Work-Study Opportunity: WeBWorK System Administrator and Support

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There is a current opening for a work-study position at RMU:  WeBWorK System Administrator and Support.  The position would require working with an Amazon Server running a mathematics software program which needs installed and maintained.  Installation requires some Perl scripting (there are some online tutorials to help).  Linux, Apache, Perl, and shell scripting experience would be a plus.

The position is posted on ColonialTRAK, job ID #31850 and the pay is among the highest for workstudy on campus with flexible hours and expectation of working independently.

Job Description/Duties:  
This NSF-grant-funded position will assist with the RMU WeBWorK site.  WeBWorK is an open source on-line homework system for math classes that provides immediate feedback to student users.  This position will be responsible for updating and maintaining the WeBWorK site on the Amazon Web Server for RMU. The job will require assisting faculty in developing and setting up WeBWorK courses content, alpha-testing new WeBWorK course content, and other related duties.

Full-time Positions Open at Plus Consulting

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Plus Consulting is seeking to fill several full-time positions, including:

· .NET developers (–many openings also accept Sub-Contractors)
· Sr. Sugar developer (Australia and US)
· QA engineer (Sr. QA leader)
· Sales Assistant (Pittsburgh)
· Salesforce developers/engineers (anywhere)
· Project Manager (Pittsburgh)
· Business Development Manager (Pittsburgh)
· Senior Security resource (again, preferably in Pittsburgh but open to others)

If you are interested in learning more about any of these positions, please send a resume to justin.snyder@plusconsulting.com.

IT Internship at Red Valve, Co.

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Red Valve Co., Inc. is seeking an IT intern beginning in the Fall 2015 semester.  The IT intern will be responsible for performing a variety of maintenance, installation and training tasks to help meet end user requirements.

BASIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

Respond to assigned help desk tickets and provide solutions for reported end user problems.
Walk customers through problem solving process.
Follow up with customers, provide feedback and see problems through to resolution.
Properly escalate unresolved queries to the next level of support.
Document the details related to a problem and resolution appropriately.
Responsible for configuration and deployment of new equipment.
Work with the IT group on help desk requests and IT project management.
Assist with standardizing help desk requests.
Assist with individual and group updates of Red Valve Company’s active directory infrastructure.
Assist with inventory updates for Red Valve Company’s environments and infrastructure.
LAN/WAN infrastructure design and implementation.
Detailed orientated with the ability to multi-task.
Participate on team projects, complete tasks and ensure they are completed in a timely manner and to specifications.
Preserve and grow your knowledge of help desk procedures, products and services.
Assist with general administrative duties and projects as needed.

Qualifications:

Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field.
Must have successfully completed first 3 years of program.
Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent analytical skills.
Ability to excel in a team environment.

Interested students should apply through Colonial Trak.

IT Employers Scheduled to Interview on Campus

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A number of IT employers will be coming to RMU’s campus to interview for open positions in the coming weeks.  Some of these opportunities are full time positions and others are internships.  Take a look below to see if you would be interested!  

Interested students must apply for an interview for these positions through ColonialTrak at least a week prior to when the employer is coming to campus to interview. 

Company Position Interview Dates

Grant Thornton LLP

Associate, Technology Solutions Consulting

9/24/2015

Schneider Downs

IT Auditor Staff

10/8/2015

Schneider Downs

IT Summer Internship

10/8/2015

PPG Industries, Inc.

IT Internship

10/8/2015

PNC Financial Services Group

Technology Development Program Analyst/Associate

10/14/2015

PNC Financial Services Group

Technology Intern

10/14/2015

Newton Consulting, LLC

Entry Level Application Developer

10/19/2015

UPMC IS Division Summer Associates Program – Applications being accepted for Summer 2016

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The UPMC Information Systems Division Summer Associates Program is now accepting applications for internships during the summer of 2016.  This is a full-time, 11 week, paid internship program starting at the end of May 2016 and ending in mid-August that combines real work experience with networking opportunities, executive exposure, and community service.

Participants are typically placed within our systems and data management, infrastructure, health information management, project management, coding and testing, security, architecture, or voice and data communicate areas.

Qualifications:

• A major in Information Services, Information Technology, Health Information Management, Computer Science, or a related field is required

• Preference given to students who will have completed their junior year as of May 2016; however, exceptional sophomores, seniors, and graduate students will be considered

• 3.0 cumulative GPA strongly preferred

• Preference will be given to candidates that have demonstrated leadership ability through their studies, employment, or extracurricular activities.

Application Instructions:

Please visit http://www.upmc.com/careers/students/ to apply. Click on “Summer Associates Internship Program” and specifically apply to the position(s) you are interested in.

