Sr. Information Security Engineer (Long Island, NY)

Sr. Information Security Engineer (Long Island, NY)

 

Overview:

·        The Sr. Information Security Engineer will act as an internal information security resource for the firm.

·        Will have the responsibilities of performing risk assessment, compliance monitoring, and insuring that the organization is kept current with changing information security requirements and regulations.

·        Will be responsible for activities that serve to provide appropriate access to and protect the confidentiality and integrity of customer, employee, and business information in compliance with organization policies and standards.

 

Responsibilities:

·        Will initiate, facilitate, and promote activities to create information security awareness within the organization

·        Perform information security risk assessments and serves as an internal auditor for security issues

·        Implements information security policies and procedures for the organization

·        Reviews all system-related security plans throughout the organization's network, acting as a liaison to Information Systems

·        Monitors the internal control systems to ensure that appropriate access levels are maintained

·        Documents security policies and procedures created by the Information Security Committee

·        Monitors compliance with information security policies and procedures, referring problems to the appropriate department manager

·        Monitors advancements in information security technologies

·        Monitors changes in legislation and accreditation standards that affect information security

·        Coordinates the activities of the Information Security Response Team

·        Provides direct training and oversight to all employees, affiliate marketing partners, alliances, or other third parties, ensuring proper information security clearance in accordance with established organizational information security policies and procedures

·        Advises the organization with current information about information security technologies and related regulatory issues

 

Requirements:

·        Must have at least 5 years of Information Security experience and Information Security Industry Certification(s) (e.g. ISC2, GIAC, CISSP, CISM)

·        Information Security Systems software/hardware (IDS, WAF, Firewall, proxy)

·        Knowledge of advanced technology, systems design and overall understanding of hardware technology, the development process and systems design.

·        Network/server/telecommunications administration experience

·        Research and development of application and systems integration, secure coding and threat modeling

·        Development of Information Security strategy and architecture.

·        Background in interfacing with management, recommending approaches and solutions to complex problems.

·        Business and technical expertise, extensive programming and systems knowledge: Windows/Linux/Unix OS administrative experience

·        Ability to develop and implement information security standards and procedures, develop, coordinate, and evaluate security programs, to recommend information assurance/security solutions, and to identify, report, and resolve security violations across the Enterprise

·        Experience developing, implementing, and conducting Information security programs, policies, processes, and procedures

·        Absolutely must have advanced English verbal and written communication skills.

 

This is a permanent, full time position. All candidates MUST be local to Long Island, NY

Please do not apply if you are not local, even if you would pay your own relocation.

Relocation is NOT offered.

All candidates must be legally eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship and must reside locally. Sorry, no Visa sponsorships or Transfers at this time. No 3rd Party Recruiters unless you represent a local candidate with these qualifications

Senior Systems Engineer – Virtualization (Islandia, NY 11749)

Senior Systems Engineer – Virtualization

We are looking for an experienced and motivated technical professional to join our team as a Senior Systems Engineer. Our Systems Engineers are responsible for creating and delivering technology solutions for our clients. This includes the design, configuration, installation, integration and troubleshooting of desktop and server solutions. This position involves significant customer interaction and requires strong organizational, communication, leadership, and client relationship skills. Must have experience delivering solutions across a broad range of technologies (from pre-sales through implementation) and support for external clients.

Responsibilities:
• Performing detailed client site surveys and providing documentation of existing network and server environments
• Installing and integrating hardware and software into existing Server and Storage environments. This includes establishing network, file server access, configuration of email and print server connectivity
• Participate in pre-sales activities and solution development (assist with analyzing client needs / technical requirements, recommending design/solution options, facilitate the preparation and delivery of presentations, proposals, and defining scope of work).
• Hands on configuration, implementation, troubleshooting and problem resolution of proposed solutions
• Physical network troubleshooting – drops, switch ports, switches, crimping cables, terminating cables, etc.
• Create “leave-behind” documentation of solution specifics for client use.
• Design, implementation and post implementation support services on projects.
• Ability to quickly understand the architecture and design of complex technology solutions.
• Staying abreast of current technologies through all available resources including Internet, trade publications, and/or user groups/associations.
• Mentoring of junior engineers/technicians as needed.

