Sam Schwartz, a TYLin Company, is a leading transportation engineering, planning, and environmental firm known nationally for our ability to solve complex transportation problems with creative, multi-modal solutions.  Our work includes diverse, high-profile projects for both private and public sector clients. We are located in Los Angeles/Oakland, CA, Washington, DC, Chicago, IL, Jersey City, NJ, New York, NY, Seattle, WA and Tampa, FL.

Job Summary

TYLin City Solutions is seeking a full-time Systems Engineer to assist the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) at the Transportation Management Center (TMC) in Region 1. The position will be full time at the NYSDOT Region 1 TMC at 50 Wolf Road in Albany NY. The System Engineer a senior level network administrative position providing first line IT support for TMC operations. The System Engineer will work closely with the TMC Director and the NYSDOT ITS Coordinator to facilitate the installation, operation, repair, relocation and maintenance of the TMC’s field and central hardware and software. In addition, the System Engineer shall maintain all TMC and field network documentation and ensure the system is operating within the security requirements per the NYS Office of Information Technology (OITS) guidelines and standards. The Systems Engineer shall provide 24/7/365 coverage for this role which includes back-up coverage and on-call coverage during off-hours when needed.

Organizational Relationship:

At NYSDOT: Reports directly to NYSDOT TMC Director and Consultant Operations Manager. Tasks may be assigned by the NYSDOT TMC Director or the NYSDOT ITS Coordinator.

At TYLin City Solutions: Reports directly to the Program Manager, Transportation Operations

Responsibilities & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Information Technology or Computer Science with the following certifications: CCNA Security, CCNA Routing and Switching, & MCSA, AND

• A minimum of 4 years work experience in IT network setup, security and network administration or

• Minimum of five years of full-time employment meeting the Qualifying Experience, AND

• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Candidates for this position must be proficient in the following areas:

• System Network Administration and Hardware & Software IT Support

• ITS Data Quality Assurance Services

• Understanding of system administration & troubleshooting of various networking and computer systems including:

  • Static and DHCP Network (IPv4) configuration

  • Cisco Routing and Switching

  • Virtual networking including VMWare

  • Programming and Software installation

  • Networking security using both software and hardware (firewall) systems

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications

  • Understanding how to author documents in Microsoft Office

  • Electronic Mail and Scheduling using Outlook

  • Immediate messaging and meeting capability in MS Teams

  • Use of spreadsheets in Excel

Qualifying Experience:

• Full-Time employment working as a senior IT systems administrator or IT systems engineering position that includes network security proficiency.

Desired Qualifications:

It is desired that candidates for this position also be proficient in the following areas:

• Ability to react and cope under stressful situations professionally, in a timely manner and perform with minimal supervision

• Experience with wireless (Radio and Cellular) and fiber optic communication systems

• Intermediate or higher level of expertise with MSSQL + Server

• Ability to perform in a cooperative team environment

• Interpersonal and organizational skills with the ability to train others

• Ability to cope with stress and perform in a cooperative team environment with the Client.

 

Additional Information

TYLin City Solutions is committed to pay equity. As part of that commitment, we have provided the base compensation range of $83,500-95,000 annually for this position and local market. We recognize that each candidate brings a unique set of skills, experience, education, and competencies to the table that will be reflected in our offer. TYLin Company is proud to offer exciting career development opportunities.

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Sam Schwartz Consulting, LLC offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Our benefits include extensive medical, disability and life insurance coverage, continuing education benefits, paid time off, employee assistance program and a retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.

We encourage all candidates to explore our total rewards offering.

Sam Schwartz Consulting, LLC is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal, provincial, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.  The company and its employees are required to comply with all local health authority, legal or lawful client requirements.