Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Jobs in CIT CCNA

Question:

You wrote back to me about where I can look to find jobs in CIT CCNA and I have some more questions. I had taken the first class at the College of DuPage to get a CCNA and I plan on taking the next class.

I really want to get a job in this and not just spend money and time taking classes and get a CCNA and then no job. Is there still a demand for CCNA engineers in this economy? And if so, do you think the demand will grow for a CCNA engineer?

Reply:
There is a demand for qualified, certified network engineers, James. Do a search on ‘network engineer’ on the web. Try http://www.indeed.com; http://www.careerbuilder.com; http://www.monster.com; http://www.dice.com; http://www.usa.lucidjobs.com; http://www.ilworkinfo.com; http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/tch.


Question:
What I got out of reading what you wrote to me was that a CCNA engineer can work in a lot of industries. Am I correct? These companies and organizations hire and need someone with a CCNA and not just a manager because you wrote manager. Am I correct? (The reason I ask that is because as someone who would be new with a CCNA, I would not be a manager.)

Reply:
Yes, you are correct. A networking engineer can come from any one of the many vertical markets, I mentioned. IT is everywhere!

Question:
Here is what you wrote me: "IT managers across all vertical markets, government, healthcare, education, finance, insurance/securities, wholesalers, and retailers in the production and distribution of products, law, entertain/sports, real estate, etc. hire our graduates. Depending on the individual student’s background, he/she may find a career in any of the following fields with a degree or certificate from CIT: network administrators, system support specialists, system administrators, technical support specialist, network support specialist, computer support, security specialist, convergence specialist, or VoIP support specialist. And of course, there are also many opportunities and careers in security, not only as a career but as a network professional in the IT departments of any of the above mentioned industries."

Reply:
I did not say that you are limited to becoming an IT manager, James. I said that IT managers from all these vertical markets hire our graduates. That, of course, is no guarantee that you will take our four CCNA prep courses and be guaranteed a job. It doesn’t work that way.

Question:
You also wrote that it would be a good idea to get an internship while working on getting my CCNA. I agree and I want to do that. In getting an internship, I can look at state and local governments, schools --high schools, insurance companies, stores like Macy's and Sam's Club and Walmart, factories, and Lawyers. Am I correct?

Reply:
Yes. In addition, internship opportunities exist for currently enrolled COD students completing a program of study through the Cooperative Education and Internship Program. You can go online to register, and check current internship openings at www.cod.edu/intern. Also, students may call 630-942-2611 for an appointment for more information.

Question:
I am confused as to the different fields you wrote, such as, network administrator and technical support specialist. It's confusing to me because at the college we learn how to be a CCNA engineer. How do we become those that you mentioned?

Reply:
James, I highly suggest that you do some research on your own. You can ‘google’ these different fields to get an understanding of each. In addition, you can search on them through the links I listed above, and take a look at the different job descriptions for each. You also have the COD library resources available to you.

Question:
I am also confused as to what I can write on my resume and tell these people in these industries about what I can do for them as an intern.

Reply:
You write the truth – your current and past job experiences. There is a wealth of information in our library on resume writing.

Closing Comments:
Thank you Joanne for all your help as I look to continue in the CCNA classes. Please let me know your thoughts.

Reply:
You are on the right track, James. That CCNA certification is the first step!

Friday, September 16, 2011

PC Tech - Naperville, IL

Jo:

There's a law firm in Naperville that is looking for a PC tech for about 20-25 hours per week. Pay is in the neighborhood of $8 to $10/HR based on experience. One of the partners is my neighbor. He was sketchy on the details but said they were very interested in finding someone and he approached me thinking that there would be a talented crop at the college as well as the location being ideal.

Interested candidates should contact Ed Antczak at Freedman, Anselmo & Lindberg at the following address eantczak@fal.illinois.com with a resume and more details.

Tom

Monday, August 22, 2011

Technical Support Representative - Naperville, IL

Position: Technical Support Representative

AIR802, a manufacturer of wired and wireless networking products is seeking a dedicated and motivated person for customer service / technical support with various other responsibilities. AIR802 is located in Naperville, Illinois and expects continued future growth in the company which will provide opportunity and challenge for the right candidate.
Job Description:
1. Front line customer support.
2. Troubleshooting a variety of technical and non-technical issues that customers or resellers are experiencing with configurable products such as wireless access points, wireless USB adapters and network switches.
3. Provide IT support for internal network.
4. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Required Skills:
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in the English language.
• Ability to work well with a team in a fast paced, constantly changing environment and follow instructions.
• Outstanding customer service skills and a dedication to the customer service experience.
• Dependable to be at work during assigned shifts and to complete work as expected.
• Knowledge of computer operating systems, IP addressing, and networking.
• Ability to multitask and meet specific goals.
• Ability to documenting procedures.
• Ability to troubleshoot and isolate faults through logical steps.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented and organized.

