Network Analyst

JOB DESCRIPTION

Network Analyst (Level 2)
Pay Rate: $40/hr (W2 Only)
Duration: 12 Months
Location: White Plains Office, NY
Business Unit: Information Technology & Cyber Security
Project: Digital Worker Connect
Start Date: Immediate


Work Schedule

• Monday – Friday
• 7.5-hour workday + 0.5-hour unpaid lunch
• Paid for actual hours worked
• No paid vacation or sick leave
• Business closed during NYPA and Canals holidays (no work permitted)
• Hybrid schedule required:
  • Minimum 3 days on-site (may be fully on-site depending on department needs)
  • Hybrid privilege may be revoked at any time

Engagement Requirements (Mandatory)

• Candidates must be local to the Tri-State area
• Must be in W2 tax status as an hourly employee of the Service Provider
• Fully remote work is not permitted
• NYPA does not provide laptops
  • Desktop workstations provided on-site
  • Remote access from personal equipment required on hybrid days
• Vendors must disclose:
  • Foreign national status
  • All visa details (if applicable)
• Benefits Waiver and Ethics Disclosure required during onboarding

Project Overview
The IT Network Services team is supporting multiple 2026 digitization initiatives, including:

• Digital Worker Connect (DW Connect) Communications Backbone Project
• Core IT Infrastructure initiatives
• LEM NYPA Cloud Migration
• Upgrade of Operations Turrets & Call Manager
• Wireless technology reviews and site surveys
• Wireless Access Point (WAP) planning and deployment
• Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) implementation
• Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) research and evaluation

Key Responsibilities
Installation & Configuration

• Install hardware/software components and integrate with existing network systems
• Install/repair network cables including fiber optics
• Configure wireless networking equipment
• Install network security/firewall software

Problem Resolution

• Diagnose and resolve network issues in collaboration with vendors
• Use protocol analyzers and monitoring tools
• Perform performance tuning and corrective action

Collaboration

• Work with networking staff, telecom teams, vendors, contractors, and end-users
• Assist with integration and maintenance of network services

Record Keeping

• Maintain documentation of network components, inventory, and maintenance

Programming

• Support network applications (monitoring, bandwidth utilization, reporting, automation)

General Duties

• Perform additional duties as assigned to support Information Services operations

Required Skills

• 5–10 years of experience as Network Analyst/Administrator or similar role
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Network protocols
  • Routing & switching
  • Firewall configurations
• Experience with monitoring tools:
  • SolarWinds
  • OpManager
  • Splunk
• Familiarity with security frameworks:
  • NIST
  • CIS
• Experience with ServiceNow (ticketing systems)
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Cloud networking experience (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Knowledge of virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V)

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
  • OR minimum 10 years of directly related experience (for non-degree holders)
• Relevant certifications preferred:
  • CCNP
  • AWS Cloud Practitioner
  • F5 201/301
  • Other industry-aligned certifications