Lead System Engineer

What you'll do
What you bring
Req number:
R3518
Employment Type:
Full time
Worksite flexibility
Onsite
Job Summary
Client is WMATA
Previous WMATA experience is a plus
Previous public sector experience is a must
Candidate must be local to Washington DC as position is onsit
3 year position
Rate 105/hr.
Job Description
We are looking for a Lead System Engineer to design, deploy and secure our client's network. This position will be a full-time , hybrid contract.
What You'll Do

• Create a framework for the specification of a network's physical components and their functional organization and configuration, its operational principles, and procedures, as well as communication protocols used
• Design, deploy, and secure the network of an organization
• Performs site surveys and audits to ensure that the organization's network site has the proper specifications
• Secure and maintain the integrity of the supervisory control and data acquisition systems
• Manage the entire hardware and software lifecycle, from conception to completion
• Drive technological advancements within the network infrastructure

What You'll Need
Required:

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, public administration, management information systems or a related field from an accredited college or university
• Proficiency with Cisco Networks, Firewalls, Domain Controls
• Proficiency with HMI (Human-Machine Interface), PLC (Programmable Logic Controller)
• Experience with Transmitters devices that send signals to a receiver and Control Systems
• Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data to make informed decisions
• Familiarity with RTU (Remote Terminal Unit)
• Knowledge of the proper operation of switches that can break an electrical circuit by interrupting the current or diverting it from one conductor to another
• Excellent critical thinking, problem solving, teamwork, and communication skills
• Travel to client locations within the DC Metro area as needed for the completion of work tasks

Preferred:

• Certified OpenStack Administrator
• Cisco Certified Design Expert or Cisco Certified Network Admin
• CompTIA ITF+, CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+
• Data Center Design Consultant
• ITCA Networks and Infrastructure Fundamentals
• Microsoft Technology Associate IT