Levi, Ray & Shoup, Inc. Jobshttp://jobs.lrs.com2012-05-23 17:09:42.925014USADallasPosition: Sr. Analyst Category: Business Analyst Location(s): Dallas TX Department: LRS Consulting Services Job Number: 6600 Job Description: LRS Consulting Services has over 30 years of consulting experience providing a variety of technology consulting to our customers alone and in partnership with others. This is a 12-month assignment in Dallas, TX. We need a proven team player to excel in this position! We are looking for a Sr. Analyst with IT experience on multiple platforms/technologies. You must demonstrate problem-solving abilities and multi tasking capabilities, need minimal direction for understanding and documenting business processes, need minimal direction with work in order to meet established timeframes to complete tasks, experience working through majority of Systems Development Life Cycle phases and have the ability to work well with customers at multiple levels. To apply, please submit your resume to hropp@LRS.com. Visit us online at www.LRS.com. LRS is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or citizenship status.Requirements: Minimum 6 years experience as a IT Analyst Minimum 4 years experience with OO Analysis & OO Design Demonstrated ability to develop and implement organizational skills, specifically creating Project Plans and Controls MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Rational Suite (Requisite Pro, Rational Rose, ClearQuest, ClearCase) Use Case creation Data analysis MS Project Job Type: This position is not eligible for benefits. This position is: Contractual2012-05-17 19:03:02United StatesLevi, Ray & Shoup, Inc.TexasNoneTXDallas, TX28765008http://jobs.lrs.com/xml/28765008/jobUSADallasPosition: Sr. Software Engineer- Java Category: Application Development Location(s): Dallas TX Department: LRS Consulting Services Job Number: 6577 Job Description: Are you a diamond in the rough who's looking for some polish, for the chance to put your knowledge to use in the corporate world? LRS Consulting Services wants to meet you to see if you're the right person for an 18-month software development project with our client in Dallas, TX. LRS is looking for two Senior Backend JAVA Developers to join a fast paced business service team. There is a significant amount of development and integration work to be done, of which you will be asked to make a substantial contribution. The development will be entirely Java based. Throughout the build phase, you will be asked to design and build code that meets functional and non-functional requirements. As part of your development responsibilities, you will build unit tests and help provide integration testing before submitting the application to Software Assurance Testing (SAT). Throughout the project life cycle, your work will be expected to adhere to the current methodology standards. Most of the work will be testing, support & enhancements. To apply, please submit your resume to hropp@LRS.com. Visit us online at www.LRS.com. LRS is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or citizenship status.Requirements: Minimum 2 years Core Backend Java Application Development experience Minimum 2 years pure Java development Minimum 2 years Unix Platforms (Sun Solaris, Linux) Significant experience with Object Oriented Analysis & Design experience in HTML Experience performing integration testing Experience with Spring, Log4j & Hibernate Experience in Gap Analysis of existing software to current and future designs Experience in Working with relational databases, preferably Oracle Job Type: This position is not eligible for benefits. This position is: Contractual2012-05-12 19:03:15United StatesLevi, Ray & Shoup, Inc.TexasNoneTXDallas, TX28657332http://jobs.lrs.com/xml/28657332/jobUSADallasPosition: Ab Initio Developer Engineer Category: Application Development Location(s): Dallas TX Department: LRS Consulting Services Job Number: 6570 Job Description: When you arrive on site as an LRS Consultant, clients automatically view you as the technical expert who can provide the skills and talent they need for their project. They see you as a valuable asset who will deliver the expertise they need to complete a vital project. If you’re ready to fulfill those expectations, we have an exciting opportunity for you! Our client in Dallas, TX, needs an Ab Initio Developer. You will handle graph failures, manage customer requests, support and develop along side with the BI team. Also Analyze, design, write program code, test, document, and implement functionally appropriately, technically sound, and well-integrated application systems in accordance with Customer requirements, and organizational methodologies and standards. Respond to production problems and implement immediate resolution efforts across technology areas. This is a one-year engagement with the strong possibility of an extension. The ideal candidate will be able to work in a fast paced, ever changing