Requirements:
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience delivering technical solutions (from pre-sales through implementation) and/or support to external clients.
• Solid, current knowledge and hands-on experience with Citrix XenServer/XenDesktop 4-5 and/or VMware vSphere ESX/ESXi, vCenter, VDI/View 4.0/4.1/4.6 design and implementations.
• Microsoft Windows Server 2000/2003/2008 Certified (MCSE/MCITP) with extensive experience with Microsoft products: Windows XP/7/2000/2003/2008 Server, Office, IIS, SQL Server.
• Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with Microsoft Exchange 2000/2003/2007/2010
• Strong knowledge of SAN storage solutions (EMC, Equallogic/Compellent, NetApp, HP/LeftHand, IBM).
• Strong Networking experience working with TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, SMTP and WINS.
• Solid understanding of Active Directory, DNS, Group Policies, Global Catalogs, Directory Replication and security for design and deployment in heterogeneous and homogenous environments.
• Sound understanding of technical concepts across a range of technologies including Desktop software, Internet Browser software, Microsoft BackOffice applications, LAN, WAN and communication networks.
• Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot Microsoft networking, server issues and Cisco networking issues using appropriate monitoring and diagnostic tools.
• Solid understanding of Industry Best Practices Policies.
• Ability to be proactive and work professionally in a pressured, diverse and growing environment
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Customer-oriented and maintains an ethical and professional relationship with clients
• Strong organizational skills, superior attention to detail and quality awareness, and professional demeanor
• Multi-tasking and time management skills, strength at setting priorities, a problem solver and able to self-manage and self-motivate

This is a permanent, full time position.
All candidates MUST be local to Islandia, L.I., NY
Please do not apply if you are not local, even if you would pay your own relocation.
Relocation is NOT offered.

All candidates must be legally eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship and must reside locally. Sorry, no Visa sponsorships or Transfers at this time. No 3rd Party Recruiters unless you represent a local candidate with these qualifications

Director of Sales (Islandia, NY)

Director of Sales

Well established Technology Managed Services Firm is seeking a Director of Sales to lead our sales efforts in our Corporate, Healthcare and Higher Education Markets. Reporting directly to the COO, this individual will be a Dynamic Sales Leader who will lead a team of Sales Pros and aggressively grow assigned territories. The Director will work closely with our Marketing team, other Sales Directors, the COO, and the Firm’s Practice Leads to Drive Demand for the Firm’s Offerings which include Large Scale Technology Implementations, Comprehensive Support Programs, and Expert Consultation on Emerging IT Technologies, Solutions, and Trends.


Responsibilities:
• The Director of Sales will Demonstrate Leadership Skills and the Passion and Ambition to Continuously Develop, Grow and Improve new and existing Business Opportunities.
• Will Drive Activity Levels and Participate in Communication and Collaboration throughout the firm. As a Sales Executive, you will Collaborate with Marketing for Events and Planning, and also assist Marketing in the Creation of Industry Messages and Appropriate Communication.
• Will be Responsible selecting appropriate Partners and Manufacturers, Leading Relationship Building Efforts, and Effectively Collaborate on Joint Marketing Initiatives resulting in Success of both the Firm and its Partners and Manufacturers.
• In addition to Leadership Functions, will have Individual Responsibility for Account Acquisition, Management and Relationship Building focusing on Accountability for Account Planning, Forecasting, Retention and Additional Growth.
• In a Sales Capacity, you would be Responsible for Enterprise Wide Growth and Identification of Major Accounts.
• Absolutely Must have the Ability to Leverage Industry Expertise and to Understand both the Problems and the Opportunities within each Individual Client.
• The Director will have Proven Experience in Shaping Practice Offerings specific to the needs of the Industries and the Clients we serve.
• Must have a Clear, Current Understanding of what’s going on in US Healthcare today with EMR/EHR and Healthcare Reformation.

