System Administrator

Enjoy problem-solving, need a venue to display your creativity, and emerging technologies pique your interest; if so, Barrow Wise Consulting, LLC is for you. As a multi-disciplined leader, you understand the gifts that set you apart from everyone else. Demonstrate innovative solutions to our clients. Join Barrow Wise Consulting, LLC today. Responsibilities Develop Network Integrity Security System Maintainability Develop operational and installation procedures for security systems, maintain information as to changes in security infrastructure and impact on agency environment Develop guidelines and upgrade techniques of new operational procedures for the support of Firewalls, IDS, and other security-related infrastructure Maintain and monitor licensing and notify as to renewal dates for security infrastructure to prevent interruption in key security and network infrastructure Evaluation and Testing of new network integrity technologies Develop detailed test plans to test the claims and capabilities of vendors in a particular security space to normalize results across multiple vendors and come up with a fair rating system to provide information for procuring the appropriate technology Interface and coordinate with the vendors to accomplish test goals Execute test plans and compile results of tests in such a way that management has enough information to make a decision Perform network integrity security infrastructure implementation and operation Responsible for configuration and operational maintenance of security infrastructure Work with MIS staff (e.g., managers, senior programmers, support staff, product manager) to plan and advise as to network and security requirements for new projects and enhancements Provide detailed log analysis in case of inquiry into cause and effect of network and security outages Assist MIS technical support staff when they are unable to resolve a program, access, or IT issue by themselves Occasionally contact Program Area staff, as may be needed, to clarify the intent of a new feature or resolve a problem Provide general troubleshooting assistance to other MIS programmers/projects as may be needed Develop and prepare documents for the general design of solutions that meet system and security requirements, including the selection of alternative approaches Develop specifications for security, communication systems, hardware, network, storage, and software configurations Develop detailed test plans and evaluation strategies for the procurement and evaluation of new security technologies and tools that the agency looks to procure in its reengineering process Develop strategies for the creation and continual modification of system-wide documents, including configurations and structured diagrams for the specifications of firewalls, communication systems, wide area networks, security, and network programs that will span multiple functional groups Work on-site in NYC Qualifications U.S. Citizenship Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field 4 Years of core competencies in routing, firewall, Intrusion detection system (IDS), and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) technologies 4 Years of experience with VoIP technologies and wireless systems, with a strong background in VoIP technology deployment in large environments 4 Years of experience with testing methods and analysis of results using automated tools or custom tools to evaluate network and security infrastructure 4 Years of experience with troubleshooting and root cause analysis of network outages and slowdowns 4 Years' Ability to communicate effectively, on both a technical and non-technical level, with appropriate Agency staff at all levels, as well as with vendors 4 Years' Ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines Benefits We offer competitive compensation packages, excellent benefits, and opportunities for growth and advancement. Barrow Wise is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LBGT are welcome to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr EmergencyMD