Must complete and submit the following references template along with Resume and skills matrix. References will be checked for consistency and reliability. Please only submit professional references, i.e.; Supervisors, Employers, and Managers, who you have previously provided services for. Any reference from a personal email account (yahoo, Gmail, etc.) will not be considered a professional reference.

CANDIDATE REFERENCES:

Reference 1:

Reference’s Name(s), Titles, Organization
Email Id(s)
Address
Phone Number(s)
Description of Work Performed for this Reference
Dates of Work Performed for this Reference

Reference 2:

Reference’s Name(s), Titles, Organization
Email Id(s)
Address
Phone Number(s)
Description of Work Performed for this Reference
Dates of Work Performed for this Reference

Reference 3:

Reference’s Name(s), Titles, Organization
Email Id(s)
Address
Phone Number(s)
Description of Work Performed for this Reference
Dates of Work Performed for this Reference

The above template must be completed!

Application Information: Email résumés to one of the email Id’s below. Please put “MDCPS ERP” in the “Re:” or Subject Line. Feel free to call regarding questions.

Contacts:

Keith Cricks, (850) 894-1952 (Office), (412) 613-1906 (Cellular), (813) 333-2554 (FAX), Email Ids: KCricks376@aol.com, Kcricks@klcinc.us or

Fame Ranada, (850) 894-1952 (Office), Email Ids: FRanada@klcinc.us

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KLC Consulting, Inc. (KLC) – Job Position Opening #3

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End Client/Project: Citizen’s Insurance Corporation, Tallahassee, FL

3. Position Opening: Sr. IT Security Admin, Tallahassee, FL. (Résumés due ASAP)

Work Locations: CCI, 101 Maryland Circle, Tallahassee, FL 32308

Anticipated Start Date: August 1, 2010

Length of Contract: 3 months with Right to Hire

Hours: 8a-5p schedule (40 hours per week)

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position monitors, maintains and evaluates systems and procedures to protect the information technology systems, networks, and databases from unauthorized users and malware. Uses experience in IT Security to set security standards within the security team and lead junior members. Determines causes of violations, reports and recommends corrective action to ensure data security. Designs and implements security rules of the various security systems.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The following are the usual, basic, and essential functions of the position.

These functions are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

· Responsible for administering, maintaining, and monitoring security applications such as Checkpoint firewalls appliances, Symantec antivirus applications, Websense, IDS/IPS, SIEM appliances, ARS, forensics applications, and other security applications.

· Mentor and lead junior members of team.

· Set security standards and security architecture designs.

· Take lead role in IT security projects, the security components in other IT projects, and in operational tasks.

· Detect I.T. security violations within CPIC and recommends corrective procedures.

· Assure compliance of IT security policies and reports issues and status to IT Security Management.

· Serve as team contact for the support of external and internal audit efforts

· Assure security compliance on applications, databases, networks, systems, and Active Directory.

· Assure workstation and server security.

· Perform vulnerability assessment, patch validation, and participates in security risk assessment.

· Coordinate security incident response, root cause analysis, and logging security incidents.

· Perform forensic related activities such as image acquisitions and network forensics

· Research, recommends and implements changes to procedures and systems to enhance system security.

· Responsible for comprehensive log management and analysis and design corrective measures based on those analyses.

· Perform problem determination, root cause analysis, and resolution.

· Create, maintains and validates documentation.

· Stay informed on security related laws, trends, and emerging technologies.

· Perform periodic security system audits

· Interface with IT staff and end-users

· Create review, validate, and maintain accurate process and security documentation.

Must complete and submit the following Skills Matrix with your # of years experience along with Resume

Consultant Skills Matrices

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:	# Years Experience
Excellent communication and interpersonal for interfacing with department and corporate customers
Advanced understanding of IT Security services involving networks, firewalls, Active Directory, and general IT security principles
Intermediate-level understanding of MS Office Suite, Microsoft Desktop and Server Operating Systems
Advanced understanding of information security theory and practices
Understanding of Incident Response Technologies
Advanced knowledge of application, systems, and network security administration
Advanced understanding of information security forensic analysis methodologies

