Systems Engineer 2 - OT
Systems Engineer 2 - OT
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The final salary will depend on the candidates qualifications. Those with 8 years or more of required experience can expect offers up to the midpoint of the salary range. Metra provides full pay ranges so candidates can consider their growth potential.
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Metra is one of the largest and most complex commuter rail systems in North America serving Cook DuPage Will Lake Kane and McHenry Counties. The agency is linking communities in Northeastern Illinois by providing safe reliable and efficient commuter service.
Engineering is responsible for building and maintaining the majority of Metras fixed assets such as buildings stations bridges track electrical telecommunications and signal systems. The Engineering Department also monitors the condition of and assists in building and maintaining the fixed assets on the freight lines where Metra trains operate. The Engineering Department is divided into two major groups: Capital Projects and Communications and Maintenance.
Reporting to the Senior Manager Engineering Network Security the Systems Engineer 2OT designs installs maintains and monitors virtual and physical servers storage area networks cloud environment and software of a complex nature for Metras OT Engineering infrastructure. The position also manages and monitors the cybersecurity of all installed OT Engineering systems infrastructure servers desktops laptops and other endpoints; coordinates and executes cybersecurity plans and procedures within the OT Engineering environment; and leads projects as assigned.
The primary duties include: unction as the lead desktop and server engineer for all OT Engineering Networks supporting communications and operations and ensuring successful and secure communications within Metra and with other Chicago area railroads.
Manage and monitor all OT infrastructure and systems installations including configuration testing and maintenance; implement and maintain strategies for backup security and redundancy; identify potential issues and implement solutions proactively; and test software routinely for bugs redundancies and security issues.
Manage OT Cybersecurity Program elements ensuring hardware software and related tools are configured and set up; assigning tasks and issues to team members and system owners confirming they are performed according to work plan; and resolving findings of vulnerability scans.
Monitor and report cybersecurity incidents including unauthorized access discovery of malicious software denial of service and incidents that result in disruption to systems or facilities or that have the potential to impact national economic security public health and safety or core government functions.
Install configure test and maintain operating systems application software hardware and system management tools; and clearly document design maintenance and support procedures.
Promote safe work practices and maintain and foster a safe work environment. Works under both inside and outside environmental conditions under prevailing conditions of heat cold rain and snow.
This position is issued test equipment and a vehicle.
Metra is a railroad employer subject to the provisions of the Railroad Retirement Tax Act not the Social Security Administration.
1. Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology Engineering or a related discipline is preferred.
2. In addition to #1 must have a minimum of five years of progressively responsible IT experience that includes one or more of the following: managing Microsoft network engineering (hardware and software); deploying current releases of Microsoft server software (application database email servers etc.; monitoring configuring and/or deploying VMware virtualization technology; monitoring and maintaining backup and recovery systems; or monitoring and managing large scale Storage Area Networks.
3. Considerable knowledge of:
- Windows OS Windows Server Linux Powershell Java Python SQL Server DNS and Active Directory.
- IT desktop laptop server and datacenter infrastructure including virtualized environments VMware hypervisors SAN AWS Azure and cloud.
- security architecture configurations and infrastructure; and SEIM syslog change management and patch management.
- IT management tools including SolarWinds Wireshark and TCP dump and packet filtering techniques.
4. Strong:
- analytical organizational and critical thinking skills.
- verbal and written communication skills.
- interpersonal skills when interacting with users management and IT professionals.
5. Project management skills.
6. Proficient in:
- operating systems like Windows Server and Linux and programming languages such as PowerShell and Java.
- Microsoft Office 365.
7. Ability to:
- assess complex security issues and develop and implement solutions.
- lift and move up to 30 pounds.
8. Demonstrated ability implementing managing and maintaining IT server infrastructure IT endpoints (i.e. desktops laptops tablets mobile phones) virtualization business continuity and disaster recovery.
9. Must:
- possess and maintain a valid drivers license and be willing to travel within Metras 6county region.
- be available to work flexible hours in the early morning late afternoonevenings or weekends.
- be available oncall 24hours/day 7 days/week 365 days/year includingweekends and holidays.
Preferred:
- COMPTIA or similar equivalence.
- Microsoft MCSE or Certified Professional (MCP).
Metra employees in an active review period under the current discipline policy or who have documented attendance or performance issues will not be considered and/or selected for this position.
Please note: Regardless of any state laws that legalize Metra prohibits applicants and employees use or possession of (or paraphernalia) or having detectable amounts of in their bodies including synthetic and/or nonsynthetic substances such as THC for any reason for preemployment screening purposes while on duty subject to duty on Metra property or in Metra work equipment and vehicles.
Metra is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is our policy to fill vacant positions with qualified candidates without regard to race color sex religion national origin age gender identity disability or any protected categories assuming an individual can perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.
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Employment Type
Full Time
