MPN Diversity Recruiters
Atlanta, GA or Birmingham, AL
Our Fortune 500 Company client is seeking to DIRECTLY HIRE a talented Manager, IT Support (Messaging and Conferencing Manager).
CANDIDATE SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
In order to receive consideration for an interview referral submission to our client's Hiring Manager for this role, each candidate must be reasonably qualified and comply with the following requirements:
1) Must be within commutable distance to Atlanta, GA or Birmingham, AL .
2) Fully comply with ALL instructions under the ' How to Apply' section below .
3) Fully complete and include all Responses to the Hiring Manager's Screening Questions BELOW in the same document (Word or PDF) as your resume.
4) Must be permanently authorized to work in the U.S. WITHOUT requiring any current or future sponsorship (e.g., U.S. citizen, permanent resident card).
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY:
The Messaging and Conferencing Manager position is responsible for overseeing the critical messaging and conferencing environments used by the enterprise. The toolset is largely Microsoft based and includes Microsoft Exchange (online and on-prem), Outlook, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Teams Room Systems, Proofpoint, and RightFax. The position manages 10-15 employees or contract staff responsible for the architecture, engineering and 3rd level support of the product set managed.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
B.S. degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Business, or another related field, is preferred.
The Messaging and Conferencing Manager should have extensive knowledge of technology-related disciplines, with a strong focus on collaboration products, including Microsoft 365. They must be knowledgeable about current and emerging relevant industry-related products, techniques, and trends.
The Messaging and Conferencing Manager should have a positive attitude, strong focus on quality and strive to enhance the technology experience of our business partners. They should be open to challenging the status quo for the betterment of the business and the services provided.
The primary focus of this role is to provide collaboration technology solutions and services, while keeping in mind the importance of delivering excellent business value. The Messaging and Conferencing Manager should stay informed about the market and adjust solution sets as needed to ensure Fortune 500 Company is maximizing the value of its technology investments and expenses. This includes evaluating new product releases for compatibility with our environment.
Our technology suppliers are a vital part of our technology ecosystem and must be fully leveraged. The Messaging and Conferencing Manager needs to be able to both negotiate with our vendor partners and hold them accountable for the service level quality to which they are contractually committed. They should be able to interface with technology vendors to define roadmaps, escalate issues, and solve complex problems.
The Messaging and Conferencing Manager must understand basic budgetary principles and techniques, being able to distinguish, plan, and oversee capital and operating budgets. Knowledge of the Microsoft Renewal process and/or experience with Microsoft contract negotiations is a plus.
Knowledge of security protocols, standards and best practices related to messaging and conferencing environments.
Experience creating, planning, and executing a strategic technology roadmap.
MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Messaging and Conferencing Manager leads the teams responsible for architecting, engineering, and integrating our email, messaging, and conferencing environments.
This position has ownership of the delivery of email services (routing, security, application integration, etc.) as well as Teams conference room systems.
Technologies include MS Teams, Teams Room Systems, Exchange (online and on-prem), Outlook, MS 365, Proofpoint, and RightFax.
This team evaluates products for enterprise adoption and evaluates existing product changes for adoption and environmental impact.
Constant vendor-driven and environmental change requires strong leadership to evaluate opportunities and avoid issues on an ongoing basis.
Additionally, it requires the Messaging and Conferencing Manger to maintain technical currency.
The Messaging and Conferencing Manager is expected to continually analyze demand against capability, compared to costs, and make recommendations to stretch our technology dollars further.
The Messaging and Conferencing Manager is expected to stay abreast of business needs/changes, along with emerging trends, techniques, or solutions pertaining to the collaboration technology space.
They should be strategic, someone who can look ahead and create long-range vision, strategies, roadmaps, and plans.
When business needs arise for new capabilities or unplanned demand, the Messaging and Conferencing Manager is expected to respond quickly and effectively.
This requires continuous evaluation of demand and reprioritization of work based on ever-changing business dynamics.
The position must also develop and maintain strong relationships with key technology managers within Workplace Solutions, Infrastructure, Security, and Compliance.
Collaboration tools include communication components that require a cross-functional partnership to manage.
This position works especially closely with the Productivity Technologies Manager to collaboratively manage the Microsoft 365 collaborative suite and other select applications.
Developing and maintaining a strong cross functional team across Messaging and Productivity is crucial.
Managing our vendor or supplier partners is a vital element of the Messaging and Conferencing Manager role. Negotiating best pricing, along with holding our supplier partners accountable for delivering quality solutions based on committed timeframes, requires a constant focus.
It is vital that our business partners are knowledgeable and informed on the effective use of our available technology. The Messaging and Conferencing Manager is responsible for providing education to business partners across the company on how to use their technology, and to provide instructions to other partner groups, such as the Workplace Support teams on how to support the technology.