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:	# Years Experience
BA/BS Computer Science, Information Technology or relevant field OR a combination of college education, training or related IT experience in a business environment, equivalent to 4 years of college
5 years experience in information security in one or more of the following domains: access control, computer operations security, network security, security architecture and models, or application and system development security
Current certification in one or more of the following: MCSE, CCSP, MCITP (Enterprise Admin), or equivalent or higher
Current certification as CCSA (Checkpoint Certified Security Administrator) or equivalent or higher. If not current, must be obtained within 90 days of employment
Current Certification as CISSP (Certified Information System Security Professional) or equivalent or higher

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:	# Years Experience
Experience with internal Citizens Property Insurance Corporation business processes
Knowledge and understanding of ITIL
Knowledge of regulatory issues such as SOX, COBIT, PCI, HIPAA
Insurance Industry experience
Understanding of security standards and frameworks [such as ISO 17799]
· Additional current certification as: o CCSP o MCITP (Enterprise Admin) o MCSE o Other Security Certifications (such as CEH,CPT,GCIH, etc.) o CCSE

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds
Ability to sit for long periods of time, hear and converse over the telephone, and key frequently on a computer (4 or more hours per day)
Ability to work shifts outside of normal working hours according to seasonal or critical needs
Ability for overnight travel, up to 25%

CANDIDATE REFERENCES:

Reference 1:

Reference’s Name(s), Titles, Organization
Email Id(s)
Address
Phone Number(s)
Description of Work Performed for this Reference
Dates of Work Performed for this Reference

Reference 2:

Reference’s Name(s), Titles, Organization
Email Id(s)
Address
Phone Number(s)
Description of Work Performed for this Reference
Dates of Work Performed for this Reference

Reference 3:

Reference’s Name(s), Titles, Organization
Email Id(s)
Address
Phone Number(s)
Description of Work Performed for this Reference
Dates of Work Performed for this Reference

The above template must be completed!

Application Information: Email résumés to one of the email Id’s below. Please put “Sr. IT Security Admin” in the “Re:” or Subject Line. Feel free to call regarding questions.

Contacts:

Keith Cricks, (850) 894-1952 (Office), (412) 613-1906 (Cellular), (813) 333-2554 (FAX), Email Ids: KCricks376@aol.com, Kcricks@klcinc.us or

Fame Ranada, (850) 894-1952 (Office), Email Ids: FRanada@klcinc.us

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KLC Consulting, Inc. (KLC) – Job Position Opening #1

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End Client/Project: Florida Department of Revenue,

Child Support Enforcement Program

4. Position Opening: QA Analyst - Expert, Tallahassee, FL. (Résumés due by 7/28).

Work Locations: SouthWood Office, Tallahassee, FL 32308

Anticipated Start Date: November 1, 2010

Length of Contract: 2 Years, with option to renew

Hours: 8a-5p schedule (40 hours per week)

POSITION SUMMARY:

The position is with the Florida Department of Revenue (Department), Child Support Enforcement (CSE) Program to provide technical quality assurance consulting services for the Florida On-line Recipient Integrated Data Access (FLORIDA) system and the Child Support Enforcement Automated Management System (CAMS).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The following are the usual, basic, and essential functions of the position.

These functions are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

GENERAL

· Consultants will be assigned to a team within the Systems Support Process (SSP) responsible for the oversight of the CSE components of the FLORIDA system and for coordinating the interface between FLORIDA and CAMS. Consultants will report to the SSP Process Manager, or a designated team lead, to receive their software project assignments.

· Work closely with CSE staff and other consultants to understand the functional and technical business requirements that drive the analysis and design of the CSE System(s) technical solutions while preserving quality.

· Help ensure the CSE System(s) technical solutions align with the Department’s business and IT strategies and comply with architectural standards.

· Assist team leads by providing orientation to new consultants as appropriate. Orientation may include instruction regarding System Support Process organizational structure, preparation of timesheets, configuration processes, use of the release calendar, project plans, test strategy overview, acceptance test procedures, operational procedures and process engineer methodology.

· Act as liaison between Florida Department of Child and Families (DCF) and SSP on establishment of DCF LAN & Service Center access and training of staff on use of the LAN and Service Center.

· Act as liaison between (but not limited to) the implementation vendor , Department of Children and Families FLORIDA system staff and contractors, release management teams and Department of Revenue CAMS, training and system staff and contractors.

· Assist in the development of the SSP project plan template and maintain the master project plan and master resource pool.

· Share software application knowledge with CSE.

REVIEWS

· Review design documents to validate the technical accuracy of the documents and define acceptance test criteria.

