IT-Security & Communication Engineer

Req ID:454703 

 

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

 

 

Annual Salary:

$115,000 - $120,000

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The Engineer is responsible to oversee and manage the installation of the digital Closed Circuit Television (CCTV), and the audio (public announcement/PA) and visual systems (public information/PI) in order to maintain a secure and safe transportation system. This role develops processes, methods and techniques to transmit, store and manipulate information in electronic data equipment and digital computer systems.  The Engineer uses his/her advanced level of knowledge to test, diagnose and correct failures in the software and hardware digital computer systems.

 

• Install, configure, maintain and manage networking devices, servers, storage and operating systems.
• Evaluate and/or recommend procurement of network‐related devices, servers, storage systems, peripheral equipment, and software.
• Investigate problems, identify their source, determine possible solutions, test and implement solutions.
• Guide complex problems from identification to resolution across different departments, employees and/or systems.
• Plan, implement and administer network security, including managing host/device security.
• Troubleshoot networks, systems, and applications to identify and correct malfunctions and other operational difficulties.
• Investigate, recommend and install enhancements and operating procedures that optimize network/systems availability.
• Ensure the confidentiality, integrity and availability of information being processed, stored, accessed or transmitted on the network.
• Documents system problems and resolutions for future reference
• Participates in audits of the company's information technology infrastructure by external organizations.
• Contributes to the planning and execution of business continuity and backup, disaster recovery capabilities.
• Provides technical expertise in researching, identifying, evaluating, recommending and/or developing information security systems, controls, methods, techniques and models.
• Exhibits initiative and drive to complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Maintaining the company’s UC phone system and working closely with the phone service provider to keep the lines active.
• Takes a leadership role while dealing with vendors and owns assigned responsibilities.
• Able to prioritize based on criticality.
• Perform related duties as assigned by management.
• Pass all associated quizzes and tests such as Rule Book, Safety and other necessary trainings.
• Maintain compliance with training requirements (e.g. in-house training, etc.)

 

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

 

• Bachelor of Science in either Computer Science, Information Systems, Electronic Engineering or related field.
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• Knowledge of project management and maintenance planning.
• Knowledge of Federal Information Technology standards, guidelines, requirements and programs such as NIST
• Expert level of knowledge in UNIX,DOS, Windows Operating Systems, Computer Networking, Programming skills, digital recording and transmitting systems.
• Strong written, verbal, listening and presentation skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to read, write, speak and comprehend the English language at a high level of proficiency while using the phone, in email communications and in-person.
• Ability to works independently and on a team member.
• Required to have a valid license in accordance with New York State Motor Vehicle Laws.

 

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

 

• Master of Science in either Computer Science, Information Systems or Electronic Engineering or related field.
• Two or more years of work experience that includes testing and commissioning of digital audio and visual communication recording systems.
• UHF Radio communication experience,
• Professional certifications such as A+, Network+, Security+, CCNA, MCSA 2016 and VCP.
• Knowledge of Systems monitoring and management in a high‐availability data center environment

 

 

• Ability to read, write, speak and comprehend the English language at a high leve