The Messaging and Conferencing Manager is responsible for attracting, developing, retaining, and managing a diverse group of technical individual contributors. In this role, they have responsibility for hiring, performance management, terminations and for providing daily work direction, feedback and coaching to their direct reports. They are also responsible for workforce planning for their organization and for appropriately identifying and developing successors for key roles within their team.
The Messaging and Conferencing Manager is responsible for managing the department's budget and controlling technology spending. They must ensure financial accountability for any projects sponsored by the department.
TO APPLY:
Click on the APPLY button to send your resume, credentials, and full responses to the Hiring Manager's Questionnaire below in a SINGLE document (Word or PDF) to MPN Diversity Recruiters at support@mpndiversityrecruiters.com .
__________________________________________________________________
HIRING MANAGER'S SCREENING QUESTIONS:
Please answer ALL of the questions BELOW as accurately as possible. If you're determined to be reasonably qualified, you will be submitted to our client for a potential interview and direct hiring consideration for this great opportunity.
Briefly summarize your experience with messaging technologies including Microsoft Exchange, Proofpoint and Microsoft 365
Briefly summarize your management experience
What characteristics do you feel would make you successful in this role?
Fortune 500 Company provides a competitive compensation package to include a base salary, incentive pay (bonus), and comprehensive benefits which include a pension/cash balance plan and matching 401(k) plan. Please indicate the salary/pay rate you are seeking for this position. You may list a salary range, but please do not state Negotiable or N/A.
Are you permanently authorized to work in the U.S. WITHOUT requiring any current or future sponsorship (e.g., U.S. citizen, permanent resident)? Please reply with one of the following options: (a) I am a U.S. citizen, or (b) I am a permanent resident card (i.e., green card) holder, or (c) None of the above.
Full Time
Our Fortune 500 Company client is seeking to DIRECTLY HIRE a talented Manager, IT Support (Messaging and Conferencing Manager).
CANDIDATE SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
In order to receive consideration for an interview referral submission to our client's Hiring Manager for this role, each candidate must be reasonably qualified and comply with the following requirements:
1) Must be within commutable distance to Atlanta, GA or Birmingham, AL .
2) Fully comply with ALL instructions under the ' How to Apply' section below .
3) Fully complete and include all Responses to the Hiring Manager's Screening Questions BELOW in the same document (Word or PDF) as your resume.
4) Must be permanently authorized to work in the U.S. WITHOUT requiring any current or future sponsorship (e.g., U.S. citizen, permanent resident card).
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY:
The Messaging and Conferencing Manager position is responsible for overseeing the critical messaging and conferencing environments used by the enterprise. The toolset is largely Microsoft based and includes Microsoft Exchange (online and on-prem), Outlook, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Teams Room Systems, Proofpoint, and RightFax. The position manages 10-15 employees or contract staff responsible for the architecture, engineering and 3rd level support of the product set managed.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
B.S. degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Business, or another related field, is preferred.
The Messaging and Conferencing Manager should have extensive knowledge of technology-related disciplines, with a strong focus on collaboration products, including Microsoft 365. They must be knowledgeable about current and emerging relevant industry-related products, techniques, and trends.
The Messaging and Conferencing Manager should have a positive attitude, strong focus on quality and strive to enhance the technology experience of our business partners. They should be open to challenging the status quo for the betterment of the business and the services provided.
The primary focus of this role is to provide collaboration technology solutions and services, while keeping in mind the importance of delivering excellent business value. The Messaging and Conferencing Manager should stay informed about the market and adjust solution sets as needed to ensure Fortune 500 Company is maximizing the value of its technology investments and expenses. This includes evaluating new product releases for compatibility with our environment.
Our technology suppliers are a vital part of our technology ecosystem and must be fully leveraged. The Messaging and Conferencing Manager needs to be able to both negotiate with our vendor partners and hold them accountable for the service level quality to which they are contractually committed. They should be able to interface with technology vendors to define roadmaps, escalate issues, and solve complex problems.
The Messaging and Conferencing Manager must understand basic budgetary principles and techniques, being able to distinguish, plan, and oversee capital and operating budgets. Knowledge of the Microsoft Renewal process and/or experience with Microsoft contract negotiations is a plus.
Knowledge of security protocols, standards and best practices related to messaging and conferencing environments.
Experience creating, planning, and executing a strategic technology roadmap.
MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Messaging and Conferencing Manager leads the teams responsible for architecting, engineering, and integrating our email, messaging, and conferencing environments.
This position has ownership of the delivery of email services (routing, security, application integration, etc.) as well as Teams conference room systems.
Technologies include MS Teams, Teams Room Systems, Exchange (online and on-prem), Outlook, MS 365, Proofpoint, and RightFax.