environment with the ability to get things done within deadlines. Your expertise will be recognized and valued on this team! To apply, please submit your resume to hropp@LRS.com. Visit us online at www.LRS.com. LRS is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or citizenship status.Requirements: Minimum 3 years Ab Initio experience Proficient skills with Teradata and Oracle Proficient skills working in a Unix environment ETL & SQL experience Tivoli job streaming experience Ability to communicate and negotiate effectively with business customers, technology development groups and support groups Ability to analyze and resolve problems of simple-medium complexity Ability to manage projects using the organization’s project management methodology Ability to work effectively in a strong Customer service / team oriented environment Customer / Business Orientation Job Type: This position is not eligible for benefits. This position is: Contractual2012-05-11 19:03:25United StatesLevi, Ray & Shoup, Inc.TexasNoneTXDallas, TX28635170http://jobs.lrs.com/xml/28635170/jobUSACedar Rapids IA DallasPosition: Associate Recruiter Category: Human Resources/Recruiting Location(s): Cedar Rapids IA; Dallas TX Department: LRS Consulting Services Job Number: 6547 Job Description: Our aggressive growth plans for the future require expansion of our Consulting Recruiting staff. We’re seeking aggressive and persistent recruiting professionals to actively recruit passive, qualified information technology and engineering professionals for career opportunities with our company. We need recruiters/sourcers who will find qualified technical professionals through cold calling and who can be convincing when presenting LRS’ opportunities to these candidates; other team members will handle the hiring activities (interviews, background checks, etc.). You will develop leads and contact technical professionals who have the technical and scientific skills we’re seeking. You will use social networking, cold calling, complex Internet searches, research and our internal database to find potential candidates. You will make initial contact by phone, qualify the candidate, and present them with information about career opportunities with Levi, Ray & Shoup, Inc. (LRS). If you successfully engage their interest, you will pass the candidate’s information to another LRS recruiter who will handle the hiring activities. We’re really not a hard sell. Our company has more than 30 years of experience in Information Technology consulting. We’re hiring employees and subcontractors to be placed on contract, contract-to-hire and direct hire engagements. We focus only on engineering and Information Technology and we have a diversified customer base which covers all types of industries. We have needs for Associate Recruiters in our LRS headquarters location in Cedar Rapids, IA and in our Dallas, TX office. Compensation will consist of a base salary plus a commission plan along with full benefits. Since candidates cannot always talk during business hours, you will need to accommodate appointments in the evenings and on weekends. Performance objectives for this position: •Present qualified, interested candidates to hiring recruiters: Develop interest in a sufficient number of candidates so that at least four of your candidates are hired each month. To achieve this hiring goal, present at least ten candidates to an LRS recruiter each week. Complete a minimum of 10 in-depth phone screenings per week. Have a minimum of 50 phone conversations with candidates per week. Accurately assess candidates’ qualifications so that at least ninety percent of the candidates you pass to our hiring recruiters are qualified for a position at LRS. Screen candidates for basic technical competence, availability, interest level, visa status, salary range, and relocation needs. •Develop and implement sourcing plans: Based on the candidate requirements, design and implement a course of action to develop a pool of qualified candidates from within your assigned geography. Learn to use multiple tools and techniques to develop a sourcing plan that will identify a large pool of candidates from various sources. Work with the full recruiting team to maintain the efficiency of the recruiting process. •Record relevant information: Using provided tools, record information about candidate and your activities. Ensure that status and other information is current and accurate. •Advance the hiring process: Ensure your candidates are contacted quickly and subsequent interviews are scheduled as soon as possible. Manage candidate’s reasonable needs including requests for off-hour conversations. Escalate problems to your manager. •Support all recruiting activities at LRS: Maintain knowledge of all open position at LRS. Screen and assess candidates for any appropriate position at LRS. Follow recruiting rules about passing candidates to other recruiters. •Learn about the technologies and the job market your