For over 30 years, Sharp Decisions Inc. has been a trusted ally in digital transformation, specializing in sectors such as Financial Services, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Government, and Media & Telecommunications. We offer innovative strategies and award-winning solutions, including talent acquisition through our signature V.E.T.S™ Program and consulting services via D-Sharp.io.

As a Certified Woman/Minority Business Enterprise, a member of TechServe Alliance, and an ESGR Patriot Award recipient, we are an approved vendor with nearshore and offshore capabilities. Headquartered in NYC with multiple U.S. offices, our specialized team of technologists and industry experts is committed to understanding our clients’ unique challenges, enabling us to deliver efficient and effective results.

To learn more, visit www.sharpdecisions.com or call us at +1 (212) 481-5533.

Industry: Information Technology & Services
Company Size: 201-500 employees

Sharp Decisions

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Mechanical Engineer**Pay Rate: ** $39 - $42/hr

**Location: ** Onsite

This is an onsite position for a motivated, hands-on engineer who has knowledge of and experience with electro-mechanical devices.

Job Summary

- Applies intensive and diversified knowledge of design principles, practices, and implementation in complex systems and assignments.

- General responsibilities include design concept generation, participation in design reviews, development and testing to assess performance against design specifications, reliability testing, and assessment of system interactions.

- Makes independent decisions and assists in the development of manufacturing processes.

- Troubleshoots issues to determine root cause and possible engineering solutions.

Job Responsibilities / Qualifications

- Learns and applies company concepts, policies, procedures, and standard practices.

- Normally receives detailed directions on assigned work.

- Works on projects of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires review of identifiable factors.

- Makes suggestions to improve work processes.

- Assists in reducing to practice patentable inventions.

- Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate actions.

- Participates in technical team activities.

- Presents and discusses data within the group.

- Monitors work to ensure quality and continuously promotes a “Quality First Time” mindset.

- Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Required Skills

- Knowledge of basic and specialized engineering techniques.

- Familiarity with searching technical literature.

- Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, graphical, and presentation software applications.

Experience & Education

- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.

- 0–3 years of relevant experience.

Associate Systems Engineer

Grant Project SpecialistJob DescriptionUnder the supervision of the Grants Coordinator Senior, the Grant Project Specialist supports the administration of contracts, grants, grant-funded programs, and the awarding of community-based grants that benefit veterans and their families throughout Arizona.

This role includes managing complex projects through the coordination of grant and contract management, compliance and oversight activities, and providing technical support as needed to support the Agency's veteran programs and administrative operations. These programs include community-based grants, suicide prevention, mental health and substance abuse services, employment initiatives, and trauma treatment training.

Additionally, this position works collaboratively with Agency staff and strategic partners to pursue grant opportunities aligned with strategic objectives and the prioritized needs of Arizona veterans.

Key Responsibilities

- Receive VDF applications, review them for compliance, and present them to the committee.

- Process veteran funding approvals and denials.

Requirements

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.

- At least 1 year of administrative experience.

Required Skills

- 1 year of administrative experience.

- Experience working with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.

Grant Project Specialist

**Role: Project Manager with Scrum Certification     Location: NYC (Hybrid Onsite)**

Need a strong ScrumMaster with PM experience so that ultimately they could operate interchangeably.  Need to have middle/back office experience (regulatory, settlement, reporting exposure)

MUST HAVE STRONG TRANSFORMATION EXPERIENCE.  Ability to tackle large-scale change is critical

Necessary tools: JIRA, confluence, JQL, Co-Pilot

Certifications are strongly preferred: SAFE, Scrum

Assertive and upbeat personality

ScrumMaster / PM (NYC)

**Opening for a senior data engineer: python and azureWhere: Charlotte, NCDuration: 12+ month contract**

**Qualifications and Skills**

full stack python developer

• Proven experience as a Data Engineer with experience in Azure cloud.

• Experience implementing solutions using -

• Azure cloud services

• Azure Data Factory

• Azure Lake Gen 2

• Azure Databases

• Azure Data Fabric

• API Gateway management

• Azure Functions

• Well versed with Azure Databricks

• Strong SQL skills with RDMS or noSQL databases

• Experience with developing APIs using FastAPI or similar frameworks in Python

• Familiarity with the DevOps lifecycle (git, Jenkins, etc.), CI/CD processes

• Good understanding of ETL/ELT processes

• Experience in financial services industry, financial instruments, asset classes and market data are a plus.

Data Engineer (866)

Senior Data Scientist (Level II)

Senior Data Scientist (Level II)OverviewWe are seeking a Senior Data Scientist (Level II) to support high-impact AI/ML initiatives within a regulated environment. This role will focus on advancing targeting models and delivering scalable, production-ready solutions that drive business outcomes.

The ideal candidate brings strong technical depth, hands-on model development experience, and the ability to operate independently while collaborating across cross-functional teams.