Requirements:
• Minimum of ten years of related industry experience
• Must have solid experience in Team Management, Team Selection, Work Assignments and Mentoring, and will have a proactive approach to Managing and Improving Sales Performance.
• A proven history of Successful Technology, Services/Managed Services and Consultative Sales
• A significant Network of Industry Relationships.
• Proven History of Managing a Sales Team and Attaining Personal and Team Quotas and Goals.
• Previous Successful Experience in Healthcare related Business to Business Technology Sales, Customer Service and/or Service Delivery.
• Bachelor's Degree Required, Advanced Degree Preferred
• Will have Experience and Success in Sales and Sales Management in the Long Island and Metro NY areas.

This is a permanent, full time position (NOT a contract). Please do not apply (or refer) unless authorized to work in the US.
All candidates must be either US Citizens or US Permanent Residents

All candidates MUST be local to Islandia, L.I., NY
Please do not apply if you are not local, even if you would pay your own relocation.
Relocation is NOT offered.

eCommerce Web Developer (Syosset, NY)

eCommerce Web Developer

Overview:• The eCommerce Web Developer will support Website Development and Systems Integration Initiatives
• Will provide Back-End Database Administration and SQL DB Design and Support
• Will Develop Functionality to improve User Experience and Maximize opportunities for Lead Development
• Development and Maintenance of Web Service Connectivity with our proprietary Contact Management Systems for Data Automation.

Responsibilities:
• 60%: Back-End Web Development - Work with ecommerce group to provide back-end development and support
• 30%: Web Development - Provide support for corporate web development initiatives as needed.
• 10%: Perform additional duties as assigned

Requirements:
• +/- 5 years of experience in Web Development; ideally in an eCommerce environment
• BA/BS Degree or related professional Certifications
• Web Development:
• Minimum 2 years ASP.Net, C#./VB.Net, JavaScript, XML, XSLT, AJAX, and MS SQL
• Project Management:
• Ability to manage multiple projects/priorities, experience with MS Project or similar Project Management Software preferred
• Analytic Skills:
• Strong ability to analyze and interpret data, measure and communicate results.
• Communication Skills:
• Must have excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal. Technical writing ability a plus
• Interpersonal Skills:
• Ability to represent department and work directly with end-users to develop project scope, indentify specification/requirements and deliver results

This is a permanent, full time position (NOT a contract). Please do not apply (or refer) unless authorized to work in the US.
All candidates must be either US Citizens or US Permanent Residents

All candidates MUST be local to Syosset, Long Island, NY
Please do not apply if you are not local, even if you would pay your own relocation.
Relocation is NOT offered.

SQL DBA (Huntington, L.I., NY)

SQL DBA

Overview:
• Will manage the Design and Development of SQL Server Databases. Guarantees the Performance, Integrity and Quality of the firm’s Databases
• Monitor and oversee contributions by Systems, Operations and Technical Support to Develop and Improve Databases, perform Custom Queries and assist in the Development and Optimization of Stored Procedures
• Monitors System Capacity for existing requirements and Develops Plans for future needs.

Responsibilities:
• Administers, Maintains, Develops and Implements Policies and Procedures for ensuring the Security and Integrity of Company Databases
• Designs, Develops, Tests and Deploys Database Stored Procedures, Triggers, Functions, Tables, Views, SSIS/DTS, etc., in support of ongoing software development efforts that utilize databases and testing and deployment of disaster recovery solutions.
• Implements data models and database designs, data access and table maintenance solutions
• Resolves database performance issues

Requirements:
• Three to five years of experience as a DBA
• Bachelor’s degree (related area preferred)
• Solid knowledge of Microsoft SQL Enterprise Database Environments
• Extensive experience designing, developing and maintaining Microsoft SQL 2000/SQL 2005 environments
• Database Modeling and Analysis is a must have
• Experience with Microsoft OLAP and Microsoft Reporting Services
• Competent in Windows based computer applications

This is a permanent, full time position. Please do not apply (or refer) unless authorized to work in the US.
All candidates must be either US Citizens or US Permanent Residents

All candidates MUST be local to Huntington, L.I., NY
Please do not apply if you are not local, even if you would pay your own relocation.
Relocation is NOT offered.