recruit for: Use a variety of sources to keep informed about the job market, the candidate pool, and to learn about technologies used in positions at LRS. Use this information to improve your ability deliver qualified candidates to hiring recruiters. Requirements: Your success will be measured by your ability to quickly deliver appropriate candidates to hiring recruiters. You must accomplish this task while adhering to LRS policies and recruiting procedures. Honesty is a core value of our company, so rusing techniques will not be allowed. You must have at least 6 months of experience in one of the following areas: •Telemarketing •Commissioned Sales ( Inside or Outside) •Recruiting •Telephone bill collection A stronger candidate will have at least 6 months of experience in 2 or more of the areas listed above. You will need strong interpersonal and communications skills. Customer Service experience would also be considered a plus. You will work both independently and as part of a team. You will work with confidential information and will need to maintain confidentiality. You will need or quickly develop broad technical knowledge of information technology, including, but not limited to the infrastructure, applications development, portal development, and business intelligence positions and technologies. You will need to develop a clear understanding of our business. You must have permanent authorization to work in the USA for any employer. No visa sponsorships are available. Organization Structure and Interfaces: Levi, Ray & Shoup, Inc. is a growing Information Technology software and services firm of over 600 employees. Our corporate headquarters are in Springfield, Illinois and we have offices in Bloomington, IL , St. Louis, MO, Overland Park, KS, Atlanta, GA, Hartford, CT, Dallas, TX and Irvine, CA. We have international offices in the United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, Italy, Australia, Singapore and Japan. If you haven’t heard of us before, we’re not surprised. We know how to excel in niche markets. Unless you’ve encountered us in these markets, you may not have heard of LRS before. You will report to the local Recruiting Supervisor or Consulting Manager. You will interact with candidates, hiring managers, and other members of the Consulting Services group on a daily basis. More information about Levi, Ray & Shoup, Inc. can be found at www.LRS.jobs. Applying is easy – just email your resume to hropp@lrs.com. LRS is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information or citizenship status. Job Type: This position is eligible for full benefits.2012-05-07 18:32:44United StatesLevi, Ray & Shoup, Inc.TexasNoneTXCedar Rapids IA Dallas, TX28481605http://jobs.lrs.com/xml/28481605/jobUSADallasPosition: Associate Software Engineer Category: Application Development Location(s): Dallas TX Department: LRS Consulting Services Job Number: 6540 Job Description: LRS has prospered for over 30 years because our corporate philosophy embraces honest, ethical and hard-working people. If that describes your approach to IT consulting, we need to talk! We currently have a need for an experienced Associate Software Engineer to take on a 12-month project with our client in Dallas, TX. You will analyze, design, write program code, test, document, and implement functionally appropriately, technically sound, and well-integrated application systems in accordance with customer requirements, and organizational methodologies and standards. Respond to production problems and implement immediate resolution efforts across technology areas. Consistently ranking in the top 200 of Software Magazine’s annual Software 500 list, LRS is known by clients for quality, flexibility and strong relationships. Clients expect LRS to deliver only the best, hard working consultants for their engagements. Contact us today if you are the best consultant for this Associate Software Engineer engagement! To apply, please submit your resume to hropp@LRS.com. Visit us online at www.LRS.com. LRS is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or citizenship status.Requirements: • BS / BA, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, and / or equivalent formal training or work experience • Minimum 2 years of software engineering experience • Experience in Information Technology or business environment • Tasks are assigned and consequences of error carry small risk to the organization • Basic knowledge of software development, practice, concepts, and technology obtained through formal training and / or work experience • Basic knowledge of Java programming language • Basic knowledge of technical / business environment • Demonstrates programming aptitude and ability for logical and abstract thinking • Ability to partnering, communicate and negotiation effectively with business customers and technology development and support groups • Ability, within a specific technology area and under direction, complete root-cause