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Account Executive (Remote)

Company: Aprimo

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Sep 11, 2023

Aprimo, a leading company in marketing resource and digital asset management, is seeking an Account Executive for a remote, full-time position. The role involves nurturing relationships with existing customers, ensuring their satisfaction and retention, and identifying opportunities for upselling and cross-selling. The company offers a flexible work-from-home/remote-work policy, competitive benefits, and a forward-thinking, employee-first culture. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with strong communication skills and the ability to manage contract-related processes.

Desktop Support Specialist

Company: SDI Presence

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Sep 09, 2023

SDI Presence LLC, a 25-year-old IT consultancy and managed services provider, seeks a Desktop Support Specialist. The role involves installing, configuring, troubleshooting, and maintaining Microsoft Windows desktop and notebook computers. The candidate must have 5+ years of desktop hardware knowledge, understanding of PC imaging and cloning, and familiarity with Active Directory. A+ certification is a plus. The role requires strong multitasking skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team, and the capacity to perform routine and emergency PC maintenance during non-business hours.

Communications Coordinator (12 month contract)

Company: Cisco Meraki

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Sep 07, 2023

Cisco Meraki is seeking a Communications Coordinator to maintain and operationalize internal communications. The role involves collaborating on a communication plan, developing templates, managing content for department-level communications, and ensuring the intranet is up-to-date and engaging. The ideal candidate has experience in Communications, Graphic Design, or related fields, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks. Cisco offers competitive benefits and a collaborative, inclusive work environment.

Senior Director, Commercial Connectivity Partnerships

Company: Tempus

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Sep 07, 2023

Tempus, a company specializing in precision medicine, is seeking a Senior Director of Commercial Partnerships for their Western United States territory. The role involves creating executive presentations, collaborating across teams, effective communication, tracking KPI performance, and building customer relationships. The ideal candidate should have 10+ years of experience in customer-facing roles, excellent communication skills, and a bias towards action. Preferred qualifications include strong analytical skills, a creative problem-solving approach, and the ability to align internal and external partners.

System Administrator I

Company: SDI Presence

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Sep 09, 2023

SDI Presence LLC, an IT consultancy and managed services provider, is seeking a System Administrator with 5 years of experience in managing Windows servers, laptops, and desktops. The role involves day-to-day administration, designing and configuring servers, maintaining patches, administering user access, and documenting procedures. The candidate should have experience with Hyper-V, Data Protection solutions, Meraki firewalls, and scripting languages like PowerShell. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills are required. The company is committed to diversity and inclusion.

Data Analyst (Contract)

Company: Premier International

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Sep 07, 2023

Premier International, a software and technology consulting firm, is hiring an experienced Data Analyst (Contract) for their Data Governance Practice in India. The role involves supporting global clients in Big Data Management and Governance, collaborating with stakeholders, performing data analysis, and providing actionable insights. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Data Science or related field, strong analytical skills, proficiency in Python and Spark SQL, hands-on experience with Snowflake ETL processes, and expertise in creating interactive dashboards using Tableau. Preferred qualifications include experience with cloud platforms, knowledge of statistical analysis and machine learning, and familiarity with data modeling and visualization tools.

Sr. Software Engineer (Snowflake & ELT/ET))

Company: Neuron team at CDK Global

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Sep 08, 2023

CDK Global is seeking an experienced Senior Snowflake Developer for their corporate applications data & integration transformation team. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of Data Warehousing / DBMS developer experience, at least 2+ years of experience as a Snowflake senior developer, and strong SQL skills. The role involves designing and building Snowflake data warehouses, working on the full lifecycle of data development projects, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Key responsibilities include contributing to projects involving application and/or data integration, data warehousing, analytics, governance, and reporting solutions, and participating in modernization projects moving to Snowflake. The position offers a competitive salary range of $85,500 - $110,000, along with benefits such as Medical, dental, and vision benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), 401K Matching Program, and Tuition Reimbursement.

