Align Workforce Solutions

10/01/2021

The 'online' world makes separating our personal and work digital lives nearly unavoidable. Remember anyone can 'look you up' whether its a friend or prospective employer. What you post on is how people who don't yet know you perceive you.

Whether you are looking for a job or looking to hire, people are looking at you! Here are some tips to consider when engaging with platforms like and more!

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08/02/2021

This month marks in business for Align! We are so proud to be celebrating this and looking forward to the next 10!

05/27/2021

- REMOTE Data Entry ProfessionalS

This role will help consolidate data from multiple older systems onto the new platform using a company-issued laptop.

Interested in learning more? Contact Nick Lammers

Ready to apply online? https://lnkd.in/g8vcUpU

04/27/2021

- Data Entry Professionals, REMOTE

This role will help consolidate data from multiple older systems onto the new platform using a company-issued laptop.

Interested in learning more? Send us a message!

Ready to apply online? https://lnkd.in/g8vcUpU

04/17/2021

Are you an energetic and organized individual that can make a great first impression on the phone to clients calling in? Are you looking for steady Monday-Friday hours from 9-5 pm in a pleasant office environment? Well, then you might be the perfect person to join our team!

An HVAC company in San Jose is looking for a Front-End Receptionist to join their office team to assist with incoming client calls and some other light duties.

The perfect candidate will be organized, dependable, pleasant on the phone, can work in a fast-paced environment, and can log customers' needs into the Method Computer System.

Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

*Answering telephones, taking messages, and directing phone calls to the appropriate person.

* Meet and greet clients and visitors in a friendly and professional manner.

* Handle routine questions regarding information about the company.

* Take copier readings, maintain paper levels, and toner; replenish supplies as needed.

* Faxing, photocopying.

* Maintain reading, marketing materials, and hand-outs in reception.

* Order and maintain supplies, and arrange for equipment and facilities maintenance.

* Mail and package pick-up and delivery.

* Organize and maintain files.

* Process client payments.

* Miscellaneous duties as required.

Think you might be a good fit for the role? Apply, We’d love to hear from you!

04/16/2021

"They succeed because they are able to continually learn."

A great forward-thinking article about : https://hbr.org/2019/08/hire-leaders-for-what-they-can-do-not-what-they-have-done?utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=hbr&utm_source=linkedin&tpcc=orgsocial_edit

Do you have Leadership roles to fill? Align Workforce Solutions can help! Send us a message and let's start the conversation.

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04/09/2021

- IT Manager

If you are strategic in planning yet pragmatic and hands-on in ex*****on, and passionate about customer service and real-world information systems technology; this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.

View the full job description attached.

For more info, contact: [email protected]

04/08/2021

A top-ranked in the world law firm is looking for an IT Manager to join their office in Palo Alto

Due to covid, this role will likely start virtually while the firm continues to evaluate the situation.

The IT Manager will receive a generous total compensation package in addition to bonuses awarded in recognition of individual and firm performance.

The IT Manage is responsible for managing the performance and delivery of technology business services to the office using an ITIL framework. Technology business service management will include the management of local technology staff, systems, telecommunications, services and processes to pre-determined performance standards.

· Engaging with the Director of Administration in delivering quality, customer-focused technology services to the office, including fee earners and business service departments.

· Consulting with fee earners, office administrative management, and business services departments to understand business context of the use of technology. Evaluating and recommending technology or processes in coordination with global technology management to implement improvements in its use and implementation.

*Locally implementing, adhering to, and administering globally determined technology policies, procedures, systems, and general service delivery standards. Coordinating the customization of complex applications to meet the needs of lawyers, paralegals, and staff through active consultation.

*Ensuring full compliance with security, disaster recovery, and risk management policies and processes including data backup, security, personal data protection, disaster recovery, outage communications, and incident response policies/procedures.

*Managing the delivery of end-user training, consulting, and educational programs for the office; ensuring that the content, quality, and standards of in-house training and consulting match global standards and meet local needs.