analysis, design solutions, write code, perform testing, provide documentation, and implement small development projects or components of large projects • Ability to analyze and resolve problems of simple-medium complexity • Ability to manage projects using the organization’s project management methodology • Ability to work effectively in a strong Customer service / team oriented environment Customer / Business Orientation: • Ability to focus on internal and external Customer requirements • Develop understanding of business processes being supported by assigned system(s) • Minimum 1 year C#.NET experience • Experience with Oracle databases Job Type: This position is not eligible for benefits. This position is: Contractual2012-05-04 18:57:10United StatesLevi, Ray & Shoup, Inc.TexasNoneTXDallas, TX28437940http://jobs.lrs.com/xml/28437940/jobUSADallasPosition: Sr. Admin Engineer Category: Systems Management and Infrastructure Location(s): Dallas TX Department: LRS Consulting Services Job Number: 6534 Job Description: Are you a diamond in the rough who’s looking for some polish, for the chance to put your knowledge to use in the corporate world? LRS Consulting Services wants to meet you to see if you’re the right person for a six-month Sr. Admin Engineer project with our client Dallas, TX. You will provide support for the window server environment, handle break-fix issues, handle operation support issues and be on-call every 6 weeks. Contact us and wow us with your story. Your technical knowledge and hunger for opportunity combined with our contacts equals career possibilities for you. So let’s get to work! To apply, please submit your resume to hropp@LRS.com. Visit us online at www.LRS.com. LRS is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or citizenship status.Requirements: Minimum 10 years admin experience Extensive Windows Server 2008 experience Minimum 5 years virtualization experience Active Directory, DNS, DHCP services Familiar with remote back-up drives Large enterprise environment experience Knowledge of Hyper V Job Type: This position is not eligible for benefits. This position is: Contractual2012-05-02 19:53:47United StatesLevi, Ray & Shoup, Inc.TexasNoneTXDallas, TX28335628http://jobs.lrs.com/xml/28335628/jobUSADallasPosition: Sr. Storage Engineer Category: Systems Management and Infrastructure Location(s): Dallas TX Department: LRS Consulting Services Job Number: 6516 Job Description: Time to get to work! We’re seeking an experienced Sr. Storage Engineer for a client in Dallas, TX. This is an 18-month engagement that could lead to permanent employment for the right person. If you’re that person, if you have the Sr. Storage Engineer expertise that we need, submit your resume now! You will participate in component and system testing as it relates to hardware and operating system components, provide technical problem resolution for less complex problems without assistance, test and implement hardware and operating systems components using techniques that preserve system integrity and you will be required to carry/respond promptly to an on-call pager on a rotating basis with other System Engineers. LRS Consulting Services has been delivering IT excellence for over three decades. Our reputation for quality, flexibility, and strong relationships with our clients keeps them turning to us to meet their IT consulting needs. Our contacts combined with your technical expertise equals career possibilities for you. So let’s get to work! To apply, please submit your resume to hropp@LRS.com. Visit us online at www.LRS.com. LRS is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or citizenship status.Requirements: Minimum 5 years experience with Network Appliance hardware and software • NAS Concepts: NFS, CIFS, iSCSI • Minimum 5 years experience with EMC hardware and software • EMC VNX and VMAX experience in a NAS( not SAN ) environment. • VNX Series Hardware for UNIFIED or File • VMAX / VG8 with NAS (NFS, CIFS, iSCSI) • Storage Provisioning (FAST, storage pools, thin provisioning, data movers) • Unisphere Administration • Replication Manager for Oracle backups • VNX / VG8 Performance Analysis and Capacity Planning On Call Pager Rotation: ever six weeks for one week Must be able to work in the U.S. without sponsorship and pass a criminal background check Job Type: This position is not eligible for benefits. This position is: Contract to Hire2012-04-27 18:22:02United StatesLevi, Ray & Shoup, Inc.TexasNoneTXDallas, TX28236404http://jobs.lrs.com/xml/28236404/jobUSADallasPosition: Java Developer Category: Application Development Location(s): Dallas TX Department: LRS Consulting Services Job Number: 6509 Job Description: Looking for more than just another assignment? We’re looking for you! This isn’t just another assignment, but a real opportunity and a challenge for the right person. LRS Consulting Services needs an experienced Java Developer for an 18-month engagement that could lead to permanent employment