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About Andrew Selvaggio

B.S. Cyber Forensics & Information Security Robert Morris University Student

Struggling to find a job or internship? Look no further!

The Western PA Collegiate Job and Internship Fair is in town. This is the largest job fair in the region for college students and alumni. There will be over 135 employees there. I almost forgot, this event will be held on Wednesday, March 11, 2015 at the Monroeville Convention Center.

Students and alumni can register at:  http://www.westpacs.org/page.aspx?PID=16

Also, if you are in search of a job or internship this website will provide you with some need-to-know requirements and tips to help when you attend the event. Do not be one of the college students who said they could not find a job with their degree! Get your resume and your fancy clothes ready and get out there to Westpacs.

Internal Controls Systems Analyst I-III Job at FedEx

FedEx Ground just posted a job on ColonialTRAK. They are looking to hire an RMU alumni or Spring grad. Even if you are not going to graduate it is always good to get interview experience, and you never know, if you interview really well, they may hire you when you graduate! However, more on the job posting…

Job Description: This position provides functional and system support for all processes and procedures within Internal Controls Analysis (ICA) department.

Essential Functions:
* Designs, develops, maintains and releases self-audit test frontend and backend applications within the ICA environment.
* Designs and develops self-audit test applications for validation reviews to be completed by district support staff in the field.
* Participates on cross functional teams to identify potential system enhancements within the department.
* Contributes in department technology projects, system updates, enhancements and implementations function by ensuring the business needs are communicated and documented (e.g., FedEx Work Requests (FWRs)).
* Partners with the business area in understanding the impact of system changes/enhancements through training and communication, to ensure accuracy in testing.
* Develops and releases monthly reports on Control Self Monitoring (CSM) compliance for company distribution.
*Develops prototypes of self-audit test applications prior to their publication for testing and debugging.
Develops, documents and completes system testing plans, both formal and informal activities in support of new or changing systems.
* Provides customer support to field operations and ICA department with regards to system issues.

Qualifications:

Application Instructions: Qualifications:

Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Technology, Industrial Engineering or related field required; in addition to Minimum Experience, high school degree or GED and four (4) years experience in Information Technology or related area is accepted in lieu of degree

Minimum Experience: None required

Preferred qualifications:
*Ability to create and design Access databases
*Ability to maintain current Access databases
*Ability to analyze, interpret, and draw conclusions from large data sets
*Experience with identifying / building department performance reporting
*Expert in Microsoft Excel, Access, and VBA (or similar) coding language
*Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to effectively interact with all professional levels within a diverse work group
*Demonstrated ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
*Strong analytical and organizational skills in order to multi-task set priorities
*Ability to Independently solve complex problems and meet various deadlines

FedEx Ground is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer (Minorities/Females/Disability/Veterans) committed to a diverse workforce

Please apply to posting 48071BR via fedex.com or use the link below: https://sjobs.brassring.com/tgwebhost/jobdetails.aspx?partnerid=25736&siteid=5029&jobid=65926

COBOL Programmer/Analyst Position with Dollar Bank

Dollar Bank COBOL Position Open

Dollar bank is now looking for an employee for their COBOL  Programmer/Analysts position. Requirements are:

  • Graduate from an IT Technical school or college degree with concentration in Information Technology required. Will consider commensurate experience.
  • Must have course work or knowledge of programming
  • Must possess excellent analytical skills as the candidate will be required to determine what changes are necessary to accomplish project requirements
  • Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Candidate must be able to work under pressure and have proven ability to meet deadlines
  • COBOL classes or knowledge of COBOL is a plus

Scope of Work:

  • Codes COBOL programs and tests for accuracy
  • Prepares documentation for Systems and Programming
  • Implements program changes
  • Tests programs for accuracy
  • Designs systems and performs associated tasks involved with the system’s design, including running tests and implementing new development and existing projects
  • Solves problems that tend to arise in the normal course of business, including off-hours calls
  • Communicates accurate task status to supervisor and peers
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Contact Information:

Carol Moon
Human Resources Officer
Dollar Bank
Three Gateway Center, 1 West
Pittsburgh, PA   15222
Phone:  412-261-5979 Fax:  412-261-5854
cmoon870@dollarbank.com

Information on Stuxnet Virus

Student Editorial

Many of us who study computers whether it be Cyber Forensics, Information Technology, or Computer Information Systems, know that cybercrime is among us. I would like to bring to everyone’s attention a situation recently in the news, and that is a virus called Stuxnet.

Stuxnet, for those who don’t know, is a worm (a type of computer virus) that was developed to attack Iran’s Natanz nuclear facility (Fingas, 2014). The worm is meant to attack PLC which are Programmable Logic Controllers. I hope I grabbed your attention because, yes, this is a very bad infection for controls that can override functions in a nuclear facility. The Natanz nuclear facility has no direct Internet connection, so the virus couldn’t be spread to it via an Internet connection.  It is now known that before the virus reached Natanz, it attacked 5 key vendors that affiliate with Natanz and was brought in by one of the employees, or someone who works in the facility.

I know many people don’t care what is happening hundreds of miles away, but according to Kaspersky Labs, the virus has now spread all over the Internet.  Since the virus is intended for corporations, it is not a major concern for end users, but companies need to ensure that private data stored on their networks is protected.  Many people believe this virus contains American roots. (Fingas, 2014). The Issue I have with claiming that it has come from America is that there is no proof.  Kaspersky apparently can tell you where the rogue code (Stuxnet) has been, but not its origins.

If you would like to read more about Stuxnet, please refer to:

Fingas, J. (2014, November 13). Stuxnet worm entered Irans’s nuclear facilities through hacked suppliers. Retrieved from: http://www.engadget.com/2014/11/13/stuxnet-worm-targeted-companies-first/

http://www.engadget.com/2013/11/30/Recommended-Reading-Stuxnet-fake-memories/

If you would like to discuss this further, please comment below.

Automated Health Systems Now Hiring

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Automated Health Systems is looking to hire!

Automated Health Systems is seeking motivated and team-oriented IT Professionals in the Pittsburgh area.

Requirements:

  • Minimum of 5 to 7 years of progressive IT work experience.
  • Strong Programming Proficiency (This includes: C#, .NET, and SQL) (Required).
  • Understanding Technical/Business requirements.
  • Able to translate Technical/Business requirements into test plans.
  • Strong Problem Solving Skills.
  • Initiative to improve process and tools required.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in MIS, Computer Science or related field (Required).

Preferred:

  • Experiences in ASP.NET and Web Application development Technologies is a plus.
  • Previous Experience in a health care environment.

Benefits:

  • Salary Commensurate with experience + Excellent Benefits

If interested at all, and to be honest it’s always worth a shot, send resumes to akempf@automated-health.com for immediate Consideration.

For more information regarding this position please visit their website at www.automated-health.com.