Key ResponsibilitiesModel Development & Optimization

- Lead the design, development, and optimization of machine learning models to improve targeting accuracy and business performance

- Apply advanced Machine Learning and Deep Learning techniques to refine existing models and develop new solutions

Feature Engineering & Data Preparation

- Design and build scalable feature pipelines, transforming raw and complex datasets into high-quality model inputs

- Work with large, messy datasets (e.g., claims data) while ensuring data integrity and usability

Production & Pipeline Scalability

- Transition analytical models and scripts into robust, production-ready pipelines

- Ensure code quality, documentation, and adherence to engineering and data science best practices

- Support model deployment, monitoring, and ongoing performance improvements

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Insight Translation

- Partner with data science, analytics, and business teams to translate business problems into technical solutions

- Communicate model methodologies, assumptions, and results clearly to non-technical stakeholders

QualificationsRequired

- Master’s or PhD in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field

- Minimum 5+ years of hands-on experience in data science and machine learning model development

- Proven track record of taking models from ideation through production deployment

- Strong proficiency in Python, SQL, and AWS

- Deep expertise in Machine Learning and/or Deep Learning techniques

- Experience working with large-scale, complex datasets in collaborative environments

Preferred

- Experience within healthcare, pharmaceutical, or other highly regulated industries

- Hands-on experience with claims data or similarly complex, regulated datasets

- Strong understanding of data privacy, compliance, and governance requirements

- Experience with MLOps practices, including pipeline automation, deployment, and monitoring

What We're Looking For

- A self-driven, senior-level contributor who can lead model development efforts and influence technical direction

- Someone who thrives in a team environment and contributes to shared goals without needing sole ownership

- A candidate who balances technical excellence with business impact, delivering scalable and meaningful solutions

Additional Notes

- This is a Level II role requiring demonstrated depth in both technical execution and real-world AI/ML application

- Candidates must be comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative, and regulated environment

Senior Data Scientist II

TYPE: W2 Only

**Client **- One of largest Japanese Bank

**LOCATION: Hybrid - NYC**

**Summary:**

We are seeking a senior level Data Analyst to support the Security Metrics & Reporting function with the Business Management team of ISDAD. Supports business decision-making by collecting, organizing, and analyzing data using accessible tools and methods. This role focuses on deriving insights from reports and dashboards without requiring deep coding or technical expertise.

**Responsibilities: **

- Gather and organize data from internal systems, spreadsheets, and reports.

- Analyze trends, patterns, and business performance using Excel or BI tools.

- Any exposure to SQL and relational databases is a plus.

- Prepare visualizations, charts, and summary reports for stakeholders.

- Collaborate with business units to define reporting needs and ensure data accuracy.

- Support ad hoc data requests and routine reporting.

- Maintain documentation and ensure consistency across reporting processes.

**Skills: **

- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and formulas.

- Familiarity with data visualization tools such as Power BI.

- Strong attention to detail and ability to interpret data in a business context.

- Effective communication skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams.

- Basic understanding of data governance and privacy principles.

Data Analyst (1243 - NYC)

**Charlotte NC - hybrid on-site   contract - potentially to hire   W2 only, no 3rd Parties please**

**Experience Level: Senior (10+ Years)   BANKING/FINANCIAL SERVICES CLIENTS Experience is mandatory.**

**Summary **:

Manages and maintains SQL Server database environments for optimal performance, availability, and security.

**Responsibilities:**

SQL Server Internals

* Deep understanding of how SQL Server processes queries, manages memory, and handles I/O.

* Familiarity with execution plans, query processor architecture, and storage engine behavior.

Query Optimization

* Ability to analyze and rewrite inefficient queries.

Expertise indexing strategies, including clustered, non-clustered, filtered, and columnstore indexes.

* Knowledge of INCLUDE columns and their impact on query performance.

Statistics and Cardinality Estimation

* Understanding how SQL Server uses statistics for query planning.

* Experience with updating, creating, and managing statistics to improve estimator accuracy.

Concurrency and Locking

* Proficiency in diagnosing blocking, deadlocks, and transaction isolation levels.

* Ability to tune workloads for high concurrency without sacrificing performance.

* Experience in dealing with SQL Server Version change issues, particularly query performance.

* Experience in AlwaysON and other replication technologies.

Database Administrator (DBA)

On-site, Fort Mill, SC

contract to hire

SummaryWe are seeking an Application Security Analyst to join our client's security team with a focus on application security and vulnerability management. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of standards and practices for securing applications and APIs. This role will participate in efforts to identify, verify, report, and track vulnerabilities within Sunbelt Rentals systems and applications, spanning multiple domains including desktop, mobile, web applications, and API infrastructure.

Responsibilities

- Schedule and perform regular application security tests.

- Conduct penetration tests on critical software and systems.

- Test changes prior to go-live deployments.

- Analyze and validate identified vulnerabilities.

- Track and report on all testing activities.

- Present findings to stakeholders.

- Maintain dashboards for vulnerability tracking and management.

- Improve asset management processes.

- Enhance threat modeling practices.

- Review source code and identify duplicates.

- Utilize security testing tools such as Veracode and Burp Suite.

- Automate security scans and integrate with CI/CD pipelines.

- Collaborate with developers to improve security practices.

- Support incident response and security investigations.

- Perform various security tests including penetration, purple team, and red team exercises.

RequirementsEducation & Experience

- Degree in Computer Science or a related field.

- Minimum 2–5 years of IT experience.

- Self-starter with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in team environments.

Technical Skills

- Strong understanding of internet architecture.

- Skilled in security testing methodologies including SAST, DAST, SCA, and OWASP Top 10.

- Ability to verify vulnerabilities and perform manual testing.

- Familiarity with security platforms such as Checkmarx, AppScan, Fortify, and Veracode.

- Experience with web services, JSON, and API testing.

- Proficiency in conducting vulnerability assessments and communicating security issues to stakeholders.

- Proficient in programming languages including .NET, C, C#, Java, and Python.

- Knowledge of OOP concepts and JavaScript frameworks including Node.js and React.