*Managing technology support operations (HelpDesk), including advanced support and resolution of problems with all firm-standard hardware, software, and/or the network. Interacting with firm subject matter experts, and third-party technical support as required.

*Managing the daily operation and maintenance of the office’s entire technology operations program, including hardware and software installation, asset management, systems configuration, and resource scheduling.

*Managing the financial performance of the office technology function, including budget preparation, tracking, expenditure approvals, and project expenditure.

*Delivering reports to office administration and global technology management on the performance and delivery of technology services to globally agreed-on performance levels and SLAs that the manager is accountable for, including customer satisfaction, global technology support KPIs, team development, and business engagement.

*Managing the performance and development of the technical staff in the office through structured training, motivation, supervision, and coaching; leading and supporting them in their professional and career development efforts.

*Working with the Human Resources department in hiring, training, counseling, and disciplining departmental employees. Generating performance evaluations for departmental employees and recommends salary increases. Ensuring the effective integration of local technology business services and staff with global technology services, staff, and processes.

*Monitoring current and new technology and commercial legal technology market trends that may provide benefit to the firm. Working with, and making recommendations to office administration and global technology colleagues regarding all functions of the technology platform and technology business service delivery.

*Participating in global Technology Department meetings to understand firm strategies, products, and services; updating the technology department on local projects; participating in vendor demonstrations; and providing local practice office feedback on new products and software updates.

*Acting as lead resource for questions on applications, processes, and services, including discussing issues, upgrades, and installations for the entire office.

*Effectively supporting the business culture of the firm (‘One-firm firm’) at all times.

*Coordinating with other areas/departments of the firm where overlap exists to develop efficient procedures/communications to streamline processes and satisfy various department needs.

*May assist and complete the typical duties of technology support and training staff on the team as needed.

*Promoting effective work practices, working as a team member, and showing respect for co-workers.

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04/08/2021

We are seeking an experienced candidate who has at least 10 years of experience in startup to mature companies working, managing, and leading a small team of IT staff. This candidate will have a passion for customer service and real-world information systems technology to support development engineering teams in Waterloo Canada, our corporate business teams in Mountain View California, and our data center in Santa Clara California. The successful candidate will be strategic in planning yet pragmatic and hands-on in ex*****on and will be responsible for all aspects of the Information Technology and Data Center Infrastructure. Scope includes defining and implementing the strategic direction for IT functions in the company, developing and growing the IT team, management of all inside and outside IT and Data Center systems and services, IT budgeting and expense control, productivity improvements, evaluation and re-architecting, as necessary, corporate IT and productivity applications, movie store website, content delivery network (CDN), and business systems. Implement appropriate internal and external security to protect against attacks and service interruptions.

The ideal candidate should possess highly effective communications and leadership skills, able to communicate IT and Data Center concepts and plans effectively to executive management, and be able to operate in a fast-paced environment. Successful candidates will display strong teamwork and be committed to delivering great technology experiences for both our internal and external customers.

Quarterly travel to our development engineering center in Canada will be required once post-pandemic business travel has resumed.

Responsibilities

*Lead and develop the team responsible for system administration of primarily Linux systems with a strong emphasis on automated management, monitoring, and deployment tools.
*Ability to understand, listen and communicate well to senior management and propose/develop/deploy effective solutions.
*Proactively communicate and sell ideas to stakeholders and executives while building trust and credibility in the IT team’s ability to deliver.
*Lead the development of administration and monitoring solutions to ensure that our production systems can scale to a growing customer base while maintaining at least 99.99% uptime.
*Implement and maintain robust backup and disaster recovery processes.
Lead the development and operation of our growing communications and networking infrastructure.
Implement and maintain IT technologies that improve the security, scalability, and reliability of the company’s computing resources.
*Provide local, hands-on assistance to users as necessary, and manage the adds/moves/changes associated with activities in these areas: LAN/WAN, telephony, networking, occasional Windows desktop and server support, messaging, storage systems, etc.
*Provide management and rapid response to data center issues and critical system alerts.
*Develop clear IT performance metrics that measure the value to the business.

