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Senior Pulse Systems Applications Consultant # 19726 -Houston ,TX

This position is primarily responsible for the overall architecture, design and performance of the PULSE switch software. (Fidelity - Connex Advantage Software).

A key technical resource with deep knowledge in all software components of Connex software components of the PULSE switch. Very strong technical and analytical skills. Additional skills and knowledge in the debit payment services industry.

Position will interact with key strategic vendors, internal and external business partners to architect, design and support on-line real time debit payment services for the PULSE business. Position is subject matter expert for PULSE switch.

Senior Associate - Programming, Job ID# 19806-WEB -Riverwoods ,IL

DFS Corporate Services LLC seeks a Senior Associate, Programming in Riverwoods, Illinois to provide analysis of business requirements and subsequent creation of high-level technical design documents and detailed technical specifications, in accordance with company architecture standards. Develop application code using Java, WebSphere and Struts. Perform unit and system testing of application code as well as execute implementation activities. Identify, document and estimate technical tasks for projects of varying sizes and levels of complexity. Analyze and identify technical areas of improvement within existing web applications. Work with other internal IT teams to complete project activities, such as Infrastructure, Architecture and Database teams. Utilize Java, J2EE, WebSphere (including WSAD), EJB, JSP, HTML, Unix (AIX), Struts/Spring Framework, XML, Oracle and ClearCase.

Consultant - Database Engineer #19671 -Houston ,TX

Analyzes and develops logical and physical database designs across active-active computing environments. Works directly with system and application teams, business units, and data base administration to design and develop high performing databases. Recommends data technology solutions for projects medium to large in scope, typically active-active and technically complex.

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Analyzes and designs logical and physical data structures, maximizing the capabilities of the supporting data architecture and database management systems.

Provides data element naming consistent with standards and conventions and ensures that data dictionaries are maintained across multiple database environments.

Provides in-depth consulting to business units, IT management and IT staffs in the identification and resolution of information flow and content issues.

Performs data modeling studies and develops detailed data models.

Works with clients, IT management and IT staffs to establish and maintain consistent data element definitions across computing environments

Participates in the development and maintenance of corporate data architecture, data management standards and conventions, data dictionaries and data element naming standards and conventions for multiple computing environments to support data warehousing and efficient data mining.

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Consultant, Systems Analyst-Job ID 19601 -Riverwoods ,IL

This is a position for a Senior Systems Analyst on the Discover Security Fraud Systems team. The Discover Security Fraud team supports a multitude of vendor security products as well as applications developed in-house.

The security applications are used internally by Fraud Prevention and Detection representatives and analysts. The technical architecture of the security applications is diverse including Java front end, UNIX/LINUX middle tier with Oracle databases, mainframe backend with DB2 databases and document image processing utilizing Documentum.

In this position you will be responsible for the delivery of a new security application for the new banking platform. You will work closely with the vendor to integrate this application into the Discover environment. You will also work closely with the Discover fraud and security business partners, the technology teams building the banking platform, and the management team.

Additionally, as this application becomes stable and integrated, the role will expand to build strategies and provide direction on all of the security and fraud applications. There are several projects in the pipeline that bring new technologies to the team, such as web services and case management solutions which will require knowledge and leadership.

Senior Associate Information Security-JOB ID 19649 -Riverwoods ,IL

Primary responsibility for the Security Monitoring & Response Analyst will be to monitor alerts and perform in-depth analysis of those alerts within a timely manner. In order to be effective in this role, the Analyst should possess/demonstrate the following:

• an intimate knowledge of the Discover Financial Services’ Technology & Business Infrastructures with the ability to analyze events in the context of their environment for the purpose of identifying, assessing and remediating those events to completion.

• the ability to perform the tasks listed above in both a local and remote situation where physical access may be done by other individuals on a need to know basis (e.g. effective communication).

• a clear understanding of the criticality of proper event/incident escalation due to the sensitive nature of some of the events.

• the ability to work under extreme pressure.

• the ability to effectively assist his/her management with developing appropriate metrics to demonstrate risk posture and/or existing workload.

Daily Responsibilities Include:

• Monitoring & Response of the team’s Ticket Queue and Mailbox.

• Monitoring of PCI related alerts including but not limited to:
o Failed Logins
o File Integrity
o Intrusion Detection
o Endpoint Protection

• Monitoring of the following Security Consoles for malicious activity (only some examples listed):
o Network Intrusion Detection
o Workstation & Server Endpoint Protection
o Log Correlation Engine

• Review logs for anomalous activity from the following sources (only some examples listed):
o Firewalls
o Proxies
o Web Servers

• Research for new and developing threats/attacks.

• Other duties as assigned by Manager or Director.

Senior Associate Programer-Job ID 19696 -Riverwoods ,IL

Job Description
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• Primary responsibility will be designing and implementing Cognos Business Intelligence solutions using Cognos BI tool suite v8.4 and V10.1

• Will work closely with Data Modelers, Database Administrators, Data Quality and ETL teams to ensure the proper physical data structures are in place and validate data is accurate.

• Adept at working with Business Analysts, Project Managers, and Business End Users to understand and clearly define Cognos project requirements and scope.