- 1–3 years of web development experience with HTML, ASP, ColdFusion, JSP, Node.js, or React.

- Knowledge of pipeline integration and source code management tools such as Jenkins and GitHub.

- Knowledge of relational databases including SQL Server and MySQL; ability to write and understand SQL.

- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Azure.

Additional Skills

- Experience with Databricks.

- Threat modeling within the SDLC.

- Knowledge of cloud computing and DevOps tools including Azure DevOps, Kubernetes, Docker, and Chef.

- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure) and cloud security tools such as Wiz and Prisma Cloud.

- Machine learning experience.

- Experience with RPGLE and RPG-FREE application development.

Physical DemandsMust be able to bend, squat, crouch, and/or reach and lift up to 25 pounds or more as required by the job. Some positions may require driving for long periods of time, loading and unloading heavy equipment, performing work in extreme weather conditions including rain, wind, or excessive temperatures, and/or night and weekend work. All duties must be performed in accordance with Sunbelt's safety policies and guidelines. Reasonable accommodations may be made to comply with ADA/ADAAA.

Application Security Analyst

**Hello Folks,   We are hiring Data Security Governance Analyst in**

**New York, NY and Jersey City NJ- Hybrid. ****No 3rd parties , please.    Only Local Folks to New York and New Jersey**

**Summary: **

The Data Security Governance Analyst supports the enterprise data security and information protection program by defining, maintaining, and operationalizing governance frameworks, policies, and controls that protect sensitive data throughout its lifecycle. The role focuses on data classification, policy enforcement, risk alignment, and governance reporting, working closely with cybersecurity, data governance, privacy, risk, and technology teams.

**Key Responsibilities **1)**Data Security Governance & Policy **

- Support the development, maintenance, and implementation of data security and information protection policies, standards, and governance frameworks.

- Ensure data security controls align with enterprise information security governance requirements and regulatory expectations.

- Assist in defining governance requirements for data protection across internal systems and third-party relationships.

2) **Data Classification & Protection **

- Support enterprise data classification initiatives and ensure appropriate handling requirements are defined and enforced across systems and platforms.

- Partner with data governance and privacy teams to align classification, retention, and protection requirements across the data lifecycle.

- Assist with oversight of encryption, key management, and data handling controls in alignment with policy.

3) **Cross Functional Coordination **

- Assist with audit, regulatory, and internal assurance activities related to data security governance.

- Work with cybersecurity operations, data governance, privacy, legal, risk, and technology teams to embed data security governance into enterprise processes.

**Required Skills & Experience: **

- Experience supporting data security governance, information protection, or data protection programs in a regulated environment.

- Knowledge of data security principles including data classification, data loss prevention, encryption, and secure data handling.

- Familiarity with information security governance frameworks and policy lifecycle management.

- Experience supporting risk assessments, control validation, audit responses, or regulatory reporting related to data security.

- Understanding enterprise data environments, identity and access management, and security architecture as they relate to data protection.

- Ability to work with technical teams to translate policy requirements into operational controls.

- Strong documentation, reporting, and stakeholder communication skills.

- Ability to translate complex data security requirements into clear governance guidance and executive-ready materials.

Data Security Governance Analyst (1211)

**LOCATION: ****Charlotte, NC - Hybrid**

**Experience Level: Mid (5-7 Years)**

**Role Objectives**

• Design, development, testing, support, and maintenance of software applications, risk systems and market data feeds.

• The primary technology will be Python, SQL, C#/.Net, middleware IBM MQ for messaging, and AWS/Azure cloud.

• In this position the candidate will work closely with Business Users, Business Analysts, Project managers, the infrastructure team, DBA team and other application teams across the organization.

**Qualifications and Skills:**

• 5-7 years of professional experience in Software Development for Brokerage Business domain (Front, Middle, and Back-office solutions)

• Hands-on development in Python and SQL programming

• Strong knowledge of Python programming

• Strong knowledge of SQL programming with ability to write and simplify complex queries, improve query performance, etc.

• Strong ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines

• Team player with positive attitude and strong work ethic

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to self-direct, analyze and evaluate and form independent judgments

• Ability to effectively interact and build relationships with senior management and stakeholders

• Strong project and people management skills

• Excellent communication skills including experience speaking to technical and business audiences

• Expertise in algorithms, system development methodologies, and software architecture design

**Preferred Qualifications:**

• Experience in financial domain

• Experience with IBM MQ or other messaging tool

• Experience with SOAP and REST API

• Experience with cloud technologies (AWS and Azure)

• Experience designing and architecting systems

Application Developer (622)

Hello,

We are hiring for our Direct client in Charlotte NC as a Azure Data Engineer with strong Python/PySpark experience. These are long term engagements.

**No 3rd parties ,please.   Need Local Folks to Charlotte NC area.   Pay range $65-$70/hour**

we are seeking experienced software Data Engineers to support the design and development of a strategic data platform for the client.

Qualifications and Skills

- Proven experience as a Data Engineer with experience in Azure Cloud. Strong Databricks.

- Experience implementing solutions using:

Azure Cloud ServicesAzure Data FactoryAzure Data Lake Gen 2Azure DatabasesAzure Data FabricAPI Gateway ManagementAzure Functions

- Well-versed with Azure Databricks.

- Strong SQL skills with RDBMS or NoSQL databases.

- Experience with developing APIs using FastAPI or similar frameworks in Python.

