Descriptions of new job catagories in Web Technology Design and Development. This page is in progress - Last updated September 29, 2004

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Web User Interface Designer
Job Purpose:
Creates a successful user experience by studying user interests; developing and organizing a information architecture; developing and testing prototypes.

Duties:
Develops concept for information structure by studying product/service content; analyzing user goals and target audience; conducting focus groups, user interviews, and surveys; conceiving information architecture.

Organizes information by creating visualizations of content; sequencing and relating elements; preparing storyboards; applying principles of human-computer interaction, comprehension, learning, and aesthetics.

Develops prototypes by creating look and feel of the concept; structuring information filtering and retrieval; coordinating scripts and graphics with writers and designers; testing prototypes; observing usability; defining specifications.

Maintains production schedule by coordinating requirements among marketing, engineering, quality assurance, and documentation teams.

Documents actions by creating functional descriptions and schematics.

Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.

Enhances organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Skills/Qualifications:
Web User Interface Design, Object-Oriented Design (OOD), Problem Solving, Requirements Analysis, Usability Testing, Web Programming Skills, Web Graphic Design, Verbal Communication, Customer Focus, Understanding Browser Capabilities, Written Communication

Sr. Web Site Designer
Job Purpose:
Develops Web sites by planning and executing design; upgrading service; maintaining high design/production quality.

Duties:
Plans site design by clarifying goals; designing functionality.

Develops site navigation by categorizing content; funneling traffic through content.

Develops site content and graphics by coordinating with copywriters and graphic artists; designing images, icons, banners, audio enhancements, etc.

Prepares site by installing and configuring server software; installing programming language using authoring and formatting tools; ensuring cross-platform compatibility; establishing links.

Establishes locatability by registering with search engines.

Upgrades site by updating content and graphics; monitoring performance and results; identifying and evaluating improvement options; introducing new technology; maintaining links.

Protects site by designing and installing security precautions.

Maintains site appearance by developing and enforcing content and display standards; editing submissions.

Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.

Provides information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends.

Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.

Accomplishes information systems and organization mission by completing related results as needed.

Maintains high design/production quality by reviewing other designers' work; ensuring that site content is consistent.

Skills/Qualification:
Web Graphic Design; Web User Interface Design; Web Programming Skills; Multimedia Content Development; Coordination; Project Management; Web Savvy; Understanding Browser Capabilities; Layout Skills; Internet Presence; Verbal Communication; Written Communication; Thoroughness; Professionalism; Independence; Handles Pressure; Flexibility; Dependability; Time Management; Software Architecture; Software Debugging; Software Development Fundamentals; Software Development Process; Software Documentation

Web Site Designer
Job Purpose:
Develops Web sites by planning and executing design; maintaining and upgrading service.

Job Purpose:
Develops Web sites by planning and executing design; maintaining and upgrading service.

Duties:
Plans site design by clarifying goals; designing functionality.

Develops site navigation by categorizing content; funneling traffic through content.

Develops site content and graphics by coordinating with copywriters and graphic artists; designing images, icons, banners, audio enhancements, etc.

Prepares site by installing and configuring server software; installing programming language using authoring and formatting tools; ensuring cross-platform compatibility; establishing links.

Establishes locatability by registering with search engines.

Upgrades site by updating content and graphics; monitoring performance and results; identifying and evaluating improvement options; introducing new technology; maintaining links.

Protects site by designing and installing security precautions.

Maintains site appearance by developing and enforcing content and display standards; editing submissions.

Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.

Provides information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends.

Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.

Accomplishes information systems and organization mission by completing related results as needed.

Skills/Qualification:
Web Graphic Design; Web Savvy; Planning; Web User Interface Design; Web Programming Skills; Teamwork; Illustration Tools; Multimedia Content Development; Understanding Browser Capabilities; Internet Presence; Verbal Communication; Written Communication; Thoroughness; Professionalism; Independence; Handles Pressure; Flexibility; Dependability; Coordination; Time Management; Software Architecture; Software Debugging; Software Development Fundamentals; Software Development Process; Software Documentation

Web Multimedia Designer
Job Purpose:
Creates a compelling Web experience by developing multimedia Web content.

