Cybersecurity IT Network Specialist, Career - Sunrise Systems Inc

Auburn, CA 95602

About the Job

Job Title: Cybersecurity IT Network Specialist, Career
Job ID: 24-00247
Duration: 06 Months on W2- Contract
Location: Auburn, CA

Description:

**LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY** Remote

TOP THINGS:

Firewall experience, F5 experience, Troubleshooting experience, Network Security, Communication

**Client laptop will be provided BUT candidate/supplier must provide a laptop to start the assignment. Selected hire will connect via VDI/Citrix until the client laptop is shipped.
Department Overview
Information Systems Technology Services is a unified organization comprised of various departments which collaborate effectively in order to deliver high quality technology solutions.

Position Summary:

The Cybersecurity IT Network Specialist manages the day-to-day operations of network firewalls in order to maintain a secure, stable, and regulatory compliant network. Duties include processing firewall rule requests, building network DMZs and managing segmentation, working with clients to troubleshoot real or perceived firewall or network issues, managing and maintaining hardware and operating systems, capacity planning, creating procedures to meet regulatory requirements, collecting and providing evidence to auditors and regulators to prove compliance to policy and regulations. Must be able to implement designs, provide constructive feedback, and input to architects and solutions engineers, and update operation documentation for any new configurations or procedures resulting from changes to production environments in a way that produces evidence of regulatory compliance. The Cybersecurity IT Network Specialist must also document all work for metrics and billing reporting using a designated change management or request system. Network Specialists also participate in audits from outside vendors and government regulators (NERC, WECC, etc.)

Qualifications
Minimum:

AA degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business or related discipline or equivalent experience or relevant technical trade school/training
2 years of IT Network operations experience

Desired

BA or BS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business or related discipline or equivalent experience or technical training
3+ years of network or telecommunications operations experience
Experience with implementing firewall rules in Palo Alto Firewalls
Experience with F5 operations such as VIP creation
Experience with security/compliance monitoring tools and reporting
Experience with monitoring or data collection/analysis tools
Experience or knowledge of DNS or DHCP
Experience with web, middleware, or database servers

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Must have intermediate to advanced knowledge of OSI Model
Understanding of Layer 7 firewalls
Understanding of subnetting and general networking concepts
Knowledge of operating or network systems and maintenance support
Ability to perform preventative and remedial maintenance to operating system
Ability to evaluate existing and proposed systems and recommend upgrades and/or modifications
Knowledge of system management and security/control procedures
Able to follow and update documented operations procedures
Excellent written and verbal communications skills
Able to work and communicate across multiple departments
Ability to work as part of a team

Responsibilities:

Network Management & Operational Support:

Responsible for technical support and administration of critical infrastructure network components (e.g., firewalls, proxy servers, routers, etc).
Maintain and operate systems and services associated with PG&E's telecommunications infrastructure.
Provides 3rd tier support in analyzing, diagnosing and resolving problems.
Work closely with other IT groups to ensure systems are maintained in an efficient manner, and communicate all issues, changes, outages, and maintenance in accordance with processes, procedures, and policies.
Participates in developing, recommending, and establishing policies and procedures as needed.

Projects:

Provide on-site or remote project support.
Work closely with peers, supervisor, team members and others as needed to identify, plan, prioritize and implement project deliverables.
Perform testing and evaluations of new technologies in a lab environment

Consulting:

Evaluate and articulate market needs and opportunities for technology-based products and services.
Assist IT professionals and application stakeholders in product implementation and use.
Provide content-specific advice to technical architects.

Compliance and Process Improvement:

Assures compliance with industry and company standards.
Continually look for opportunities to improve processes, reduce costs, increase efficiencies, etc.
Apply security procedures for all work.
May initiate process improvements.

The hourly Rate for this position is between $73.00 - $81.00 per hour.

Compensation:
Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include [geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate].

Contact:
Rama: Rama.D@sunrisesys.com | (732)-272-0380 | URL: www.sunrisesys.com
OR
Monika Ramakrishna: Monika.R@sunrisesys.com | (262)-222-8865 | URL: www.sunrisesys.com

Source : Sunrise Systems Inc