Job Description

PLEASE NOTE THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE THE CONSULTANT TO WORK ONSITE.

The MTA IT department is seeking an experienced well rounded IT professional to assist with supporting Police and Physical Security related technology projects.

The consultant will require hands on technical experience to assist with administering workstations, network, servers and physical security software.

The candidate must work onsite and may be subject to a Police Background Investigation.

Tasks include the following:

• Make certain that all Police and Physical Security Systems currently installed or introduced into the MTA infrastructure meet IT, Cybersecurity and Physical Security standards, policies & procedures.
• Coordinate activities between various vendors, Cybersecurity, IT and Business groups as well as provide technical advice and guidance to stakeholders.
• Assist in identifying and mitigating risks and manage all related tasks to achieve the desired result.
• Onsite visits and travel throughout the MTA Region are required.
• The interview will involve technical questions which the candidate must successfully complete.
  

Requirements

• Hands on expertise with VMWARE, Microsoft Server (2019-2022), Windows 11 & Active Directory in a System/Network Administrator, System/Network Engineer or similar capacity.
• Proficient with troubleshooting network, server, desktop and Cybersecurity related issues.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills and assisting with identifying root cause and steps to mitigate issues.
• Experience working in a team environment to implement required network configurations, firewall rules, security software installations and server rack/stack.
• Expertise in system administration of Enterprise Software with focus on granular security permissions for access and group settings.
• A solid foundation in information technology, including the principles and practices of system assessments, administration and maintenance.
• Strong analytical skills to comprehend requirements and relate such requirements to the appropriate configurations.
• Extensive knowledge using Office 365 & Microsoft Office Suite including Teams, PowerPoint & Visio
• Ability to make decisions and provide solutions by inquiring, assessing, listening and evaluating information.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are a must.
• A background in Police, Public Safety or Physical Security related technology such as Video Management, Access Control, Video Analytics, Physical Security Information Management or similar technology is a plus.

Education and Experience:

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in IT related field

• Minimum 7-9 years of Information Technology experience

• 3-5 years of experience in a System Administrator or Engineer role

• Physical Security Experience with Video Management, Card Access, Video Analytics Systems is extremely helpful.

Benefits

Lynx Technology Partners offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health and welfare benefits, life insurance, retirement plans, paid holidays, and remote work options. 

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. At Lynx, we embrace and support individuals of all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or veteran status. 

Join us at Lynx Technology Partners and become part of a dynamic, forward-thinking team focused on safeguarding digital environments and helping our clients navigate the evolving cyber threat landscape.

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