from top schools who have the aptitude to learn new technologies and processes.

Motivated professionals who thrive under pressure situations and have an interest in both technology and the global financial markets.

Benefits:
Compensation includes a competitive base salary, performance bonus, 401K matching & excellent benefits.

To apply for this position, please visit http://www.convergex.com/team/careers.aspx or contact:

Laura Stapleton
Recruiter
ConvergEx Group | Eze Castle Software
12 Farnsworth St, 6th Fl | Boston, MA 02210
T: 617-316-1196
lstapleton@ezecastlesoftware.com

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Business Development Representative @ BizTech

Business Development Representative

BizTech is a fast-growing Oracle Platinum Partner focused on Oracle Applications, Business Intelligence and Technology solutions. We are looking for a highly motivated, inside Sales Representative to join our successful Sales Team located in Prussia, PA. The junior sales candidate should have the following background and skills. If you are interested, please send your resume to ARodbell@BizTech.com. To learn more about BizTech, please visit our website at BizTech.com.

2-5 years of inside sales experience

Must have the experience and ability to exceed 30-60 outbound dials a day

Must have the ability to converses via the phone with top level executives and managers

Should have strong written and verbal skills

Should be flexible, self motivated and have the drive to succeed

Knowledge of Software or computer industry is a plus

Recent College graduates are encouraged to apply

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Java Developer at Vanguard

About Vanguard: One of the world’s largest investment management companies, serving individual investors, institutions, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and financial professionals. A diverse and talented crew with a culture that promotes teamwork. And an unwavering focus on serving our clients’ best interests.

Role: Java Developer

Purpose: To provide entry level system analysis, design, development, and implementation of java-based applications.

Job Responsibilities:
1. Provides intermediate level system analysis, design, development, and implementation of applications - client/server-, Web-, and/or PC-based software or middleware. Integrates third party products.

2. Translates technical specifications, and/or logical and physical design into code for new or enhancement projects for internal clients. Develops code that reuses subroutines or objects, is well structured, includes sufficient comments, and is easy to maintain. Writes programs, ad hoc queries, and reports.

3. Elevates code into the development, test, and Production environments on schedule. Provides follow up Production support. Submits change control requests and documents.

4. Follows software development methodology. Follows architecture standards.

5. Participates in design, code, and test Inspections throughout life cycle to identify issues. Participates in other meetings, such as those for use case creation.

6. Participates in systems analysis activities, including system requirements analysis and definition (e.g., prototyping), and logical and physical design.

7. Writes the system/technical portion of assigned deliverables, including the Version Description Document. Assists technical team members with the system/technical portion of their deliverables (e.g., systems testers, test plans). On small teams, the developer may write these items.

8. Acts as a system tester for unit, integration, systems, acceptance, and related testing. Writes the test plan to ensure requirements are satisfied.

9. Understands client business functions and technology needs. Understands Vanguard’s tools, technologies, and applications/databases, including those that interface with business area and systems.

10. Complies with IT policies and procedures, especially those for quality and productivity standards that enable the team to meet established milestones. Complies with all Information Security policies and procedures, and verifies deliverables meet Information Security requirements.

11. Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

1. Undergraduate degree in a related field or the equivalent combination of training and experience
2. 1 - 2 years developer or systems analyst experience
3. Strong written and oral communication skills
4. Strong analysis and problem solving skills
5. Strong planning and organizational skills
6. Intermediate knowledge of the following development practices and concepts:
• Quality assurance methodology and Inspections
• Use case standards
• Systems analysis and design techniques
• System/subsystem requirements
• Libraries, reusable code, and/or object oriented standards
• Screen, report, and query design

Technical Skills
• Demonstrated track record of strong analysis, design and implementation capabilities
• Demonstrated proficiency developing applications using:
Ø Java
Ø JUnit
Ø Interfaces to Stored Procedures and SQL to JDBC framework
Ø Unix commands and scripting
Ø Design Patterns (e.g. Delegate, Facade, Adapter, Singleton, etc.)
• Prefer a working knowledge of RAD
• Prefer a working knowledge of Spring (SVN, Maven, Hudson, Nexus)
• Prefer a working knowledge of Domain Driven Design techniques

If interested, please contact: Michael Kerr

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Multiple Positions at CIA

Please apply at cia.gov for the below positions.

