Security Systems Administrator ll

Security Systems Administrator II

Location: Chelsea, Massachusetts (Need Locals)

Contract: 12 Months

Skills Needed: Active Directory, storage, servers, disaster recovery planning, network infrastructure, data processing, system documentation, security network, storage in segregated network environment, system documentation and operations manuals, backup and recovery, administer access control procedures, inventory MWRA security network assets, perform audits of devices and logs, IoT devices, incident and problem management, system performance monitoring

Project Objective: The Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) is seeking a Systems Administrator II Consultant to manage and support the operation of MWRA's Security Network (including, but not limited to, the MWRA Security Network’s network infrastructure, servers, Active Directory, and storage in segregated network environment). The Consultant will update and maintain system documentation and operations manuals as needed and develop or enhance the use of hardware/software to improve the reliability and performance of systems and applications.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

4.1 System Administration

4.1.1 Operating System: Responsible for all Operating System level functions across all devices.

4.1.2 Servers: Supports and performs system management functions for all assigned systems supporting the MWRA Security Network’s data processing environments. Development of scripts to perform administrative tasks. Development and implementation of preventative maintenance schedule and procedures. Development and implementation of End of Life replacement schedule and procedures for system components.

4.1.3 Storage, Backup and Recovery: Responsible for support of current storage and backup systems. Develops and implements backup scripts and jobs for all network systems. Conducts backups for current operating environment. Maintains onsite backup records and logs. Restores files and file systems as needed. Where appropriate, coordinates with the MWRA’s Security Equipment Maintenance and Repair Services Contractor to ensure function of storage devices.

4.1.4 Applications: Provides application administration and technical support for software hosted on the network. Monitors End of Life/End of Support timeline for security software applications, and if appropriate, develops replacement strategy in coordination with the MWRA’s Security Equipment Maintenance and Repair Services Contractor.

4.1.5 System Security: Administer Access Control Procedures utilizing principle of least privilege. Review current network and system designs for potential security improvements and communicate those findings to MWRA staff. Inventory MWRA Security Network assets. Perform audits of devices and logs. Ensure IoT Devices are properly and securely configured.

4.1.6 Participates in and prepares for Disaster Recovery planning and test activities.

4.1.7 Incident and Problem Management: Responds to events, and reported outages to correct and resolve issues. Investigates root cause and determines systemic solutions for identified environment problems.

4.1.8 Network: Provides administration and technical support for the network infrastructure. Works in close cooperation with the MWRA’s Security Equipment Maintenance and Repair Services Contractor and telecommunications service providers to ensure function and security of network-connected devices.

4.2 System Documentation: Documents operating procedures to conform to MWRA standards, policies and procedures. Develops capacity management reports for capacity planning efforts. Documents system configurations for networks, servers and storage environments. Educates appropriate MWRA employees on system operation and function.

4.3 System Performance Monitoring, Management and Design: Keeps abreast of the latest technologies and solutions, and provides expertise to the MWRA’s Security Department team and its contractor for Security Equipment Maintenance and Repair Services (Contract EXE-047) in evaluating and selecting appropriate solutions. Monitors networks, servers and storage for event management and coloration. Upon specific request, conduct research, and provide recommendations to assist the MWRA in planning for additional Security Network Data Centers and effective network communication techniques to expeditiously provide essential information to other MWRA business units.