- Familiarity with the DevOps lifecycle (Git, Jenkins, etc.) and CI/CD processes.

- Good understanding of ETL/ELT processes.

- Experience in the financial services industry, financial instruments, asset classes, and market data is a plus.

Data Engineer (1119)

**Job level: Director**

**Location:  NYC**

**hybrid on-site     perm FTE**

Job DetailsRole Description

The VP, Senior Data Engineer, is a critical role within the Information Security department and will report to the Director, Information Security Data Operations

This VP role will be responsible for designing, developing & deploying cloud data solutions for ISDAD. This

is part of the overall cyber data initiative focusing on building out the security data platform for Information Security.

This individual will lead the design and implementation of AI-driven solutions on Databricks, applying machine learning, generative AI, and advanced analytics to drive automation, intelligence, and operational efficiency across multiple cybersecurity use cases.  This individual will also be responsible for developing the data feeds and will be a part of the larger development effort of building out a Cybersecurity Data Lakehouse (CyberDW).

The goal of the CyberDW is to centralize the ISDAD data as well as establish effective data governance around the data sources and its data lineage. This role will collaborate with the developers, data owners, governance leads and business analysts within the Information Technology (IT) department as well as other stakeholders aligned with the applications owned by ISDAD.

Role Objectives

- Design, develop, testing & support of cloud data solutions for the CyberDW catalogue focusing on data ingestion, data quality, data tuning and performance of upstream cybersecurity data sources

- Apply hands-on expertise across the AI lifecycle, including feature engineering, model development, evaluation, deployment, and monitoring using Databricks, MLFlow, and cloud-native services.

- Leverage generative AI, LLMs, and AI-assisted decisioning to enhance detection, classification, prioritization, and response across data protection, insider risk, and security operations workflows.

- Ensure AI solutions are designed with appropriate governance, explainability, model risk awareness, and data controls to support regulated, enterprise-scale cybersecurity environments.

- Indirect leadership and mentorship of junior team members. Able to lead data feed development efforts and design initiatives. Participate in development meetings to align development priorities and objectives, assign tasks, and share experiences and challenges with applications under development.

Qualifications and Skills

- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Data Management, or related field

- 10+ years’ experience in IT development, data governance, data architecture or related roles, preferably in a highly regulated environment such as financial services.

- 5+ years’ experience in Azure Databricks, Azure Data Factory, Azure Functions, Azure Data Lake storage, Azure Event Grid, Azure Log Analytics, Azure Monitor, Unity catalog repository configuration

- Proficient in data management & data modeling tools (e.g., Collibra DQIM/DQE, IBM Infosphere DA).

- Strong knowledge of CI/CD and DevOps tooling (i.e., Git, Jenkins, Azure DevOps)

- Proficient in SQL Server, Oracle / PL-SQL, T-SQL and SQL stored procedures

- Proficient in Python, Java or similar high-level server-side languages

- Exposure to Open AI tools (i.e., Anthropic Claude models) is a plus

- Strong knowledge of enterprise Information Security data (i.e., Phishing, Identity Management, Privileged Access, Cloud Security, Incident Response, Vulnerability Management, Threat Detection).

- Data knowledge of PaaS/SaaS products (i.e., ServiceNow, Crowdstrike, MS Purview, Proofpoint, WIZ.IO, JIRA, SharePoint, Azure Active Directory, SAI360). Knowledge of Microsoft Sentinel for security information and event management (SIEM) is a plus.

- Understanding of information security frameworks and security controls (i.e., NIST, CIS, CRI Profile) and regulatory compliance (i.e., NYSDFS, GDPR, CCPA).

- Experience with REST API web services and microservice architecture. Strong understanding of ETL/ELT. Knowledge of IBM Tivoli Workload Scheduler a plus.

- Exposure to PowerBI for data visualization and reporting is a plus.

- Problem solving and analytical skills, with an initiative-taking and results oriented approach.

Senior AI/ML Data Engineer - Vice President

Contract  ·  Poss. to Hire

Hybrid  ·  Charlotte, NC

W2 Only  ·  No 3rd Parties

Experience

Serve as an offensive security specialist within the Enterprise Information Protection (EIP) program, responsible for testing, validating, and stress-testing DLP controls against real-world insider threat and data exfiltration scenarios. This role thinks like a malicious insider — employee, contractor, or compromised identity — to simulate data loss techniques across endpoints, email, cloud collaboration platforms, and unstructured data repositories. Findings directly inform control improvements, detection tuning, policy enforcement, and insider risk modeling.

Responsibilities

1. Design and execute red team-style data exfiltration scenarios aligned to insider threat, negligent user, and compromised account risk.

2. Simulate data loss techniques across endpoint, email, cloud storage, collaboration tools, web upload, printing, and removable media.

3. Test DLP controls for bypass techniques, misconfigurations, policy gaps, and detection blind spots.

4. Emulate high-risk behaviors tied to role-based access, privileged users, leavers, and third-party identities.

5. Validate effectiveness of DLP policies, sensitivity labels, endpoint controls, and alerting logic.

6. Partner with EIP engineering teams to tune detection rules, thresholds, and policy guardrails.

7. Execute testing tied to new DLP capabilities, roadmap initiatives, and tool deployments such as endpoint DLP and unstructured data controls.

8. Produce clear, defensible reports outlining attack paths, control weaknesses, risk severity, and remediation guidance.