Please send inquires to Tech@air802.com with a copy of your resume

Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Technology Specialist, Park Ridge, IL

Maine Township High School District 207 in Park Ridge, IL has an
opening for a Technology Specialist (full year technology staff).

Applicants must fill out and forward an application, a letter of
interest, and a resume to Hank Thiele, Chief Technology Officer by
8/26/11.

District Technology Specialist
The Technology Specialist helps to manage user accounts, maintains the
help desk, assists in purchasing and receiving of technology equipment, works with issues surrounding the parent/student portal, and the district website. Helpdesk experience required.

Recommended Skills:
1. Knowledge and experience working with of technical equipment,
software, and web interfaces.
2. Can assist in troubleshooting problems with hardware, software, and
web interfaces.
3. Can sort through complex problems and can decipher when to escalate issues.
4. An ability to help computer users through problems over the phone or email.
5. Experience in using simple programming or scripting to optimize
repeating technical tasks.

A full job description is available at http://goo.gl/XnXaQ
"As a matter of policy, the sex, sexual orientation, color, physical
handicap, race nationality, residence, age, religion, or religious
affiliations of any applicant shall not be considered either a
qualification or disqualification."

--
Henry C. Thiele Ed.D.
Chief Technology Officer
Maine Township High School District 207
www.maine207.org

Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Internship Opportunities for CIT Students at COD!

Internship opportunities are for currently enrolled COD students completing a program of study. Please encourage students to go online to register, and check current internship openings at www.cod.edu/intern. Also, students may call 630-942-2611 for an appointment for more information.

Oksana H. H-Duwirak, Program Assistant
Janeen Paul, Program Manager
Cooperative Education and Internship Program
College of DuPage

INTERNSHIP E-FLASH FOR STUDENTS

Job ID: 2306898
School Job ID: CIT
Expires: 09/29/2011

Job Title: Fall/Winter Computer Technician Internship - Stipend

Company: Chicago Computers of Naperville

Job Type: Internship, Part Time

Salary: Stipend after 3 months

Job Description:

This internship is for currently enrolled COD students pursuing a program of Study. Students are asked to contact the Cooperative Education and Internship office upon obtaining the internship. (630-942-2611).

We are seeking a part time Computer Technician for Fall/Winter 2010.

The qualified student should have some experience with PC's and Windows. You will be in a team environment; learning and getting hands on experience with repairing, upgrading and building computer systems.

Part-time position 10-15 hours/weekly

Business hours are:
Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Saturday 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Hours are flexible depending on student schedule.
After 3 months, we will provide a free Dell Desktop or a laptop computer.

Experience is a plus, but we are willing to train the right person if they have a desire to learn about computers.


Experience Matters!

Interested students should contact the:
Cooperative Education/Internship Program
Janeen Paul, Interim Program Manager
Career Services Center
SRC 1490(630) 942-2611

Sunday, July 24, 2011

HOT NEED! CCNA

This is a long shot, but I have an immediate need for an entry level CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate). The person must have that certification. It’s ok if they don’t have experience outside of taking the classes.

Tony Hotko
Vice President, Talent Solutions
Office: 630.521.8991
My Fax: 630.206.1058

Sunday, July 17, 2011

Request Timed Out and Destination Host Unreachable

There is some confusion over the difference between the, "Request Timed Out" message response and the, "Destination Host Unreachable" message response.


"Request timed out" The browser reached the server where the web site is, made repeated requests for data but was ignored. Browsers set a time limit so when they reach a server that does not respond they will not get stuck forever. After a while they give up.

On the other hand, a "Destination Host Unreachable" message response indicates that the browser could not reach the server, such as when there is a problem with the DNS service. The server can't be found or there is a problem with the name to IP address translation.

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Technical Support Positions

Hi Joanne,

My name is Greg Farmer. I am an Area Manager in the Customer Technical Support Network Operation Center for AT&T in Arlington Heights, IL. I am contacting you in the hopes you can assist me in finding recent CIT graduates with a Cisco certification over the last 12 months.

