System Administrator

Enjoy problem-solving, need a venue to display your creativity, and emerging technologies pique your interest; if so, Barrow Wise Consulting, LLC is for you. As a multi-disciplined leader, you understand the gifts that set you apart from everyone else. Demonstrate innovative solutions to our clients. Join Barrow Wise Consulting, LLC today.

• Develop Network Integrity Security System Maintainability
• Develop operational and installation procedures for security systems, maintain information as to changes in security infrastructure and impact on agency environment
• Develop guidelines and upgrade techniques of new operational procedures for the support of Firewalls, IDS, and other security-related infrastructure
• Maintain and monitor licensing and notify as to renewal dates for security infrastructure to prevent interruption in key security and network infrastructure
• Evaluation and Testing of new network integrity technologies
• Develop detailed test plans to test the claims and capabilities of vendors in a particular security space to normalize results across multiple vendors and come up with a fair rating system to provide information for procuring the appropriate technology
• Interface and coordinate with the vendors to accomplish test goals
• Execute test plans and compile results of tests in such a way that management has enough information to make a decision
• Perform network integrity security infrastructure implementation and operation
• Responsible for configuration and operational maintenance of security infrastructure
• Work with MIS staff (e.g., managers, senior programmers, support staff, product manager) to plan and advise as to network and security requirements for new projects and enhancements
• Provide detailed log analysis in case of inquiry into cause and effect of network and security outages
• Assist MIS technical support staff when they are unable to resolve a program, access, or IT issue by themselves
• Occasionally contact Program Area staff, as may be needed, to clarify the intent of a new feature or resolve a problem
• Provide general troubleshooting assistance to other MIS programmers/projects as may be needed
• Develop and prepare documents for the general design of solutions that meet system and security requirements, including the selection of alternative approaches
• Develop specifications for security, communication systems, hardware, network, storage, and software configurations
• Develop detailed test plans and evaluation strategies for the procurement and evaluation of new security technologies and tools that the agency looks to procure in its reengineering process
• Develop strategies for the creation and continual modification of system-wide documents, including configurations and structured diagrams for the specifications of firewalls, communication systems, wide area networks, security, and network programs that will span multiple functional groups
• Work on-site in NYC

• U.S. Citizenship
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field
• 4 Years of core competencies in routing, firewall, Intrusion detection system (IDS), and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) technologies
• 4 Years of experience with VoIP technologies and wireless systems, with a strong background in VoIP technology deployment in large environments
• 4 Years of experience with testing methods and analysis of results using automated tools or custom tools to evaluate network and security infrastructure
• 4 Years of experience with troubleshooting and root cause analysis of network outages and slowdowns
• 4 Years' Ability to communicate effectively, on both a technical and non-technical level, with appropriate Agency staff at all levels, as well as with vendors
• 4 Years' Ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines

We offer competitive compensation packages, excellent benefits, and opportunities for growth and advancement.

Barrow Wise is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LBGT are welcome to apply.