· Review and make recommendations to CSE management regarding the technical solutions proposed by programming staff for enhancements to the CSE System(s).

· Review Source Code to ensure the accuracy of software modifications.

· Review databases and tables to ensure that data is accurately processed and stored.

DESIGN

· Participate in component and data architecture design, performance monitoring, product evaluation, and buy vs. build recommendations.

· Development of requirements documents that identify and document the business requirements and objectives for initiating software modifications to the CSE System(s). Consultants may serve as part of a project team or as a project lead.

CONFIGURATION

· Make recommendations toward the development of new code or the reuse of existing code and configuration changes.

· Ensure modifications conform to the CSE System(s) business requirements and operations.

TESTING

· Allocate and create test data files to test the effectiveness of software modifications.

· Develop test scenarios, test scripts, test conditions and test data based on requirements and design documents. Develop and define specific test metrics such as defects, defect counts, test results and test status.

· Execute acceptance testing and documents results to determine that (1) the business requirements established for the software project have been satisfied and (2) software defects do not exist in the application code associated with the software project.

· Collect and analyze test data for software process evaluation and improvements. Submit test results for review and approval; analyze the results of the test and documents test scenarios, test scripts and test conditions. Document all problems and assist in their resolution.

· Conduct both the Pre-Acceptance and Acceptance Test Completion meetings and track the associated training requirements and release updates resulting from the meetings.

· Follow current System Operational Procedures and testing methodology when assigned as lead or tester on a project.

QUALITY ASSURANCE

· Deliver quality process to technical staff and act as an internal quality consultant. Quality process refers to the actual process that must be followed to produce a product from building the requirements through testing and implementation.

· Serve as SSP representative on the Release Management Board to include attendance at weekly meetings, point of contact for Release changes, maintain release updates in the applicable software.

· Generate management reports as needed to include, but not limited to: Release Report, Contention Reports, Release Summary Reports, etc.

· Complete data anomaly lists as assigned to assist in data cleansing processes.

MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT

· Monitor and analyze assigned programs in Production to ensure the programs processed properly and to check for possible system anomalies.

· Monitor and analyze non-Help Desk requests, supervisory assigned system problems in production to determine if a training issue, user error, or system problem exists. Correct case data as needed utilizing approved workarounds.

· Analyze and clear assigned Help Desk requests by correcting 90% of the assigned tickets within 10 days. Analyze the tickets to identify root causes, either training issues, user error, or programmatic issues.

· Schedule FLORIDA file aids with DCF when needed to correct data issues, utilizing the Standard Operational Procedures.

Must complete and submit the following Skills Matrix with your # of years experience along with Resume

Consultant Skills Matrices

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:	# Years Experience
A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Information Systems. Similar or equivalent work experience may be substituted on a year for year basis
Development of requirements documents that identify and document the business requirements and objectives for initiating software modifications
Develop test scenarios, test scripts, test conditions and test data based on requirements and design documents. Develop and define specific test metrics such as defects, defect counts, test results and test status
3 to 5 years of work experience in systems analysis, design, development, scripting and user acceptance testing
Monitor and analyze assigned programs in Production to ensure the programs processed properly and to check for possible system anomalies

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:	# Years Experience
Two or more years of experience working with Child Support Enforcement (CSE) systems
Experience managing or leading projects
Experience facilitating meetings

CANDIDATE REFERENCES:

Reference 1:

Reference’s Name(s), Titles, Organization
Email Id(s)
Address
Phone Number(s)
Description of Work Performed for this Reference
Dates of Work Performed for this Reference

Reference 2:

Reference’s Name(s), Titles, Organization
Email Id(s)
Address
Phone Number(s)
Description of Work Performed for this Reference
Dates of Work Performed for this Reference

Reference 3:

Reference’s Name(s), Titles, Organization
Email Id(s)
Address
Phone Number(s)
Description of Work Performed for this Reference
Dates of Work Performed for this Reference

The above template must be completed!

Application Information: Email résumés to one of the email Id’s below. Please put “QA Analyst -Expert” in the “Re:” or Subject Line. Feel free to call regarding questions.