We have a great opportunity here at AT&T with a new program looking to hire recent graduates within the last 12 months with Cisco technical backgrounds. I’m excited with this new opportunity that hasn’t occurred in the past couple years in this poor economy, and would like to capitalize on moving quickly to fill these positions.

My desire is to review recent graduate resumes to interview at our customer technical support center as soon as possible.

Send cover letter and resume to Greg Farmer at gf3129@att.com.

Tuesday, May 10, 2011

NetLabs Update!

The NetLab Bundle and Phase I equipment is here! Along with the NetLabs Bundle with 12 Pod license, we have a new Dell VMware Server, Access Server, four new 2960 Pod switches, four new 3560 pod switches, and four 2811 pod routers. Once our data center is approved, we will begin our new NetLab installation! Stay tuned for more . . . .

Walgreens IT Recruiting Open House - May 18

Join us to learn more about exciting IT career opportunities!

IT Open House
May 18, 2011
Walgreens Corporate Campus
200 Wilmot Rd., Deerfield, IL 60015
5 - 8 PM

To secure your attendance, RSVP today!
Hello Walgreens IT team members!

Walgreens will be hosting an IT Open House on Wednesday, May 18th, for potential candidates to experience an exciting opportunity to talk one-on-one with our corporate IT recruiters and hiring managers!

We’re reaching out to you in hopes that you will be able to leverage personal and professional contacts for this opportunity. This is a spectacular time in our IT division as we are implementing the latest trends in the world of technology. If you know if someone that may be interested in an IT career with Walgreens, please forward this information to them or send us their contact information to corporate.careers@walgreens.com.

It’s an exciting time in our IT division as we are implementing the latest trends in the world of technology. Our IT team members are at the forefront of a rapidly-evolving industry, surrounded by equally forward-thinking individuals. From advancing the technologies of our organization to developing new processes for our IT division, all contribute to our business strategy and ultimately help improve the lives of our patients and customers. We’re looking for talented individuals who can also be our next leaders.

Why Walgreens? Our careers allow IT professionals to:
• Join an IT organization with a unique culture that leverages individual talent & develops careers
• Develop cutting edge mobile applications within a leading e-tailer
• Implement cutting edge IP Telephony, unified messaging and contact center technologies
• Work on convergence of stand-alone world-class systems into “One” Walgreens

We have an exciting evening planned to give candidates a better feel for the company and what opportunities exist that may be a fit for them!

Listed below is a brief agenda of the evening:

5:00 – 8:00 p.m. Registration and Networking with Walgreens Hiring Managers & Recruiters
6:00 – 6:30 p.m. Breakout Session: Retail & Customer Solutions
6:30 – 6:45 p.m. General Session Address and Welcome from Steve Addante, Divisional Chief Information Officer, Enterprise Applications & Solutions
7:00 – 7:30 p.m. Breakout Session: Enterprise Shared Services
7:30 – 8:00 p.m. Breakout Session: Pharmacy IT

Please RSVP by May 9th! Potential candidates can use the link here to RSVP today!

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/WalgreensITOpenHouse2011

Thank you for your interest in Walgreens!

--

Sharon Choate'
Realty Executives Premiere
630-747-5339
Visit my website: SharonChoate.com or HousesBySharon.com
View my LIstings:
http://www.loopnet.com/Profile/10037474980/Sharon-Choate/

Monday, May 9, 2011

Network/Applications Office Support - Equine Data Systems International

Joanne, Thank you so much for responding to my inquiry of this morning so promptly. As we discussed on the phone we are looking for an intern or a part time person working toward a full time position in our software company. Initial duties and qualifications would include being able to set up ( revise) and maintain our current office network, learning our application and being able to support the software. Also some interest would be necessary in updating and maintaining our website. This position could lead to some programing work and well as helping to write and maintain the help portion of the software. All options for work at EDSI are open depending on the hirer's aptitude and energy. Thank you very much for helping us with trying to find an excellent employee.

