| Position Responsibilities |
THIS IS A TRAVEL POSITION
NEED TO BE IN PHILLY OR NORTHEAST
- Leads Train Control System support staff in rigorous detailed technical analysis, design, development, and implementation of all aspects of the maintenance and enhancement of the Train Control Systems.
- Be an integral part of twenty-four by seven availability of four Train Control Systems facilities and network infrastructures, extensive fault-tolerant network capabilities ensuring continuous operations of train movement throughout the Train Control Systems.
- Configures, administers, and maintains RedHat, Windows systems.
- Interfaces with outside technical specialists in the review of system problem resolution, and system upgrades.
- Plans and implements operating systems, hardware, and software upgrades to maintain the equipment at a secure and reliable operating level.
- Configures and supports networking, including routers, switches, and firewalls.
- Helps Develop, implement, and monitor network security policy and practices.
Helps Develop operating and trouble-shooting procedures for technical staff. Assists with emergency system and network support technical staff on a 24/7 basis. Develops and maintains documentation on network architecture and administrative procedures.
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent experience required.
- Must have minimum 7+ years’ experience in similar real-time SCADA control systems and their operations, and 7+ years’ experience in networking, workstation, and server operating systems with detailed knowledge in the configuration, implementation and maintenance of multiple platform computer systems hardware and operating system software.
- Experience in progressing hardware/software projects through their entire lifecycle including specification, design, implementation, testing, maintenance, and documentation.
- Detailed knowledge in the design, configuration and maintenance of communications networks including switches, routers, and firewalls.
- Extensive knowledge in security practices on RedHat, Windows PC/Servers and network connections.
- Skill in oral and written communication to present technical designs, operational procedures, and system documentation.
- Ability to interact and deal effectively with individuals and committees with diverse, non-technical backgrounds.
- Experience in progressing hardware/software projects through their entire lifecycle including specification, design, implementation, testing, maintenance, and documentation.
General knowledge of railroad operations and signaling and electrification concepts.
- Position requires occasional overnight and weekend work while performing maintenance or upgrades that require system or network outage.
- Position requires occasional scheduled On Call duty during peak periods or other critical times.
- Time sensitive emergency situations require immediate fault identification and implementation of corrective action in high-pressure situations.
Travel 25 percent. |