Duties:
Creates design concepts by studying and analyzing product or service definitions; analyzing customer requirements and target market; developing the visual style of the presentation.

Confirms design concept by preparing storyboards and illustrations; constructing prototypes.

Constructs multimedia content by combining graphics, text, and digital audio and video using development tools; designing and creating interactivity; creating visualizations of product or service benefits; determining illustration style, color palettes, typography, and screen layouts; building user interfaces.

Maintains multimedia content by updating information and design.

Improves multimedia content by analyzing use; re-designing and re-constructing content and interaction.

Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications.

Enhances organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Skills/Qualification:
Illustration Tools; Internet Presence; Multimedia Content Development; Web Graphic Design; Web Savvy; Teamwork; Problem Solving; Flexibility; Layout Skills; Web User Interface Design; Verbal Communication; Written Communication; Thoroughness; Professionalism; Independence; Handles Pressure; Dependability; Coordination; Time Management; Software Architecture; Software Debugging; Software Development Fundamentals; Software Development Process; Software Documentation

Instructional Designer
Job Purpose:
Improves organization results by identifying training requirements; developing, constructing, and evaluating instructional design.

Duties:
Identifies training requirements by conferring with trainers, managers, and employees; studying required organizational outcomes.

Develops instructional design by researching and evaluating learning technologies and methods; evaluating and selecting instructional approaches.

Constructs instructional materials by creating and assembling materials, aids, references, and resources.

Maintains instructional budget by evaluating cost-benefit of instructional approaches; selecting approaches within cost criteria.

Evaluates instructional design by measuring changes in organization results; surveying managers and employees.

Supports trainers by explaining and interpreting instructional design; providing coaching.

Prepares managers and employees by presenting training programs.

Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.

Accomplishes human resources and organization mission by completing related results as needed.

Skills/Qualification:
Objectivity; Presentation Skills; Training ; Training Management; Performance Management; Coordination; Giving Feedback; Coaching; Quality Management; Process Improvement; Administrative Writing Skills; Client Confidentiality; Analyzing Information ; Communication Processes; Informing Others; Internal Communications; PC Proficiency; Client Relationships; Resolving Conflict; Initiative; Legal Compliance; ICC Compliance; On-Call; Self-Motivated

Web Graphic Designer
Job Purpose:
Creates Web pages by designing and executing user interface elements, graphics, animation, demos, and tutorials; supporting the visual, branding, navigational and stylistic needs of the Web site or Web application.

Duties:
Prepares work to be accomplished by gathering information and materials.

Plans concept by studying information and materials.

Illustrates concept by designing rough layout of images and copy; resolving issues of arrangement, size, type size and style, and related aesthetic concepts.

Obtains approval of concept by submitting rough layout for approval.

Completes web projects by coordinating with design, marketing, and development teams.

Maintains technical knowledge by attending design workshops; reviewing professional publications; participating in professional societies.

Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Skills/Qualification:
Layout Skills; Usability Testing; Web User Interface Design; Knowledge of Interactive Marketing; Web Graphic Design; Web Multimedia Knowledge; Web Savvy; Creativity; Customer Focus; Graphic Design Skills; Creative Services; Deadline-Oriented; HTML; JavaScript; Multimedia Content Development; Postscript; Verbal Communication; Written Communication; Thoroughness; Professionalism; Independence; Handles Pressure; Flexibility

Designer
Job Purpose:
Produces designs by understanding function of the design and design characteristics; planning design concept; developing, illustrating, and revising design.

Duties:
Plans design assignment by studying client's request; understanding function of the design; preparing budgets.

Plans design concept by researching and analyzing desired design characteristics, such as, size, shape, weight, color, materials, ease of use, fit, cost, and safety; revising budget and obtaining approval to proceed.

Develops design by defining form, features, and attraction; exploring alternative designs; revising designs.

Illustrates design by preparing sketches by hand or by computer; constructing models.

Obtains approval of design by presenting and explaining sketches and models.

Prepares finished design by incorporating client revisions; creating detailed designs using drawings, models, computer simulations, or full-scale prototypes.

Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.

Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.

Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments. Skills/Qualifications: Developing Creative Standards, Photographic Skills, Desktop Publishing Skills, Desktop Publishing Tools, Graphic Design Skills, Web Graphic Design, Illustration Tools, Multimedia Content Development, Web Multimedia Knowledge, Conceptual Skills, Web Savvy

Skills/Qualification:
Developing Creative Standards; Photographic Skills; Desktop Publishing Skills; Desktop Publishing Tools; Graphic Design Skills; Web Graphic Design; Illustration Tools; Multimedia Content Development; Web Multimedia Knowledge; Conceptual Skills; Web Savvy; Web User Interface Design; Creativity; Customer Focus; Layout Skills; Creative Services; Deadline-Oriented; Attention to Detail; Dependability; Flexibility

Product Engineering Designer
Develops product design engineering by determining requirements; evaluating and applying design engineering options; producing models and drawings; resolving design issues.

Job Purpose:
Develops product design engineering by determining requirements; evaluating and applying design engineering options; producing models and drawings; resolving design issues.

Duties:
Determines product requirements by studying product concept, features, specifications, sketches, and existing models; analyzing user and potential user input; conferring with design engineers and product managers.

Organizes design project by identifying short-term and long-range issues; preparing timetables, cost estimates, and required resources.

Prepares design by researching, analyzing, selecting, and applying design principles, approaches, and techniques; evaluating design options; laying-out conceptual designs; creating and developing models; evaluating components and materials; developing specifications; producing drawings; preparing bills of materials; collaborating with related engineering teams; preparing product instructions.

Verifies design by developing simulations; identifying, isolating, and resolving design problems; conducting tests.

Resolves design issues by identifying and resolving engineering design integration issues; examining failures; developing re-designs; evaluating solution options.
Documents engineering design by recording design features, functions, operational requirements, and warnings; maintaining design databases.

Maintains design team accomplishments by coordinating actions; reviewing open issues and action items.

Prepares design reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing design data.

Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.

Enhances department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments. Skills/Qualifications: Design Skills, Drafting, Drafting Tools, Conceptual Skills, Verbal Communication, Documentation Skills, Reporting Skills, Product Development, Product Knowledge, Illustration Tools, CAD

Skills/Qualification:
Design Skills; Drafting; Drafting Tools; Conceptual Skills; Verbal Communication; Documentation Skills; Reporting Skills; Product Development; Product Knowledge; Illustration Tools; CAD; CAD/CAM Circuit Design; AutoCAD; Problem Solving; Technical Understanding; Requirements Analysis; Research Skills; Quality Focus; Strategic Planning; Technical Zeal

Graphic Designer
Job Purpose:
Prepares visual presentations by designing art and copy layouts.

Duties:
Prepares work to be accomplished by gathering information and materials.

Plans concept by studying information and materials.

Illustrates concept by designing rough layout of art and copy regarding arrangement, size, type size and style, and related aesthetic concepts.

Obtains approval of concept by submitting rough layout for approval.

Prepares finished copy and art by operating typesetting, printing, and similar equipment; purchasing from vendors.

Prepares final layout by marking and pasting up finished copy and art.

Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment.

Completes projects by coordinating with outside agencies, art services, printers, etc.

Maintains technical knowledge by attending design workshops; reviewing professional publications; participating in professional societies.

Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Skills/Qualifications: Graphic Design Skills, Layout Skills, Creative Services, Customer Focus, Creativity, Flexibility, Attention to Detail, Deadline-Oriented, Desktop Publishing Tools, Acute Vision, Handles Rejection

Skills/Qualification:
Graphic Design Skills; Layout Skills; Creative Services; Customer Focus; Creativity; Flexibility; Attention to Detail; Deadline-Oriented; Desktop Publishing Tools; Acute Vision; Handles Rejection; Multimedia Content Development; Web Graphic Design; Web Multimedia Knowledge; Web Savvy; Web User Interface Design

Information Architect
Job Purpose:
Provides positive user experience by determining information structure for Web sites and Web applications.

Duties:
Identifies user requirements by researching and analyzing user needs, preferences, objectives, and working methods; studying how users consume content, including data categorization and labeling; meeting with focus groups.

Plans information architecture by studying the site concept, strategy, and target audience; envisioning architectural scheme, information structure and features, functionality, and user-interface design; creating user scenarios; preparing data models; designing information structure, work-and dataflow, and navigation; evaluating information representation; conducting creative meetings.