Send Cover Letter and Resume to:

James R. Hume D.V.M.
President EDSI

Equine Data Systems International
P.O. Box 3450
Glen Ellyn, IL. 60138
Off. 630-469-2222
FAX 630-469-4050
equinedatasi@yahoo.com

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Systems Support Technician - Contract to Hire - Naperville, IL

Job Type: Contract to hire
Start Date: ASAP
Normal Business Hours
Salary: $45-$49 k a year

SUMMARY

Serves as the primary point of contact and first level of support within the Information Technology department for all computer requests. Responsible for recommending desktop, printer, and peripheral hardware and software purchases, performing installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and repair. This involves responding to incoming requests, consulting with users, prioritizing the request, escalating or assigning the request as necessary, and performing and/or tracking the resolution of the issue. Another major function of this position is to perform and/or oversee regularly scheduled operational tasks, including tape backups, report and file transmissions, and service metrics reporting. Also responsible for ad hoc operational tasks such as file restores from disk and tape, retransmission of files and reports, testing, user administration and security. The ability to work with people of all levels in the organization, who possess varying degrees of technical skills, while maintaining a positive and patient attitude is critical.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Provide timely response to requests made via personal contact, phone, or email.

Accurately record, prioritize, categorize, and assign requests in system.

Perform PC deployment, moves, and upgrades, including the installation of hardware, domain access, networking protocol, and software.

Troubleshoot and resolve problems/issues related to desktop hardware, software, network access, remote access, security, and business applications.

Order software, desktops, and peripherals and track service calls for warranted equipment.

Perform desktop hardware and software testing as required.

Monitor scheduled batch processes, including incoming and outgoing file and report transmissions.

Generate test files for new customer implementations.

Perform scheduled and ad hoc operational tasks, including tape backups and restores, issues reporting, customer setup, testing, and retransmissions.

Order, maintain, and organize adequate inventory of equipment, supplies, and spare parts.

Work closely with other IT team members to identify and suggest resolutions and improvements to infrastructure, processes, and procedures.

Create and maintain operations documentation.

Perform other duties as assigned.

KEY SKILLS: Professional, Communication (Oral and Written), Conscientiousness,Customer Service, Initiative, Problem Solving and Decision Making, Workload Prioritization, Self Development, Teamwork/Collaboration, Technical, Hardware environment (Dell, HP printers), Microsoft Office 2000, Windows NT, 2000, XP, Internet Explorer, Remote Access, PC Repair, Network Protocols, Desktop Architecture, Inventory Management, Scripting Language, e.g. Pearl (desired), Internet Development Tools (desired), SQL (desired)

QUALIFICATIONS

Associate degree required bachelor degree in computer science preferred.

1 - 2 years of desktop experience.

Expert knowledge of Microsoft operating systems and Office Suite, MSCA or MOUS certification desired.

1 year of hardware break-fix experience desired, A+ certification preferred.

Familiarity with network, telecom, security, and file transfer protocols.

Experience with database and internet development technologies desired.

Contact:

Keith Gaggini
IT Technical Recruiter
SmartSource Technical Staffing Solutions
( Office: 630-607-7208
( Mobile: 630-439-4411
Toll Free: (888) 832-7823 x7208
Fax: (866) 634-8504
kgaggini@smartsource-inc.com

Saturday, April 30, 2011

NetLabs is Coming Your Way For Fall . . .

We are planning to implement Phase I of NetLabs this fall as many of you are aware. NETLAB Academy Edition® provides remote access to Cisco Networking Academy Program lab equipment and curriculum. Phase I will include three (or maybe four) multi-purpose academy pods used for ROUTE, TSHOOT”, CCNA Security, Wireless and Voice classes; and three Cuatro Switch Pods used for SWITCH and TSHOOT.

Today, Justin, Bill, and Gene took an inventory of old routers that had been stored in a lab cabinet – unusable. They checked each router, verifying memory and flash, replacing and adding memory and swapping out power supplies, etc. as needed to put as many of the routers back in service as possible. As a result of their ingenuity today, in addition to around ten 2600 routers, they have upgraded four 2651XM’s that we will use in the multi-purpose pods. We will substitute these routers for the 2811’s in the original plan (since we will only be using them between the two 2811’s, to pass traffic.

I will be keeping you posted on the progress of this project. Way to go Guys!

Wednesday, April 27, 2011

3-5 Day Assignment Checking out PCs

We are looking for someone to go through our stack of about 25-30 PC's and figure out which ones are still in a working condition. If they are in a working condition we want him/her to load our image using Symantec ghost. This should be a 3-5 day assignment at minimum. We are looking for someone to start ASAP.

