Operational Technology Network Analyst

Location

Gainesville, FL | United States

Job description

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Installs, administers, operates, tests and maintains multi-facility network LANs, WANs, Wireless LANs, IVR and IP networks used for secure facility monitoring; installs and maintains physical and virtual appliances, servers, routers, switches, VLANs and other hardware to ensure stable operations, system connectivity, network monitoring (including incident and remote access) and network traffic performance.
• Installs, administers, operates, tests and maintains physical plant security device access and alarms; wired and wireless devices in conformance with established practices for a multi-facility network environment for such activities as change management, configuration control, preventative maintenance and physical and electronic access control.
• Installs, administers, operates, tests and maintains redundant systems, processes and procedures to ensure disaster recovery and the integrity of critical network systems and assets. Notifies designated lead of results of tests and security or non-security incidents.
• Conducts simulations to test system disruptions; follows disaster recovery plans and procedures, disaster avoidance and impact reduction strategies for the security and restoration of the communication/data network in the event of natural disaster, technical failure, power outage and human interference.
• Conducts risk assessments and Cyber Vulnerability Assessments of the critical network functions of the multi-facility ESSN environment.
• Follows programs, procedures, technologies and plans for physical and electronic security
• Keeps current with emerging security alerts and issues.
• Participates in penetration testing/Vulnerability Assessments of the multi-facility ESSN environment.
• Applies Configuration Control Board (CCB) approved fixes and security patches; performs incident recovery procedures and any other measures required in the event of a security incident.
• Maintains network security systems and their corresponding or associated software, including firewalls, VPN, intrusion detection systems, cryptography systems, biometrics, log file analysis, anti-virus software and all other network security activities.
• Follows network security policies and procedures required for regulatory compliance.
• Recommends security tools and deploys additional security products and tools, or enhancements to existing tools, to detect violations of network security measures.
• Provides technical support for network hardware, software, security and operational issues in a timely and customer-friendly manner.
• Performs work outside of regular business hours as required to effect ESSN environment changes and as otherwise needed.
• Drives to remote locations
• Participates in various Operational Technology (OT) work activities such as feasibility studies, capacity planning, performance analysis and fine-tuning, new technology evaluation, new systems and applications technical requirements specifications and review, and acts as a project lead on network projects.
• Attends required on-the-job or coursework training.
• Attends work on a continuous and regular basis

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in computer science, information systems, network systems or related engineering discipline; and two (2) years of experience in at least two of the following areas of: data communications, computer networks/systems/security, communication projects
• or an Associate degree and four (4) years of experience in at least two of the following areas of: data communications, computer networks/systems/security, communication projects
• or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Certifications

• CCNA, CCWA or CCVA or equivalent nationally and industry recognized certifications at time of appointment is desired.
• A current, 7 year criminal history background check is required.
• A Security clearance may be required to perform selected security tasks.

GENESYS Consulting Services, Inc is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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