for the right person with our client in Dallas, TX. The primary responsibilities for this position are to design, build and test changes to the web site when adding or maintaining features on the site. You will work as part of an agile team with other developers, analysts & testers. If you’re that candidate, this opportunity is made for you! To apply, please submit your resume to hropp@LRS.com. Visit us online at www.LRS.com. LRS is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or citizenship status.Requirements: • Minimum 5 years Java experience • Extensive knowledge and application of OO concepts and design • Proven critical thinking and problem solving skills • Great teamwork and communication ability • Able to function in a highly interactive environment • Track record of success on complex, multi-tier products • Familiar with development in a Unix/Linux environment; not just deployments • Candidate must have ability to effectively communicate in English (written and verbal) Desired: • Understands both web development and pure Java development • Experience working within an Agile development environment as a developer • Has a technical passion for software development and can point to exhibits of this Job Type: This position is not eligible for benefits. This position is: Contract to Hire2012-04-26 19:01:32United StatesLevi, Ray & Shoup, Inc.TexasNoneTXDallas, TX28205279http://jobs.lrs.com/xml/28205279/jobUSADallasPosition: Sabre Application Administrator Category: Database Design and Administration Location(s): Dallas TX Department: LRS Consulting Services Job Number: 6500 Job Description: Time to get to work! We’re seeking an experienced Sabre Application Administrator/Support Engineer for a client in Dallas, TX. This is a 18 month engagement for the right person. If you’re that person, if you have the expertise that we need, submit your resume now! This position will provide overall support administration of Sabre environments supporting flight dispatch and crew scheduling. LRS Consulting Services has been delivering IT excellence for over three decades. Our reputation for quality, flexibility, and strong relationships with our clients keeps them turning to us to meet their IT consulting needs. Our contacts combined with your technical expertise equals career possibilities for you. So let’s get to work! To apply, please submit your resume to hropp@LRS.com. Visit us online at www.LRS.com. LRS is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or citizenship status.Requirements: • Must be capable of administering, configuring and rebuilding Sabre CrewTrac, FlightTrac, and associated process environments • Must be able to work independently and in a group setting • Job will require occasional to frequent 3rd shift responsibilities during our Operations maintenance window for upgrades and maintenance as needed • Must have strong working knowledge with the configuration and administration of M.S. Windows Server 2003 -2008 (knowledge level expert) • Basic understanding with VMware • Experience with data integration and system migrations • An understanding of Aviation technology systems • Knowledge and compliance with change controls • Familiarity with Pervasive SQL databases & clients in a Windows server environment • Understanding of MS SQL database maintenance and general Windows systems troubleshooting • Familiarity with access control • Must be able to work in the U.S. without sponsorship and pass a criminal background checkOptional Skills: • Knowledge of Microsoft Terminal services is a plus • An understanding of basic Networking is a plus • Understanding of SAN storage systems is a plus Job Type: This position is not eligible for benefits. This position is: Contractual2012-04-24 20:10:25United StatesLevi, Ray & Shoup, Inc.TexasNoneTXDallas, TX28150834http://jobs.lrs.com/xml/28150834/jobUSADallasPosition: Storage Management Specialist II Category: Systems Management and Infrastructure Location(s): Dallas TX Department: LRS Consulting Services Job Number: 6458 Job Description: Time to get to work! We’re seeking an experienced Storage Management Specialist for a client in Dallas, TX. This is a seven-month engagement for the right person. The right candidate will define backups, recovery, archival procedures. Develops and implements business continuity practices for storage management, ensuring scalability, reliability and designed fault tolerance. Installs, configures, tests and implements storage management software and hardware. Monitors use and availability of storage resources. Maintains and modifies backup and recovery procedures to meet high availability and mission critical business needs. Troubleshoots storage related issues and takes appropriate actions. Generates reports and analysis on storage usage. Maintains storage configurations to provide capacity planning and performance monitoring/tuning of systems. Benchmarks, evaluates and makes recommendations for the selection of storage