Good Friday morning to all…
Just a reminder to please have your time sheets filled out, signed by your manager and faxed to BNA at 212-202-4258. If you have any issues, please contact our payroll department at 212-477-8306. For all of our contact information, please visit www.bnastaffing.com.
Thank you for all of your hard work and enjoy the upcoming weekend.
The BNA Blog Team!!
Good Monday morning BNAer’s…
Hope everyone had a nice weekend… we have two “hot jobs of the week”, see all details below… please keep in mind that if you know of someone who might be a good fit for this opportunity, please see our referral program for all of the details at www.bnastaffing.com/referral-program.php.
For a listing of all of our open opportunities visit www.bnastaffing.com/jobs.php.
Job One
Location: NYC
Status: Contract to Hire
Duration of Contract portion: One to Two Months
Contract hourly wage range: $27 – $32 per hour
Perm Salary Range: $55,000 to $65,000
Position Description:
The Central Media group supports three distinct companies, serving the needs of hundreds of employees, and thousands of faculty members and students worldwide. Our focus is to build and support enterprise applications and systems that promote the use of technology in higher education.
Reporting to the Web Operations manager, the successful candidate will be complementing the existing group by installing, maintaining, patching, and fine tuning our current enterprise systems. This includes supporting production, development, QA, and tech support personnel through the software development and implementation cycle. In addition, the Web Operations Engineer will support BFW’s live production environment and respond to issues that are affecting our customers in real-time.
Major Responsibilities:
· Maintain, implement and assist in designing infrastructure services for our three-tiered environment (production, staging/QA, and development)
· Troubleshoot / enhance legacy web applications/systems
· Write SQL queries applicable towards development, general troubleshooting, and reporting services
· Write technical documentation for any existing/new infrastructure services for use by internal staff and vendors
· Administer and respond to all server alerts
· Consult/assist in-house and outsourced web application developers interacting with our environment (on a technical level)
· Consult/assist our existing IT department(s) (both in-house and remote collocation) pertaining to our web systems in a shared network environment
· Assist in designing/creating automated workflows to optimize production processes
· Research new technologies to optimize our current environment
· Scheduled on-call support for emergency situations
Required Skills / Knowledge:
· Candidate must have experience in Microsoft technologies (all operating systems, SQL Server, IIS, networking protocols)
· HTML, JavaScript, SQL, XML, ASP
· JAVA, LAMP (Linux, Apache, mySQL, Perl/PHP), .NET framework, TOMCAT, Documentum knowledge a plus
· Strong analytical problem solving skills
· Self motivated and ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
· Ability to multitask effectively across several projects
· Ability to clearly communicate information and provide direction, written and orally
Experience Needed:
· Minimum of 2-3 years systems/web operations experience
Educational Background Required:
· Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or related area
Job Two
Title: Senior Systems Analyst
Location: Morristown, NJ
Assignment: Direct Hire – ASAP
Annual Rate Range: $70,000 – $95,000
Position Summary:
Responsible for all aspects of systems and network administration, including servers, storage, network, applications, and databases. This includes implementation, configuration, coordination, control, maintenance, troubleshooting, security, usage monitoring and the development of specialized system procedures.
Position Description:
Performs basic systems security administration functions, including creating customer profiles and accounts.
Serve as the primary support for the Storage Area Network (SAN) and virtual server infrastructure.
Perform system administration of campus Linux and Windows servers. This includes installing and maintaining system and application software and keeping patches up-to-date.
Monitors and manages system resources, including CPU usage, disk usage, and response times to maintain operating efficiency.
Writes or modifies basic scripts to resolve performance problems and automate systems administration tasks.
Maintains system documentation and logs.
Perform and monitor daily server backup and weekly off-site tape rotation.
Performs or assists in troubleshooting and diagnosing production problems; corrects identified problems.
Performs systems administration functions for the Lotus Notes e-mail system.
Monitoring and supporting critical network services (e.g. DNS, DHCP and Email).
Maintaining and monitoring the connectivity to field office networks, including the Internet
Researching and recommending equipment and software solutions for stated needs.
Maintain application security, event investigations and compliance enforcement. Review personnel conduct in relation to data protection.
Administer secure links with public key encryption, anti-virus, user authentication and intrusion detection.
Provide monitoring and primary response and intervention for information technology related security incidents and violations.
Manage and support secure Virtual Private Networks (VPNs).
