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Position:System Administrator (IT Security)
JOB REF#:43329 -
Duration:12 Months (Contract)
Location:REMOTE - Denver, CO 80206
Pay Rate:$55.00 per hour/W2 only
This role is 100% REMOTE, but you MUST RESIDE with in 45 miles of Denver, CO to be considered. (LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY)
HOURS: MON-FRI 8am - 5pm (CST)
This role is 100% REMOTE, but you MUST RESIDE with in 45 miles of Denver, CO to be considered. (LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY)
HOURS: MON-FRI 8am - 5pm (CST)
80% - Security Vulnerabilities Patching and Application Updates and Deployments, which includes the use of OIT's incident/change order system and the following activities:
Assist in the mission and support of the Tanium application and systems.
Monitor and follow up on assigned incidents/problems/change requests
Follow up on resolved/closed tickets to ensure customer satisfaction
Provide support for hardware and software issues over the phone, in person and/or remotely
Provide resolution and assistance for operating systems for Windows Server and Linux based systems
Provide resolution and assistance for Physical and Virtual servers
Deploy new or rebuilt computers and technology equipment based on OIT and agency security and operational policies
Support software and hardware patching, updating and deployments
Assist with collaborating with Network, Application, Database and Server teams to resolve issues for assigned agencies.
Provide after-hours support for patching and updating security vulnerabilities and updates to applications
Be able to respond to urgent security incidents as they arise during business hours and outside business hours.
Receive and/or log service incidents into ticketing system. Reassign incident tickets related to other Information Technology Groups for further support
10% - Providing IT and Customer Service Management: This position assists in established OIT Change Management (RFC) process.
Use established tools to track hardware and software assets.
Assist with informing/sharing new documentation/information with appropriate IT groups.
Assist in ensuring systems are patched and updated using Tanium in accordance with OIT policies and procedures.
The position assists with making recommendations to the compliance teams and leadership in regard to when to upgrade certain software packages, hardware driver packages and security vulnerabilities within a maintenance time schedule.
Due to the distributed environment, certain remote locations within various agencies may require onsite visits.
Assists with determining whether a particular hardware driver package or hardware firmware updates may require onsite visits to remote locations.
5% - Organizational and Project Commitment: The position assists in implementing projects for OIT.
Participating in team meetings and implementing project tasks and time tracking.
Attend and complete all internal OIT provided training and take advantage of professional development with manager approval.
Share new knowledge or skills in form of mini training sessions with the team.
Some legacy software might not install on newer systems.
Assist in researching compatibility mode and if feasible will install the software using the mode recommended by the OS.
5%- Duties as Assigned:
Decommissioning of servers.
REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:
3 years of experience providing Systems Administration within a Windows or Linux environments.
Experience in a professional, large enterprise-level environment (100 servers), as a dedicated Systems Administrator.
Experience in IT controls, Cyber (NIST or CIS), HIPAA, PCI, or security compliance.
Experience administering server-side technology and networked computing systems.
Familiarity with SQL and database operations.
Experience installing, configuring and supporting Local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), WI-FI, and Internet system or a segment of a network system.
Experiene analyzing workflow, access, information, and security requirements.
Experience maintaining Network and Security hardware and software.
Experience monitoring networks to ensure network availability to all system users and perform necessary maintenance to support network availability.
Experience planning, coordinating and implementing network security measures.
Experience maintaining network security policy, addressed security issues and applied appropriate security patches.
Technical Experience with Microsoft, Cisco, Meraki, Palo Alto NGFW, Unix, Linux, MVS or VS, and VMWare
Education: College Degree or Diploma in Information systems or information technology, ,
Other Requirements:
Must be able to pass a criminal background and drug test
Must have a valid drivers licence, as periodic travel to various locations in the Denver metro may be required
Ability to participate in an on-call rotation.
DESIRED SKILLS:
Microsoft MCSE Certified
Experience managing both on premise and familiarity with cloud environments.
Real-world, hands on experience with at least one Cloud based environment (AWS - Preferred, Azure or Google Cloud Platform).
Scripting experience in Powershell, 9293 Eastbash and python.
Experience with central system administration and monitoring tools such as syslog, puppet, Splunk.
Understanding of system hardening through group policy management and security concepts from a system administration perspective.
Experience with Google Apps in a professional environment.
Experience with Crowdstrike, Tenable, or Tanium
Certifications: ITIL, CompTIA Security , GIAC Global Information Assurance Certification from SANS Institute, CISSP, CISA and/or CISM.
