System Administrator
Location:Jersey City, NJ
Fulltime
"• Works with Architecture & Engineering on the implementation and operation of Networking technologies.
• Participates in the implementation of Network technologies and executes tests using established procedures and test cases; and reports on results.
• Within a larger project, leads the execution of project elements of notable complexity related to their area of expertise, such as leading the implementation of a new technology or upgrade; develops the strategy for execution.
• Ensures that all implementations follow the agreed upon design. Reviews and signs-off on design prior to implementation.
• Assesses performance of installed technologies, analyzes data, identifying any unusual findings and escalates as appropriate.
• Provides input to design decisions, contributing an understanding of how the technology performs in the Data center environment.
• Makes decisions guided by function/business plans and policies that impact operations or an area of operations.
• Provides ongoing support and troubleshooting for installed technical solutions, able to resolve nearly all operational issues.
• Collaborates with peers to solve unique and complex issues; requires conceptual and innovative thinking and education and/or experience to develop solutions.
• Recommends best practices for solving internal and/or external business issues.
• Leads problem determination efforts requiring assistance from cross functional teams for the most complex situations.
• Supports business customers in the implementation, maintenance and support of elements of the network infrastructure.
• Can quickly grasp customer requirements, anticipates changing business needs and challenges, and their subsequent impact on the technical direction of a solution.
• Collaborates with engineering staff, providing input to design as appropriate.
Required Qualifications:
• Requires in-depth and specialized knowledge and experience in Network Security; possesses extensive knowledge in F5 LTM, GTM, Infoblox
• Detailed understanding of data network concepts and operational functionality. Solid knowledge of TCP/IP networking, LAN/WAN internetworking technology (Switching, Routing, & Architecture.), Network Application Protocols (DNS, FTP, HTTPS, SSH, etc.) and client/browser behavior, IP security, 802.11 standards, & packet capture analysis.
• Must have knowledge of industry best practices, trends and benchmarking regarding processes, services and engineering solutions and make recommendations to management on improvements for IT.
• Prior experience with the day to day management of load balancing configurations in a multi-datacenter environment - F5 Local Traffic Manager with Global Traffic Manager integration.
• Strong written and oral communication skills required to explain complex ideas, persuade and negotiate others, often at senior levels, to adopt a different point of view.
Minimum 8 years of expanding responsibility within the network remote access and network perimeter defense and a BA/BS Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience."