• Create required technical PDP documents for projects smaller in scope (SER, RDT). Ensure all PDP processes are followed for assigned projects.

• Participate in delivery of high visibility corporate flagship projects.

• This role does require secondary rotating pager support.

Software Tools Used By Our Team:
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• Cognos v8 and V10.1 Query, Report Metric and PowerPlay Studios and Business Insight.

• Cognos v8 and v10.1 Framework Manager and Transformer

• Teradata 13 and Oracle 11G SQL (Toad, SQL Assistant)

• UNIX / AIX command line

• Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, MS Access

• Maestro Job Scheduler

• Clear Case Source Code Management

Senior Associate Software Engineer-Job ID 19666 -Riverwoods ,IL

This is a Sr. Associate position on the Middleware Integration Services Team. The team works with AD to leverage established middleware building blocks to provide optimized application/middleware deployment solutions for most distributed in-house and 3rd party applications. Team also provides 2nd level support for Production and supports a number of pre-production environments.

Senior Manager Capacity and Performance # 19676 -Houston ,TX

This position is primarily responsible for the recommendation of resources for all Debit Platforms. Meeting all service level demands and obtain optimum utilization across all Debit Platforms. In addition, a key technical resource with deep knowledge in system, application and network capacity modeling techniques which will excel high level and performance demands. Strong technical and analytical skills. Manage a highly technical staff that provides network, system and application capacity solutions for existing and future demands.

(50%) Technical Responsibilities

- In depth Knowledge of FIS – Connex Application. Data Flows and use of system software resources. Processor Interface Software, milestones, PMC balancing, Logger Balancing by Volume/Acquires for Peak Season and future sizing requests.
- Maintain knowledge for support and sizing all 3rd Party application for system sizing (i.e. BHMI, Producer consumer, NDM, Golden Gate – Oracle, HP Expand, Prognosis, XY-PRO)
- Understanding of HP NON Stop hardware architecture and system components. Provides leadership for system and processes sizing and configuration.
- Modeling and Capacity validation of CPU and Disk Utilization across all PULSE SWITCH platforms
- Promote the development of and maintain daily, weekly, monthly processes and reports for adequate measure of system performance. (hardware, OS and all applications)
- Contributor and developer of BenchMark and Stress Test cases for modeling validation.
- Strong development skill set is preferred
(50%) Technical Responsibilities

- In depth Knowledge of FIS – Connex Application. Data Flows and use of system software resources. Processor Interface Software, milestones, PMC balancing, Logger Balancing by Volume/Acquires for Peak Season and future sizing requests.
- Maintain knowledge for support and sizing all 3rd Party application for system sizing (i.e. BHMI, Producer consumer, NDM, Golden Gate – Oracle, HP Expand, Prognosis, XY-PRO)
- Understanding of HP NON Stop hardware architecture and system components. Provides leadership for system and processes sizing and configuration.
- Modeling and Capacity validation of CPU and Disk Utilization across all PULSE SWITCH platforms
- Promote the development of and maintain daily, weekly, monthly processes and reports for adequate measure of system performance. (hardware, OS and all applications)
- Contributor and developer of BenchMark and Stress Test cases for modeling validation.
- Strong development skill set is preferred
- Strong analytic skills
- Understanding of Network Architecture (TCP/IP, Routing, data flows end to end for performance satisfaction
- Key Contributor and resource to document Benchmark and Stress Test environment for system modeling validation.
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(50%) Non Technical Responsibilities

- Develop and maintain all strategic and critical service levels for the PULSE Switch.
- Manage the development of daily, weekly, monthly processes and reports for adequate measure of all debit platforms system performance.
- Develops ongoing capacity and performance program objectives.
- Group lead capabilities with internal, external and key vendor relationships (Hardware teams, application teams, HP, FIS, BHM)
- Strong Program and Project Management Skills
- Participates in strategic project and planning activities as directed
- Develop, promote and maintain a team culture that fosters innovation and accountability
- Manages a team that regurlary reviews and monitors system wide performance and promotes adjustments to meet all defined service levels
- Strong process and documentation skills
- Lead technical teams and peers regarding capacity impact analysis to all projects relating to PULSE Debit Platforms
- Business Volume and Budget Planning responsibilities

Associate IT Services Management Analyst-Job ID 19786_1 -Riverwoods ,IL

JOB DESCRIPTION: Follow established procedures to troubleshoot, coordinate and resolve systems related incidents. The Payments analyst will be responsible the initial analysis, diagnosis and troubleshooting of events. Ensure reported production outages/incidents are communicated and resolved in an expeditious manner.

Production Support Senior Associate (Farnborough, UK) #22244 -Farnborough ,UK - Farnborough

This is a technical role within DCI Service Centres Production Support unit. Duties will include providing technical and systems support for all Diners Club Service Centre systems relating to central processing, franchises, 3rd parties, merchants and users globally. Also boarding new partners and supporting changes to existing systems and partners.

Oracle, Unix shell scripting, general understanding of TCP/IP utilities and navigating wide area networks, supporting GUI website users, Java coding, IBM Websphere.