General Counsel

Company: SDI Presence

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Sep 09, 2023

SDI Presence LLC, a 25-year-old IT consultancy and managed services provider, is seeking a Corporate Counsel with 5+ years of legal experience. The role involves negotiating and drafting complex commercial contracts, ensuring compliance with governmental contracting regulations, and advising on legal risks and opportunities. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in technology and commercial contracting, a J.D. from an accredited law school, and strong collaboration and analytical skills. SDI Presence is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

Senior GIS Analyst

Company: SDI Presence

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Sep 08, 2023

SDI Presence LLC, an IT consultancy and managed services provider, is seeking a Senior GIS Analyst. The role involves developing GIS standards, recommending GIS strategy, and supporting the implementation of a new Enterprise Asset Management platform using Esri's GIS platform. The ideal candidate should have expert knowledge of Esri products, experience with utility and facility attributes in GIS systems, and a Bachelor's degree in a related field. They must also have at least five years of experience with Esri suite of GIS software and possess skills in spatial data management, spatial analysis, and GIS conversions. The candidate should be detail-oriented, organized, and have strong communication skills. SDI Presence is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

Risk Control - Account Executive

Company: CNA

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Sep 09, 2023

CNA is a company that values its employees, offering a culture where they feel important and their abilities are fully utilized. The company provides comprehensive benefits to support employees' wellbeing. The job description involves driving corporate strategies, optimizing distribution engagement, and managing risk control services for large, complex accounts. The role requires excellent communication skills, technical and business management acumen, and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously. CNA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

SVP, Client Partner

Company: RAPP

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Sep 09, 2023

RAPP Chicago is looking for a SVP, Client Partner to join their award-winning Account Leadership team. The company values individuality and diversity, and is looking for a leader who can secure, maintain, and grow client portfolios. The role requires a strategic approach, excellent communication skills, and the ability to lead by doing.

Account Executive (Remote)

Company: Aprimo

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Sep 11, 2023

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, etc. EEO STATEMENT: Aprimo provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identification, national origin, age, disability or genetics. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. or medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds on occasionMust be able to communicate with others to exchange information, including conveying detailed or important spoken instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quicklyMust possess the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication at normal speaking levelsMust be able to repeat motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers (i.e., repeated typing, etc. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Our culture is not a micro-managing environment - rather, employees are encouraged to be self-starters, to voice new ideas, and to exercise ownership in their individual roles.As such, individual team members can leave a lasting impact and footprint within the organization - in fact, our average employee tenure is 7.7 years.Aprimo employs a "choose your own adventure" approach to career advancement. You will also handle paperwork, contracts, and other commercial aspects of the customer engagement. You will ensure their satisfaction, retention, and drive upsell and cross-sell opportunities.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the typical hourly or weekly rates for contract tech roles at different seniority levels?
Entry‑level contractors earn $30–$50 per hour, mid‑level $50–$80, senior‑level $80–$120, specialist roles such as AI/ML or security typically $100–$150, and lead or architect positions can exceed $150 per hour. Regional cost of living and the specific technology stack also influence these ranges.
What skills and certifications are most sought after for contract tech positions?
High‑demand skills include cloud platform expertise (AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect, GCP Professional Cloud Architect), Kubernetes & Helm, Terraform, CI/CD tools like Jenkins or GitLab CI, security certifications such as CISSP or CompTIA Security+, data engineering tools (Snowflake, BigQuery), programming languages (Python, Go, TypeScript), and Agile or Scrum facilitation. Demonstrated project experience on similar stacks is often required.
Can contract tech roles be performed remotely, and what is the typical remote work policy?
Approximately 80–90% of contract tech positions are fully remote, with clients providing VPN access and collaboration tools. Some contracts may require occasional on‑site visits for client meetings or data‑center access, but most clients emphasize a remote‑first workflow and enforce compliance with local data‑residency laws.
How can contractors advance their careers while staying in contract work?
Contractors can build a strong portfolio, specialize in high‑paying stacks, pursue advanced certifications, and secure retainer or multi‑project contracts. Continuous learning keeps rates high, and many contractors transition into permanent roles with the same clients or move into consulting, contract management, or specialized advisory positions.
What current industry trends are influencing the demand for contract tech talent?
Digital transformation, cloud migration, AI/ML adoption, cybersecurity needs, remote‑first culture, microservices architecture, edge computing, and the rise of platform‑as‑a‑service (PaaS) are driving companies to hire contractors for rapid experimentation, scaling, and expertise that is too scarce for full‑time positions.

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