Network Administrator - Expert

Provide a short description of the Position: Act as Expert Network Administrator for the DOT Transportation Safety Management and Operations (TSMO) Technology Program to ensure the reliable, secure, and efficient operation of the network infrastructure that connects both Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) systems on a day-to-day basis.

Provide a list of the day-to-day tasks to be performed by the Selected Candidate: Duties include but not limited to the following: 1.Architect technology solutions/systems that meet or exceed Agency business requirements aligning with NYS ITS Technical and Security Service standards and strategies. 2.Troubleshoot and resolve issues with Network gear deployed in support of DOT Traffic Signals and Traffic Management Centers (TMCs) including performance tuning, log analysis and security. 3.Work with COTS Vendors and Agency business areas for gear installation, configuration, and testing. This includes pre-configuring field devices for installation by Agency business users. 4.Review the network architecture and gear currently in place and provide detailed specifications for proposed solutions and recommendation of appropriate solutions, upgrades, replacements working with ITS and Agency business teams to recommend solutions to improve it. 5.Provide L3 Technical support for an enterprise-level DOT Traffic Safety Management Organization and Intelligent Transportation System. 6.Use Agency business applications to update inventory details on field network equipment 7.Train field technicians on aspects of remote connectivity at a level necessary to assist field technicians effectively and remotely in installation and maintenance field systems 8.Adherence to ITS security and technology policies 9.Some off-hours work will be required 10.Remotely guide field technicians (business users) through installation and maintenance of field equipment