management software and hardware products. Possesses skills and knowledge related to network, operating systems, Storage Area Network (SAN), Network Attached Storage (NAS) and tape backup solutions. If you’re that person, if you have the Storage Management Specialist expertise that we need, submit your resume now! To apply, please submit your resume to hropp@LRS.com. Visit us online at www.LRS.com. LRS is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or citizenship status.Requirements: Minimum 6 years of work experience in storage management Experience with IBM N series & Net App Experience with backup systems/applications Tivoli & Backup Exec Experience with Hyper V Experience with Brocade Fiber Channel Switching Ability to successfully troubleshoot remote backup devices Ability to troubleshoot and help solve problems Ability to work in 24/7 On Call rotation Team player who is able to work across multiple functions and disciplines MCSA or equivalent is preferred Job Type: This position is not eligible for benefits. This position is: Contractual2012-04-12 02:12:46United StatesLevi, Ray & Shoup, Inc.TexasNoneTXDallas, TX27829040http://jobs.lrs.com/xml/27829040/jobUSADallasPosition: Sr. Network Engineer Category: Systems Management and Infrastructure Location(s): Dallas TX Department: LRS Consulting Services Job Number: 6447 Job Description: Time to get to work! We’re seeking an experienced Sr. System Engineer for a client in Dallas, TX. This is a 18-month engagement for the right person. If you’re that person, if you have the Sr. System Engineer expertise that we need, submit your resume now! You will be installing, customizing, developing, implementing and maintaining network systems developed internally and in conjunction with outside vendors. You will also designing, implementing, and providing second level support for the WAN, routed network and LAN at all facilities. LRS Consulting Services has been delivering IT excellence for over three decades. Our reputation for quality, flexibility, and strong relationships with our clients keeps them turning to us to meet their IT consulting needs. Our contacts combined with your technical expertise equals career possibilities for you. So let’s get to work! To apply, please submit your resume to hropp@LRS.com. Visit us online at www.LRS.com. LRS is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or citizenship status.Requirements: •Minimum 5 years experience in working with Cisco routers, switches (NX-OS and IOS) •5 years (or equivalent knowledge base) work experience in Systems Engineering – Networking to include evaluating, developing, customizing, installing, implementing and maintaining data network systems according to Customer/system requirements •Minimum 5 years experience working with firewalls, especially Juniper and Cisco (various models) •Experience design, implement and provide second level support for the firewall network •There will be some travel involved, around 10-15 times per year on average, but could be more or less depending on projects •Experience designing cost effective network solutions that support business needs Preferred Skills: • 5 years experience working with F5 LTM & Cisco CSS Load Balancers • Knowledge of UNIX, Windows, and other operating systems • Experience manage the IP addressing and DNS Optional Skills: CCNA, CCDA, CCNP, etc. would be a plusJob Type: This position is not eligible for benefits. This position is: Contractual2012-04-07 05:00:35United StatesLevi, Ray & Shoup, Inc.TexasNoneTXDallas, TX27720420http://jobs.lrs.com/xml/27720420/jobUSADallasPosition: Technical Recruiter Category: Human Resources/Recruiting Location(s): Dallas TX Department: LRS Consulting Services Job Number: 6390 Job Description: Think you’re making too much money to make a move, even though you want out of your current spot? We need to talk to you. We’re LRS Consulting Services, and we’re looking for an experienced recruiter in our Dallas office who wants to have fun while making lots of money. You will be working for the Consulting Services arm of Levi, Ray & Shoup, Inc. (LRS), a global information technology company with a well-earned reputation for hiring only the best available talent. Talent like yours. We don’t like to brag, but facts are facts. Our Submission to Interview and Interview to Hire ratios are well above staffing industry average, and so is our win rate. We’re known for honesty and ethics, so people like doing business with us. We focus only on technology, we maintain valuable partnerships with other IT leaders, we have long-standing large accounts in place, and we have diversified lines of business. In short, we’re not a hard sell. We’re a company with a record of rewarding top producers. We also have a record of enjoying ourselves while working hard. If you think this sounds too good to be true, give us a call. We can make good on our claims. To apply, please submit your resume to hropp@LRS.com. Visit us online at www.LRS.com. LRS