Document LAN network related policies and procedures including security.
Keep current with new Information Technology Security protocols, applicable laws and regulations.
Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned.
Required Education:
Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or a closely related field.
Certifications obtained through the Microsoft Certified Professional Program, Cisco Professional certification program, or any other approved information technology certification.
Previous Work Experience: A minimum of 5 years progressive experience in various Information Technology related functions including but not limited to information server administration.
Demonstrated competency in systems documentation.
Experience with:
MS Active Directory
Lotus Notes
Networking (WAN/LAN – Cisco)
Server and Networking Infrastructure (IBM, Cisco)
VMWare
SAN/NAS
Symantec NetBackup Enterprise
Knowledge of:
Strong operating system and network knowledge in order to carry out assigned administrative tasks with the need for limited supervision
Overall system administration responsibility for major platform and operating systems
Local Area Networks (LANs) and Wide Area Networks (WANs).
Concepts and administration of computer and network operating systems and applications.
Practices and methods of systems administration and maintenance.
Network protocols including TCP/IP and bridging.
Data storage and communications.
Principles, practices, and techniques in the installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of server hardware and software.
Reporting tools, Excel, Crystal Reports, etc.
Ability to:
Think critically – Use logic and analysis to identify the potential enhancements and flaws in security measures.
Make decisions and resolve problems – Seek out information and data to evaluate, prioritize and formulate best solution or practice.
Demonstrate leadership and foster collaborative team approach – interacts well with front line and management providing consultation and expert advice on systems security related topics.
Analyze, interpret and present research findings into clear, concise reports.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships; work independently and demonstrate initiative.
5% travel required. Will be required to travel to other data center locations as needed.
Special Schedule: On call response to problems at night / weekends.
Greetings all…
Just wanted to let everyone know that we have started our new weekly feature called Hot Job of the Week… this feature will profile the hotest job that we have here at BNA.
So if you feel that you are a good fit, please go to the career opportunities section of our website at www.bnastaffing.com or simply click here:www.bnastaffing.com/jobs_single.php?jobnumber=337
However, if this job is not the right fit for you but you know of someone who is a good fit, please feel free to refer them to us… and you be be compensated. For all information about our referral program, please click here: www.bnastaffing.com/referral-program.php
Position Description: Work with clients to understand and define business objectives, user requirements, workflow requirements, and measures of success for projects. Develop solutions and key deliverables using tools and techniques such as system architecture blueprints, usability studies, etc. The senior business architect role will partner with the executive business program sponsor and leadership team to gain a detailed understanding of global QA and Compliance process, calling on their IT application expertise to identify or verify requirements and manage the technology identification and phased implementation process.
Business Units Involved:
- Annual Product Review
- Audits (Regulatory Compliance, Clinical, etc.)
- Change Control – CCT, Clinical Quality Assurance, IT, Manufacturing, and Metrology
- Complaints
- Corrective Action Prevention Action (CAPA)
- Deviations
- Regulatory Information Management
- Training
- Investigations
- Document Management
Responsibilities:
Manage project team members (including vendors) and all interactions with business, IT and related functions to determine requirements and workflows to satisfy an integrated Pharmaceutical QA/QC system.
Assist in defining project objectives, plan project budgets, schedules and priorities, articulate and effectively communicate project issues and status to project team members, stakeholders and executive management.
Particular attention must be paid to the entire SDLC from requirements definition through specifications, implementation, and qualification.
Coordinate the activities of requirements gathering and workflow definitions.
Act as subject matter expert and technical resource to global QA and Compliance executive management and the IT development staff in all phases of the development and implementation process.
Be ready to build and lead a team of internal subject matter experts, outside consultants and system integrators.
Qualifications (minimum):
Technical expertise is required in global QA and Compliance process design, planning and applying IT solutions to the quality management business function in the pharmaceutical industry.
Full technical knowledge of systems analysis
Bachelor degree in a Physical or Computer Science or chemistry or a related discipline with an advanced degree preferred.
7-10 years of solid, diverse work experience in a large-scale deployment of QA and Compliance systems at a bio/pharmaceutical company including business process harmonization.
Experience with Computer Systems Validation, Systems Development Lifecycle, cGMP requirements and Manufacturing is strongly desired.
Technical expertise in the following areas:
*Applicable industry regulations such as 21 CFR Part 11 for electronic records and electronic signatures.