Contacts:

Keith Cricks, (850) 894-1952 (Office), (412) 613-1906 (Cellular), (813) 333-2554 (FAX), Email Ids: KCricks376@aol.com, Kcricks@klcinc.us or

Fame Ranada, (850) 894-1952 (Office), Email Ids: FRanada@klcinc.us

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KLC Consulting, Inc. (KLC) – Job Position Opening #5

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End Client/Project: Florida Department of Children and Families

5. Position Opening: Applications Architect (Résumés due by Noon 7/29).

Work Location: Tallahassee, FL

Anticipated Start Date: September 1, 2010

Length of Contract: 1 Year, with likely extensions

Hours: 8a-5p schedule (40 hours per week)

POSITION SUMMARY:

The position is with the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) to provide a detailed framework in which DCF applications will be developed and implemented. A key goal for this position is the identification of key services to support reuse and avoid proliferation of redundant coding. The candidate should have extensive understanding of the suite of technologies in use for applications development within DCF. Additionally, the application architect must develop a strong understanding of the underlying business needs and aims of the DCF customers, and the various usage scenarios for the end users of the system.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The following are the usual, basic, and essential functions of the position.

These functions are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

· Provide design recommendations based on long-term IT organization strategy.

· Develop enterprise level applications and custom integration solutions including major enhancements and interfaces, functions and features.

· Employ a variety of platforms to provide automated systems applications to customers.

· Provide expertise regarding the integration of applications across the department.

· Determine specifications and then be capable of planning, designing, and developing complex and mission critical software solutions, utilizing appropriate software engineering processes - either individually or in concert with a project team.

· Develop programming and development standards and procedures as well as programming architectures for code reuse.

· Have in-depth knowledge of state-of-the art programming languages and object-oriented approaches in designing, coding, testing and debugging programs.

· Understand and consistently apply the attributes and processes of current application development methodologies.

· Research emerging technologies and possible application to DCF.

· Be viewed both internally and externally as a technical expert and critical technical resource across multiple disciplines.

Must complete and submit the following Skills Matrix with your # of years experience along with Resume

Consultant Skills Matrices

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:	# Years Experience
A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Information Systems or other related field or equivalent work experience
7 to 10 years of experience in multiple IT areas and 2–3 years of relevant architecture experience
Expert level knowledge and understanding of architecture, applications systems design and integration
J2EE
Apache Web Server
Redhat Linux Web Server Operating System
WebLogic Application Server
Redhat Linux Application Server Operating System
Programming Languages Java .Net COBOL
Database Platforms Oracle IMS MS SQL Server
Database Platform Operating System IBM z/OS Redhat Linux MS Windows Server

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:	# Years Experience
Coach and mentor more junior technical staff
Experience in relational and dimensional data modeling and database design concepts
Ability to translate business needs into technical solutions
Experience with technology in client-server and internet and intranet environments
Experience in working with industry accepted requirements methods and practices and tools
Qualified candidate must also possess excellent writing skills, excellent communication skills, strong process skills and leadership ability
Exceptional analytical skills necessary to identify and resolve technical issues or problems
Ability to multi-task and prioritize
Ability to work well in a challenging environment
Experience leading interviews and facilitated sessions with project stakeholders
Experience in conducting tool evaluations
Excellent writing skills, oral communication skills, strong process skills, and leadership ability
Ability to work cooperatively and in conjunction with other information system developers, software vendors, support staff, and program office customers in a team based environment

The above template(s) must be completed!

Candidate References:

Reference 1:

Reference’s Name(s), Titles, Organization
Email Id(s)
Address
Phone Number(s)
Description of Work Performed for this Reference
Dates of Work Performed for this Reference

Reference 2:

Reference’s Name(s), Titles, Organization
Email Id(s)
Address
Phone Number(s)
Description of Work Performed for this Reference
Dates of Work Performed for this Reference

Reference 3:

Reference’s Name(s), Titles, Organization
Email Id(s)
Address
Phone Number(s)
Description of Work Performed for this Reference
Dates of Work Performed for this Reference

The above template must be completed!

Application Information: Email résumés to one of the email Id’s below. Please put “Applications Architect” in the “Re:” or Subject Line. Feel free to call regarding questions.

Contacts:

Keith Cricks, (850) 894-1952 (Office), (412) 613-1906 (Cellular), (813) 333-2554 (FAX), Email Ids: KCricks376@aol.com, Kcricks@klcinc.us and Fame Ranada FRanada@klcinc.us.

