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What is a System Analyst – Network Technology?

A System Analyst – Network Technology is responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting the local and wide area networks to ensure maximum uptime for data flows within our Internal and Operational Technology networks. This individual will initiate technical efforts, working as part of a team across multiple aspects of the organization’s data infrastructure, engaging vendors and company stakeholders, and monitor and control all project activity throughout the project life-cycle. This individual will work on the continuous enhancement and technical support of all aspects regarding the network infrastructure, responsible for the day-to-day Network Administration tasks, including problem solving, and issue resolution. Title/level is commensurate with experience.

What does a System Analyst – Network Technology do?

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Designs, implements, and manages the local and wide area networks to ensure maximum uptime for data flows within our Information and Operational Technology Systems

• Designs and configures network hardware such as routers, switches, firewalls and load balancers

• Supports the day-to-day Network operations, performs problem solving and issue resolution

• Resolves complex multi-vendor network issues (ie Cisco, Fortinet etc).

• Interacts with Carriers to address data transport issues

• Completes patching and cyber security hardening of network infrastructure

• Implements policies and procedures in asset tracking, information protection, change management, security monitoring, controls and recovery to support compliance with internal cyber security standards and NERC CIP

• Manages and secures interactive remote access

• Supports storm restoration efforts

What does it take to be a Systems Analyst – Network Technology?

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, or related STEM field. In lieu of a bachelor’s degree, an associate’s degree in the aforementioned fields and at least 5 years of experience in Information/Operational Technology (e.g. network administration, system administration, technical support, etc.)

• Advanced experience with local and wide area transport (MPLS, IPSec)

• Experience managing common networking vendor platforms (Fortigate, Cisco, Palo, F5) firewalls, routers, switches and load balancers

• Advanced working experience with IP routing in large complex networks (EIGRP, OSPF, BGP, route redistribution)

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with internal customers in an interactive team environment

• Ability to multitask, pay close attention to detail, and adapt to a variety of support environments, assignments and changing priorities

• Well-developed written/verbal communication skills and strong organizational skills

• Ability to learn new technologies as required for the job using documentation and other available resources

• Must be able to work off-hours and weekends when required for product upgrades and be available 24/7 for scheduled on-call rotation assignments

• A valid driver’s license

Preferred:

• Experience with designing, evaluating, and deploying network solutions for outbound, inbound network traffic

• Experience with Aviat \ Coriant network equipment

• Experience with configuration of routing protocols (ie BGP, MP-BGP, VRF)

• Experience with system integration, including development of strategies and implementation of best practices

• Working experience with NAC solutions (Fortinet, FortiNAC, Cisco ISE)

• Proficient in troubleshooting resources such as Wireshark, Solarwinds and Netflow

• Technical understanding and/or working knowledge of supporting large application systems

• Ability to perform packet capture and analysis

• Prior gas and/or electric utility experience