Organizes information by translating user behavior into media structure and elements; crafting interactive experiences; producing workflow diagrams, user scenarios, flowcharts, and storyboards; preparing interaction specifications, navigation rules, organization of information, and site maps; coordinating with business, technology, visual, structural, editorial, cognitive, and brand strategists.

Implements information architecture by preparing paper and interactive prototypes and mockups including page layout and navigational elements; coordinating with Web Producer and Production Developer to integrate site concept, visual design, writing, interface, and navigational structure; documenting structure and processes.

Validates information delivery by developing and completing usability test plans; evaluating traffic patterns; studying user feedback; coordinating with Usability Specialists.

Updates job knowledge by tracking research regarding web design and usability; participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.

Enhances organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Skills/Qualification:
Requirements Analysis; Planning; Database Management; Self-Motivated; Presenting Technical Information; Problem Solving; Data Modeling; Strategic Planning; Multi-tasking; Ad Hoc Reporting; Data Maintenance; Networking Knowledge; Verbal Communication; Written Communication; Thoroughness; Professionalism; Independence; Handles Pressure; Flexibility; Dependability; Coordination; Time Management; Software Architecture; Software Debugging; Software Development Fundamentals

Data Warehouse Information Architect
Job Purpose:
Provides decision support by determining information structure.

Duties:
Identifies decision support requirements by researching and analyzing user needs; studying business processes.

Plans data architecture solutions by designing architectural scheme, information structure and features, functionality, and user-interface design; creating user scenarios; preparing and evaluating logical and physical models; designing information structure, work-and dataflow, and navigation; evaluating information representation; evaluating decision support tools and software.

Organizes information by developing data dictionary and metadata structures; recommending changes in databases and data warehouses; translating user behavior into media structure and elements; preparing paper and interactive prototypes and mockups including layouts and navigational elements; producing workflow diagrams, user scenarios, and flowcharts; preparing interaction specifications, navigation rules, organization of information, and site maps.

Implements information architecture by crafting interactive experiences; defining, communicating, and enforcing corporate decision support policies, procedures, and standards; maintaining data dictionaries and metadata structures; developing reporting tools; building information security protections; documenting structure and processes.

Validates information delivery by developing and completing usability test plans; evaluating traffic patterns; studying user feedback; coordinating with Usability Specialists.

Updates job knowledge by tracking research regarding web design and usability; participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.

Enhances organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments. Skills/Qualifications: Database Management, Data Mining, Software Algorithm Design, Data Modeling, Data Warehousing, Strategic Planning, Operating Systems, Requirements Analysis, General Programming Skills, Business Knowledge, Data Marts

Skills/Qualification:
Database Management; Data Mining; Software Algorithm Design; Data Modeling; Data Warehousing; Strategic Planning; Operating Systems; Requirements Analysis; General Programming Skills; Business Knowledge; Data Marts; Productivity; Software Development Fundamentals; Research Skills; Documentation Skills; Analyzing Information ; Conceptual Skills; Dealing with Complexity; Problem Solving; Process Improvement; Presenting Technical Information; Verbal Communication; Data Maintenance; Database Performance Tuning

Sr. Data Warehouse Information Architect
Job Purpose:
Provides decision support by planning and organizing information architecture; mentoring team members.

Duties:
Enhances data warehouse information team accomplishments and competence by planning delivery of solutions; answering technical and procedural questions for less experienced team members; teaching improved processes; mentoring team members.

Identifies decision support requirements by researching and analyzing user needs; studying business processes.

Plans data architecture solutions by designing architectural scheme, information structure and features, functionality, and user-interface design; creating user scenarios; preparing and evaluating logical and physical models; designing information structure, work-and dataflow, and navigation; evaluating information representation; evaluating decision support tools and software.

Organizes information by developing data dictionary and metadata structures; recommending changes in databases and data warehouses; translating user behavior into media structure and elements; preparing paper and interactive prototypes and mockups including layouts and navigational elements; producing workflow diagrams, user scenarios, and flowcharts; preparing interaction specifications, navigation rules, organization of information, and site maps.

