Accent Job Postings

Senior Physical Security Coordinator

Accent Business Services — 5/7/2008

Support Corporate Physical Security in providing physical security services to agency organization wide. The activities will serve to protect personnel and company assets through the deployment of security controls and procedures based upon established security standards. The work environment addresses a high degree of confidential and sensitive activities while providing the security services to the company. • Coordinate with external contractors and facility services to deploy security measures at company facilities according to schedule. • Operate within established business processes to gain approval to initiate security projects. • Conduct security assessments and recommend security measures to reduce risk • Coordinate with various law enforcement agencies at the city, county, state and federal level. • Support the investigation process as it relates to internal and external acts against the company. • Assist with the development of documentation and reports in support of managing the security function. Work Environment • Often deals with highly confidential information and conditions. • Combination of office and fieldwork. • May require travel to the six state the company operates in. • Work closely with law enforcement.

Local applicants preferred. Six month contract.

Senior Systems Analyst

Accent Business Services — 5/7/2008

This position is critical to State Commission and Agency tracking and reporting.

Local applicants preferred. Six month contract.

Web Services Developer

Accent Business Services — 5/2/2008

Create, adapt, code, and document new and existing interfaces and web services for a vendor scheduling package. Provide process mapping, software design, coding, testing, and implementation.

Local applicants preferred.

Sr. Security Systems Engineer

Accent Business Services — 4/18/2008

Individual will be responsible to assure that the intrusion detection system (IDS) for organization is operational and functioning as intended to meet FERC Order No. 706 requirements. Individual will also be responsible for providing on-going monitoring and analysis of the IDS, threat management duties, on-going vulnerability management duties, wireless scanning functions and dial-up vulnerability management. • Configuring and managing a SNORT based IDS environment • Designing and implementing appropriate alerting mechanisms • Perform vulnerability assessments using various security tools • Responsible for the daily maintenance, support and monitoring of the intrusion detection system • Create and maintain documentation of the intrusion detection system in accordance to regulatory requirements

Local applicants preferred.

SAP Functional SRM Consultant

Accent Business Services — 4/16/2008

Project team needs an experienced SRM (Strategic Relationship Management) consultant to support business process analysis, technical considerations and SAP configuration requirements. The key responsibility of the role will be to augment SAP support personnel in making sure that all aspects of the project are covered from a technical as well as business prospective. Project Description: • SRM 5.0 / SRM Server 5.5 on SAP 4.7 Enterprise: Classic scenario with Punch-out catalog hosted and managed by HP. (SRM - Catalog Content Management portion of Enterprise Buyer Professional). • Requisitioner will order HP products online through SRM with shopping cart approvals to follow current R/3 approval strategy/path then, upon approval, convert to PO in R/3. • Utilize as much of the R/3 design as possible such that SRM configuration design and maintenance is kept to a minimum, in particular, with regards to the SRM Organization Structure and Shopping Cart Approvals. • Pilot Project to focus on online ordering of HP products but design SRM will be for maximum expansion at our own pace. • Installation & setup necessary for both SRM-related software and hardware. • Pilot implementation to include development in SRM Workflow, Security, Configuration, and development of documentation for design, support, training. • Implement Pilot Project but design and train support personnel for rollout of additional SRM functionality, including but not limited to: EBP, E-Sourcing & Contract Management, Bidding, SUS, Catalog Content Management, Adobe Forms.

Local applicants preferred. Expect length of engagement to be approximately 8 – 12 weeks. Most (if not all) work to be performed on site in Portland, OR.

OpenView Operations Specialist

Accent Business Services — 4/7/2008

Designs and administers OpenView Operations (Operations Manager) SiteScope, Business Process, Monitors and Business Activity Center for complex systems on UNIX and Windows based platform. • Provide expert technical assistance and consulting support to clients. • Maintain systems and the hosted services through monitoring, data backup, troubleshooting and proactive security measures. • Develop highly complex tools for managing the system and makes all services available to users. • Manage different types of complex technologies and services into a heterogeneous environment including those outside the operating system domain such as networking services, hot systems and third party software. • Responsible for system-wide complex components or complex projects. • Provide direction for entire project or a project team. • Influence at account level and at customer management level. • Solve unique highly complex problems. • Develop and write proposals and price out projects. • Resolve escalated issues/problems with broad knowledge. • Act as an expert and lead associate and career level IT specialists.

Local applicants preferred.