is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or citizenship status.Requirements: You must have at least two years experience recruiting candidates for hourly staff augmentation assignments in either the information technology or engineering field. You must have demonstrated success using the telephone to cold call candidates and turning them into applicants for open positions. You will need strong interpersonal and communications skills. You will work both independently and as part of a team. You will work with confidential information and will need to maintain confidentiality. You will need or quickly develop broad technical knowledge of the infrastructure, applications development, engineering along with a variety of other technologies. You will need to develop a clear understanding of our consulting business and the consulting marketplace. You must have permanent authorization to work in the USA for any employer. No visa sponsorships are available. Success Keys Your success will be measured by your ability to quickly deliver appropriate candidates to hiring managers. You must accomplish this task while adhering to LRS policies and recruiting procedures. Honesty is a core value of our company, so ruse techniques will not be allowed. Organization Structure and Interfaces: Levi, Ray & Shoup, Inc. is a growing Information Technology software and services firm of over 550 employees. Our corporate headquarters are in Springfield, Illinois and we have offices in St. Louis, Kansas City, Dallas, Atlanta, Hartford CT, Irvine CA, and Bloomington, IL. We have international offices in the United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, Italy, Australia, Singapore and Japan. You will report to the Dallas Consulting Manager. You will interact with candidates, account executives, hiring clients, and other members of the consulting recruiting group on a daily basis. More information about Levi, Ray & Shoup, Inc. can be found at www.LRS.jobs. Applying is easy – just email your resume to hropp@LRS.com. LRS is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information or citizenship status. Job Type: This position is eligible for full benefits.2012-03-21 18:35:00United StatesLevi, Ray & Shoup, Inc.TexasNoneTXDallas, TX27297479http://jobs.lrs.com/xml/27297479/jobUSADallasPosition: Systems Engineer Category: Other Location(s): Dallas TX Department: Enterprise Output Management Job Number: 6331 Job Description: Levi, Ray & Shoup, Inc. (LRS) needs your technical skills. We’re a global leader in information technology solutions known for innovation, quality, integrity and financial strength. Since our founding in 1979 we have grown and succeeded in diverse technological markets because of the talented people who’ve joined us. Our headquarters is in Springfield, IL, but our business is literally worldwide. We have hundreds of employees working in dozens of locations around the globe, and we value the contributions of every employee. LRS people are known for being honest, self-motivated, and hard working. You can help us reinforce that reputation and be part of our success. The LRS Enterprise Output Management (EOM) software sales group needs a pre-sales Systems Engineer. As an EOM Systems Engineer (ESE), you will provide technical assistance to the EOM sales team in proposing print management solutions to customers and potential customers. You will also provide technical services to LRS customers who use our Enterprise Output Management product line on the Mainframe, UNIX and Windows platforms. Our EOM software products manage the delivery of output to printers, e-mail systems, web pages, spreadsheets, etc. You will provide pre-sales support to our marketing representatives who sell this industry-leading software to Fortune 2000 companies. Over 70 percent of the IBM mainframes in the USA use at least one of our software products and we have expanded our sales through the introduction of new products on distributed platforms to new and existing customers. Your technical expertise will be vital to our growth plans. You will be a member of the regional ESE team and support the sales process by attending meetings with prospective customers to identify their technical requirements; provide them with technical product explanations; and provide guidance on how to implement them successfully in their specific environments. You will be responsible for performing product demonstrations at a customer sites or using web-conferencing. You will provide installation services for products trials at customer sites. You may present product seminars (single or multi-day events) and participate in other marketing-related events such as tradeshows. You may be asked to prepare and conduct training for customers, either via the web or at a customer’s site. You may participate in projects that will assist with the sales process including providing input to technical marketing documents. You may also be asked to analyze