9. Present findings to EIP leadership, Insider Risk governance forums, and control owners.

10. Track remediation activities and validate improvements through retesting.

Required Tools & Platforms

Microsoft Purview Varonis Proofpoint TRAP Proofpoint TAP Proofpoint CASB

Skills & Experience

Core Technical Skills

Red Team / Adversary Simulation DLP Bypass Techniques Data Exfiltration Testing Endpoint Security Controls Email Security Cloud Security (CASB) Sensitivity Labels Unstructured Data Environments Purple Team Operations Detection Tuning Policy Gap Analysis Threat Modeling

Insider Risk & Domain

Insider Threat Programs Privileged User Emulation Leaver / Joiner Risk 3rd-Party Identity Risk Human-Centric Threat Modeling Insider Risk Governance

Industry Background

Financial Services Healthcare Technology / Regulated Env.

Red Team Analyst - Data Loss Prevention (Enterprise Information Protection) (1150)

Call Center AgentThe essential job functions for a DCS Specialist – Intake require processing calls and written concerns of alleged child abuse and neglect.

Essential Job Functions

- Screen concerns of alleged child abuse and neglect

- Conduct comprehensive phone interviews, information gathering, and research

- Determine if concerns meet statutory criteria as a DCS Report for investigation

- Write qualitative narratives

- Perform detailed data entry

- Respond to the needs of the public professionally and free of judgment or bias

- Utilize laptops or desktop computers, department computer systems, and call center applications

- Adhere to scheduled shifts, breaks, and lunch times

- Complete all data entry and finalization of work before leaving for the day

- Input non-abuse correspondence regarding children currently in DCS custody and other general inquiries

- Cross-report criminal offenses to law enforcement and other agencies with investigative or licensing authority

- Cross-report to other state, tribal, or county child protection agencies when DCS lacks statutory authority

- Work additional hours beyond 40 per week when business needs require, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays

Knowledge Of

- Federal and State child protection laws

- Normal child development stages

- Effects of cultural differences on parenting

- Impacts of substance abuse, mental health, domestic violence, and poverty on families

- Roles and responsibilities of courts, law enforcement, hospitals, schools, mental health agencies, and family service organizations

- Indicators of physical and behavioral abuse and neglect

- Conflict resolution techniques

- Statewide community resources

- Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, and call center applications

Skills Required

- Active listening

- Demonstrating sensitivity to others’ needs, perspectives, experiences, and cultures

- Making crucial time-sensitive decisions independently and accurately

- High proficiency using technology

- Typing at least 45 words per minute

- Critical thinking and reasoning

- Adapting interview techniques based on caller needs

- Responding calmly and effectively during high-stress situations

Abilities

- Work on-site in a busy call center environment handling emotionally stressful matters

- Understand DCS policies, procedures, standards, and practices

- Manage conflicting priorities under time constraints and high workloads

- Recognize indicators of abuse and neglect

- Communicate effectively

- Conduct phone interviews while simultaneously documenting information in the department management information system

- Be thorough, precise, and accurate when completing work

- Write clear, professional, and intelligible narratives

- Respond professionally to public needs free of judgment or bias

Education & ExperienceBachelor’s or Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university and one year of social service or behavioral health experience.

Shift Requirements**Must be available for any of the following shifts: **

- Thursday to Monday — 12:30 PM to 9:00 PM

- Thursday to Monday — 1:00 PM to 9:30 PM

Required Skills

- Call center, paralegal, or social services experience

- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree

- Typing speed of at least 45 words per minute

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, and call center applications

Preferred Skills

- Knowledge of Federal and State child protection laws, child development stages, and cultural parenting differences

- Ability to make crucial time-sensitive decisions independently and accurately

This position requires professionalism, empathy, strong communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and emotionally demanding environment.

Call Center Agent

Mechanical Engineer - Santa Clara CA

Mechanical Engineer – Consumable Fluidic DevicesWe are developing a revolutionary, low-cost single-molecule DNA sequencer that can potentially improve the lives of people in a wide variety of ways, including timely screening for diseases and diagnosis of various cancers by fusing biological and integrated circuit technology.

We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support development of consumable fluidic devices at Roche Santa Clara, with an educational and/or professional background in mechanical and/or process engineering. This candidate will be responsible for supporting consumable device components and surface chemistry teams in a variety of activities as needed.

Responsibilities

- Flowcell manufacturing, process development, and assembly

- Assist senior engineers with SolidWorks design

- Perform dimensional and mechanical measurements, including data analysis and reporting

- Conduct surface metrology and characterization

- Component testing, quality checks, and visual inspection

- Sample preparation for external analysis

- Manage component and subcomponent inventory; prepare shipments and receive materials

- Support multiple engineering activities in a timely manner to meet project needs

Qualifications and Skills

- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related discipline from an accredited institution

- 0–2 years of professional experience required; hands-on lab experience preferred

- Knowledge or experience in microfabrication, microfluidics, or materials science is a plus

- Proficiency in SolidWorks, Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, or equivalent tools required

- Familiarity with metrology or microscopy equipment is highly desirable.

Mechanical Engineer I

A client of Sharp Decisions is seeking a **Software Test & Verification Engineer ** in **Tucson, AZ **. This is a **12-month contract ** with possible extension, offering **$75.00/hour on W2 **.

**The Opportunity **We are seeking an experienced Software Test & Verification Engineer to join an agile Software Development Team within Roche Pathology Lab R&D in Tucson, AZ. This role will be responsible for designing, developing, and executing comprehensive test strategies and test cases to ensure software quality.

