John F. Fitzgerald Partner, Atlantic Associates, Inc. Jack Harrington Partner, Atlantic Associates, Inc. Establish Your Career in IT with Atlantic Associates By Susana Soltero Atlantic Associates is an IT staffing-solutions firm in Boston. It matches contract or temporary staff with job opportunities all over New England. The firm has been in business since 1998 and it has grown exponentially, opening the market for new employees. Company Profile Atlantic Associates works with every kind of IT position, from help desk/tech support and Web development to software analysts/engineers and IT project managers. Its employees start out as contract employees in the government, financial, health-care or corporate sectors. "This is a real team that has been together since Day One," said Diane McNamara, director of marketing for the firm. "Our motto is to treat our employees like clients; it's about keeping them happy," she said. Total work force: Seven full-time staff members and more than 100 contract employees Hottest jobs: QA analyst, application analyst, project manager Qualifications: Industry experience, clinical and technical certification Special Features: Involvement in volunteer events; the firm is a longstanding sponsor of the Home for Little Wanderers. Hiring Pace: Brisk Workplace environment: Laidback and open at the corporate offices, although each contract placement is different Internet address: www.atlanticai.com