Our client, a leading utility company, is hiring an IT Specialist Junior consultant on a contract basis.
Work Location
New York, NY – ONSITE
Summary:
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Must Have
- Mapping of in use ports and services
- Cisco network device configuration and management • Network discovery
- Routing and switching protocols
- Network security and access control
- Connectivity troubleshooting, packet analysis
- Network performance monitoring and optimization
- IOS Patching and upgrade management
Nice To Have
Works in the field of Informa…
JOB DESCRIPTION
Seeking a highly motivated candidate who demonstrates strong commitment to operational excellence, possesses technical proficiency in networking. Lead efforts in providing security, high availability, and upholding standards:
- Mapping of in use ports and services
- Cisco network device configuration and management
- Network discovery
- Routing and switching protocols
- Network security and access control
- Connectivity troubleshooting, packet analysis
- Network performance monitoring and optimization
- IOS Patching and upgrade management
The ideal candidate is well organized, detail-oriented, flexible to handle multiple assignments and meet deadlines with safety mind set. This individual must also exercise good judgment and render sound business decisions. The applicant should possess strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to produce design and procedural documentation.
Bachelor’s degree (preferably in Information Technology) with a minimum of 8 years’ experience in IT Support.
Must have the ability to lift/transport server equipment when needed
Must be able to provide off-hour, on-call support for network and security related issues that may requires travel to various supported location. Must be willing and able to work overtime and be flexible with work hours to respond to emergencies or scheduled work that must be done either prior to or after normal business hours. Must have the means and be able to travel to various Company locations. Must have a valid driver’s license.
There are in-person requirements for this job and post COVID working arrangements will require reporting to office locations at minimum of four days a week.
Selected candidate will require passing of NERC CIP Personnel Risk Assessment background check
Additional Skills
– Fortinet Firewall Experience
– Cisco Networking Experience
– Cyber Security Experience
Assignment
Work with others to establish an approved list of ports and services that are in use throughout the network. Additionally assist other upgrade efforts on existing infrastructure equipment to support applications and cyber security growth. Identify any weakness in current local and remote site design where security and availability of infrastructure can be impacted. Document and exercise disaster recovery plan. Support cyber security and applications related projects on networking needs. Create documentation and procedures for day to day and major tasks as needed.
- Switches and router upgrade
- Deploy new infrastructure to support growth
- Review, adjust and document configuration to meet standards
- Review and improve health and performance monitoring
- Manage patching and IOS upgrade
- Manage all CIP compliance related tasks on networking equipment
- Manage and supervise vendor work
• Map and document network connections
Pay Range: $50-55