**Key Skills & Experience Required **

- Minimum of 4 years of progressive experience in software development and testing.

- Strong understanding of software testing methodologies (black-box, white-box, functional, non-functional, regression, integration, system, acceptance).

- Experience with at least one programming or scripting language for test automation (e.g., Python, Java, C#).

- Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

**Additional Skills & Experience **

- Experience with test automation tools (Playwright, Selenium, Appium, Cypress, JUnit, TestNG).

- Proficiency with CI/CD and test management tools (Jira, HP ALM, Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps).

- Experience using AI tools for automated testing processes.

- Experience mentoring and training junior team members.

**Education **

- Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field (e.g., Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering).

Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

Job Description: DB2 DBA (z/OS) Level II

Location: Marysville, OH (Hybrid)

Key Responsibilities

- Meet with application teams to understand requirements and recommend high-level direction and approach to upcoming projects.

- Fine-tune database systems to enhance performance, scalability, and reliability, including query optimization, indexing, and caching.

- Monitor database performance using built-in and third-party tools; identify and resolve bottlenecks through tuning and configuration adjustments.

- Utilize monitoring tools to track database health, performance metrics, and security events; configure alerts for potential issues.

What Will the Person Be Working On

- Act as the primary DBA contact during application onboarding, upgrades, and major enhancements.

- Monitor DB2 subsystem performance (CPU, I/O, buffer pools, locking, queries).

- Analyze and resolve performance issues using tools such as Omegamon, EXPLAIN, RMF, SMF, and native DB2 utilities.

- Perform SQL performance tuning and index optimization in collaboration with application teams.

- Plan and execute DB2 maintenance activities including PTFs, service packs, and version upgrades.

- Proactively identify risks and improvement opportunities to ensure high availability and reliability.

Requirements (Wants)

- 5–10 years of hands-on DB2 for z/OS DBA experience in large enterprise environments.

- Experience supporting critical production systems with 24x7 availability requirements.

- Strong experience in performance tuning, database utilities, and mainframe operations.

- Experience working on large-scale projects and coordinating with cross-functional teams.

- Deep knowledge of DB2 z/OS architecture, subsystems, utilities, logging, and recovery.

- Strong SQL tuning and execution plan analysis skills.

- Experience with monitoring tools (e.g., Omegamon) and mainframe performance metrics.

- Understanding of z/OS concepts including datasets, JCL, batch processing, and scheduling.

- Strong knowledge of SOX, audit processes, and database security best practices.

Database Administrator

Hello Folks,

**We are having an urgent requirement as a Data Loss Prevention Analyst in New York NY- Hybrid with one of our direct clients.**

Need Local Folks only. No Third parties, please.

**Required Skills:**

**Email monitoring/Security   Tools like Defender(Proofpoint), Purview etc.    Data Analysis**

**Summary:**

We are seeking a senior-level Data Analyst to support the Enterprise Information Protection (EIP) team. This individual needs to be adept at analyzing data sources, creating technical requirements, and overall scrubbing data from upstream source systems. They will work with both the stakeholders and the data development teams in order to understand the data sources being loaded into the CyberDW. They will also work with the other Data Analysts and Business Analysts from the Cyber Data team to define KPIs and KRIs for reporting for the EIP program.

**Responsibilities:**

Gather and organize data from internal systems, spreadsheets, and reports. Analyze trends, patterns, and business performance using Excel or BI tools. Any exposure to SQL and relational databases is a plus. Proficient in Python a plus.

Familiarity with data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or Google Data Studio.

Data Analyst (1066)

**Location: ** Hybrid in Los Angeles, CA

**Employment Type: ** Contract

**Eligibility: ** W2 Only - No 3rd Parties

Key ResponsibilitiesPlan, execute, and oversee technology and data platform initiatives within the Global Services and Data Platform (GSDPF) Division by coordinating scope, schedule, resources, budget, and deliverables. The Project Manager ensures consumer privacy related projects are delivered in alignment with approved objectives, governance standards, and quality expectations while supporting data, analytics, and digital transformation initiatives.

What Will the Person Be Working OnProject Planning & Execution

- Develop, maintain, and manage project plans, schedules, work breakdown structures, and milestone timelines aligned with approved scope and objectives.

- Coordinate project activities across cross-functional teams to support timely and efficient execution throughout the project lifecycle.

Stakeholder Coordination & Communication

- Serve as the central point of coordination between business stakeholders, product owners, technical teams, and leadership.

- Facilitate project meetings, status reviews, and decision forums with clear communication of progress, risks, and dependencies.

Scope, Schedule & Risk Management

- Monitor project scope, schedule, and risks by tracking progress against approved plans and identifying variances.

- Document, manage, and escalate risks, issues, assumptions, and change requests per governance protocols.

Financial & Resource Management

- Track and manage project budgets, forecasts, and resource allocations aligned with approved plans.

- Support financial reporting, cost monitoring, and resource planning in coordination with leadership and finance teams.

Delivery Governance & Quality Assurance

- Ensure deliverables meet acceptance criteria, quality standards, and governance requirements.

- Maintain accurate and complete project documentation aligned with audit and compliance standards.

Operational Transition & Continuous Improvement

- Support transition of initiatives into operations through knowledge transfer and documentation.

- Capture lessons learned and identify opportunities to improve delivery practices and processes.

Wants

- Consumer Privacy project management experience preferred.

