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ID #21749166
State New York
City New york city
Job type Permanent
Salary USD TBD TBD
Source QED National
Showed 2021-10-27
Date 2021-10-27
Deadline 2021-12-25
Category Et cetera
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Technology Infrastructure Engineering Specialist Levels 5-7

New York, New york city, 10008 New york city USA

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A NYS agency located in New York, NY is looking for a Technical Infrastructure Engineering Specialist for a full time position.

Please note that this position will be onsite. Requirements and skills

  • The purpose of this position is to provide seasoned expertise to assure the effective performance of one or more key components of the technical infrastructure.
  • Responsibilities include designing, developing, testing, maintaining, installing and/or deploying technologies with a focus on Policy Enforcement of Secure Network Access Control utilizing the Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) product.
  • This function is critical to provide compliance with agency Corporate security policies and ensure execution of best network security practices.
  • This network security centric position supports a vast, complex enterprise network environment and is aligned with many new technology initiatives in progress within the agency.

Responsibilities

Level 5

  • Builds new components of the infrastructure within their domain (e.g., networking, storage) to meet requested needs or needs they may have identified, and in consideration of the current and future architecture. Adds new components to a roadmap, documents them effectively, and directs the testing and implementation of changes.
  • When provided with an objective to improve performance in their area(s) of technology, develops and implements action plans needed to effect the change.
  • Researches new technologies/products and their impact on the infrastructure, prepares a preliminary evaluation of technologies/products and associated costs, and develops and presents recommendations to support anticipated future business needs.
  • Receives performance data and analyzes the performance of installed technologies. Proposes and implements any required changes, including identifying and planning for any resulting impacts on other technologies to optimize system availability and continuity.
  • Provides ongoing support and troubleshooting for issues escalated from more junior engineers on installed technical solutions to resolve immediate customer needs regarding Cisco ISE products.
  • Provides technical leadership to project teams in their area of expertise (Cisco ISE products) and/or leads teams to complete projects specific to their area(s) of expertise to maximize and share learning.
  • Contributes to disaster recovery and contingency plans related to their area of the infrastructure, where applicable, to provide users with minimal interruptions in service.
  • Provides guidance and technical coaching to less experienced staff to support effective workflow and develop technical talent.

Level 6

  • Same as Level 5 with the following additional responsibilities:
  • Serves as a technical resource for multiple components of the infrastructure to help identify the best technical solutions.
  • Troubleshoots most problems within assigned area(s), providing fault isolation and resolution that may be complicated by technology interdependency.
  • Participates in planning for the future technical architecture, providing insight into the future of their area of technology in order to continually improve effectiveness and efficiency.
  • Participates in or leads the development of roadmaps related to their area(s) of expertise to manage and meet identified technology needs.
  • Participates in the evaluation of new technologies relative to their domain(s) to determine applicability to and best meet the needs of agency and constituent agencies.
  • Specifies the monitoring points to assess performance of technologies in their domain(s).
  • Recommends the necessary actions to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
  • Develops disaster recovery and contingency plans for their domain(s) to provide users with minimal interruptions in service.
  • Provides technical leadership to project teams in their area of expertise (Cisco ISE products) to promote technical understanding and talent development and/or leads teams to complete projects when a project manager has not been assigned.
  • Contributes to the technical elements of RFPs and RFIs and negotiates with vendors on technical issues to ensure results are delivered in line with user and organization requirements.
  • Interacts with major providers at the technical expert level to address mission critical issues, evaluates ongoing vendor service level and enforces SLAs and penalties.

Level 7

  • Same as Level 6 with the following additional responsibilities:
  • Acts as a technical resource for multiple technologies, with vast knowledge of the capabilities and constraints of technologies supported to continually improve system effectiveness and efficiency.
  • Demonstrates a strong understanding of the current and future technology architecture, including the inter-operability of technologies to effectively integrate agency systems and support the long-term strategies of the business.
  • Provides guidance and training to the IT community to maximize and share learning.
  • Analyzes cross-technology/platform issues and addresses problems factoring in an understanding of the current and future architectures to ensure optimal performance and reliability across systems.
  • Leads the evaluation of new technologies relative to their domain(s) to determine applicability to and best meet the needs of agency and constituent agencies.
  • Proposes technology investments supported by a thorough technical analysis and business case.
  • Develops disaster recovery and contingency plans for their domain(s) to provide users with minimal interruptions in service.
  • Creates complete RFPs and RFIs and negotiates contract terms and conditions with vendors and procurement in consideration of the needs of the business.
  • Establishes systems to monitor compliance with architectural standards and to ensure technical integrity.