This team evaluates products for enterprise adoption and evaluates existing product changes for adoption and environmental impact.
Constant vendor-driven and environmental change requires strong leadership to evaluate opportunities and avoid issues on an ongoing basis.
Additionally, it requires the Messaging and Conferencing Manger to maintain technical currency.
The Messaging and Conferencing Manager is expected to continually analyze demand against capability, compared to costs, and make recommendations to stretch our technology dollars further.
The Messaging and Conferencing Manager is expected to stay abreast of business needs/changes, along with emerging trends, techniques, or solutions pertaining to the collaboration technology space.
They should be strategic, someone who can look ahead and create long-range vision, strategies, roadmaps, and plans.
When business needs arise for new capabilities or unplanned demand, the Messaging and Conferencing Manager is expected to respond quickly and effectively.
This requires continuous evaluation of demand and reprioritization of work based on ever-changing business dynamics.
The position must also develop and maintain strong relationships with key technology managers within Workplace Solutions, Infrastructure, Security, and Compliance.
Collaboration tools include communication components that require a cross-functional partnership to manage.
This position works especially closely with the Productivity Technologies Manager to collaboratively manage the Microsoft 365 collaborative suite and other select applications.
Developing and maintaining a strong cross functional team across Messaging and Productivity is crucial.
Managing our vendor or supplier partners is a vital element of the Messaging and Conferencing Manager role. Negotiating best pricing, along with holding our supplier partners accountable for delivering quality solutions based on committed timeframes, requires a constant focus.
It is vital that our business partners are knowledgeable and informed on the effective use of our available technology. The Messaging and Conferencing Manager is responsible for providing education to business partners across the company on how to use their technology, and to provide instructions to other partner groups, such as the Workplace Support teams on how to support the technology.
The Messaging and Conferencing Manager is responsible for attracting, developing, retaining, and managing a diverse group of technical individual contributors. In this role, they have responsibility for hiring, performance management, terminations and for providing daily work direction, feedback and coaching to their direct reports. They are also responsible for workforce planning for their organization and for appropriately identifying and developing successors for key roles within their team.
The Messaging and Conferencing Manager is responsible for managing the department's budget and controlling technology spending. They must ensure financial accountability for any projects sponsored by the department.
TO APPLY:
Click on the APPLY button to send your resume, credentials, and full responses to the Hiring Manager's Questionnaire below in a SINGLE document (Word or PDF) to MPN Diversity Recruiters at support@mpndiversityrecruiters.com .
__________________________________________________________________
HIRING MANAGER'S SCREENING QUESTIONS:
Please answer ALL of the questions BELOW as accurately as possible. If you're determined to be reasonably qualified, you will be submitted to our client for a potential interview and direct hiring consideration for this great opportunity.
Briefly summarize your experience with messaging technologies including Microsoft Exchange, Proofpoint and Microsoft 365
Briefly summarize your management experience
What characteristics do you feel would make you successful in this role?
Fortune 500 Company provides a competitive compensation package to include a base salary, incentive pay (bonus), and comprehensive benefits which include a pension/cash balance plan and matching 401(k) plan. Please indicate the salary/pay rate you are seeking for this position. You may list a salary range, but please do not state Negotiable or N/A.
Are you permanently authorized to work in the U.S. WITHOUT requiring any current or future sponsorship (e.g., U.S. citizen, permanent resident)? Please reply with one of the following options: (a) I am a U.S. citizen, or (b) I am a permanent resident card (i.e., green card) holder, or (c) None of the above.
MPN Diversity Recruiters
Atlanta, GA or Birmingham, AL
Our Fortune 500 Company client is seeking to DIRECTLY HIRE a talented Senior Infrastructure Architect.
CANDIDATE SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: (Please read carefully before applying)
In order to receive consideration for an interview referral submission to our client's Hiring Manager for this role, each candidate must be reasonably qualified and comply with the following requirements:
1) Our client doesn't provide any sponsorships, so you must PRESENTLY be permanently authorized to work in the U.S. WITHOUT requiring any current or future sponsorship (i.e., U.S. citizen or permanent resident cardholder).
2) You must be within commutable distance to either Atlanta, GA or Birmingham, AL .
3) You must apply with both your current resume AND also your full responses to the Hiring Manager's Screening Questions shown BELOW .
Your resume must clearly show your personal email address and direct phone number.
You must fully and accurately respond to ALL of the screening questions.
Your resume and your responses to the screening questions should preferably be included in a SINGLE (Word or PDF) document, if possible .
Send the requested information to MPN Diversity Recruiters by either clicking on the APPLY button or via email to support@mpndiversityrecruiters.com .