.Net Developer(s) (Farmingdale, NY)

.Net Developer(s)

Overview:
• We need Dynamic .Net Developers who are interested in developing, improving & supporting a Very Large Scale Flagship Cloud Based (Azure) International Application.
• We need people who want to be part of something Big and who want to make Positive Differences in and outside of their work lives. High Ethics and “Big Picture” Positive Attitudes are must haves to fit within our culture.

Responsibilities:
• Full Software Life-Cycle Involvement
• Business requirement translation to technical solutions within the scope of application best practices.
• Engage in QA process, procedure & correction
• Champion conventions & standards

Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in C.S. or similar field, may consider equivalent experience if extraordinary
• Strong C# and/or VB.Net on .Net 4
• Solid Relational Database Design knowledge with SQL 2008 &/or higher including T-SQL.
• Solid WPF XAML including clean UI layout
• Experience with SOA Principles & Web Services using WCF
• Strong XML Experience
• Strong Organizational skills
• Excels working independently and collaboratively in dynamic team environments
• Must have excellent object oriented design skills

This is a permanent, full time position (NOT a contract). Please do not apply (or refer) unless authorized to work in the US.
All candidates must be either US Citizens or US Permanent Residents

All candidates MUST be local to Farmingdale, L.I., NY
Please do not apply if you are not local, even if you would pay your own relocation.
Relocation is NOT offered.

Sr. Manager, eCommerce Applications (L.I., NY)

Sr. Manager, eCommerce Applications (L.I., NY)

Overview:• The Manager of eCommerce Applications will support B2C and B2B eCommerce Applications for the firm’s web sites.
• Will be responsible for managing and monitoring the day to day activities of the eCommerce development team, which is comprised of developers and analysts.
• Will act as a liaison between the business user communities and the Corporate IT organization in support of Business Process Enhancements, System Development and Implementation, and Production Support.
• Will work closely with the Web Infrastructure and DBA Teams on new system development and day to day production support.

Responsibilities:
• Oversees the planning, development, delivery, and support of applications from inception through project customer acceptance, to deliver and maintain high quality, highly scalable systems that meet business objectives.
• Serves as the primary point of contact from project/program inception to delivery.
• Manages eCommerce development team, including technical resources and analysts.
• Directs teams in the areas of scheduling, technical direction, future planning and standard practices.
• Works with business unit managers and forms effective alliances on projects, operational decisions, scheduling requirements/conflicts, and vendor contract clarification.
• Defines and develops project management infrastructure, manages a methodology driven quality plan, monitors and controls the quality of the deliverable, and manages the project completion process through customer acceptance.
• Where packaged products are used, seeks to maximize use/configuration of out-of-box capabilities, rather than customization or “from scratch” development.
• Defines and monitors multiple projects, provides technical and administrative supervision.
• Engages with outsourcing vendors to effectively manage resources and hire and retain qualified talent.
• Participates in budgeting and capital equipment processes and quality improvement activities for the organization.
• Meets scheduled milestones to ensure project/program objectives are met in a timely manner and has an in-depth knowledge of the principles, theories, practices and techniques for managing the activities related to planning, managing and implementing projects and programs.
• May participate in contract negotiation and administration.

Requirements:
• BA/BS Degree required.
• Will have a minimum of 10-12 years of IT and business work experience, including 3 or more years with eCommerce applications.
• Must have experience managing the implementation of eCommerce web sites, management and delivery of large-scale web sites and managing teams.
• Experience with IBM WebSphere Commerce, IBM Portal platform operations, and J2EE a plus.
• Absolutely must have excellent interpersonal and presentation skills; must possess very strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to interact with all levels of management and staff.