*System architecture and design.
*Validation, Installation and troubleshooting.
*Business system project management experience.
*Process design
*Excellent communication skills, analytical ability, strong judgment and management skills.
Must possess the following project management/business analyst skills:
•Ability to translate business requirements.
•Ability to develop use case scenarios.
•Strong analytical skills. (Understanding of systems and technical design).
•Ability to assess vendors and software.
•Ability to apply industry trends and metrics.
•Strong understanding of life cycle planning.
•Data modeling skills. Ability to map business processes.
•Gap analysis skills. (Understanding of cross-functional processes).
•Understanding of business area operations and processes.
•Methodology development.
•Ability to identify and mitigate risks.
· Thorough understanding of good documentation practices required for GxP compliance
· Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams across global operations
· Exposure to international quality regulations and compliance issues that pertain to the pharmaceutical industry
Good negotiating and people skills and a good knowledge of global QA and Compliance systems and issues, so as to facilitate timely decision-making.
Ability to work effectively with client and IT management and staff.
The successful candidate will interact with management across identified business units and key contributors to gain alignment on business process and critical functionality for technology selection. Position will have considerable high level management exposure thus the candidate must have experience in managing executive stakeholders from across the enterprise.
If this opportunity interests please click the link below to apply…
http://www.bnastaffing.com/jobs_single.php?jobnumber=337
For the record…. BNA is not a political organization and we have no political ties to any party but, as an organization, and like many Americans, we are very interested in the economic agenda that our new administration is planning to unveil… For more information on the new administration’s Agenda, please visit: http://change.gov/agenda/
This Article is courtesy of the website www.change.gov. This is the website of President-Elect Obama and his Cabinet. This particular article is located in the Pressroom Section and was dated January 8, 2009.
WASHINGTON – Today, President-elect Barack Obama delivered remarks at George Mason University where he made the case for urgent action on an American Recovery and Reinvestment Plan that will save or create over 3 million jobs while investing in priorities like health care, energy, and education that will jumpstart economic growth. This plan will represent not just new policy, but a new approach to meeting our most urgent challenges.
President-elect Obama announced that an American Recovery and Reinvestment Plan will jumpstart job creation and long-term growth by:
Good monday afternoon all…
Just a reminder that this is a pay week and that we need all of your time sheets to be submitted as soon as possible. Thank you for all of your hard work!!
The BNA Blog Staff!!
Good morning…
One important note not mentioned in yesterday’s blog entry was that BNA underwent an email and web domain name change over the holidays… but just to let you all know that the old email addresses and the old web URL STILL WORK!!!
Here are some examples:
1. Email Address change: our new email address will be tom@bnastaffing.com where the old email address was tom@b-nsearch.com
2. Web URL domain name change: our new web URL is www.bnastaffing.com where the old web url was www.b-nsearch.com
Have a great Tuesday!!
The BNA Blog Team
Attention Colleagues:
Welcome to the first issue of “The Connection”, BNA’s newsletter/blog.
The purpose of “The Connection” is to keep BNA connected to you. In this newsletter you’ll find out about new and exciting occurrences at BNA as well as valuable information about the economy, job opportunities, personal successes, editorials and much more. We are looking for feedback and we are open to topics you feel haven’t been tackled before. “The Connection” will build an online network that will allow us all to communicate and prosper together in a challenging and vastly changing economic market.
Beginning February 2, 2009, Employers Must Use the Revised Form I-9 and Can No Longer Accept Expired Documents to Verify Employment Eligibility
Employers must use the revised Form I-9 for all new hires and to reverify any employee with expiring employment authorization, effective February 2, 2009. Employers must complete a Form I-9 for all newly hired employees to verify their identity and authorization to work in the United States. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has revised its regulations governing the types ofacceptable identity and employment authorization documents and receipts that employees may present to their employers for completion of the Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. As of Feb. 2, 2009, expired passports or state-issued driver’s licenses and other outdated identification cards will no longer qualify as valid documentation for Form I-9. Social Security cards will not be affected by the change because they do not expire.
New hires can present various forms of identification to prove their work eligibility. The list of approved documents is divided into three categories: List A, which includes documents that verify identity and employment authorization; List B, which confirms identity only; and List C, which certifies employment authorization only. U.S. passports are included on List A, while driver’s licenses fall into category B. Workers must either provide one document from List A, or one document each from lists B and C.