JOB SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for:
Strategy, planning, roadmaps, and working with Network Services and Infrastructure Solutions on lifecycle planning
Strategic relationships with key infrastructure vendors, primarily Cisco
Research industry guidance, frameworks, and best practices
Lead efforts in conjunction with Network Services around:
Setting and revising standards
Creating reference architectures, engineering templates, and pre-engineered solutions
Design/engineering of extremely complex infrastructure using Cisco technologies
Partner with Network Engineers & Infrastructure Consultants on the design/engineering of new infrastructure for which standards do not yet exist
Lead infrastructure design teams relevant to Network Services technologies
Contribute to best practices sharing such as capacity planning and Cisco network technology design
Participate in the Cloud Center of Excellence developing standards and best practices for cloud network connectivity in Azure and Oracle Cloud infrastructure
Collaborate with architects in other TO organizations (e.g., Application Services, TO Security, Infrastructure Solutions, Telecom Engineering)
Serve in on-call rotation as Escalation Manager for Critical Situation Process
Communications, awareness, and high-level education about technology strategy to Network Services
The technology areas in scope for this position include all technologies owned by Network Services.
Network Services owns all data network technologies, which includes network routing protocols, quality of service, MPLS network transport, SD-WAN, Cisco Nexus data center and wide area data network routing and switching, integration of our network with an internet service provider, cloud network service, establishment of VPNs (virtual private networks), voice call management, VOIP (voice over IP), voice contact center, video infrastructure technology, remote wireless routers, wireless LAN, and firewalls.
JOB REQUIREMENTS: (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills)
Job Requirements
Extremely strong technical knowledge and hands-on experience with all technologies owned by Network Services, and basic understanding of the technologies owned by other infrastructure services groups
Understanding of rules and regulations that govern the use of technology, such as NERC CIP, Sarbanes-Oxley and FCC licensing, as well as internal policies
Ability to define and articulate the “big picture” long-term vision for the infrastructure, and develop short term plans to achieve it.
Ability to analyze information from multiple sources for complex problem resolution.
Ability to design / engineer infrastructure solutions to maximize availability while minimizing cost.
Ability to create and evaluate reference technical architectures and ensure enterprise-wide buy-in, adoption, adherence and implementation
Ability to organize tasks and coordinate various employees, vendor / contractors, and customers / partners to meet project goals.
Ability to work independently, prioritizing major tasks by overall impact to the company.
Ability to communicate and work with all levels of management, vendors, and other internal and external groups.
Ability to effectively to lead committees and teams, train personnel, and make presentations.
Education/Experience
Bachelors in Computer Science or an Engineering field strongly preferred
CCIE certification or equivalent experience preferred
A minimum of eight (8) years of service (depending on job level), providing architect, engineering, and support for infrastructure technologies. When relevant technical experience is substituted for a degree, the minimum experience requirement increases by four (4) years.
Competencies
Comprehensive leadership skills recognizable by others inside and outside the team
Strategic thinker that can embrace, influence, and lead change.
Effectively organize tasks, manage multiple priorities, meet schedules, and deliver on commitments
Ability to negotiate with and influence others – internally as well as vendors
Ability to establish and nurture relationships at all levels of the organization
Takes ownership of work assignments and personal development
Excellent communication skills (both oral and written) as well as technical writing
Excellent presentation skills and ability to relate and connect with a variety of audiences
Ability to articulate business drivers and how information technology can be applied to meet the requirements in business terms.
Ability to simplify complex subjects in a way that can be easily understood by less technical audiences
High degree of focus on quality, reliability, efficiency, and cost effectiveness
Recognition of cyber security threats and risks, and importance of protecting the infrastructure
Capacity to learn and apply new technologies and concepts
Superb diagnostic, troubleshooting, analysis and problem-solving skills
Self-motivated, takes initiative, is proactive, and habitually removes obstacles for success
Curious and creative, always questioning, and never satisfied by the status quo
Assess impact and quantify risk to ensure appropriate business decisions are made
Demonstrate Fortune 500 Company values reflected in how we lead, engage, collaborate and perform as One team. Safety first, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity and Superior Performance.
__________________________________________________________________
HIRING MANAGER'S SCREENING QUESTIONS:
Please answer ALL of the questions BELOW as accurately as possible. If you're determined to be reasonably qualified, you will be submitted to our client for a potential interview and direct hiring consideration for this great opportunity.
Do you have 8 or more years of Cisco route/switch architecture, engineering and support experience?
Describe in detail, your experience working with Cisco Networking technologies?
Describe your most complex networking project or implementation?
We provide a competitive compensation package to include a base salary, incentive pay (bonus), and comprehensive benefits. What are your base salary requirements? (Do not state negotiable or N/A; if necessary, list a range)
Are you permanently authorized to work in the U.S. WITHOUT requiring any current or future sponsorship (e.g., U.S. citizen, permanent resident)? Please reply with one of the following options:
(a) I am a U.S. citizen, or
(b) I am a permanent resident card (i.e., green card) holder, or
(c) None of the above.