Implements information architecture by crafting interactive experiences; defining, communicating, and enforcing corporate decision support policies, procedures, and standards; maintaining data dictionaries and metadata structures; developing reporting tools; building information security protections; documenting structure and processes.

Validates information delivery by developing and completing usability test plans; evaluating traffic patterns; studying user feedback; coordinating with Usability Specialists.

Updates job knowledge by tracking research regarding information usability; participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.

Enhances organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments. Skills/Qualifications: Database Management, Data Mining, Software Algorithm Design, Software Development Fundamentals, Research Skills, Business Knowledge, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Data Modeling, Data Warehousing, Operating Systems

Skills/Qualification:
Database Management; Data Mining; Software Algorithm Design; Software Development Fundamentals; Research Skills; Business Knowledge; Leadership; Strategic Planning; Data Modeling; Data Warehousing; Operating Systems; Vision; Requirements Analysis; General Programming Skills; Productivity; Data Marts; Documentation Skills; Analyzing Information ; Conceptual Skills; Dealing with Complexity; Problem Solving; Process Improvement; Presenting Technical Information; Verbal Communication; Data Maintenance

Systems Architect
Job Purpose:
Achieves organization goals by defining, integrating, and upgrading a comprehensive information system architecture.

Duties:
Achieves information architecture operational objectives by contributing information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing production and quality standards; resolving problems; identifying trends; determining system improvements; implementing change.

Meets information architecture financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing a budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions.

Understands information requirements by studying organization mission, goals, and business drivers; conferring with executives.

Defines information architecture by analyzing information requirements; determining systems architecture, components, and technologies; studying business operations and user-interface requirements; directing development of physical database.

Confirms architecture capability and flexibility by developing analytical models; completing validation tests.

Improves information usefulness by tracking emerging technologies; evaluating their applicability to business goals and operational requirements.

Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.

Enhances organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Skills/Qualification:
Analyzing Information ; Software Architecture; Process Improvement; Database Design; Developing Budgets; Dealing with Complexity; Technical Leadership; Technical Understanding; Staffing; Ad Hoc Reporting; Problem Solving; Apache; Initiative; Attention to Detail; Proactive; Business Knowledge; Supports Innovation; Change Management; Client Relationships; Client/Server; Communication Processes; Confidentiality

eCommerce Architect
Job Purpose:
Implements and integrates e-commerce solutions by developing IT strategies; designing, developing, and implementing architectures; validating system performance.

Duties:
Develops e-commerce IT strategy by understanding key e-commerce objectives; diagnosing and mapping client requirements; articulating solution risks and barriers; recommending project approaches; preparing time and cost estimates; planning full project life cycle.

Designs architecture by translating e-commerce needs into technical solutions, including selection of technology, use cases, process and data flow, multi-tiered and distributed application architecture concepts and methodologies, scalability, robustness, load-balancing, interfaces, network reliability, redundancy, and security; recommending best-fit and best-breed architectures.

Develops architecture by preparing development guidelines; establishing compatibility and integration standards; identifying and evaluating tools; developing system management procedures; collaborating with technical analysts.

Implements architecture by building components and custom designs; completing prototyping; completing data migration; maintaining technical integrity and consistency; resolving problems; maintaining balance and system coherency between e-commerce technology components and existing IT infrastructure; documenting system.

Validates system performance by developing and conducting test scripts; completing bug fixes.

Manages customer relationship by communicating architecture standards and frameworks; answering questions; resolving concerns and issues.

Prepares client to use IT infrastructure by developing and conducting training programs.

Increases organization effectiveness by identifying opportunities to leverage solutions to other engagements.

Updates job knowledge by tracking emerging Web technologies, Internet architectures, and e-commerce and ERP applications; participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.

Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments. Skills/Qualifications: Software Development Process, Database Design, Internet Technologies, Operating Systems, Training , General Consulting Skills, Requirements Analysis, Software Architecture, Software Documentation, Web Programming Skills, Verbal Communication

Skills/Qualification:
Software Development Process; Database Design; Internet Technologies; Operating Systems; Training ; General Consulting Skills; Requirements Analysis; Software Architecture; Software Documentation; Web Programming Skills; Verbal Communication; Written Communication; Thoroughness; Professionalism; Independence; Handles Pressure; Flexibility; Dependability; Coordination; Time Management; Software Debugging; Software Development Fundamentals

Information Architecture Manager
Job Purpose:
Achieves organization goals by defining, integrating, and upgrading a comprehensive information system architecture; managing staff.

