• Serve as subject matter expert (SME) and lead engineer for coordinating, implementing, designing, and testing complex consolidated authentication schemes for all network administration related operations. Lead intermediate/assist on major projects and Data Center Consolidation initiatives in the data/voice Data Center networks, including design, implementation and testing. Manage network equipment in the NYS data centers and remote locations; Troubleshoot carrier class network equipment, including end-to-end network connectivity using command line tools, e.g., PCAP, Wireshark, tcpdump etc.; Perform analysis of packet captures, firewall logs and syslogs; understand data networking protocols including TCP/IP; OSI; OSPF; BGP; HTTP; SSL; DNS; TLS; WAP; and other Local Area Network/Wide Area Network (LAN/WAN) protocols; Provide in-depth analysis on network data captures using monitoring tools such as Zenoss, Splunk, NfSen, Wireshark, etc.; Oversee network monitoring to ensure maximum network availability; Provide 24x7x365 on-call network support, on a rotating basis, for troubleshooting, escalation and ticket resolutions; Report network outages, degradation of services or severely impactful events to DCN senior management immediately so that upper ITS management may be briefed if necessary; Review agency network connectivity and access requirements; Participate in network performance analysis, training, and capacity planning; Design, test, and implement a broad range of new network solutions, migrations and upgrades for ITS Enterprise and NYS Agency networks; Perform evaluations on software/hardware intended to be added or updated within the ITS Enterprise infrastructure or at ITS remote sites to ensure network continuity/compatibility; Support Local and Wide Area Network (LAN/WAN) environments which utilize advanced routing protocols including OSPF, IBGP, EBGP; Use all available network tools to provide exceptional support/service to fulfill customer requirements; Keep network documentation updated and accurate, such as Visio diagrams, operational procedures, training manuals, and network templates; Perform the full range of supervisory responsibilities; and Occasional travel may be required.