Job Specifications
POSITION SUMMARY
Support our data network and services, including security, LAN, WAN, and Wireless. The incumbent manages the operational reliability and performance of existing buildings, promptly resolving any network or security service interruptions that occur. As required by business changes, it extends and enhances the company network.
Referral Program: Not Interested but know someone!? We offer a $1000 Referral Bonus for anyone you refer that gets the project.
Position Details:
Location: Oakland, CA (Hybrid remote)
Type: 9+ Term Contract
USC, TN Visa, Green Card are acceptable visas
Responsibilities
Required Qualifications
Advance knowledge of Network routings and protocols (TCP/UDP, DHCP, DNS, etc.), attack vectors, techniques, and remediations.
Advance knowledge of Cisco VSS, wireless, Palo Alto Networks FW, Global Protect VPN, Palo Alto Policy Based Routing, Segmentation, Cisco VRF, routing protocols
Establish and maintain a comprehensive security framework that includes network access controls.
Implement patching and security update program to ensure all network infrastructure equipment is up-to-date on software features and security updates
Has highly developed problem-solving skills to independently resolve issues using defined parameters and technical expertise.
Clearly understands the communications and network needs of the organization and has the skills needed to address those needs.
Demonstrated ability to analyze highly complex communication hardware and software systems for maintaining a real-time resource that impacts OP-wide network users.
Demonstrated ability to gather, organize and analyze data in the completion of a variety of functional assignments.
Able to learn effectively and meet deadlines.
Demonstrated ability to communicate technical information to technical and non-technical personnel at various levels in the organization.
Self-motivated and works independently and as part of a team.
Ability to interpret cabling plans and oversee installers to ensure standards are met. Familiar with cabling and termination specifications, maintenance, and problem determination.
Ability to deploy and maintain Infoblox DDI
At least 8 years of experience designing, implementing, and maintaining an enterprise network.
May require travel outside of regular business hours.
Participate in 24/7 on-call support rotation.
Preferred Qualifications
General knowledge of Cisco ISE, and Network Access Control (Endpoint Compliance, Policy enforcement, MAB)
Advance knowledge of PAN NGFW, GlobalProtect VPN, routers, switches, and wireless.
Familiarity with Infoblox NIOS-based DNS/DHCP/IPAM implementations.
In-depth understanding of communication protocols (mainly TCP/IP) and routing protocols (e.g. BGP, OSPF)
Ability to plan, configure, and install Citrix NetScaler/ADC load balancing, redirect, and content switching configurations.
Education
Bachelor's degree in a related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
Notes:
Funded Projects:
CCTV and UCSPC Phase II
Main role:
Operations and Vulnerability Management
Support on-call rotation
EEO Statement:
Blackstone Talent Group is a division of Blackstone Technology Group, a global IT services and solutions firm that implements technological solutions across commercial industry verticals and the US Federal Government. Blackstone’s global talent augmentation practice was founded in 1998. Blackstone Talent Group has offices in San Francisco, Denver, Houston, Colorado Springs, and Washington, DC. We specialize in providing clients the best talent across a variety of industries and sectors.
About the Company
Blackstone Talent Group specializes in providing clients with the best talent in the industry. We serve commercial, government and non-profit clients across the U.S.
Founded in 1998, Blackstone Talent Group has garnered an impressive track record of delivering successful results to a client list that includes Fortune 100 businesses and US federal, state and local governments.
We provide contract, permanent and managed resource services to our clients. We source for commercial businesses and non-profits, as well as many gove...
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