Senior Project Manager IT ( 4252 )

Hybrid on-site, NYC

contract, potentially to hire

W2 only, No 3rd Parties please

Role Overview

Work as part of the XVA development team to build and maintain XVA simulation applications, tools, and functions for the XVA desk, trading desk, research department, and middle/back office teams across global offices. Compile business requirements and translate them into technical specifications. Provide technical vision and strategic oversight across all aspects of software solutions development and support.

Role Objectives

Delivery

- Support both in-house and external software solutions for daily XVA analysis; troubleshoot production issues to ensure SLA compliance.

- Design and implement robust application architecture for new products or functionalities across front and middle office specifications.

- Assist with Credit Risk analysis inquiries in collaboration with business teams.

- Continuously improve software performance, business processes, and operational efficiency.

- Conduct research into new technologies and maintain a cutting-edge development environment.

- Own mission-critical projects; provide technical support across architecture, implementation, and operations.

Interpersonal

- Partner with business teams, product managers, and stakeholders to gather requirements and identify process gaps.

- Articulate and translate complex technical concepts clearly for cross-functional audiences.

- Collaborate across global offices; solve problems independently and proactively.

- Participate in development meetings; align priorities and share knowledge with teammates.

- Mentor junior team members and engage effectively with technology vendors.

Expertise

- Hands-on experience with system architecture, software applications, and data transfer/processing.

- Proficient in C/C++ and Python; able to automate processes via scripting.

- Solid background in mathematical finance, XVA, and credit risk business logic.

- Functional understanding of Agile, Scrum, DevOps, and change management processes.

- Strong analytical skills for diagnosing system issues; advanced knowledge of HA architectures.

Key Skills & Technologies

C / C++ Python XVA Credit Risk Mathematical Finance Quantitative Analysis ETL / Data Processing System Architecture Agile / Scrum DevOps High Availability Scripting / Automation Financial Products Front Office Systems

**Location: ** New York, NY  |  Global Team: London & Hong Kong

**Level: ** Senior  ·  XVA / Capital Markets Focus

Application Developer - XVA

Hybrid on-site Herndon VA

Contract to Hire

US Citizen only

Position Summary

The Security Analyst (SA) will work as a member of the cyber team, assisting with the creation, update, and maintenance of FedRAMP required security documentation, associated artifacts, and Continuous Monitoring (CONMON) requirements — including Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M). The SA advises stakeholders on changing regulatory, government, and Cloud/FedRAMP policies, supports risk assessments, system categorization, security authorization and accreditation activities (A&A), and validates control compliance across providers.

Required Skills

- Understand and document information system specifications and security controls, including logical and physical diagrams, connectivity, communication, and data flow diagrams — both internal and external to the system.

- Advise stakeholders on multiple courses of action in environments with changing unconfirmed policy (e.g., NIST RMF and DISA SRG).

- Document courses of action and identify risk mitigation recommendations in accordance with FedRAMP requirements, company policy, and best practices, with associated benefits and drawbacks.

- Apply enterprise security frameworks such as FISMA and NIST SP 800 toward existing cloud environment initiatives.

- Develop and update policies and procedures to implement FedRAMP compliance as well as NIST 800-171 requirements and other DFAR clauses.

- Understand enterprise operating environments, including security posture, application environment, and associated security controls.

- Demonstrate familiarity with current FedRAMP, DoD, and NIST security controls and technologies, including vulnerability management capabilities.

- Identify and assess cloud system state, including vulnerabilities, RMF package status, accreditation model, PPS compliance, and patching/CSVA mechanisms.

Key Frameworks & Standards

FedRAMP NIST SP 800 NIST RMF FISMA DISA SRG NIST 800-171 DFAR CNSS Privacy Act

Required Experience

- Demonstrated knowledge and ability to analyze systems for cybersecurity compliance.

- Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

- Knowledge of Federal and DoD policies and risk assessment methodologies, including FedRAMP.

- Experience writing or executing system security documentation, authorization to operate packages, POA&Ms, and policies.

- Experience reviewing, editing, and writing technical documents.

- Presentation and public speaking skills required.

- Knowledge of DISA STIGs and SRGs, Committee for National Security Systems Instructions, and the NIST Risk Management Framework.

- Knowledge and understanding of systems and networking technologies and concepts.

- Ability to interpret and assess network diagrams and drawings using Visio.

- Familiarity with Testing, Development, Staging, and pre-production environments requiring cybersecurity support.

- Knowledge of the Privacy Act.

Cyber Team  ·  FedRAMP / Cloud Security

IT Security Analyst T3 (516)

Hybrid  –  Jersey City, NJ Senior Level  ·  8+ Years Experience

W2 Candidates Only — No C2C, No 3rd-Party Agencies Please

Summary

Builds a comprehensive QA framework in Azure Databricks that will gather, store, detect, and process large volumes of data for QA analysis and detection of bugs found in ETL code.

Role Overview

The Security Data Operations team is seeking a QA Data Engineer to design and develop a QA framework and pipeline for the Data Lakehouse. This role is a necessary component of the overall SDLC effort to centralize Information Security data and test the accuracy of storing and transforming the ETL process through the medallion architecture.

Responsibilities

- Develop QA ETL pipelines, ensure data quality, and optimize data storage solutions.

- Analyze and develop the ingestion pipeline to test data feeds across raw, transformation, and target process stages.

- Function as a development resource in the Information Security Data Operations team and serve as a technical liaison between IT and Data Engineering teams.

- Create a mechanism to generate JIRA tickets for developers to remediate and fix code bugs as they arise.