This is a permanent, full time position (NOT a contract). Please do not apply (or refer) unless authorized to work in the US.
All candidates must be either US Citizens or US Permanent Residents

All candidates MUST be local to Long Island, NY
Please do not apply if you are not local, even if you would pay your own relocation.
Relocation is NOT offered.

Project Manager (Hauppauge, NY)

Project Manager (Hands-On)

The successful candidate will have a proven track record of managing projects through the software development lifecycle including gathering user requirements, project planning, resource planning and management (both internal and external). We are seeking a self-starter with strong communication and problem solving skills. The selected candidate will have a hands-on Development background as opposed to a Business Analysis background

Responsibilities:
• Manage the delivery of systems initiatives through the systems development lifecycle.
• Facilitate end user meetings to gather business requirements.
• Develop and monitor the project plan and project budgets.
• Manage change control process.
• Manage internal and external project team members.
• Involved in recruiting, interviewing and staffing of the project team.

Requirements:
• Degree in related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5-7+ years of experience as a Project Manager.
• Experience managing large scale projects throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Skilled in working with Microsoft Project or comparable Project Management system.
• Ability to facilitate focus groups/end user meetings to gather business requirements.
• Experience writing requirements and technical documentation.
• Experience managing internal and external systems developers.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Must be willing to travel to remote locations (New York Tri-State area).

This is a permanent, full time position (NOT a contract). Please do not apply (or refer) unless authorized to work in the US.
All candidates must be either US Citizens or US Permanent Residents

All candidates MUST be local to Hauppauge, Long Island, NY
Please do not apply if you are not local, even if you would pay your own relocation.
Relocation is NOT offered.

ASP.Net / Content Management System (CMS) Developer (Bohemia, NY 11716)

ASP.Net / CMS Developer

Overview:
We are seeking .Net Web Developers who have current experience with Content Management Systems (CMS). Strong English communication skills are a must as our Developers have regular contact with internal Users and external Clients for requirement gathering, delivery of estimates, proposals and project status and results. The selected candidate will have experience throughout the entire development life cycle.

Responsibilities:
• Will Design/Develop custom Web Based Software solutions for external clients
• Will work closely with Designers to Develop Logical Layouts while maintaining ease of implementation and time-sensitive deployments; will convert Designer’s HTML Templates into Functional Applications. Will then Develop Test Plans/Write unit Tests for those Applications
• Will work very closely with the Project Management Team and other Developers to ensure tasks are completed on time or ahead of schedule, using ability to estimate effort required for software/application design and modification
• Must be able to Multi-Task; will be detail oriented and self-directed. Will have a strong sense of time management and be well-organized
• Must function well independently as well as in Team environments
• Will have an open/inquisitive mind in order to contribute new ideas for the Development Team which will enhance opportunities for customer satisfaction and allow the firm to expand its offerings

Requirements:
• Should have 3 plus years of experience along with a BA/BS Degree, Advanced Degree a plus
• ASP.Net, C#, SQL Server, HTML, CSS, Web Content Management, JavaScript
• Will have experience building E-Commerce capabilities and Community features into sites
• Should have experience with Web Server Farms
• Must have a solid grasp of Database Structured applications
• Will have experience with building classification schemes based on Clients individual business needs
• Experience with Graphics Design / Front end design is a big plus. Must be open and eager to learn and adapt to new technologies
• Must be open to occasional travel to external customer sites as needed

Nice to have Skills/Experience:
• Microsoft Certifications
• Sitecore or other Content Management System
• MOSS 2007; Creation of Custom Web Parts for MOSS
• XML/XSL, AJAX
• Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) with Visual studio Team System
• Participation in Technology Organizations/User Groups/Activities or other opportunities for Career Enhancement

This is a permanent, full time position (NOT a contract). Please do not apply (or refer) unless authorized to work in the US.
All candidates must be either US Citizens or US Permanent Residents

All candidates MUST be local to Bohemia, Long Island, NY
Please do not apply if you are not local, even if you would pay your own relocation.
Relocation is NOT offered.