Full Time
Our Fortune 500 Company client is seeking to DIRECTLY HIRE a talented Senior Infrastructure Architect.
CANDIDATE SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: (Please read carefully before applying)
In order to receive consideration for an interview referral submission to our client's Hiring Manager for this role, each candidate must be reasonably qualified and comply with the following requirements:
1) Our client doesn't provide any sponsorships, so you must PRESENTLY be permanently authorized to work in the U.S. WITHOUT requiring any current or future sponsorship (i.e., U.S. citizen or permanent resident cardholder).
2) You must be within commutable distance to either Atlanta, GA or Birmingham, AL .
3) You must apply with both your current resume AND also your full responses to the Hiring Manager's Screening Questions shown BELOW .
Your resume must clearly show your personal email address and direct phone number.
You must fully and accurately respond to ALL of the screening questions.
Your resume and your responses to the screening questions should preferably be included in a SINGLE (Word or PDF) document, if possible .
Send the requested information to MPN Diversity Recruiters by either clicking on the APPLY button or via email to support@mpndiversityrecruiters.com .
JOB SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for:
Strategy, planning, roadmaps, and working with Network Services and Infrastructure Solutions on lifecycle planning
Strategic relationships with key infrastructure vendors, primarily Cisco
Research industry guidance, frameworks, and best practices
Lead efforts in conjunction with Network Services around:
Setting and revising standards
Creating reference architectures, engineering templates, and pre-engineered solutions
Design/engineering of extremely complex infrastructure using Cisco technologies
Partner with Network Engineers & Infrastructure Consultants on the design/engineering of new infrastructure for which standards do not yet exist
Lead infrastructure design teams relevant to Network Services technologies
Contribute to best practices sharing such as capacity planning and Cisco network technology design
Participate in the Cloud Center of Excellence developing standards and best practices for cloud network connectivity in Azure and Oracle Cloud infrastructure
Collaborate with architects in other TO organizations (e.g., Application Services, TO Security, Infrastructure Solutions, Telecom Engineering)
Serve in on-call rotation as Escalation Manager for Critical Situation Process
Communications, awareness, and high-level education about technology strategy to Network Services
The technology areas in scope for this position include all technologies owned by Network Services.
Network Services owns all data network technologies, which includes network routing protocols, quality of service, MPLS network transport, SD-WAN, Cisco Nexus data center and wide area data network routing and switching, integration of our network with an internet service provider, cloud network service, establishment of VPNs (virtual private networks), voice call management, VOIP (voice over IP), voice contact center, video infrastructure technology, remote wireless routers, wireless LAN, and firewalls.
JOB REQUIREMENTS: (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills)
Job Requirements
Extremely strong technical knowledge and hands-on experience with all technologies owned by Network Services, and basic understanding of the technologies owned by other infrastructure services groups
Understanding of rules and regulations that govern the use of technology, such as NERC CIP, Sarbanes-Oxley and FCC licensing, as well as internal policies
Ability to define and articulate the “big picture” long-term vision for the infrastructure, and develop short term plans to achieve it.
Ability to analyze information from multiple sources for complex problem resolution.
Ability to design / engineer infrastructure solutions to maximize availability while minimizing cost.
Ability to create and evaluate reference technical architectures and ensure enterprise-wide buy-in, adoption, adherence and implementation
Ability to organize tasks and coordinate various employees, vendor / contractors, and customers / partners to meet project goals.
Ability to work independently, prioritizing major tasks by overall impact to the company.
Ability to communicate and work with all levels of management, vendors, and other internal and external groups.
Ability to effectively to lead committees and teams, train personnel, and make presentations.
Education/Experience
Bachelors in Computer Science or an Engineering field strongly preferred
CCIE certification or equivalent experience preferred
A minimum of eight (8) years of service (depending on job level), providing architect, engineering, and support for infrastructure technologies. When relevant technical experience is substituted for a degree, the minimum experience requirement increases by four (4) years.
Competencies
Comprehensive leadership skills recognizable by others inside and outside the team
Strategic thinker that can embrace, influence, and lead change.
Effectively organize tasks, manage multiple priorities, meet schedules, and deliver on commitments
Ability to negotiate with and influence others – internally as well as vendors
Ability to establish and nurture relationships at all levels of the organization
Takes ownership of work assignments and personal development
Excellent communication skills (both oral and written) as well as technical writing
Excellent presentation skills and ability to relate and connect with a variety of audiences
Ability to articulate business drivers and how information technology can be applied to meet the requirements in business terms.