Rick Pour
National Recruiting Manager
SmartSource, Inc.
(888)832-7823 x 1050
630-818-1050 Direct
866-634-8503 Timesheet Fax

Cisco Security ASA, PIX and VPN Immediate Opportunity

Dave Beck (davbeck@1099ic.com has indicated you are a fellow group member of CISCO:

Hi Joanne,
We're in need of a Cisco Security (VPN/Firewall) consultant for an immediate 4 week project in Chi. Ideal consultant would be a CCNA with real experience in Cisco security ASA,PIX, VPN etc. $70-80/hr on 1099. Please let me know if you're interested and can interview ASAP.
-Dave

Saturday, April 16, 2011

Consulting Small Business Opportunity

Hi Joanne,

I did get the job offer I’ve been expecting. So I will be changing jobs in a week or so. That leaves my current job up for grabs, and since it’s an I.T. kind of thing, perhaps some of your students might wish to apply? Some experience is necessary, but the job could be tailored to fit the right person. A mature, independent worker is essential as there is little supervision. Here, off the top of my head, are some duties:

Full time (could be part time) position consulting small businesses on everything I.T. in the Western suburbs

Good skills to bring (nobody has all of this, and great depth is not necessary):

• The ability to relate to clients who know nothing about computers and like it that way.
o Fix it if it’s broke
o Avoid disruptions if it is not broke – practice preventive maintenance
o Justify how expensive you are & get commitment before beginning work
o Travel (local) to clients as needed, remote access is fine too
• Quickly grasp the picture even though nothing is correctly documented
o Customer’s goal is always to stay in business
o These computers are necessary evils
o Nothing changed, but now it doesn’t work anymore
• Understanding of small business hardware & software
o Networks, generally under 25 – 30 hosts, DSL or T1
 Wired and wireless
 Routers, switches, hubs, WAPs, NAS, handheld devices
 Cabling (we sub out the big jobs)
 Remote access for clients and you
• VPN: hardware or software
• Terminal Server / RWS
 Basic security
 Sharing printers and whatever else they want to share
 Diagnose issues and fix ‘em
o Client Servers, almost all Windows based, mostly SBS, some P2P
 Exchange
 AD
 Enterprise backup & AV software
 IIS - maintain web sites
 WSUS
 Sharing files / printers / whatever
o ISP Servers, almost all UNIX / LINUX
 CPanel environment
 Hosted email
 Spam filter configuration
 Apache – maintain web sites
o Desktops
 Install, setup, teach, move, repair, repair, repair…
 Laptops, ditto
 Install software
 Database repair
 Map drives, printers, make icons
 Uninstall malware
 Recover systems
 AV & BU
o Miscellaneous
 Some telephone systems understanding is good
• VOIP / POTS
• Cabling requirements
 Basic mechanical skills
• Assemble hardware
• Hand tools (yours, not theirs)
 A little respect for building and fire codes
 Understand basic business processes
 Recommend hardware & software, procure quotes
 Interface with vendors / contractors
 Warranty support
o Software
 Pretty much any OS, but Windows in most depth
 MS Office, Outlook, Outlook express
 Accounting and general software
• QuickBooks
• Peachtree
• MAS 90 / 200
• ACT! Or other CRM
• TimeSlips
• POS systems
• Bar coding
 Assorted software
• HTML / CSS / JAVA
• Photoshop
• LabView
• CAD
Again, just a general idea…
I can collect resumes and answer questions.

Thanks much, and see you next week!

Bill Burton
bill.techsup@gmail.com

Friday, April 15, 2011

COD Scholarship Opportunities Fall 2011

COD is still accepting scholarship applications for Fall Semester 2011. The deadline to apply is Monday, May 2, 2011!!!

Some available scholarships:

Lillian Neale Campbell Scholarship (Financial Need) - 10 awards at $1,500 each

Earl E. Swanson, Jr. Memorial Scholarship (Art majors) - 1 award at $1,000

Louis J. Mannion Scholarship for Fathers - 1 award at $1,000

Power Construction Company Scholarship (Construction Management) - 2 awards at $2,500 each

H. Claire Walters, RN Memorial Scholarship - 1 award at $2,000 each

Joos Memorial Scholarship - 1 award at $500

Other scholarships include:

Naperville Rotary Charities & the Rotary Club of Naperville: 5 awards at up to $6,000

Barth Engineering/Computer Science Scholarship: 1 award at $1,500

Magnetrol-Judy G. Stevenson Scholarship (Electronics, Manufacturing, Welding): 2 awards at $3,000 each


There are plenty more scholarship opportunities for women, single parents, ethnic minorities, academic excellence, as well as for students pursuing a degree in nursing, music, and criminal justice to just name a few. Students can check out all scholarship opportunities online at http://www.cod.edu/foundation/scholarship.htm for specific eligibility requirements.