Information Security Manager (Huntington, NY)

Information Security Manager

Overview:
• The Security Manager will provide leadership for the Technical Security Team in Engineering, Planning, Design, Installation, Configuration, Maintenance and Support of the firm’s Technical Security Infrastructure, ensuring reliable, secure, and high performance data communication services.
• Will be responsible for maintaining a comprehensive information security and privacy program for the enterprise. This includes the management and auditing of systems and processes to ensure that when confidential information is created, acquired, or maintained it is used for its intended purpose and to protect this information from internal and external security breaches.
• Will ensure the organization complies with statutory and regulatory requirements and standards regarding information storage, access, security and privacy.
• The Manager of Information Security reports directly to the Director of Information Security and Risk Management and is a member of the Infrastructure & Operations Team.
• As we have a global presence, this position requires some domestic and international travel. +/-15%.

Responsibilities:
• Manage the Technical Security Staff at various locations in architecting, designing, implementing and supporting security solutions and standards for the global enterprise.
• Perform assessments of needs and response to problems, test and install new security software, both network related and application specific, and provide users with technical assistance and training
• Will be the escalation point for customer support and will ensure staff scheduling supports uptime demands
• Disaster recovery planning and support
• Participation in budget planning and cost savings initiatives

Requirements:
• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, professional training or work experience.
• Minimum of 10 years of related experience in managing a systems engineering, security administration, or development team. Will have had previous experience as a Systems Architect or Developer.
• Must have a strong hands-on operations background with solid experience in all aspects of data center and network operations and experience managing staff in a 24x7x365 data center environment
• Strong understanding of security technologies and strategies, including but not limited to: Security Investigations, Firewall, IDS, Policy Management, Security Processes/Best-Practice, Logging/Monitoring, Antivirus, Vulnerability Management, Systems Infrastructure Architecture including servers, web tier application tier / DB tier architecture and in developing proactive security patch levels, virus protection, and similar processes
• Experience selecting technology needs based on business objectives and managing relationships with technology suppliers with the ability to lead security engineering and security best-practice efforts
• Experience managing technology deployment projects and effective use of project planning tools and techniques
• Strong communication skills along with strong strategic and analytical skills at a corporate enterprise level
• Strong Experience with large scale networks, virtualization, high-availability and high-scale systems and large storage arrays
• Solid understanding of network topologies / design: routing, switching, and MPLS/VPLS
• Solid Understanding of network and system attack knowledge along with Linux and Windows system administration
• Expert level knowledge in designing and managing complex Juniper firewall infrastructures, technology, design and administration
• Experience with Juniper NetScreen and Junos, Bigip v9.4, Juniper SA, Point-to-point VPN, and DNS

This is a permanent, full time position (NOT a contract). Please do not apply (or refer) unless authorized to work in the US.
All candidates must be either US Citizens or US Permanent Residents

All candidates MUST be local to Huntington, L.I., NY
Please do not apply if you are not local, even if you would pay your own relocation.
Relocation is NOT offered.

Unix Administrator, Lead (Island Park, NY)

Unix Administrator, Lead

We have an immediate need for a Senior Unix Administrator working within our Island Park, NY location as well as working at offsite data centers and satellite offices in the eastern US.

Responsibilities:
• Systems design, planning, hardware/software installation, hardening, maintenance, and upgrades to UNIX systems and infrastructure components.
• Backup and restore of data, business continuity methods and policies, system high availability and disaster recovery strategy and testing.
• Proactive monitoring of UNIX systems environment and problem resolution, user support, system application support and Operating System support.
• Maintaining UNIX environment documentation including standard operating procedures.
• Some overnight travel may be necessary to offsite data center and satellite offices in eastern US.