Ability to simplify complex subjects in a way that can be easily understood by less technical audiences
High degree of focus on quality, reliability, efficiency, and cost effectiveness
Recognition of cyber security threats and risks, and importance of protecting the infrastructure
Capacity to learn and apply new technologies and concepts
Superb diagnostic, troubleshooting, analysis and problem-solving skills
Self-motivated, takes initiative, is proactive, and habitually removes obstacles for success
Curious and creative, always questioning, and never satisfied by the status quo
Assess impact and quantify risk to ensure appropriate business decisions are made
Demonstrate Fortune 500 Company values reflected in how we lead, engage, collaborate and perform as One team. Safety first, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity and Superior Performance.
__________________________________________________________________
HIRING MANAGER'S SCREENING QUESTIONS:
Please answer ALL of the questions BELOW as accurately as possible. If you're determined to be reasonably qualified, you will be submitted to our client for a potential interview and direct hiring consideration for this great opportunity.
Do you have 8 or more years of Cisco route/switch architecture, engineering and support experience?
Describe in detail, your experience working with Cisco Networking technologies?
Describe your most complex networking project or implementation?
We provide a competitive compensation package to include a base salary, incentive pay (bonus), and comprehensive benefits. What are your base salary requirements? (Do not state negotiable or N/A; if necessary, list a range)
Are you permanently authorized to work in the U.S. WITHOUT requiring any current or future sponsorship (e.g., U.S. citizen, permanent resident)? Please reply with one of the following options:
(a) I am a U.S. citizen, or
(b) I am a permanent resident card (i.e., green card) holder, or
(c) None of the above.
Portland City Auditor
Portland, OR, USA
City of Portland Office of the Auditor is seeking applicants for a Deputy General Counsel – Limited Duration
Salary: $62.39 - $88.02/ hour (Adjusted for estimated COLA, effective July 1)
Opening Date: April 22, 2024
Closing Date: May 19, 2024
THE POSITION:
The City Auditor’s Office is seeking a Deputy General Counsel to provide legal services to the Auditor’s Office. The Deputy General Counsel should be a well-rounded generalist or have significant experience in one or more subject matter areas on which the Auditor’s Office regularly requires legal advice. It is not necessary for candidates to have expertise in all areas where the Deputy General Counsel may be asked to provide legal advice; instead, a successful candidate will have a demonstrated ability to effectively research and quickly learn new areas of the law.
This is a part-time limited duration position for the primary purpose of assisting the Auditor’s Office’s General Counsel as the City prepares for the transition to a new form of government and an historic 2024 election cycle . The duration will be at least one year, with possibility for extending the term to two years; the hours will be 20-26 hours per week.
As the sixth elected official in the City of Portland, the City Auditor is independent of the Mayor, City Council, and City offices and is accountable only to the public. The Auditor’s Office ensures open and accountable government by providing impartial reviews and investigations, access to public information, and services to City government and the public. It employs over 50 people across six divisions. The Auditor’s Office does this primarily through the following functions:
Audit Services: conducts performance audits of City bureaus, agencies, and programs, and oversees the financial audit of the City. This division also houses the City’s fraud hotline.
Ombudsman: responds to members of the public to resolve complaints about City services and practices and initiates investigations into systemic problems in the City government.
Elections: implements the Auditor’s Charter responsibility to supervise City elections, and oversees enforcement of the City’s campaign finance and lobbying regulations.
Council Clerk: administers City Council business, serves as the central repository for City contracts and Portland Policy Documents, and maintains City Charter and Code.
Archives & Records Management: operates the City of Portland Archives and Records Center, making City administrative and historical records accessible for research and inspection in accordance with public records laws.
Operations Management: serves as the City Auditor’s executive office, providing leadership, accountability, and support for all activities of the City Auditor’s Office, including human resources, contracts, and procurements.
Hearings: conducts impartial administrative hearings and renders decisions in Land Use Hearings, Code Hearings, Appeals of City Decisions, Towing Hearings, and other administrative matters.
The Deputy General Counsel reports directly to the Auditor’s Office’s General Counsel. The Deputy General Counsel will conduct legal and policy research; prepare a broad array of written documents; and advise on policy development and compliance.
Responsibilities of the Deputy General Counsel include:
Advising on subject matters such as: elections, campaign finance, lobbying/ethics, employment and labor, open meetings and public records laws, contracts and procurement, litigation, constitutional law issues, and general municipal law.
Assisting the General Counsel with projects related to the transition to a new form of government.
Assisting in developing legislative concepts and draft language.
Drafting code and administrative rules.
Advising on responses to public records.
Reviewing contracts and preparing contract templates.
Assisting in policy development.
Successful candidates will have:
A demonstrated ability to quickly learn new areas of the law and an intellectual curiosity to develop subject matter expertise in new areas.
An interest in holding government accountable to the public.
