Systems Specialist - Communications Network Infrastructure

The Systems Specialist, under the general guidance of the Systems Manager, is responsible for overseeing work of a team of analysts that are responsible for providing technical support of the existing network security systems in IT. This role will also be responsible for leading the team, contributing technical expertise, and providing guidance to the analysis of incidents and events. The Systems Specialist will also develop and create procedures that will help the team improve the monitoring of IT computing infrastructure, provide timely response and troubleshoot alerts generated by various security tools. This position is also responsible for routine IT administrative tasks, problem solving, and issue resolution.

This position does not provide employment pursuant to the terms of a STEM OPT Training Plan.

• Supervise technical staff and contractors supporting intrusion prevention, endpoint protection, data loss prevention, and access control technologies
• Provide architectural, configuration, solution, and quality reviews to ensure secure and compliant implementations
• Coordinate with IT groups, business organizations, vendors, and internal teams to resolve technology issues and implement standards
• Monitor employee performance, productivity, professional conduct, and progress against development plans
• Create integration and architectural diagrams that support secure system design
• Develop RFP specifications, conduct technical evaluations, and recommend solutions and vendors
• Manage small-scale vendor infrastructure installations and oversee firewall administration, operation, integration, and implementation
• Monitor cybersecurity alerts, threats, and vulnerabilities; assess risk and impact, support incident response, and escalate issues when needed
• Handle administrative and operational responsibilities, including change management, daily reporting, time-sheet approvals, equipment orders, service tickets, and acting as Systems Manager when required
• Lead and develop a team through coaching, performance management, and effective work assignment to drive aligned execution and business outcome

Required Education/Experience

• Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 3 years of full-time relevant work experience in IT or Information security or
• Associate's Degree and a minimum of 5 years of full-time relevant work experience in IT or Information security or
• High School Diploma/GED and a minimum of 8 years of full-time relevant work experience in IT or Information security

Preferred Education/Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Math, Engineering or business-related disciplines and a minimum of 5 years of full-time relevant work experience in Information Security, Computer Incident Response Team (CIRT), Cyber Security Operations Center (CSOC), or Incident Management discipline

Relevant Work Experience

• A minimum of 3 years of experience designing, developing, and implementing secure architectures or processes, required
• A minimum of 3 years of experience implementing network firewalls, required
• A minimum of 3 years of experience administering, operating, and integrating firewalls, required
• Thorough knowledge of communication protocols, security standards, and cybersecurity principles, required
• Experience with threat management, risk management, and/or compliance, required
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including presenting designs and explaining technical concepts to nontechnical audiences, required
• Experience with infrastructure integration, technology evaluation, standard designs, emerging technologies (e.g., Next-Generation Firewalls, SASE, ZTNA, micro-segmentation, and cloud security architectures), long-term planning and investment estimation, preferred
• Experience with infrastructure integration, technology evaluation, standard designs, emerging technologies, long-term planning, and investment estimation, preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to lead/manage others
• Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion
• Ability to inspire and develop staff
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Licenses and Certifications

• Driver's License Required
• Other: CISSP, CISM and CIPP Preferred

Physical Demands

• Ability to push, pull, and lift up to 40 pounds
• Sit or stand to use a keyboard, mouse, and computer for the duration of the workday
• Ability to read small print and symbols

Additional Physical Demands

• The selected candidate will be assigned a System Emergency Assignment (i.e., an emergency response role) and will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to be flexible and able to work off-hours as required to support deployments, resolve production problems or respond to corporate emergencies

Mission Statement:

Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison), Orange & Rockland Utilities (O&R), and Consolidated Edison Transmission (CET) employees are required to follow health, safety, and environmental policies, EEO, Standards of Business Conduct, and all other applicable company policy and procedures. We all share a responsibility to advance the company’s mission by excelling at our three corporate priorities – safety of our people and the public, operational excellence in all that we do, and ensuring the best possible customer experience.

Benefits:

We are dedicated to supporting the physical, mental, and financial health of our employees and their families. This commitment extends beyond the workplace to foster personal growth and holistic wellbeing. Our life-changing rewards package includes:

• Rich medical & pharmacy benefits, including vision benefits
• Dental benefits
• Health Savings Accounts
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with robust matching
• Employer paid Pension Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a generous matching contribution
• State of the art Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous paid time off plus paid holidays
• Family support: emergency backup child, & elder care assistance
• Social responsibility and volunteer opportunities
• Employee discount program
• Commuter Benefits
• Culture of growth and learning: career development; tuition reimbursement; recognition program
• Life and Long-Term Disability Benefits

*Please be aware that some benefits may not apply to provisional or part-time job titles.

EEO Statement:

Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison), Orange & Rockland Utilities (O&R), and Consolidated Edison Transmission (CET) are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of the individual’s actual or perceived disability, protected veteran status, race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, domestic violence victim status, or any other actual or perceived status protected by law.

Technical Difficulty Statement:

For technical issues, please contact us at [email protected]