Operational Experience

*Ability to be detailed and hands-on as needed to ensure team deliveries stay on track.
*Ability to effectively communicate company strategies and lead the IT team through rapid change.
*Experience managing a mission-critical data center colocation site. Must be familiar with common enterprise server platforms.
*Red Hat Enterprise Linux/CentOS. Must be able familiar with the setup, management, and monitoring of Linux standalone servers. Experience with automation would be an asset.
*Managed Network Switches, Routers, and Firewalls and monitoring of same.
*Common scripting technologies such as Bash, PHP, Python, etc. with an emphasis on using these tools to automate common or repetitive administration tasks.
*Knowledge of Apache, NGINX, and Tomcat Servers with administration and performance tuning experience of same.
*Configuration and maintenance of database sources i.e., PostgreSQL, MSSQL, MySQL. Experience with clustered database administration would be an asset.
*Familiarity with network troubleshooting including common switching and routing issues, an understanding of the OSI model, and deft with packet capture and analysis tools like Wireshark.
*Familiarity with a load-balanced server pool design, multi-site traffic balancing, and failover.
*Basic administration of storage architectures.
*Administration of VMware Virtual Infrastructure, RedHat Enterprise Virtualization, or similar.
*Basic administration of Microsoft Windows Active Directory.
*Strong knowledge of IT services and protocols such as DNS, SMTP, DHCP, HTTP, TCP/IP, SSL, NFS, Syslog, etc.

Professional Qualifications

Experience — A minimum of 5 years in an IT operational management capacity. Familiarity with data center operations and large traffic volumes is preferred.

Education — A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or Engineering discipline.

04/08/2021

A large service/utility company located throughout the Los Angeles Metropolitan area is looking for a CIO to lead them through a system upgrade, work with the board of directors, and provide big picture IT Strategy.

This role offers incredible compensation and benefits package including 401k, stock options, health, vision, dental, PTO, among other benefits. A quick look at what this role will do:

* Lead company through ERP overhaul

* Upgrade on-site servers to the cloud

* Update security parameters and guidelines

* Assist the company with growth and smooth acquisitions

* Provide “Big Picture” IT strategy.

Skills and experience that set you apart:

* Create a vision and long-term plan for information technology; work closely with the board, executives, and senior managers to develop an understanding of the IT vision and communicate that vision to all members of the organization. Develop and implement a fiscal plan on both a short and long-term basis to ensure that the information technology organization meets financial operating requirements and constraints of the organization. Provide expert advice on the selection, implementation, maintenance, and evaluation of information systems and telecommunication systems, including application software, hardware, and operating system software.

* Establish strategic alliances with clients, vendors, and others to coordinate and integrate services. Establish relationships with members of the senior management team to determine system needs, changes, and improvements and provide direction and quality assurance for new systems from project inception through installation.

* Financial Management/Budgeting: Provide clear direction in establishing and maintaining appropriate controls for the financial management of the institution. Serves as the primary corporate resource for major hardware, software, and communication systems acquisition, and investment decisions. Actively participates in the institution's operating and capital budget development and monitoring processes. Assumes control of major capital expenditures once allocated by the executive team. Develops the information technology acquisition, operating, and project budgets. Authorizes expenditures and monitors expenses and outcomes.

* Strategic Planning: Play a key leadership role in ongoing strategic, tactical, and facility planning. Provide essential leadership in the institutional prioritization of information systems.

04/08/2021

The for many can be the most stressful part of searching for a new job.

If we can offer only one piece of advice, it is .

1. Research the employer and the interviewers if you know who they are.

2. Research the employer's competitors.

3. Make parallels between your experiences and accomplishments and the requirements of the job.

4. Prepare and practice how you hope to answers interview questions, keeping in mind what you know about the job (duties, required skills, and qualifications) and employer

5. Based on the job description and perhaps, more importantly, your research, have a list of questions prepared to increase your understanding of the job and learn more about the company and culture.

04/07/2021

Google's use of Oracle's API's was deemed "fair use" yesterday because it brings a benefit to society. That's quite subjective though.

What's your opinion?

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In siding with Google, the Supreme Court gave software experts some love.