Requirements:
• Must have a minimum of 2 years of experience as a Team Supervisor or Lead Engineer
• Must have strong Solaris Operating System experience supporting mission critical, large enterprise environment especially Solaris 10 on Intel and Sparc Architectures
• Solid experience with NAS and SAN Technologies, preferable experience with Sun Storage Solutions
• Experience coordinating projects including setting scope, delegating tasks and overseeing timelines and deliverables
• Experience in Solaris containers technology; open source personalization (Apache, Tomcat); patching / Jumpstart
• Experience with LDAP / AD integration experience preferred
• NIS, YP Command, Sudo, and Integration Tools
• Strong scripting skills: Shell Scripting and/or PERL
• Extensive Knowledge of Solaris UNIX Server Hardware Components, Unix File Systems (QFS, ZFS…) and Unix/Linux Security Hardening
• Adept at researching technology solutions
• Proven analytical and trouble shooting skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to work within strict deadlines and with a wide spectrum of people
• BS in Computer Science or a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Database experience is preferred

This is a permanent, full time position (NOT a contract). Please do not apply (or refer) unless authorized to work in the US.
All candidates must be either US Citizens or US Permanent Residents

All candidates MUST be local to Island Park, L.I., NY
Please do not apply if you are not local, even if you would pay your own relocation.
Relocation is NOT offered.

C++ Development Lead (Plainview, NY)

C++ Development Lead

Well established National Firm with Headquarters on Long Island seeks a Senior Developer with Solid C++ Development Skills. This is a Lead Position requiring +/- 10 years of Development. Projects include New Development, Enhancing Functionality to help us keep our Competitive Edge and Leveraging the Newest Technologies. The right person for this role will Possess a Strong Passion for Software Development, Have a Desire to Explore and Work On Emerging Technologies as well as Legacy Environments and will be Highly Self-Directed, Motivated and Energetic.

· Must have Strong Core Skills in C++; the Ideal Person Will be Experienced in Multiple Environments
· Will Research, Assess and Make Decisions on Appropriate Technologies for use on Multiple Projects.
· Will have Exceptional Technical and Analytics Skills
· Must be Flexible and Open to Working on Multiple Platforms and Development Environments.
· Solid OOP, Design Patterns and Relation Database Experience (SQL)
· Mobile App Development (Objective C, Mono) a plus
· Exposure to Agile Methodologies, TDD, or Continuous Integration is also a plus
· Must Work Well both Independently and Within Team Environments.
· BS in Computer Science or Related Field, Advanced Degree Preferred
· Must Have Strong Oral and Written English Communication Skills and be Able to Interface with Users, Both Technical and Non-Technical at All Levels

This is a permanent, full time position (NOT a contract). Please do not apply (or refer) unless authorized to work in the US.
All candidates must be either US Citizens or US Permanent Residents

All candidates MUST be local to Plainview, Long Island, NY
Please do not apply if you are not local, even if you would pay your
own relocation.
Relocation is NOT offered.

Network Engineer (New York City)

Network Engineer

Overview:
Supervision and Administration of a large Wide Area Network (WAN); ensuring the network infrastructure functions at optimal performance.

Responsibilities:
Designs and supports complex level III network related initiatives related to remote site and Central WAN environments. Engineer will be required to work on complex configurations at campus and satellite locations. Subject Matter Expert (SME) will provide WAN support for initiatives that revolve around our CORE SONET backbone as well as initiatives that surround our Internet Services Provider (ISP) environment. Engineer must be able to configure Load Balancing for internal and external facing applications. Applicant must be able to support VoIP environments. Engineer will also be responsible for back-end network activities associated with all data center initiatives.
• Supervises multiple network modification projects in relation to Mainframe connectivity design, BGP architecture, Router/switch design and deployment, firewall design and implementation.
• Design collaboration for mainframe disaster recovery and support, and Verizon circuit design, support and deployment for administrative campus locations. Meets with and collects data from various departments and agencies in the creation of practical network modifications for design, development, testing and eventual implementation in the production environment.
• Plans, designs, configures, implements and manages Citrix/Thin Client solutions from within the core server farm infrastructure.
• Translates requirements into technical solutions that migrates fat client solutions to a centralized solution using Citrix and/or Terminal Services technologies.
• Performs day-to-day network administration tasks including network equipment installation, configuration, upgrades, testing and troubleshooting.
• Configures VLAN Trunking protocol on Cisco catalyst switches and creates native and auxiliary VLAN’s for data and voice traffic.
• Diagnoses problems, verifying servers/switches/router status, testing device connectivity, path trace, etc., using different network monitoring software, such as CiscoWorks.
• Provides documentation and tactical assistance for developmental, technical and operational support for internet security infrastructure.
• Monitors firewall performance and integrity and maintains and resolves all internet related technical issues concerning implementation of the Internet Firewall and the management of its related network security.
• Provides periodic internet traffic and security status reporting. Provides back-end LAN and security support for all internet and intranet infrastructure.
• Works closely with the Network Operations Center on new monitoring initiatives.
• Prepares network diagrams, floor plans and schematics using Visio.
• Designs and supports SONET environment for local and remote sites.
• Participates in architectural design and implementation of new technologies, such as VoIP, Blade centers, IPDVS, Virtualization, and others.
• Responds to emergency calls in the evenings and on weekends regarding WAN / LAN outages.