competitive products and provide written competitive comparisons. You will work from the LRS office based in Dallas, TX. You can expect to travel up to 60 percent of the time within your region based on the marketing reps you are supporting. The compensation consists of base salary. There is no commission component. This position is eligible for overtime compensation. Performance Objectives: •Understand full product/services line: Within one month after completing the EOM Basic Training, have a general understanding of the EOM products and be able to demonstrate that knowledge to your manager. •Perform technical services: Within three months, successfully install and test the primary EOM products. •Provide Pre-Sales Technical Support: Within your first three months, contribute to the generation of new business by accompanying sales representatives on sales calls to meet with decision makers and identify potential technology needs in their environment. Work collaboratively with the sales team to prepare and deliver accurate, customized proposals to all qualified prospects within one week from the presentation. Prepare and present effective presentations using tools such as Microsoft PowerPoint to customers in settings that may range from very small to very large groups. •Learn the full product/services line: Within six months, completely understand the available EOM software products and demonstrate this knowledge through discussions with your manager, other pre-sales staff and other marketing staff. •Maintain records: Provide weekly status updates to your manager about ongoing projects or product installations. Record all customer contacts and activities in the current CRM system. Requirements: 1. Three years of pre-sales technical experience, preferably in output management, archiving or related product areas 2. Four years of Systems Administration/Technical Support or related experience working with multiple Open Systems/Windows platforms for organizations of at least 1,000 employees or customers of similar size 3. Two years of experience with Visual Basic and/or Perl scripting languages 4. Experience in Systems Administration/Technical Support with components of IBM’s z/OS or OS/390 mainframe operating system, including installation and integration of system software, will make you a stronger candidate You need to be a technical professional who is comfortable and competent when interacting with customers in a pre-sales environment. Your ability to effectively communicate (both verbally and in written form) features of the EOM product suite in a diverse group, ranging from CIO’s to system programmers, will be instrumental in the sales process. To demonstrate these skills, you must have experience making presentations to a live audience. This experience could be with sales presentations, technical presentations, or training. You must have experience explaining complex technical concepts using simple terminology. You must have permanent authorization to work in the USA for any employer. No visa sponsorships are available except for Canadian citizens who are eligible for TN1 status. Success Keys: The key to your success is your ability to utilize your EOM software product knowledge to assist in generating new software license revenues. You must quickly develop a technical understanding of the EOM product suite and understand how the products relate to customers’ business needs. In house training will be provided. Your aptitude or experience developing an understanding of customers’ IT environments, identifying and qualifying customer requirements, and identifying product requirements will be vital to your success. Organization Structure and Interfaces: The EOM Division at Levi, Ray & Shoup, Inc. comprises more than 150 employees divided between 2 groups: sales/marketing and software development/support. The EOM sales and marketing group has approximately 80 employees based in the USA plus an additional 50 employees based in our international offices. A Senior Vice-President oversees the entire sales and marketing operations both domestically and internationally. Three directors and two managers report to the Senior Vice-President. They are the Director North American Sales, Director of European Sales, Director of International Marketing, Senior Manager of PageCenter Sales and EOM Services, and a Senior Manager of Business Alliances. For the North American EOM Services group, three Technical Managers report to the Senior Manager of PageCenter Sales and EOM Services. You will report directly to the Technical Manager for your region. For additional information about LRS, please visit www.LRS.jobs. If interested, send your resume to hropp@LRS.com. LRS is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information or citizenship status. Job Type: This position is eligible for full benefits.2012-03-06 21:47:19United StatesLevi, Ray & Shoup, Inc.TexasNoneTXDallas, TX26964292http://jobs.lrs.com/xml/26964292/job