Hi all,

Here are two jobs recently sent me by a local company.  If you are interested and fit the requirements, let me know and I will move the application along:

Job #1:  HelpDesk Support Technician
The most important parts of this position are excellent customer service skills. A lot of the skills listed for this position are readily available in the marketplace so a key differentiator is how prospective candidates will interact with company employees – our customers.  It is imperative that all interactions are handled professionally and with the utmost regard to being friendly. In addition to this core soft skill, the ideal candidate should be able to learn quickly, possess a great attitude, and be able to adapt quickly to the dynamics of an ever-changing IT environment. Lastly, strong analytical skills and the multi-tasking mindset will also be given hiring priority.

Primary Responsibilities and Skillsets:
1.  Monitor Helpdesk (Dell Kace) and respond to company employees technical needs in a timely manner

2.  Strong knowledgeable in Microsoft suite of desktop products – Windows 7/8 and Office 2013

3.  Experience with PC hardware/software setup and installation

4.  Upgrade PCs, laptops or thin-clients by utilizing pre-defined processes

5.  Install scripted, off-the-shelf, or hosted applications

6.  Install and efficiently troubleshoot desktop OS’s and they myriad number of web browsers

7.  Mobile and wireless configuration understanding

8.  Good oral and written communications skills and translate these to our internal knowledge base

9.  Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills

10.  Ability to work independently and with others

11.  Strong problem solving skills

12.  Knowledgeable Microsoft messaging (Exchange/Outlook) setup at client level

13.  Ability to follow pre-defined processes

14.  Able to work flexible hours and shifts

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Job #2 IT Systems Administrator
This position will be primarily responsible for maintaining and supporting a diverse windows network, related infrastructure, and all related desktop devices. Specifically, this includes but is not necessarily limited to: physical and virtual server configuration/setup, desktop imaging tools, and automated deployment of software to servers/workstations. In addition, the ideal candidate must value customer satisfaction. A strong aptitude and desire to learn new relevant information coupled with the ability to effectively incorporate these into daily responsibilities will ensure long-term success.

Qualifications: 
The ideal candidate must be proactive, energetic, and easily adapt to change resulting from the dynamics of a modern work environment. Being a team player and results-oriented are critical soft-skills that will also be required. This also includes being helpful, professional, and the fortitude to remain focused and productive under pressure while sharing in a commitment to superior customer satisfaction.
•Excellent knowledge of Active Directory including Server 2008R2 and 2012R2. This includes managing DHCP/DNS and complex GPO’s.

•Excellent understanding of PowerShell, VB or other windows scripting languages

•Excellent knowledge of Server virtualization (Hyper-V preferable)

•Hands-on Network operations experience in multi-site Windows management including –, Firewall/VPN, TCP/IP, Switches (CISCO), File servers, SAN based Data storage

•Good working knowledge of ISCSI SAN technology – NetApp preferred

•Good working knowledge with Exchange 2010 including DAG and HUB\CAS roles. Candidate should be able to create groups/accounts, and possess quality Exchange troubleshooting skills.

•Experience with management of Firewall/VPN (Sophos/Cisco preferable)

•Would prefer experience with Dell Kace product line

•Experience with Desktop and Network management & monitoring tools like Solarwinds.

•Ability to communicate effectively with non-technical users.

Education and Experience:
Minimum of five years’ experience in similar role supporting an environment comprised of multiple locations and hundreds of user is required

Bachelor’s degree in computer or related field preferred

Certifications such as MCITP, MCSE, and CCNA are preferred

I was out of the country for a week and so am a tad late on this posting. I apologize for my tardiness.  But here are some jobs:

1.  A job in London, via our friend Stephanie Strickland:

Science Museum, London
New Media Developer
Salary £24,000 – £26,000 per annum (pro rata) dependent on skills and experience
Fixed Term Contract to 31st October 2014

The Science Museum, London, a world renowned Museum that brings to life the history of science, technology and medicine, is seeking a highly-motivated New Media professional. Would you like to join our New Media team, contributing to the development of our awe-inspiring and award winning exhibitions and galleries?

We are looking for a talented individual who has a passion for New Media. The role demands creative and technical (e.g. Flash, HTML 5) expertise for the development of digital exhibits.  We would like to meet someone passionate about digital interpretation, and believes that it is an exciting way to explain stories, ideas, people and objects.

On a daily basis the successful candidate will take a creative lead in developing the digital strategy for many new exhibitions and developing new exhibits using current software. They will help the exhibition team identify the best use of digital and then deliver it for them. This could be through external contractors or by themselves, in-house. A level of project management skill is also necessary in order to provide the digital elements on time and to budget. This role could also edit existing film footage for use in the gallery. Finally this role will review and upgrade existing software on the gallery floor and support other team members in their development of digital interactives.

The position sits at the heart of our exhibitions programme and is critical to the development of new digital approaches here at the Science Museum.

If you feel you have the qualities we are looking for and would like full details, then please visit www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/jobs Applications should be by CV and covering letter. The closing date for applications is 22nd June 2014 and initial interviews are planned for  week beginning 30th June 2014. 

We welcome applications from all sections of the community in which we work. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people and we guarantee interviews to suitably qualified disabled applicants.

2.  Mac’s Lis