Requirements:
• CCNP (CCIE preferred)
• BA/BS Degree, Masters Degree a plus
• Knowledge of all Citrix Terminal Service Thin Client Solutions and technologies.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in wide area network planning, design, configuration, installation, troubleshooting, integration, performance monitoring, maintenance, enhancement, and security management; or
• Expertise and significant hands-on experience working with large LAN/WAN infrastructure and all LAN and WAN networking technologies, all Microsoft networking technologies, all TCP/IP networking, ISP design and configuration.
• Demonstrated skills in a MS Windows background.
• Hands-on experience and expertise with Cisco Nexus family of switches, Cisco Catalyst Switches 6xxx, 5xxx, 4xxx, 29xx, 19xx, RSM; Cisco Routers 7500, 7200, 4000, 3600, 2600, 2500, 800; Cisco VPN 3000 technology infrastructure; Ethernet, Frame Relay, T1, T3, ISDN; Routing protocols (RIPv2, EIGRP, OSPF, BGP); and Firewall technology (PIX), Virtual Private Networks, Voice over IP, Class of service and quality of service and traffic flow classification.
• Candidate must have strong knowledge of DNS, HTTP, and NAT Protocols.
• Technical expertise in server technologies that deliver cores services to remote end users.
• Extensive networking industry experience in handling various switched and routed data networks & protocols in a multi-platform environment.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills in preparing reports, presentations and documentation.
• Ability to verbally translate and articulate complex technical issues for the advocacy of non-technical users.
• Experience implementing high bandwidth core server farms, and high level knowledge of core server redundancy technologies and standards.
• Experience in the development of technology standards for Architecture, Design and Implementation.
• Experience with SONET architecture and deployment using DWDM technology and monitoring tools.
• Experience in application/systems development, enhancement, maintenance, testing, production support using expertise on IBM mainframe technologies such as Web Connect, z/OS, VM, VTAM, TCP/IP, DLSw, APPN, DB2, IDMS, CICS, TSO, VPS
• In depth knowledge of Z-Series (and its predecessors) architecture, logical partitions (LPARs) and operating systems.
• Understanding with all stages of the software development cycle namely design, specification, coding, debugging, testing (test plan and test execution), integration and system testing, documentation and maintenance of the programs.
• Well versed with System Z, Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP), FTP, HTTP, HTTPS etc. In addition, must be experienced with network communication on z/OS.
• Expertise in configuring & handling CIP & OSA adapters in a Cisco based environment for the network attachment to IBM mainframe and to provide services such as TN3270 conversions & TCP/IP offload.
• Firm understanding of Project Management methodologies.
• Familiar with configuring IP stacks, VIPA, static & dynamic routing protocols with the mainframe environment.
• Proficient in analyzing and translating business requirements to technical requirements.


This is a permanent, full time position (NOT a contract). Please do not apply (or refer) unless authorized to work in the US.
All candidates must be either US Citizens or US Permanent Residents

All candidates MUST be local to NY City.
Please do not apply if you are not local, even if you would pay your own relocation.
Relocation is NOT offered.