Knowledge of relevant federal, state, and municipal statutes, regulations, and ordinances, and the ability to analyze, interpret, explain, and apply them.
Knowledge of contracts, torts, constitutional law, civil rights, litigation, employment law, civil procedure, elections law, ethics law, campaign finance law, and/or statutes relating to municipalities.
Ability to draft statutes, City Code, administrative regulations, contracts, and other legal documents.
Ability to research complex legal questions using digital tools, libraries, professional resources, Oregon Revised Statutes, City Code and Charter, and other legal publications.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and the ability to present information, proposals, and recommendations clearly and persuasively in public settings.
The Auditor’s Office values a diverse workforce and a culture of equity and inclusion in delivering public services and everyday interactions in the workplace. The Office encourages candidates with experience working with a broad range of individuals and diverse communities to apply.
Part-Time
City of Portland Office of the Auditor is seeking applicants for a Deputy General Counsel – Limited Duration
Salary: $62.39 - $88.02/ hour (Adjusted for estimated COLA, effective July 1)
Opening Date: April 22, 2024
Closing Date: May 19, 2024
THE POSITION:
The City Auditor’s Office is seeking a Deputy General Counsel to provide legal services to the Auditor’s Office. The Deputy General Counsel should be a well-rounded generalist or have significant experience in one or more subject matter areas on which the Auditor’s Office regularly requires legal advice. It is not necessary for candidates to have expertise in all areas where the Deputy General Counsel may be asked to provide legal advice; instead, a successful candidate will have a demonstrated ability to effectively research and quickly learn new areas of the law.
This is a part-time limited duration position for the primary purpose of assisting the Auditor’s Office’s General Counsel as the City prepares for the transition to a new form of government and an historic 2024 election cycle . The duration will be at least one year, with possibility for extending the term to two years; the hours will be 20-26 hours per week.
As the sixth elected official in the City of Portland, the City Auditor is independent of the Mayor, City Council, and City offices and is accountable only to the public. The Auditor’s Office ensures open and accountable government by providing impartial reviews and investigations, access to public information, and services to City government and the public. It employs over 50 people across six divisions. The Auditor’s Office does this primarily through the following functions:
Audit Services: conducts performance audits of City bureaus, agencies, and programs, and oversees the financial audit of the City. This division also houses the City’s fraud hotline.
Ombudsman: responds to members of the public to resolve complaints about City services and practices and initiates investigations into systemic problems in the City government.
Elections: implements the Auditor’s Charter responsibility to supervise City elections, and oversees enforcement of the City’s campaign finance and lobbying regulations.
Council Clerk: administers City Council business, serves as the central repository for City contracts and Portland Policy Documents, and maintains City Charter and Code.
Archives & Records Management: operates the City of Portland Archives and Records Center, making City administrative and historical records accessible for research and inspection in accordance with public records laws.
Operations Management: serves as the City Auditor’s executive office, providing leadership, accountability, and support for all activities of the City Auditor’s Office, including human resources, contracts, and procurements.
Hearings: conducts impartial administrative hearings and renders decisions in Land Use Hearings, Code Hearings, Appeals of City Decisions, Towing Hearings, and other administrative matters.
The Deputy General Counsel reports directly to the Auditor’s Office’s General Counsel. The Deputy General Counsel will conduct legal and policy research; prepare a broad array of written documents; and advise on policy development and compliance.
Responsibilities of the Deputy General Counsel include:
Advising on subject matters such as: elections, campaign finance, lobbying/ethics, employment and labor, open meetings and public records laws, contracts and procurement, litigation, constitutional law issues, and general municipal law.
Assisting the General Counsel with projects related to the transition to a new form of government.
Assisting in developing legislative concepts and draft language.
Drafting code and administrative rules.
Advising on responses to public records.
Reviewing contracts and preparing contract templates.
Assisting in policy development.
Successful candidates will have:
A demonstrated ability to quickly learn new areas of the law and an intellectual curiosity to develop subject matter expertise in new areas.
An interest in holding government accountable to the public.
Knowledge of relevant federal, state, and municipal statutes, regulations, and ordinances, and the ability to analyze, interpret, explain, and apply them.
Knowledge of contracts, torts, constitutional law, civil rights, litigation, employment law, civil procedure, elections law, ethics law, campaign finance law, and/or statutes relating to municipalities.
Ability to draft statutes, City Code, administrative regulations, contracts, and other legal documents.
Ability to research complex legal questions using digital tools, libraries, professional resources, Oregon Revised Statutes, City Code and Charter, and other legal publications.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and the ability to present information, proposals, and recommendations clearly and persuasively in public settings.
The Auditor’s Office values a diverse workforce and a culture of equity and inclusion in delivering public services and everyday interactions in the workplace. The Office encourages candidates with experience working with a broad range of individuals and diverse communities to apply.