Qualifications

Level 5

  • Ability to conduct complete diagnostics of most technical problems, factoring in an understanding of the technical architecture. Identifies changes required to specifications/roadmaps for technical systems within their areas of expertise.
  • Ability to identify the necessary actions required to improve performance in their area(s) of technology and leads the improvement initiatives.
  • Ability to anticipate implementation obstacles.
  • Ability to contribute to the analysis of cross-technology and cross-platform issues.
  • Ability to function independently with limited work direction.
  • Strong knowledge with the configuration and management of Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE), strongly preferred.
  • Strong knowledge with the integration of Cisco ISE Platform to the Cisco DNA Center model, strongly preferred.

Level 6

  • Same as Level 5 with the following additional qualifications:
  • Ability to design technical solutions, often requiring non-linear analysis such as charting decision trees and tracking multiple interdependencies.
  • Ability to contribute to strategic technology planning, including proposed cost implications.
  • Ability to conduct complete diagnostics of even the most complex technical problems in their area(s) of expertise, including those involving multiple systems, clients, platforms and technologies.
  • Ability to make key decisions regarding the technical feasibility of complex solutions.
  • Ability to propose technology solutions and designs architectural roadmaps, leading the process from conceptual to physical design, specifying functions and documenting effectively.
  • Ability to review capacity, usage, and performance of assigned technologies.
  • Understands performance thresholds and analyzes and interprets data to determine issues.
  • Makes recommendations to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
  • Ability to oversee the selection of tools and methodologies for projects.
  • Ability to recommend changes to tools and methodologies for their area(s) of the infrastructure
  • Ability to commit to overall deliverables with clients and/or management.
  • Advanced knowledge and implementation experience with the configuration and management of Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) appliance, strongly preferred.
  • Advanced knowledge with integration of Cisco ISE platform to the Cisco DNA Center model, strongly preferred.

Level 7

  • Same as Level 6 with the following additional qualifications:
  • Ability to address problems with unique and/or broad implications for the IT infrastructure.
  • Analyzes systems and processes from end to end, assessing how data travels and is used from multiple perspectives.
  • Can analyze the most challenging cross-technology and cross platform issues.
  • Ability to seek leveraging opportunities and makes strategic decisions that impact cost, quality and speed to ensure successful outcomes.
  • Ability to analyze complex business and competitive issues and discerns their implications for the future of the infrastructure and systems supported.
  • Ability to develop highly sophisticated technology plans that require the integration of multiple technologies, addressing the interrelationships of multiple systems and serving diverse clients.
  • Ability to function very independently.
  • Ability to evaluate and recommends new technical directions and approaches to senior management.
  • Ability to develop recommendations for investment in new products and technology solutions, supported by appropriate ROI, total cost of ownership, and/or cost benefit analyses. Leads strategic architecture planning as it relates to their area of expertise.
  • Demonstrated experience leading the configuration and management of Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) appliance is strongly preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience leading the integration of Cisco ISE platform to the Cisco DNA Center model is strongly preferred.

Education and Experience

Level 5

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related fields or equivalent experience.
  • 5+ years of relevant experience.
  • 2+ years of experience supporting Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE), strongly preferred.
  • Requires broad technical knowledge of multiple technologies, or an in-depth knowledge of one technology including its impact on other technologies.
  • Must possess a valid driver's license.

Level 6

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related fields or equivalent experience.
  • 8+ years of relevant experience.
  • 3+ years of experience implementing Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE), strongly preferred.
  • Requires seasoned expertise in multiple technologies and strong understanding of the current and future technology architecture, including the inter-operability of technologies.
  • Must possess a valid driver's license.

Level 7

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related fields or equivalent experience.
  • 10+ years of relevant experience.
  • 4+ years of experience leading all facets of support for the Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) platform, strongly preferred.
  • Requires seasoned expertise in multiple technologies and strong understanding of the current and future technology architecture, including the inter-operability of technologies.
  • Requires proven track record of successful implementation of architectural designs.
  • Must possess a valid driver's license.

About us: QED National is a leading IT consulting, solutions and staff augmentation firm, serving both the public and private sectors for over 28 years. Headquartered in midtown Manhattan, QED National's team is comprised of the brightest minds in the industry with the skills to solve the most complex technological problems.

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