Duties:
Accomplishes information architecture human resource objectives by recruiting, selecting, orienting, training, assigning, scheduling, coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions; planning and reviewing compensation actions; enforcing policies and procedures.

Achieves information architecture operational objectives by contributing information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; completing audits; identifying trends; determining system improvements; implementing change.

Meets information architecture financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions.

Understands information requirements by studying organization mission, goals, and business drivers; conferring with executives.

Builds commitment to information strategy by considering and evaluating different points of view; creating a cohesive argument.

Defines enterprise information architecture by analyzing information requirements; determining systems architecture, components, and technologies; studying business operations and user-interface requirements; directing development of physical database.

Confirms architecture capability and flexibility by developing analytical models; completing validation tests.

Improves information usefulness by tracking emerging technologies; evaluating their applicability to business goals and operational requirements.

Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.

Enhances organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Skills/Qualifications:
Strategic Planning, Persuasion, Developing Budgets, Organizational Astuteness, Business Knowledge, Software Architecture, Network Design and Implementation, Planning, Database Design, Dealing with Complexity, Problem Solving

Skills/Qualification:
Strategic Planning; Persuasion; Developing Budgets; Organizational Astuteness; Business Knowledge; Software Architecture; Network Design and Implementation; Planning; Database Design; Dealing with Complexity; Problem Solving; Analyzing Information ; Proactive; Client Relationships; Coaching; Communication Processes; Resolving Conflict; Coordination; Data Maintenance; Database Management; Decision Making; Delegation

Web Architect
Job Purpose:
Implements Web solutions by developing web-based strategies; designing, developing, and implementing architectures; validating site performance.

Duties:
Develops Web strategy by understanding key e-commerce objectives; diagnosing and mapping requirements; articulating solution risks and barriers; developing project approaches; preparing time and cost estimates; planning full project life cycle.

Designs Web architecture by translating e-commerce needs into technical solutions, including selection of technology, functionality, connectivity, scalability, usability, and security; recommending best-fit and best-breed architectures.

Develops Web architecture by preparing development architectural specifications; identifying and evaluating tools; developing management procedures; collaborating with technical analysts.

Implements Web architecture by building custom designs; completing prototyping; resolving problems; documenting development.

Validates site performance by developing and conducting test scripts.

Updates job knowledge by tracking emerging Web technologies; participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.

Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Skills/Qualification:
Conceptual Skills; Process Improvement; Communication Processes; Presentation Skills; Internet Technologies; Functional and Technical Skills; Problem Solving; Mainframe; Web Programming Skills; Technical Zeal; Verbal Communication; Written Communication; Thoroughness; Professionalism; Independence; Handles Pressure; Flexibility; Dependability; Coordination; Time Management; Software Architecture; Software Debugging; Software Development Fundamentals; Software Development Process; Software Documentation

IT Strategy Consultant
Job Purpose:
Enhances enterprise operations by recommending, and implementing new technology systems and applications.

Duties:
Utilizes new information technology trends by monitoring developments and trends; participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations; anticipating break-throughs; assessing implications to enterprise operations; explaining potential opportunities and risks to senior management.

Recommends information technology strategies by studying enterprise strategies, plans, assumptions, directions, objectives, and operations.

Integrates enterprise information technology by publishing and updating long-term, intermediate, and immediate information technology objectives, plans, schedules, and coordination; establishing standards.

Upgrades information technology by expediting implementations; resolving conflicts.

Maximizes use of information technology by educating departments in equipment and software capabilities and applications.

Provides opinions, concepts, and recommendations by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends.

Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations; completing investigations and assessments with vendors.

