Senior Systems Administrator and Security Engineer

Who is Litens?We are a diverse group of talented people committed to creating solutions to problems and making the world a better place. We enhance and deliver both mechanical and electrified solutions that bring efficiency and sustainability to new heights. Founded in 1979, Litens has a proud history of being an innovative and highly respected company specializing in powertrain system engineering and component supply. Our history includes numerous achievements, many of which have been recognized through prestigious awards from our customers.Experience a fulfilling and supportive environment where ingenuity is rewarded, collaboration is encouraged, and opportunities are readily available.Why Join Litens?Join Litens Information Technology team as a Senior Systems Administrator and Security Engineer. The Senior Network Systems and Security Engineer is responsible for the implementation,maintenance, and integration of the corporate WAN, LAN and server architecture with a focus on security. The main focus of this role is to manage and administer systems thatinvolve OSI layers 1 through 4. At Litens, you can make an impact. We’ve purposefully cultivated a supportive and flexible environment that gives everyone the opportunity to succeed. Litens offers a competitive and people-first approach to compensation and benefits, and we are committed to provide balanced employment and advancement opportunities for everyone.Our diversity is our source of strength. At Litens, we are committed to equal employment opportunity, and we value and welcome diversity. We respect employees’ rights for a safe and respectful workplace. Accommodations for disabilities in relation to the job selection process are available upon request.What will you do?Implementation and MaintenanceConfigure and install various network devices and services (e.g., routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, VPN, QoS)Perform network maintenance and system upgrades including service packs, patches, hot fixes and security configurations.Monitor performance and ensure systems availability and reliability.Monitor system resource utilization, trending, and capacity planning.Work within established configuration and change management processes to ensure awareness, approval and success of changes made to the network infrastructure.Ensure availability of network infrastructure as per established SLA’sMaintain security, backup, and redundancy strategies.Maintain and administer perimeter security systems such as firewalls and intrusion detection systems.Create alerts that notify appropriate personnel on threats.Sign-off changes to the network and deployment of software to ensure protection.Enable controlled access to corporate security zones as required.Perform analysis of network security needsOversee, deploy and review Data Loss Prevention tools and end point security components.Assist in technical security assessments, code reviews and vulnerability tests to highlight risks and help the company to improve security.Develop technical solutions to help mitigate security vulnerabilities.Assist with penetration testing to determine vulnerabilities and mitigate them.Create processes for authentication, authorization and encryption algorithms.Work with vendors to facilitate corrective actions.Provide Level-2/3 support and troubleshooting to resolve issues.Monitor and test application performance for potential bottlenecks, identify possible solutions, and work with developers to implement those fixes.Analyze, monitor, troubleshoot and correct network problems remotely and on-site.SecurityEnable controlled access to corporate security zones as required.Monitor performance and ensure systems availability and reliability.Perform analysis of network security needsOversee, deploy and review Data Loss Prevention tools and end point security components.Assist in technical security assessments, code reviews and vulnerability tests to highlight risks and help the company to improve security.Develop technical solutions to help mitigate security vulnerabilities.Assist with penetration testing to determine vulnerabilities and mitigate them.Create processes for authentication, authorization and encryption algorithms.TroubleshootingWork with vendors to facilitate corrective actions.Provide Level-2/3 support and troubleshooting to resolve issues. Monitor and test application performance for potential bottlenecks, identify possible solutions, and work with developers to implement those fixes. Analyze, monitor, troubleshoot and correct network problems remotely and on-site.Research and DevelopmentParticipate in the design of information and operational support systems. Contribute to design, integration, and installation of hardware and software. Conduct research to identify new attack vectors against company’s product and services and corporate assets. Keep current with changing cyber threats and malware risks.What will you bring? University degree in Computer Science or a related subjectCCNP or higher (CCIE and/or CISSP highly valued)Deep understanding of networking protocols (e.g., IPSEC, HSRP, BGP, OSPF, 802.11, QoS)Solid understanding of the OSI or TCP/IP modelScripting skills (e.g., Powershell scripts, Perl, Python)Flexible to support 24/7 operations.Flexible some international travel (must maintain valid passport)Minimum of 4 years of hands-on network engineering experienceMinimum of 4 years of experience installing, configuring and troubleshooting UNIX/Linux based environmentsHands-on experience with monitoring, network diagnostic and network analytics toolsSolid experience in the administration and performance tuning of application stacks (e.g., Tomcat, IIS, Apache, etc)Experience with virtualization (e.g., VMware)Experience with monitoring systems, protocols (Netflow) and tools (e.g., Orion, Scrutinizer, Wireshark)Experience and expertise with ethicaAdditional InformationAccommodations for disabilities in relation to the job selection process are available upon request.