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KLC Consulting, Inc. (KLC) – Job Position Opening #6

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End Client/Project: Florida Department of Children and Families

6. Position Opening: Java Application Analyst (Résumés due by Noon 7/29).

Work Locations: Tallahassee, FL

Anticipated Start Date: September 1, 2010

Length of Contract: 1 Year, with likely extensions

Hours: 8a-5p schedule (40 hours per week)

POSITION SUMMARY:

The position is with the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) to perform duties as senior programmer/analysts for its public assistance applications. This includes being able to maintain and enhance applications in the technical environment in which DCF’s application programs are written. DCF expects the individual who staffs this position have an extensive understanding of the suite of technologies is use for applications development within DCF. Additionally, the application development analyst must develop a strong understanding of the underlying business needs and aims of the DCF customers, and the various usage scenarios for the end users of the system.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The following are the usual, basic, and essential functions of the position.

These functions are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

· Working closely with customers, business analysts, and team members to understand business requirements that drive the analysis and design of quality application software.

· Solutions must be aligned with business and IT strategies and comply with DCF’s architectural standards.

· Be involved in the full systems life cycle and is responsible for designing, coding, testing, implementing, maintaining and supporting applications software that is delivered on time and within budget.

· Make recommendations towards the development of new code or reuse of existing code.

· Responsibilities may also include participation in component and data architecture design, performance monitoring, product evaluation and buy vs. build recommendations.

· Experience in systems analysis, design and a solid understanding of development, quality assurance and integration methodologies.

Must complete and submit the following Skills Matrix with your # of years experience along with Resume

Consultant Skills Matrices

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:	# Years Experience
A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Information Systems or other related field or equivalent work experience
Proficient knowledge, skills and abilities and 2 plus years experience as an Applications Development Analyst with the following: Object Oriented Analysis/Design/Development/Deployment/Support JAVA J2EE Enterprise Java Beans Java Server Pages Java Data Base Connectivity Eclipse Java Editor HTML
Proficient knowledge, skills and abilities with the following: · BEA WebLogic · .Net · Redhat Linux
Proficient knowledge, skills and abilities and 1 plus years experience as an Applications Development Analyst with COBOL
Proficient knowledge, skills and abilities with the Apache Web Server:
Proficient knowledge, skills and abilities with the following Database Platforms: Oracle Server IMS Server MS SQL Server
Proficient knowledge, skills and abilities with the following Database Platform Operating Systems: IBM z/OS Redhat Linux MS Windows Server

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

# Years Experience

Proficient knowledge, skills and abilities with the following:

· IBM Rational ClearCase

· IBM Rational ClearQuest

· IBM Rational Tool Administration

Crystal Reports

The above template(s) must be completed!

Candidate References:

Reference 1:

Reference’s Name(s), Titles, Organization
Email Id(s)
Address
Phone Number(s)
Description of Work Performed for this Reference
Dates of Work Performed for this Reference

Reference 2:

Reference’s Name(s), Titles, Organization
Email Id(s)
Address
Phone Number(s)
Description of Work Performed for this Reference
Dates of Work Performed for this Reference

Reference 3:

Reference’s Name(s), Titles, Organization
Email Id(s)
Address
Phone Number(s)
Description of Work Performed for this Reference
Dates of Work Performed for this Reference

The above template must be completed!

Application Information: Email résumés to one of the email Id’s below. Please put “Java Application Analyst” in the “Re:” or Subject Line. Feel free to call regarding questions.

Contacts:

Keith Cricks, (850) 894-1952 (Office), (412) 613-1906 (Cellular), (813) 333-2554 (FAX), Email Ids: KCricks376@aol.com, Kcricks@klcinc.us and Fame Ranada FRanada@klcinc.us.

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KLC Consulting, Inc. (KLC) – Job Position Opening #7

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End Client/Project: Florida Department of Children and Families

7. Position Opening: Mainframe Application Analyst (Résumés due by Noon 7/29).

Work Locations: Tallahassee, FL

Anticipated Start Date: September 1, 2010

Length of Contract: 1 Year, with likely extensions

Hours: 8a-5p schedule (40 hours per week)

POSITION SUMMARY:

The position is with the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) to be able to maintain and enhance applications in the technical environment in which DCF’s application programs are written. DCF expects the individual who staffs this position have an extensive understanding of the suite of technologies it uses for applications development within DCF. The application development analyst must develop a strong understanding of the underlying business needs and aims of the DCF customers, and the various usage scenarios for the end users of the system.