Network and Systems Engineer for Global Biotech Company

Great Opportunity With Global Biotech Company!!

This is an onsite role

Network and System Engineer position will assist in supporting and implementing G2D2 Network and Systems with emphasis on Network Operations, Security. Support of related Systems Administration will be a secondary capacity.

Primary Responsibility for:
Network LAN/WAN operations
Following Information Security Best Practice
Participate in project management, technology implementation and change initiatives
Firewall, EndPoint Discovery, and Response, XDR for Extended Detection and Response
Support Cisco/Meraki based network operations

Examples of Current Technology Environment:
Aruba, Dell, Cisco L2 and 3 switches
Cisco Router configuration
Active Directory, VMWare, Server Administration
Cisco Fortinet Firewall configuration
Multi-Factor Authentication
Objective is no single points of failure in our production environment

Illustrative Work Activities:

Essential work activities, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
Effectively participate in assigned services and activities of the Local Area Network (LAN), Wide area Network(WAN), Day-to-day operation telephony System; implementing, and administering of all security related items to include redundancy, Multi-factor authentication, firewall maintenance and all related information technology hardware and software; manage and maintain data , encryption, and equipment security.
Participate in technology related projects within the utility.
Assist with the deployment, monitoring, maintenance, development, upgrade, and support of all information technology and operational technology systems, including servers, PCs, operating systems, hardware, software, peripherals and application development, and telecommunication systems.
Participate in assessment and choice of the most appropriate technology to bring into G2D2 and make sure that it is scalable and flexible to G2D2s needs.
Provide routine information technology support functions including user basic administration, system monitoring, simple task automation, and other duties.
Perform related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Bachelors Degree or equivalent, as determined by G2D2, required. Educational focus must be in Information Systems, Computer Science or any other field that emphasizes technology management, systems design, or similar technology management education.

Experience:
Minimum 5 years of experience in the administration, management, and implementation LAN/WAN switching, routing, and redundancy
Experience in the electric power industry directly related to information technology and/or operational technology administration is desirable.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of utility specific information and operational technology is desirable
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers.
Ability to analyze and implement business processes
Ability to effectively use analytical skills
Ability to interpret tactical and strategic plans and policies
Strong oral, written, and communication skills
Familiarity with office procedures, and equipment including networking and information security.
Well-developed computer skills and excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel, Power Point, and SharePoint.

Judgment and Initiative:
Performs duties in accordance with established policies, procedures, laws and professional standards; unusual policy questions involving interpretation or clarification will be reviewed with Director of Information Technology.
Initiative in ensuring continued process improvements in areas of job description duties to demonstrate better accuracy, productivity, safety and customer service, is expected. Understanding of utility best practices enables predictive and preventative initiatives.
Develops detailed knowledge of business processes, priorities, goals, and needs.
Implements policies and technology management practices as directed.
Documentation of all projects and initiatives.
Demonstrates ability to communicate ideas and directions to employees, customers, vendors and peers, in a clear and concise manner. Demonstrate ability to be a team player. Demonstrates a positive attitude. Demonstrates leadership with staff, peers, and utility management. Demonstrates tolerance of ambiguity and situational flexibility. Will be required to perform technology implementation, administrative, and operational tasks as required to ensure business continuity and the successful realization of business objectives.

_Contact Kofi Anim at 917.514.9808 if interested (After Submitting Resume)
If this isn’t right for you, we offer referral bonuses ($$) for anyone you can refer that gets hired!!_

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $60.00 – $70.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Referral program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Firewall: 5 years (Required)
• Cisco: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: One location