Questions? Call the Office of Student Financial Aid at 630-942-2251 or e-mail us at financialaid@cod.edu The deadline to apply is Monday, May 2, 2011!!!

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

NOC Tech 1

job title: NOC tech 1
It is a graveyard shift job 3 days(36 hours) one week 4 days(48 hours) the following week. 12 hour shifts.
Starting pay $17 per hour ($44,000 yr)
Company Latisys www.latisys.com
interested parties should send resume to kevin.sheehan@latisys.com

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Green Fuels Depot Summer Opportunity

Over the past couple of years COD has been working with Packer Engineering in Naperville, the City of Naperville and Argonne National Laboratory on a project called the Green Fuels Depot. The aim of the project is to demonstrate the conversion of yard waste into useful energy in various forms. The project has recently received funding from the Department of Energy to build a pilot plant in Naperville to demonstrate feasibility. We have the funds to support two student workers over the summer semester to work on the Green Fuels Depot. While no specific qualifications are necessary, and indeed the exact nature of the work to be carried out is still somewhat ill-defined, it is preferred that the students are pursuing some kind of career in a STEM field. Please advise your students of this opportunity and have them contact me as soon as possible.

Contact:
Richard Jarman
HSC 3333
630 942 2451
jarman@cod.edu

The Value of Training and Certifications for a Career in Information Technology

There is going to be a College of DuPage Pathways to Careers Open House, Wednesday, April 13, 2011 from 10:a.m. to 2 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the Student Resource Denter (SRC), Room 2800.

The Computer and Informtion Technologies Program will be hosting two round panel discussions on "The Value of Training and Certifications for a Career in Information Technology", one at 1:00 p.m. and one at 6:00 p.m.

This will be a perfect time for you to get answers to all those questions regarding career paths, work experiences, and training by COD faculty, staff, and industry experts.

I hope to see you there!

Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Tier 3 Electronics Technician/Aerial Technician

Right now, I am recruiting for technicians for a client out of Canada. They are contracted through AT & T to build 4G cell phone towers. These technicians will be required to climb cell phone towers for rigging, installation and maintenance. There are a number of positions and all require a great attitude to learn and advance. Some construction, cable, satellite experience is preferred but I will talk to anyone with great mechanical abilities/aptitude.

Tier 3- Electronics Technician/Aerial Technician

Scope of Work: Rigging and installation of telecommunication equipment on towers, monopoles, rooftops and other structures. Reports to Crew Leader

Requirements: 3-5 years minimum in workforce. Attitude, Aptitude, Construction experience,experience at heights, technical aptitude or experience, young, athletic, eager, excellent work ethic,quick learner, capable of working with others, shows passion for their work, computer literate.

Background in electronics or telecommunication is an asset. Written and oral English capability is a requirement, as well as a valid driver’s license and a clean driver’s abstract. Climbing, rigging, and working on towers integral part of the job. Candidate must be willing to travel.

SALARY RANGE: $ 45 - 58,000.00 per year (Typically 23.00-28.00 per hour) D.O.E. -OT paid when applicable

# of PERSONS REQUIRED : 50-60

Contact Information:
Wendi Ewalt
On-Site Staffing Specialist
1501 E. Woodfield Road
Suite 150W
Schaumburg, IL 60173
847.605.0232
wendi.ewalt@na.manpower.com
www.manpower.com

Monday, March 28, 2011

CCNA Security and SDM

Hi All

Many of you who are gearing up for the CCNA Security Certification exam (640-553)are asking if SDM is going to continue to be the primary GUI interface for the test questions and if the actual certification is also geared toward SDM?

The CCNA Security Certification (640-553) still utilizes SDM within the exam. Therefore students should still be exposed to SDM. However, SDM features have been incorporated into a new application called Cisco Configuration Professional (CCP) and Cisco is in the process of developing supplemental labs and resources that leverage CCP.

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Network Services/Support

Project Name:
AGN+ Core Evolution

Project Description:
(What project will the NPW be working on?)
To support the AGN+ core evolution of the service edge platforms in the Telecommunication global network (AGN) that support VPN and GMIS services in Most of the World (MoW).

