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Atlanta, GA Open Contract

The Siteminder/Oracle Access Manager Administrator will be involved in the admin istration of the security for our web applications. (This is not a manager posit ion however in case the title throws you.) 50% of work is classified as Operational / Support work of the Web Hosting Envir onment: Administer enterprise Oracle Access Manager and CA Siteminder systems consisting of multiple instances, managing replication, schema administration, troubleshoo ting performance issues Will be creating protection policies, configuring single-sign-on (SSO) for appli cations, managing software and server upgrades for Siteminder infrastructure, et c Configure Identity Federations with external business partners and vendors Configure Authentication and Authorization rules for new and existing applicatio ns Provide day-to-day developer support in .NET and Java including analysis, debugg ing and maintenance for a subset of the Web Hosting environment Provide 24x7 support of subset of Web Hosting environment (i.e. Multiple J2EE en gines, Apache proxies, load balancers, UNIX, Windows, mainframe, etc.), which in cludes over a hundred servers and over a hundred applications. The platforms con sist of a variety of hardware and operating systems. Understanding of various di sciplines and technologies, such as web, directory services, directory synchroni zation, security, databases, networking, infrastructure and application developm ent is key (On call cycle - 24 hours support 1 week primary, 1 week secondary, t hen 7 weeks off ) Perform project requests, assignments and deliverables for platform-specific imp lementations. This includes installation and maintenance of all web server softw are, configuration of load balancers, migration of resource and code changes as needed Application Support: Provide Application Technical Support for one or more applications Maintain an understanding of the functional aspects of the applications Troubleshoot and provide solutions for technical questions and issues or routes to appropriate escalation group Deploy candidate versions of applications to staging environment for testing and UAT and to production as scheduled following relevant change control process Update service requests and resolutions to call tracking database Regularly share application knowledge when new problem resolutions are relevant to others in the team

Effectively use support tools available and demonstrates knowledge of available resources Demonstrate knowledge of applications and platforms currently utilized by the Fi rm and strong technical knowledge of products relevant to assigned applications Escalate issues or problems that cannot be resolved to Development 50% of the work is project based Working as part of the project team to deliver new websites, build new SSO onto the websites, etc This is similar to the role that was open previously in Atlanta for an LDAP Admi nistrator, but this particular position is different now in that the LDAP experi ence is secondary. (IIS and Apache Web Server experience is also secondary now f or this particular opening. The primary emphasis on this req now is the Oracle A ccess Manager and CA Siteminder experience.

Qualifications Completion of Bachelor's degree in MIS, CS, Technical Certification, etc. and/or 3-5+ years of experience at a minimum Primary: Experience administering CA Siteminder or Oracle Access Manager Secondary: Experience managing Enterprise LDAP systems such as Novell eDirectory , Oracle Internet Directory, IBM Directory Server. Experience administering LDAP Users and Groups. Functional knowledge of LDAP queries General understanding of TCP/IP networks, HTTP, and DNS technologies Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong knowledge of web applications and infrastructure Strong knowledge of distributed systems Desired Skills IIS 6 and 7 and Windows Server 2003/2008 skills Familiar with SAML authentication and authorization F5 Load Balancers or other load balancing technology Java or .NET development experience Linux and Apache experience Helpful to have some IBM WebSphere experience

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Job Title: Solution Architect Location: Alpharetta, GA Duration: 6 Months Responsibilities Define and clarify solution scope and objectives through research and analysi s Create solution designs and architecture documentation to drive high-quality and feasible implementations Prepare and present design specifications to implement or modify complex info rmation systems Work extensively with functional users to confirm the applicability of design alternatives, identify and recommend cost effective options, and address user c oncerns Work extensively with project and application teams to ensure they understand and comply with application and integration development standards, architectura l guidelines, and designs Design and consult on integration, development, and enterprise architecture Evaluate software tools, languages, and best practices Create and enforce application and integration standards and governance Serves as coach and mentor to technical team members Complete tasks on time and in budget Qualifications 5+ years as a Technical Lead responsible for application and integration desi gn and architecture Experience in service-oriented architecture, enterprise service buses, enterp rise integration patterns, and business process management suites Proficient in design, development and implementation of high-performance inte gration solutions Experience successfully designing and implementing web services, business pro cess management solutions, and high-volume JMS messaging solutions Experience defining, reviewing, approving, and governing architecture and dev elopment standards Experience working with application server architecture that includes cluster ing, failover and high availability Experience working with Visio, Eclipse, Power Point Relevant vendor/professional certifications a plus, especially Software AG we bMethods products Effective verbal and written communication skills Ability to speak to large and small technical or business audiences and descr ibe solutions to both audiences in an easily comprehensible manner Ability to recommend solutions from a data integration as well as application integration perspective Ability to create, document, and use standards to determine whether messaging , web services, ETL, replication, or other integration methods are appropriate f or any given solution Typical Training / Experience - Typically requires BS/BA in related disciplin e; generally 5-8 years of experience in related field. Certification is required in some areas OR MS/MA and generally 3-5 years of experience in related field. Certification required in some areas Dept/Org Scope & Impact - Seasoned professional contributor with responsibili ty for an advanced area of work in the professional field; May be responsible fo r entire projects or functions having modest scope/impact or portions of project s having considerable scope/impact to department, area, and, at times, business unit results Problem Complexity - Performs advanced areas of work for the professional fie ld; Identifies key barriers/core problems and applies problem-solving skills in order to deal creatively with complex situations. Troubleshoots and resolves com

plex problems Autonomy - Independently performs assignments with instruction limited to res ults expected. Determines and develops approach to solutions. Receives technical guidance only on unusual or complex problems or issues; however, communicates a pproach to solutions clearly to team and gains understanding and approval as mov es forward. Knowledge - Possesses and applies comprehensive knowledge of particular field of specialization to the completion of complex assignments. Advanced knowledge of organization's technologies and practices Primary contribution is in applying knowledge (product, industry, professiona l, and technical) rather than managing people. Greater than 50% of time is doin g individual contributor work No responsibility for developing and managing operating plans/budgets Influence/People Leadership - May oversee the completion of projects or assig nments, including planning, assigning, monitoring, and reviewing progress and ac curacy of work, evaluating results, etc.; Contributes to employees' professional development, but does not have hiring or firing authority