- Build QA processes that are flexible, adaptable, and scalable.

- Work with QA analysts to test code and data as part of the SDLC process.

- Provide timely follow-ups and routine updates to the sprint schedule in adherence with internal IT SDLC agile processes.

Required Skills

Python SQL Azure Databricks Azure Data Factory AWS Glue ETL / ELT Data Lakehouse Medallion Architecture JIRA Agile / SDLC QA Frameworks Cloud Data Tools

QA Automation Engineer (931)

Contract to Hire

Hybrid  ·  Phoenix, AZ

W2 Only  ·  No 3rd Parties

Key Responsibilities

Data Pipelines & ETL

- Design, develop, and maintain data pipelines and ETL/ELT processes from various sources into the data warehouse.

- Deliver on-prem SQL Server reporting requirements using SSIS and integration processes.

- Implement batch and streaming ETL using Azure Data Factory, Spark, Python, and Scala on Databricks.

Azure & Cloud Infrastructure

- Work with Azure Data Lake Storage, Azure SQL Databases, and Azure Data Factory.

- Implement Databricks Delta Lake, Medallion Architecture, and Unity Catalog.

- Optimize ingestion and transformation processes for efficient, scalable data flows.

Data Modeling & Quality

- Develop and maintain data models, schemas, and data dictionaries.

- Perform data profiling, cleansing, validation, and quality checks.

- Monitor and optimize database performance including query tuning and index optimization.

Power BI & Reporting

- Develop Power BI dashboards, reports, and visualizations.

- Implement data transformations, modeling, and integration processes in Power BI.

- Communicate data insights clearly to business stakeholders.

DevOps & Agile Delivery

- Use Azure DevOps, GitHub, and Jenkins for build and deploy workflows.

- Deliver features incrementally on an Agile team using Jira and Confluence.

- Create and maintain technical documentation for databases, schemas, and reporting solutions.

Continuous Improvement

- Stay current with industry trends in data engineering and Power BI.

- Proactively recommend and implement improvements to data infrastructure.

- Multi-task across priorities and adapt within a team environment.

Required & Preferred Skills

Required

Azure Data Factory Databricks Delta Lake Medallion Architecture Unity Catalog Python Scala Spark SQL Server SSIS Azure Data Lake Storage Azure SQL Power BI Data Warehousing ETL / ELT Azure DevOps GitHub Jenkins Jira / Confluence MS Office

Preferred

REST API / JSON Banking / Financial Domain Azure / GCP / AWS Cert. Java / JavaScript / C++ Docker / Kubernetes Bash / Shell Scripting Power Automate Power Apps Collibra Data Lineage Collibra Data Quality

Education

BS Computer Science BS Information Systems Equivalent Work Experience

Sr Data Engineer (967)

**Title :: KYC Risk Analyst **

**Location :: 100% Remote **

**Pay :: $57/hr on W2 **

**"Looking for experience in investment banking" **

**Responsibilities: **

- Support KYC onboarding and periodic review processes by collecting, validating, and analyzing customer documentation.

- Assist in conducting risk assessments and customer due diligence in accordance with regulatory standards.

- Maintain and update client records and ensure data accuracy.

- Coordinate with compliance officers and relationship managers to resolve KYC deficiencies or information gaps.

- Monitor alerts and help investigate potential financial crime risks.

- Ensure adherence to FCC guidelines and contribute to reporting and audit support.

**Skills: **

- Knowledge of KYC, AML, and FCC regulatory frameworks.

- Experience working with compliance systems and document review.

- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel and Outlook.

- Effective communication skills and the ability to handle sensitive information.

KYC Risk Analyst

Grants SpecialistA client of Sharp Decisions is seeking a **Grants Specialist ** in **Phoenix, AZ **. This is a **6-month contract-to-hire ** position offering **$27.14/hour on W2 **.

Job SummaryThe Grant Specialist will be responsible for providing mid-level comprehensive management and financial oversight of grant awards. The incumbent will manage awarded grant projects and their financial reimbursements under State and Federal grant programs. This role will also assist Emergency Management staff and applicants in developing grant applications for federal and state funding opportunities.

Required Skills

- 4+ years of experience in the financial field (Billing, Financial Auditing, Expenses, and Invoicing)

- Experience working on grants

Preferred Skills

- Experience with compliance checks

Grant Specialist

Administrative Assistant

SummaryThe Administrative Assistant provides high-level administrative, clerical, and organizational support to senior executives and teams within the Coverage and Capital Markets vertical, with primary support for the Latin America, Asia, and Canada divisions. This role is critical to ensuring smooth day-to-day operations, effective communication, and coordination across regions and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

- Manage complex calendars, schedule meetings across multiple time zones, and coordinate internal and external appointments for executives and team members.

- Prepare, edit, and format correspondence, reports, presentations, and other materials for internal and external use.

- Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements, including itineraries, visas where applicable, and expense reporting in accordance with firm policies.

- Support planning and execution of meetings, events, and offsites, including logistics and materials preparation.

- Act as a point of contact for internal stakeholders and external counterparties, ensuring timely and professional communication.

- Provide general administrative and office support as needed to support business operations and team effectiveness.

Qualifications & Experience

- 3–5 years of experience in an executive assistant or senior administrative support role.

- Prior experience in a financial institution or professional services environment is preferred, but not required.

- Experience supporting senior executives and/or teams within fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.

- Ability to work effectively with global teams and manage competing priorities across regions.

Administrative Assistant (1102)

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