Tips:

1) Upload a Microsoft Word resume in addition to completing the online application.
2) Ensure that your cumulative GPA, major GPA, and graduation date are clearly listed on your resume.
3) Apply using Internet Explorer as your web browser
4) Visit our website to learn more about the Summer Associates Program: www.upmc.com/sa

Cybersecurity Positions at Duquesne Light

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Several job opportunities in the field of cybersecurity are available at Duquesne Light.  The individual job descriptions and requirements are linked below:

If interested, apply online or forward your resume to Jeffrey Peters, Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist.

RMU receives NSF Grant for Mobile Security Program

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Robert Morris University recently received a $224,000 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to aid in the development of a Mobile Forensics and Security certificate program at RMU that will focus on teaching students to analyze and secure mobile devices and networks against cybercrime.  The grant will also fund a “train the trainer” initiative in order to train information systems faculty at other institutions.  RMU will partner with Middle Georgia State University, the Community College of Beaver County, and the Southeastern Advanced Cybersecurity Education Consortium to train 40 faculty members to teach the mobile security certificate program to their own students.

Work on the mobile security grant project begins this fall.  Dr. Karen Paullet, Assistant Professor of Computer and Information Systems, is directing the grant project at RMU assisted by Dr. Jamie Pinchot, Associate Professor of Computer and Information Systems, and Dr. Sushma Mishra, Associate Professor of Computer and Information Systems.  Dr. Fred Kohun, University Professor of Computer and Information Systems, will also be consulting on the project.

Read the full news story from RMU News here:
http://www.rmu.edu/news_highlights.aspx?id=1118

Seeking CIS Department Blog Writer/Assistant

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The CIS department is currently seeking a CIS Department Blog Writer/Assistant.  This will be a paid work-study position ($9/hour up to 5 hours per week) that will be available for the full academic year 2015-2016.

Responsibilities:

  • Edit and/or write blog articles on topics assigned by the faculty editor in a timely manner
  • Work with members of the CIS department and RMU community to discover topics and issues for the blog and follow up on those topics in future blog posts
  • Monitor IT-related news outlets to discover topics and issues appropriate for the blog and follow up by writing blog posts
  • Manage and edit media related to blog posts (images, video)
  • Assist the faculty editor with management of the blog sidebar items/links and technical features in WordPress

Qualifications:

  • Excellent writing and proofreading skills
  • Enthusiasm for IT-related topics
  • Ability to manage tasks and time effectively
  • Skills in writing for the Web, editing images, editing video, and/or WordPress is a plus.

To apply, please send your resume through Colonial Trak or contact Dr. Jamie Pinchot (pinchot@rmu.edu):
https://www.myinterfase.com/rmu/Job/Detail/OFI0SDg2eWhEeWVJZlV0SmcxQUNPUDlaUjZGc2lHYWY3NVB4Y21OQWdQST01

Note:  Blog volunteers are also needed to write articles on a less structured schedule, with SET credit available for this work.  Please also contact Dr. Jamie Pinchot if you are interested in volunteering.

Learn about the Washington Center National Security Seminar in Washington, D.C.

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On Monday, September 14th the students who attended The Washington Center’s National Security Program this past summer will give an informative presentation in the Sewall Center International Suite at 3:30 pm.

If you have even the slightest interest in the Washington National Security program, we urge you to make the time to attend. It is an opportunity for you to hear about the program from the student’s perspective!

You will receive one hour of SET credits for attending. Light refreshments will be served.

Welcome back! Check out these September events in the CIS Department

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Welcome back to campus!  We hope that you are all settling in and enjoying the start of the fall semester.  The CIS department has been hard at work putting together new events for you.  This September, we will host two employer events.  Mark your calendars!  PNC and SDLC Partners, L.P. will be here on campus to give a presentation to our students about their organizations, and also to recruit.  If you are looking for an internship or a job opportunity, don’t miss it!  These events can also be very helpful to anyone in the department to help gain an understanding of what companies in the field are doing and what types of skills they are interested in.  We hope to see you there!

PNC
This event sponsored by the TOP SECRET COLONIALS
Wednesday, September 16, 2015  (3:45 PM to 5:15 PM)
Wheatley Center Atrium

PNC is sending their Senior Technology specialist to campus to speak about the PNC Technology programs and internship program at PNC.

3:45 PM Registration for SET Credit
4:15 PM the speaker will start his presentation

Light refreshments will be served.

SDLC PARTNERS, L.P.
Wednesday, September 30, 2015 (3:45 PM to 5:15 PM)
Wheatley Center Atrium

SDLC Partners, L.P., headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, opened its doors in 2004 as an alternative to large consulting organizations.  The firms’s 350+ employees take a practical and collaborative approach to deliver process improvement, analytics, and technology solutions to Fortune 1000 and mid-market customers by effectively working with business and I.T. units to serve as the “execution partner of choice.”

For more information about SDLC Partners, visit www.sdlcpartners.com

3:45 PM Registration for SET Credit
4:15 PM the speaker will start his presentation

Pizza will be served.