Description:
(What will the NPW do on that project?)
These positions will be responsible for providing custom data network operational support, and understand design, engineering, and planning for complex global data network and communications projects involving TCP/IP and related protocol connectivity for networks supporting Telecommunication customers in a 7x24 environment.

Skills Inventory
Skill Experience Need
1)TCP/IP expert, BGP, OSPF, Cisco routers, principleExpert Required
2)Project MgmtIntermediate Required
3)Exp.configuring/troubleshooting OSPF, BGP, MPLExpert Required
4)Exp.working on 7500 and 12000 series Cisco routersExpert Required
5)Must have worked Juniper M SeriesIntermediate Required

If you are qualified, contact:
Jeffey Bliss
Axelon Services Corporation
44 Wall Street 18th Floor
New York, NY 10005
Jeffrey.bliss@axelon.com

Monday, March 7, 2011

Network Administrator Opportunity

2 positions… 3-9 month contract

The skill set we would need is as follows:

1. Network System Administrator: Assist in the provisioning of WAN circuits for upgrades and new installs on the Verizon network; Assist in the troubleshooting of WAN & VPN incidents and coordinate resources with the vendors Verizon & Reliance (Vanco); periodically report on network utilization and traffic patterns using Netscout and Concord; Assist in the forecasting of network utilization for planning and budgetary purposes; assist in LAN troubleshooting and installations to support the installation of Windows and Unix servers to support lease replacements and new project activities.


2. Windows System Administrator: Install and configure Windows servers through physical installation of equipment, operating system builds, patching, monitoring and the like to support the server lease replacements and new project activities. Assist in incident management activities and troubleshooting of hardware & OS failures. Assist in the monthly Windows patching activities.

Candace M. Murphy
Infrastructure Support Director
candace.murphy@addisonsearch.com

Sunday, February 27, 2011

Technical Support Position

A local company is looking for candidates with an A+ or Network+ certification as well as some experience with Desktops, Routers, Switches and basic technical support skills.

You can send your resume to Mr. Gregory Dover of THE GAD GROUP LLC at exec@gadgroup.com.

Help Desk Reps

Hi All
A former student of mine works for a company who is looking to hire help desk reps, as contractors (W2, no 1099) with salary ranging btw 18-24 per hour. If you are interested, please contact Marciej Lesniewski at mlesniewski@live.com. Be sure to include a resume.

Saturday, February 12, 2011

Bilingual Technology Position

One of our students works for a software distribution company looking to hire someone with a technical background who speaks both English and Spanish. This compnay sells and supports DLP software.

Anyone interested in this job has to be comfortable in traveling to South American countries like Chile to train the resellers.

If you are interested, send your resume to David Finn at FinnD@DuPage.edu or call him at 630-201-5496.

Friday, February 4, 2011

No More IPv4 IP Addresses!

No more IPv4 addresses -
Asian registry snares last two address blocks, sparks automatic depletion of the free pool. Check it out at http://www.networkworld.com/news/2011/020111-ipv4-apnic.html?source=NWWNLE_nlt_network_architecture_2011-02-01

Tuesday, February 1, 2011

IPv6, here we come, ready or not!

According to an article in Hoffington Post today, the last blocks of IP addresses are being distributed this Thursday.

According to the Hoffington Post, "The Internet Assigned Numbers Authority, the top-level administrator of the system, has called a press conference in Miami on Thursday. One person said its last five "blocks" of Internet Protocol, or IP, addresses will be distributed then. These blocks, each with 16.8 million addresses, will be distributed to the regional registries. That means the regional groups will have IP addresses to distribute further to Internet service providers, websites and others before running out. Curran expects to deplete his allotment in six to nine months."

Check out the article in Hoffington Post.

IPv6, here we come, ready or not!

Debug IP RIP - suppressing null update

Several of my CIT1122 students wanted to know, when they issued the command, "debug ip rip", what it meant when they saw, "suppressing null update" in the output when RIP was building the route entries to broadcast out to a neighbor.

This is normal behavior with rip when there is no need to include a particular route - either the route is connected and shared between the two routers and there is no need to advertise; the route(s) are learned already from that interface with a better metric than what you have to send; or it could be due to the split horizon rule - specific routes in the routing table are being suppressed because they were learned by that same interface (therefore split horizon says don't send them back out the that same interface).

Hope that helps - Joanne