<p>We are looking for an experienced Manager of Networking to lead and oversee advanced network technologies and systems in Hartford County, Connecticut. This role requires a strong technical background and leadership skills to ensure the seamless operation and optimization of enterprise-level networks. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in managing complex network infrastructures and implementing effective solutions.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct and manage the configuration, maintenance, and optimization of network systems, including Extreme switches and Checkpoint firewalls.</p><p>• Oversee the implementation and integration of Arista networks into the existing infrastructure.</p><p>• Provide strategic leadership to a team of network professionals, fostering collaboration and growth.</p><p>• Ensure the security and reliability of enterprise networks through proactive monitoring and regular updates.</p><p>• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify and address network-related challenges and opportunities.</p><p>• Develop and enforce best practices for network operations and cybersecurity.</p><p>• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend upgrades to enhance system performance.</p><p>• Coordinate system installations and upgrades, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.</p><p>• Maintain compliance with industry standards and regulations through rigorous documentation and reporting.</p><p>• Lead troubleshooting efforts to resolve complex network issues efficiently.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Cybersecurity Leader to lead and strengthen our organization's security initiatives in New Haven County, Connecticut. This role involves overseeing cybersecurity strategies, managing risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will bring innovative approaches to safeguarding digital assets, while fostering collaboration with internal teams and external stakeholders.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead the implementation of cybersecurity initiatives, coordinating with internal teams and external vendors to ensure resilience and regular testing.</p><p>• Conduct audits and evaluations of cybersecurity systems, managing project planning, documentation, and annual budgeting.</p><p>• Stay updated on emerging security threats, technologies, and industry best practices to maintain a robust defense strategy.</p><p>• Develop and enforce security policies, procedures, and controls to protect networks, systems, and sensitive data.</p><p>• Perform risk assessments, vulnerability scans, and penetration tests to identify and mitigate potential threats.</p><p>• Design and execute incident response plans, monitoring security logs and ensuring rapid recovery from cyber incidents.</p><p>• Investigate security breaches and incidents, collaborating with vendors and teams to improve security measures.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and government policies related to cybersecurity.</p><p>• Create and manage a security awareness program to educate employees and stakeholders on best practices.</p><p>• Assess and monitor the security practices of third-party vendors and partners to safeguard organizational systems.</p>
<p>We are looking for a Senior Systems Engineer to join our team in Springfield, Massachusetts. In this Contract to permanent position, you will play a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and enhancing technology solutions while leading critical IT projects. This opportunity is ideal for a skilled individual eager to contribute to strategic planning, mentor team members, and support the advancement of enterprise-level systems.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Design, configure, and troubleshoot storage area networks (SANs), fiber channel infrastructure, and enterprise backup solutions across on-premises and cloud environments.</p><p>• Lead multiple projects focused on migrating and consolidating distributed systems into centralized enterprise models, including transitioning virtual servers to cloud-based platforms.</p><p>• Configure networks and firewalls while developing centralized logging and monitoring solutions to enhance system efficiency.</p><p>• Perform system upgrades and implement server configurations, including creating scripts and automating tasks across test, development, and production environments.</p><p>• Respond to system alerts and user-reported issues, applying independent judgment to resolve problems or escalate them when necessary.</p><p>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to research and propose strategies for IT system improvements.</p><p>• Provide leadership and mentorship to IT engineers and administrators, fostering growth and knowledge sharing.</p><p>• Implement best practices for system security, including intrusion detection, virus management, and disaster recovery.</p><p>• Monitor and optimize system performance, ensuring the stability and reliability of critical infrastructure.</p>
Job Summary<br>The Cloud Automation Engineer will implement, monitor, and continually improve procedures and resource allocations to ensure professional, high quality technology support and services. Provide support and maintenance of cloud computing systems, both on-premises and with third parties, including assessing systems services to identify potential weakness and problems and refining deployment, backup, and integration scripts. <br> <br>Essential Functions<br>• Work on multiple projects to research, propose and implement strategies in the automation, migration and consolidation of complex distributed systems with both private and public on-premises and cloud infrastructures. This may entail converting or migrating physical servers to virtual machines on-premises or to cloud providers (e.g. Azure, AWS) as well as moving virtualized instances located on-premises into services provided by cloud vendors.<br>• Develop, implement, and manage containerized on-prem and cloud infrastructure solutions using Docker and Kubernetes, ensuring high availability, scalability, and security of applications deployed across multi-cloud and hybrid environments.<br>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate container orchestration into CI/CD pipelines and optimize deployment workflows by leveraging build and orchestration tools such as Jenkins and Terraform, enabling developers to seamlessly move code through an industry-standard, automated pipeline.<br>• Assist in the management of multiple database instances in support of various cloud applications.<br>• Implement changes in multiple environments from test or development to staging to production which may include automating various tasks in multiple environments.<br>• Respond to alerts and customer reported issues. Escalate or resolve problems as needed by exercising independent judgement and within established support practices. <br>Minimum Qualifications:<br>• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years related professional or Associate’s degree with 7 years related professional experience.<br>• 3 years providing Cloud orchestration and coding in a large complex environment.<br>• Knowledge and experience with system scripting using technologies such as Python and Bash.<br>• Knowledge and experience working with virtualization environments and tools such as VMWare.<br>• Experience with automation products, such as Jenkins, Terraform, Ansible or GIT.<br>• Knowledge and experience with industry standard cloud best-practices as they relate to deployment, provisioning, and pipelining.<br>• Experience in UNIX/Linux including TCP/IP and Basic Networking<br>• Excellent analytical and organizational skills to plan, recommend, implement, and monitor effective and efficient processes and to identify problems and implement solutions.<br>• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.<br>• Ability to work independently with minimal guidance. <br> <br>Preferred Qualifications: <br>• Experience working in a large complex educational environment a plus.<br>• Experience and certification with AWS or Azure.<br>• Experience with database management systems such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, MS SQL Server. <br>• Experience with centralized automated configuration management and provisioning solutions for Linux systems such as RedHat Satellite, Puppet or Ansible.<br>• Experience working in a team-based environment and a proven history of implementing cross-departmental initiatives.
We are looking for a skilled Network Administrator to join our team and manage the daily operations of our network infrastructure. This role is essential in maintaining secure and efficient network systems while ensuring seamless connectivity across the organization. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in firewall technologies, Cisco networking, and Active Directory management.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Configure, maintain, and monitor network firewalls to ensure security and access control.<br>• Manage and troubleshoot Cisco routers and switches to optimize network performance.<br>• Oversee Active Directory administration, including user account management and group policies.<br>• Implement and support Cisco networking solutions, ensuring stable and efficient connectivity.<br>• Perform regular maintenance and upgrades on LAN systems to improve reliability.<br>• Identify and resolve network issues promptly to minimize downtime.<br>• Develop and enforce network security protocols and best practices.<br>• Collaborate with other IT teams to support organizational goals and requirements.<br>• Document network configurations, changes, and procedures for reference and compliance.<br>• Stay updated on emerging networking technologies and recommend improvements.
