Job Seekers, Please send resumes to resumes@hireitpeople.com Short Description:  This position is intended to support OCIO computer networking responsibilities by supporting firewalls, proxy servers, DNS, secure communications, network monitoring, and providing consulting services in those areas. 
Complete Description:  These functions are performed in the enterprise hosting and networking environment, which hosts hundreds of virtual and physical servers in multiple locations, and supports functions and business-critical services for executive branch agencies.  Responsibilities include:
• Operational support for proxy, load balancing and Internet filtering services for additional security, performance, capacity and availability of hosted services.
• Operational support for secure, high volume DNS services and SSL cert management.  
• Configure and maintain secure network infrastructure in conformance with security standards and best practices.  
Assigned systems include enterprise networking environment with major impact on delivery of services to customers internal to state government and to the public.
• Manage networks and assigned systems to prevent unauthorized access while insuring efficient transmission.  Perform log management and monitoring.
• Firewall support:   Plan, schedule and implement access through the firewalls in conformance with security standards.  
• Adhere to defined incident/change management process
• Regular communication with other technical teams and business owners
• Work with customers to develop testing and implementation schedules as needed
• Maintain technical documentation of the environment

At least a general working knowledge of web applications, protocols, concepts, methodologiesCommunicate clearly and interact effectively with individuals at all levels of responsibilitySchedule, coordinate and plan effectivelySquid proxy, DNS, and SSL cert experience a plusGigamon experience a plus

SkillRequired / DesiredAmountof ExperienceUNIX System Administration experience with Linux as the core operating systemRequired2YearsApache HTTP server experienceRequired2Yearsfirewall administrationRequired2Yearsfull time technical support experience in a complex networking or web hosting environmentRequired2YearsUnix scripting skills (e.g. Perl, Bash, TCL, cURL, etc.) At least a general working knowledge of web applications, protocols, concepts, methodologiesRequired2YearsOperational support for proxy, load balancing and Internet filtering services for additional security, performance, capacity and availability of hostDesired  Operational support for secure, high volume DNS services and SSL cert management.Desired  Configure and maintain secure network infrastructure in conformance with security standards and best practices. Assigned systems include enterpriseDesired  Manage networks and assigned systems to prevent unauthorized access while insuring efficient transmission. Perform log management and monitoring.Desired  Firewall support: Plan, schedule and implement access through the firewalls in conformance with security standards.Desired