Senior Engineer, Networks - Election Systems & Software

The Senior Engineer of Networks is responsible for design, installation, maintenance and support for all aspects of networks’ administration including security operating systems, server and network hardware, and application interfaces to corresponding components in the network.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Installs, configures and administers complex networks and system components including, but not limited to Cisco Switches, Cisco ASA firewalls, open source and proprietary intrusion detection systems, Windows servers ( 2008, 2012, 2016), Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 and 7, off-the-shelf backup solutions, Dell Poweredge servers, Dell Equallogic PS Series SAN, Dell PowerVault SAN and disk arrays, Citrix ,XenApp Server, Citrix Netscaler application delivery controllers and SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor and Application Performance Monitor.
2. Analyzes networks and components for configuration and security compliance requirements to assure confidentiality, integrity and availability of systems. This includes network capacity planning, encryption algorithms, and financial projections for large network configurations.
3. Enhances and proactively fixes functionality of existing networks in the role of Tier 3 support by isolating issues to specific software, data or network component.
4. Documents configuration details in order to facilitate operation effectiveness among network and server components stakeholders.
5. Facilitates network changes by effective communication with internal stakeholders and third-party providers; and assures compliance with change control procedures.
6. Provide on-call coverage and/or on-site support during peak election periods as well as during maintenance periods.
7. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications:

Education: Must have a bachelor’s degree (Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Management Information Systems)

Experience:

At least 6 years experience including:

Network Administration

Security Management

Strong experience installing and maintaining network components

Competencies:

Strong knowledge of mathematical computation for multi-factor equations

Strong written and verbal presentation skills

Strong problem solving/analytical skills

Credibility

Licenses/Certifications:

System Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) or; Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or;

Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) or; Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) or;

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or; Cisco Certified Security Professional (CCSP) or;

Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position may guide, counsel and/or mentor less experienced staff.

Work Environment: This job operates in a professional office environment which routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, telephones, and photocopiers; or in an information systems development environment, computer operations facility, data closet, component rack cage and/or similar facilities.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear and utilize mental acuity. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Additionally, may be required to lift up to 60 pounds including placing equipment into “racks” at the height of six (6) feet.

Travel: Approximately 20% travel is anticipated.

Security: Required to consistently demonstrate adherence to all security requirements and accepted practices as contained in the current ES&S Security Policy. Incumbents must proactively read, comprehend and adhere to all ES&S security policies, practices and procedures regarding the safety and safekeeping of co-workers, products, services and other intellectual property as defined in the ES&S New Business and Non-disclosure, or Proprietary matters, Confidential matters and Non-Competition agreements, and the current ES&S Security Policy Manual.

EEO Statement: In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at ES&S will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. ES&S does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, or because of past, current, or future military obligations or any other characteristics protected by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.

E-Verify: ES&S shall electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees and shall submit a query to E-Verify for any newly-hired employee after completion of the I-9 process and no later than the end of the third business day after the employee’s actual start date.