Network Administrator

ONLY CONSIDERING CANDIDATES WITH 5 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE WHO RESIDE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE TO NEW YORK, NY – NOT OPEN TO RELOCATION “Join GD Resources for dynamic opportunities in business management and IT, where innovation meets excellence.” About the Company:GD Resources is a Veteran Women-Owned Business Management and Information Technology company committed to excellence. GD Resources provides dynamic opportunities for veterans and professionals alike to contribute to innovative projects and drive success in a collaborative and supportive environment. Join us to make a difference, advance your career, and grow with a company that values integrity, diversity, and continuous improvement.  Job Title: Senior Network AdministratorTask Order: HBITS-07-14457 Agency: State of New York – Department of Financial Services Location: New York, NY - Hybrid Duration: 30 Months Rate: Depends on experience Position OverviewThis HBITS role supports the Department’s hybrid security infrastructure. The position focuses on managing and securing enterprise firewalls, Azure-based networking, high-availability environments, VPN systems, and documentation. The Senior Network Administrator will maintain network integrity, resilience, and compliance, while supporting ongoing initiatives and mentoring staff. ResponsibilitiesInstall, configure, and manage firewall security appliances in a high-availability architecture.Patch and maintain security appliances with required updates and upgrades.Implement configuration changes to support new initiatives and applications.Monitor and support the VPN environment to ensure secure, high-availability operations.Configure and manage Azure networking and security components, including firewall rules, VNets, and ExpressRoute.Monitor Azure Security Center for compliance with security benchmarks and standards.Assist in creating ARM templates as needed.Produce network diagrams, documentation, standards, policies, and procedures.Mentor staff on network and security best practices. Qualifications 7 years of administration and engineering experience with enterprise firewalls.7 years of experience implementing security solutions such as threat prevention, URL filtering, and SSL decryption.7 years of experience with firewall management systems.7 years of experience with intrusion protection and prevention systems.7 years of experience configuring routes and encrypted tunnels between remote locations.7 years of experience developing and deploying BGP routing solutions.7 years of experience with high-availability network technologies and configurations.7 years of experience producing written documentation, network diagrams, and operational procedures.7 years of experience implementing and integrating Cisco LAN/WAN solutions.7 years of experience configuring and installing routers, switches, firewalls, and VPN solutions.7 years of experience with LAN/WAN, TCP/IP, switching, and routing protocols.7 years of experience mentoring staff.Fortinet NSE certification required.  Required DocumentsRésuméCopy of candidate identification (driver’s license, passport, visa if applicable)Degree/certifications (if applicable)Three professional referencesCompleted Form 2  GDR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law. We are committed to equal opportunity in all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, compensation, and benefits.