Accomplishes information technology and organization mission by completing related results as needed. Skills/Qualifications: General Consulting Skills, Conceptual Skills, Software Architecture, Innovation, Presenting Technical Information, Change Management, Project Management, Technical Understanding, Travel, Vision, Deadline-Oriented

Skills/Qualification:
General Consulting Skills; Conceptual Skills; Software Architecture; Innovation; Presenting Technical Information; Change Management; Project Management; Technical Understanding; Travel; Vision; Deadline-Oriented; ERP Implementation ; Listening; Negotiation; Client Relationships; Analyzing Information ; Customer Focus; Technical Management; Presentation Skills; Motivating Others; Promoting Process Improvement; Problem Solving; Proactive

Sr. Security Architect
Job Purpose:
Secures enterprise information by determining security requirements; planning, implementing, and testing security systems; preparing security standards, policies, and procedures; mentoring team members.

Duties:
Enhances security team accomplishments and competence by planning delivery of solutions; answering technical and procedural questions for less experienced team members; teaching improved processes; mentoring team members.

Determines security requirements by evaluating business strategies and requirements; researching information security standards; conducting system security and vulnerability analyses and risk assessments; studying architecture/platform; identifying integration issues; preparing cost estimates.

Plans security systems by evaluating network and security technologies; developing requirements for local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), virtual private networks (VPNs), routers, firewalls, and related security and network devices; designs public key infrastructures (PKIs), including use of certification authorities (CAs) and digital signatures as well as hardware and software; adhering to industry standards.

Implements security systems by specifying intrusion detection methodologies and equipment; directing equipment and software installation and calibration; preparing preventive and reactive measures; creating, transmitting, and maintaining keys; providing technical support; completing documentation.

Verifies security systems by developing and implementing test scripts.

Maintains security by monitoring and ensuring compliance to standards, policies, and procedures; conducting incident response analyses; developing and conducting training programs.

Upgrades security systems by monitoring security environment; identifying security gaps; evaluating and implementing enhancements.

Prepares system security reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends.

Updates job knowledge by tracking and understanding emerging security practices and standards; participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.

Enhances department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments. Skills/Qualifications: Network Security, Network Hardware Configuration, Network Protocols, Networking Standards, Supervision, Conceptual Skills, Decision Making, Informing Others, Functional and Technical Skills, Dependability, Information Security Policies

Skills/Qualification:
Network Security; Network Hardware Configuration; Network Protocols; Networking Standards; Supervision; Conceptual Skills; Decision Making; Informing Others; Functional and Technical Skills; Dependability; Information Security Policies; Firewall Administration; On-Call; Routers, Hubs, and Switches; Technical Understanding; Technical Management; ERP Implementation ; Help Desk Experience; Technical Zeal; Technical Documentation; System Administration

User Experience Specialist
User experience specialist in information architecture applies a variety of HCI (Human-Computer Interaction) techniques. Collects and organizes human or customer requirements, develops personas, facilitates information architecture exercises, runs field, lab and benchmark studies, and/or participates in rapid prototyping cycles.

In support of interaction design efforts works with designers and product managers tackling difficult usability issues. User Experience Specialist assesses the information architecture of new and revised features, and contributes to requirements gathering for both.

UX specialist performs heuristic reviews, cognitive and pluralistic walkthroughs, and contextual inquiry. Also contributes to documents describing user interface principles, standards, and knowledge.

Script and conduct usability studies of existing and proposed designs and is responsible for the recruitment and screening of usability test participants. Immediately following each test session, prepares an interpretive report that enables the project team to make decisions, and reports results to the team.

Conducts heuristic reviews, cogntive walkthroughs, contextual inquiry, usability studies; develops site maps, wireframes, scenarios and other deliverables to clearly communicate the workflow and organization of Web sites and web-based tools. Contribute to the effectiveness of consumer-facing web sites and to the efficiency of employee productivity tools.

Training and experience in human-computer interaction includes information architecture, experimental design, and observational methods. Experience with web design and web programming is an added feature of this discipline.

A degree or extensive coursework in human-computer interaction, usability engineering, technical communications, cognitive psychology, anthropology, industrial design, or a related field.

Skills/Qualification:
Personal qualities include innovation, flexiability and self-direction, and a desire to experiment with new ideas.

Technology Descriptions
HCI - Human-computer interaction
A discipline concerned with the design, evaluation and implementation of interactive computing systems for human use and with the study of major phenomena surrounding them.