LAN SUPPORT ANALYST

The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) is the nation’s largest publicly held personal lines insurer. Widely known through the “You’re In Good Hands With Allstate®” slogan, Allstate helps individuals in approximately 17 million households protect what they have today and better prepare for tomorrow through approximately 13,600 exclusive agencies and financial professionals in the U.S. and Canada. Customers can access Allstate products and services such as auto insurance and homeowners insurance through Allstate agencies, or in select states at allstate.com and 1-800 Allstate®. EncompassSM and Deerbrook® Insurance brand property and casualty products are sold exclusively through independent agents. Allstate Financial Group provides life insurance, supplemental accident and health insurance, annuity, banking and retirement products designed for individual, institutional and worksite customers that are distributed through Allstate agencies, independent agencies, financial institutions and broker-dealers.

The position is located in Rancho Cordova, CA

The purpose of the department is to support technology for employees and sales

The scope of this job is to develop MS Access databases, SQL databases, .NET web applications and intranet content using VB.Net or C# programming. In addition, the position is responsible to assist the LAN team with infrastructure projects and workstation support when needed.

The individual will be responsible for

1. Determine clients needs and develop a mechanized solution to meet the business need.
2. Documenting and communicating project status to management.
3. For large development projects, document project plans and requirements. Comment all code.
4. Work in cross functional team environment. Train others to provide back-up support/employee development.
5. Assist with LAN support for regional employees when requested.
REQUIREMENTS
The skills required are:

1. Advanced - Extensive knowledge and experience with SQL/Oracle programming and development. Access database development/design.
2. Intermediate - HTML, JavaScript, CSS, IIS
3. Advanced - ASP.Net, Crystal Reports, C# or VB.net, AJAX
4. Intermediate - Understanding of Computer Networks, Windows XP, Office 2003

Experience Required:
Experience working on projects that require the languages and databases listed above either in a college environment or in the workforce.

Computer Proficiency:
A very high level of programming skill along with some networking proficiency.

Education:
College Degree - Preferred
Major preference: Computer Science

Reference job code 236893 when submitting your resume. EOE