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
Washington D.C., DC, USA
Summary
This position is located in the Division of Information Technology, Chief Information Officer Organization (CIOO) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation within the Database, Tools and Content Unit (DTCU) that provides database management support services.
Please see "Clarification from Agency" and "Additional Information" sections below for more information on telework options.
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This job is open to
Individuals with disabilities
Federal employees - Competitive service
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
Land & base management
Certain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency.
Military spouses
Family of overseas employees
Family members of a federal employee or uniformed service member who is or was, working overseas.
Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista
Special authorities
Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.
Veterans
Clarification from the agency
Applicants with status (i.e., current permanent Federal employees in the competitive service and former Federal employees with reinstatement eligibility); those eligible for appointment under special hiring authorities; and veterans eligible for a VEOA appointment. Applicants without status should apply under FDIC announcement 2023-HQD-B0273 to be considered. Please see "Additional Information" for available telework options.
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Duties
At the full performance level, major duties include:
Supports a large, highly dynamic, 24-hour x 7-day database operations environment (on premise and cloud); monitors compliance against Federal Government and FDIC data sharing and database operational standards, best practices, and customer service level agreements; participates in initiatives to strengthen database administration capabilities through automation, engineering and administration practices in support of the FDIC mission, critical functions and interactions with other federal agencies.
Participates in identification and prioritization of database operations and engineering initiatives; maintains alignment of activities against initiative objectives, execution milestones, metrics, measures and key performance (KPls) for related work threads.
Participates in database solution support activities, contributing to design and implementation services (e.g. database architecture, access patterns, security controls, tuning, and performance monitoring) to the application and infrastructures teams, including support and coordination for research and impact analysis.
Supports subject matter users in the implementation and enforcement of target enterprise database standards, database architecture, automation of operational processes (e.g. Infrastructure as a Code – IaC), and development of flexible, agile database platforms for on premise and off premise, Database-as-a-Service (DBaaS), databases.
Participates in the development, implementation, and support of the enterprise database architecture roadmap, database service design, delivery, and operational model. Monitors database governance, database services, and operational metrics to track and improve services levels, operational transparency and effectiveness, and audit and security compliance.
Performs research and evaluation in the execution of proof of concept (POC), and recommendation of database technologies and solutions to better align the corporate database architecture with industry best practices, to ensure compliance with agency and federal government requirements, and support IT development and modernization initiatives.
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Full Time
Summary
This position is located in the Division of Information Technology, Chief Information Officer Organization (CIOO) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation within the Database, Tools and Content Unit (DTCU) that provides database management support services.
Please see "Clarification from Agency" and "Additional Information" sections below for more information on telework options.
Learn more about this agency Help
This job is open to
Individuals with disabilities
Federal employees - Competitive service
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
Land & base management
Certain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency.
Military spouses
Family of overseas employees
Family members of a federal employee or uniformed service member who is or was, working overseas.
Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista
Special authorities
Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.
Veterans
Clarification from the agency
Applicants with status (i.e., current permanent Federal employees in the competitive service and former Federal employees with reinstatement eligibility); those eligible for appointment under special hiring authorities; and veterans eligible for a VEOA appointment. Applicants without status should apply under FDIC announcement 2023-HQD-B0273 to be considered. Please see "Additional Information" for available telework options.
Help
Duties
At the full performance level, major duties include:
Supports a large, highly dynamic, 24-hour x 7-day database operations environment (on premise and cloud); monitors compliance against Federal Government and FDIC data sharing and database operational standards, best practices, and customer service level agreements; participates in initiatives to strengthen database administration capabilities through automation, engineering and administration practices in support of the FDIC mission, critical functions and interactions with other federal agencies.
Participates in identification and prioritization of database operations and engineering initiatives; maintains alignment of activities against initiative objectives, execution milestones, metrics, measures and key performance (KPls) for related work threads.
Participates in database solution support activities, contributing to design and implementation services (e.g. database architecture, access patterns, security controls, tuning, and performance monitoring) to the application and infrastructures teams, including support and coordination for research and impact analysis.
Supports subject matter users in the implementation and enforcement of target enterprise database standards, database architecture, automation of operational processes (e.g. Infrastructure as a Code – IaC), and development of flexible, agile database platforms for on premise and off premise, Database-as-a-Service (DBaaS), databases.
Participates in the development, implementation, and support of the enterprise database architecture roadmap, database service design, delivery, and operational model. Monitors database governance, database services, and operational metrics to track and improve services levels, operational transparency and effectiveness, and audit and security compliance.
Performs research and evaluation in the execution of proof of concept (POC), and recommendation of database technologies and solutions to better align the corporate database architecture with industry best practices, to ensure compliance with agency and federal government requirements, and support IT development and modernization initiatives.
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.