Network Engineer - Developmental

Work Schedule: Full Time
Salary: $68712 - $94,837
Location: Washington, DC metropolitan area

Are you interested in making a difference and working with some of the best and brightest network engineers from across the Intelligence Community? Network Engineers work in a collaborative environment, providing critical support to the overall Agency mission and building the foundation against the war on terror. Network Engineers at the Developmental performance level are responsible for designing and deploying a secure, global communications infrastructure that allows CIA officers to communicate and collaborate with each other and with partners throughout the Intelligence Community and federal government. Opportunities to develop the latest network solutions from tactical platforms to high-speed optical networking are available. Our network and application platforms leverage the best of industry and internally developed solutions to create an engineering environment that is both technically challenging and innovative. Opportunities to travel domestically and overseas are possible.
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Minimum qualifications include the following:
• Bachelor’s degree in Electronic, Electrical, or Computer Engineering, Computer Science, a closely related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience. A GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is also required.
• Two years of progressive experience in network engineering with emphasis in analysis, software, hardware, or network development, integration, and maintenance.
• Knowledge of a range of communications technologies, network systems and certifications, such as:

• Wide Area Network (WAN) (DWDM, SONET, ATM, MSPP, etc)
• Local Area Network (LAN) (IP, Ethernet, etc.)
• Video
• Satellite
• Network Security
• Encryption
• Enterprise Systems
• CCNA certification
• CCNP

• Desire to work in a multi-disciplined, diverse, and technically challenging environment. Opportunities to travel domestically and overseas are possible.

All applicants must successfully complete a thorough medical and psychological exam, a polygraph interview and an extensive background investigation. US citizenship is required.

To be considered suitable for Agency employment, applicants must generally not have used illegal drugs within the last twelve months. The issue of illegal drug use prior to twelve months ago is carefully evaluated during the medical and security processing.

Important Notice: Friends, family, individuals, or organizations may be interested to learn that you are an applicant for or an employee of the CIA. Their interest, however, may not be benign or in your best interest. You cannot control whom they would tell. We therefore ask you to exercise discretion and good judgment in disclosing your interest in a position with the Agency. You will receive further guidance on this topic as you proceed through your CIA employment processing.

To Apply:

Make a note of the position(s) that interest you, as you can apply for up to four positions in one application. DO NOT submit multiple applications; this will only slow the review of your application, and delay processing. Please read the Application Instructions carefully before you begin the online application process.

An equal opportunity employer and a drug-free work force.

All applicants must successfully complete a thorough medical and psychological exam, a polygraph interview and an extensive background investigation. US citizenship is required.

To be considered suitable for Agency employment, applicants must generally not have used illegal drugs within the last twelve months. The issue of illegal drug use prior to twelve months ago is carefully evaluated during the medical and security processing.

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SRA Cyber Security Intrusion Analyst (Martinsburg, PA)

This position supports a Civilian Agency Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) organization protecting the network security of hundreds of thousands of users supporting elements of the nation’s critical infrastructure for multiple cabinet-level agencies. The work site is located in Martinsburg, PA.

Daily Responsibilities:

*  Perform in-depth analysis in support of Network Monitoring and Incident Response operations supporting multiple Cabinet-Level Federal Agencies
*  Develops requirements for technical capabilities for cyber incident management
*  Recommends configuration changes to improve the performance, usability, and value of cyber analysis tools
*  Ensures technology employed by the incident response team compliments operational processes
*  Identify, analyze, remediate, and report on cyber security incidents
*  Interact with cyber intelligence analysts conducting threat analysis operations as well as numerous IT professionals performing varying technical roles within the client organization
*  Provide verbal briefings to clients on pending cyber incidents
*  Analyze malware to determine direct threat to client organization

In addition to required education or equivalent experience:

• Clearable to Secret

• Bachelors in Computer Science or Information Technology

• 4 years Information technology

• 2 years network security analysis using intrusion detection systems experience with the following:

o Packet-level Analysis

o Intrusion Analysis

o Troubleshooting

o Oral and Written Communications

o TCP/IP

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Positions at Cigars International

The following positions are open at Cigars International. Please click the links for more information.

Senior System Developer

System Developer (entry level)

For more information, please visit the Cigars International Website.

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