Senior Java Developer – Content Management

Accent Business Services — 4/3/2008

Develop enhancements and maintain the Content Central user interface to the P8 Enterprise Content Management system. Content Central is an in-house developed application supporting clients across the enterprise. Support the ECS release process by delivering new configurations as scheduled and specified. • Work with clients and other IT groups to develop and test new configurations, maintain application configuration XML files, manage code through a release process, and deliver on project requirements. • Provide technical support and diagnose and resolve routine system problems. • Handle routine development issues. • Research and analyze data. • Work with vendor to resolve problems with software and respond to client suggestions for improvements and enhancements.

Local applicants preferred. Six month contract.

GIS Developer, Mobile

Accent Business Services — 3/24/2008

This position will perform Desktop/Mobile GIS/database application development for an end-to-end mobile GIS fielding solution and support various GIS desktop solutions. • Requires software application development experience, source code management experience, and experience working within a development team. • Additionally need to attend project meetings with customers as part of requirements gathering and help produce software technical design documentation prior to coding. Working with application packaging teams on release (for deployments) and performing training will be part of the deliverables.

Local applicants preferred.

Senior Project Manager

Accent Business Services — 3/24/2008

Provides project support for multiple IT projects including Rythmyx Replacement, EDI Transition, Cognos upgrade, and GIS CTL and other projects within I/T. • Manages the development and implementation of projects by providing strategic direction to a team responsible for project development including design, analysis, feasibility studies, budget and schedule. • Establishes project goals, negotiates timelines/schedules, and develops project plans. Define scope and objectives. • Lead the IT project team to meet identified project success criteria. • Manage project phases, and/or entire projects, including scoping, estimating, scheduling, resource allocation, budgeting and monitoring. • Successfully deliver multiple and simultaneous software development and implementation of projects and act as the single point of contact. • Evaluate and define appropriate ownership responsibilities for projects. • Act as the subject matter expert and provide strategic advice and consultation for the design and implementation of effective IT business processes across the Company. • Interface with all areas affected by the project including end users, computer services, and client services. • Develop detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans and status reports. • Manage the integration of vendor tasks and review vendor deliverables. • Understand stakeholders’ priorities and requirements, and actively lead the team towards the successful completion of deliverables within identified business parameters.

Local applicants preferred. Six month contract.

Junior Project Manager

Accent Business Services — 3/24/2008

Under general supervision, manages moderately complex projects/assignments with a considerable corporate and/or business unit impact. Provides analysis and feasibility studies, establishes project goals, negotiates timelines/schedules, and develops project plans. • Manage moderately complex projects, research, track, and report on initiatives. • Ensure that deliverables are completed in accordance to the agency Project Goverance and Standards. • Analyze, recommend and/or implement technical, procedure and process enhancements. • Communicate project objectives, parameters, status, and outcomes. Manage client expectations. • Analyze and evaluate skills to define critical tasks. • Monitor and maintain project budgets. • Evaluate and establish project goals, develop project plans, negotiate timelines and schedules and monitor progress against plan. • Participate with Procurement in Vendor/Client negotiations • Manage interaction between customers and the project team • Support the integration and change between the business units and technical support staff as it relates to the SAP environment. • Facilitate team efforts, provide guidance and direction to team members, and communicate project objectives, parameters, status, and outcomes.

Local applicants preferred. Six month contract.

Client Server Developer Analyst

Accent Business Services — 10/30/2007

This position will work on complex applications requiring specialized technical knowledge, Systems Analysis and Development. Will provide production support for multiple Corporate System applications and coordinate with users to determine requirements and ensure that system improvements are successfully implemented and monitored to increase efficiency. Applications support commercial & trading and risk management systems, from Client server to web. • Technical skills including programming, installation, configuration, and database management • Analysis and design skills involving ability to gather data on systems issues, define alternative approaches, assess business impact, recommend cost effective solutions, and develop and implement those solutions. • Communication and interpersonal skills for consulting with clients to understand needs, define requirements, and provide effective solutions.

Local applicants preferred. Six month contract.

Software Developer – Java/J2EE & ColdFusion

Accent Business Services — 9/7/2007

Software developer with at least 2 years Java/J2EE experience, and at least 1 year of experience with ColdFusion for a 6 to 12 month project to convert existing ColdFusion applications to J2EE standards in an SAP WAS environment. Will implement and maintain web sites and applications based on corporate standards and best practices. Work with existing infrastructure, application teams and business owners to maintain a high level of quality during the conversion process. Perform content and technical analysis for Web development.

Local applicants preferred. 6 – 12 month contract.