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Calance Consultant Benefits Offerings:
- EPO/PPO Medical Plan
- HMO/PPO Dental programs
- Vision - VSP (Vision Plan Summary)
- 401K Retirement vesting program
- Paid Bi-Weekly/Direct Deposit
- Flex Spending Plan
- Voluntary Life, AD&D, STD or LTD plans
** We will NOT accept 3rd Party (C2C) Contractors **
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Position:System Administrator (IT Security)
JOB REF#:43329 -
Duration:12 Months (Contract)
Location:REMOTE - Denver, CO 80206
Pay Rate:$55.00 per hour/W2 only
This role is 100% REMOTE, but you MUST RESIDE with in 45 miles of Denver, CO to be considered. (LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY)
HOURS: MON-FRI 8am - 5pm (CST)
This role is 100% REMOTE, but you MUST RESIDE with in 45 miles of Denver, CO to be considered. (LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY)
HOURS: MON-FRI 8am - 5pm (CST)
80% - Security Vulnerabilities Patching and Application Updates and Deployments, which includes the use of OIT's incident/change order system and the following activities:
Assist in the mission and support of the Tanium application and systems.
Monitor and follow up on assigned incidents/problems/change requests
Follow up on resolved/closed tickets to ensure customer satisfaction
Provide support for hardware and software issues over the phone, in person and/or remotely
Provide resolution and assistance for operating systems for Windows Server and Linux based systems
Provide resolution and assistance for Physical and Virtual servers
Deploy new or rebuilt computers and technology equipment based on OIT and agency security and operational policies
Support software and hardware patching, updating and deployments
Assist with collaborating with Network, Application, Database and Server teams to resolve issues for assigned agencies.
Provide after-hours support for patching and updating security vulnerabilities and updates to applications
Be able to respond to urgent security incidents as they arise during business hours and outside business hours.
Receive and/or log service incidents into ticketing system. Reassign incident tickets related to other Information Technology Groups for further support
10% - Providing IT and Customer Service Management: This position assists in established OIT Change Management (RFC) process.
Use established tools to track hardware and software assets.
Assist with informing/sharing new documentation/information with appropriate IT groups.
Assist in ensuring systems are patched and updated using Tanium in accordance with OIT policies and procedures.
The position assists with making recommendations to the compliance teams and leadership in regard to when to upgrade certain software packages, hardware driver packages and security vulnerabilities within a maintenance time schedule.
Due to the distributed environment, certain remote locations within various agencies may require onsite visits.
Assists with determining whether a particular hardware driver package or hardware firmware updates may require onsite visits to remote locations.
5% - Organizational and Project Commitment: The position assists in implementing projects for OIT.
Participating in team meetings and implementing project tasks and time tracking.
Attend and complete all internal OIT provided training and take advantage of professional development with manager approval.
Share new knowledge or skills in form of mini training sessions with the team.
Some legacy software might not install on newer systems.
Assist in researching compatibility mode and if feasible will install the software using the mode recommended by the OS.
5%- Duties as Assigned:
Decommissioning of servers.
REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:
3 years of experience providing Systems Administration within a Windows or Linux environments.
Experience in a professional, large enterprise-level environment (100 servers), as a dedicated Systems Administrator.
Experience in IT controls, Cyber (NIST or CIS), HIPAA, PCI, or security compliance.
Experience administering server-side technology and networked computing systems.
Familiarity with SQL and database operations.
Experience installing, configuring and supporting Local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), WI-FI, and Internet system or a segment of a network system.
Experiene analyzing workflow, access, information, and security requirements.
Experience maintaining Network and Security hardware and software.
Experience monitoring networks to ensure network availability to all system users and perform necessary maintenance to support network availability.
Experience planning, coordinating and implementing network security measures.
Experience maintaining network security policy, addressed security issues and applied appropriate security patches.
Technical Experience with Microsoft, Cisco, Meraki, Palo Alto NGFW, Unix, Linux, MVS or VS, and VMWare
Education: College Degree or Diploma in Information systems or information technology, ,
Other Requirements:
Must be able to pass a criminal background and drug test
Must have a valid drivers licence, as periodic travel to various locations in the Denver metro may be required
Ability to participate in an on-call rotation.
DESIRED SKILLS:
Microsoft MCSE Certified
Experience managing both on premise and familiarity with cloud environments.
Real-world, hands on experience with at least one Cloud based environment (AWS - Preferred, Azure or Google Cloud Platform).
Scripting experience in Powershell, 9293 Eastbash and python.
Experience with central system administration and monitoring tools such as syslog, puppet, Splunk.
Understanding of system hardening through group policy management and security concepts from a system administration perspective.
Experience with Google Apps in a professional environment.
Experience with Crowdstrike, Tenable, or Tanium
Certifications: ITIL, CompTIA Security , GIAC Global Information Assurance Certification from SANS Institute, CISSP, CISA and/or CISM.
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Calance Consultant Benefits Offerings:
- EPO/PPO Medical Plan
- HMO/PPO Dental programs
- Vision - VSP (Vision Plan Summary)
- 401K Retirement vesting program
- Paid Bi-Weekly/Direct Deposit
- Flex Spending Plan
- Voluntary Life, AD&D, STD or LTD plans
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Salary : $55
