Under the direction of Manager of Statewide Data Operations, this position is competent in subject matter, principles, knowledge, and concepts; generally considered a specialist in area of data communication network management systems; able to perform full the scope of activities associated with the job which includes the most difficult aspects. May lead or coordinate individuals assigned to assist in the work.

Tasks include, but are not limited to, the following:

•  Researching, testing, evaluating, and recommending data network administration and management systems.
•  Analyzing network data utilization and trends.
•  Interfacing with users, consultants, technical teams, and vendors for guidance in determining the most appropriate type of hardware and software installation and configuration.
•  Supporting complex data networks throughout the organization.
•  Specify, design, test, implement and document complex consolidated authentication scheme for all network administration related operations. Leverage radius and open source software to facilitate this effort.
•  Support hardware and software hosting HP-Openview, Ciscoworks, Nortel Shasta Administration, Concord Nethealth and other point Network Management and Administration systems.
•  System administration support for operating systems supporting network management systems such as RedHat Linux and Solaris,.
•  Support open source network health tools such as Netflow Analysis Tools, Cacti, OpenNMS, NFSen and Network documentation tool (NETDOT).
•  Provide technical and configuration support for security and network analysis tools.
•  Review and analyze data captured by security and analysis tools.
•  Reading technical manuals and brochures to determine equipment that meets establishment requirements.
•  Testing and evaluating hardware and software to determine efficiency, reliability, and compatibility with existing system.
•  Analyzing test data and recommending hardware or software for purchase.
•  Developing and writing procedures for installation, use, and solving problems of communications hardware and software.
•  Performing protocol analysis and monitoring system performance.
•  Assisting support users to identify and solving data communication problems.
•  Installing network management and administration hardware and software.
•  Providing knowledge transfer for all of the above.
•  Providing well written reports, documentation, and summaries as required.

Experience in Linux / Apache / MySql / Php (RHEL 5)

Please note that our client does allow Skype/remote interviews.  However they reserve the right to require an in-person interview.

Contact [email protected] or Ph # 203-567-0129 for further information.