Network Administrator

This position is responsible for Branch's network and information security support.Client DetailsOne of the world's largest commercial banks, offering corporate and personal banking, investment services, and asset management. Fully on-site contract position in Manhattan, NY.Description◼ Administrate and maintain the network infrastructure to ensure high security and performance◼ Ensure that network device configuration and patching are well managed while meeting the Bank' IT & IS standards.◼ Supervise and control the overall operations and implementation of systems involving network, Internet, email gateway, IDS/IPS, SIEM system, vulnerability scan systems etc.◼ Collaborate with IS team in vulnerability scan & penetration tests, ensure that the vulnerabilities are well tracked and remediated on time while meeting the Bank' IT & IS standards◼ Liaise with data center service providers (e.g. Head Office) in relation to network, equipment, information security and service provisions.◼ Contact carriers for circuits, and other vendors for equipment and service installation, maintenance or troubleshooting.◼ Formulate disaster recovery plans/incident responses, and arrange for relevant tests to ensure that the plan is following the regulatory requirements and Head Office's requirements.◼ Provide Helpdesk support for network/security related requests or issues.◼ Any other work assigned by IT Department Management.Profile◼ Must have excellent verbal communication skills◼ Must be detail-oriented◼ Experience with Cisco and Juniper's firewall, routers and switches.◼ Professional Certifications in networking required (Cisco CCNA or CCIE)◼ Networking in TCP/IP, IP addressing, IP subnets and routing protocols◼ Professional knowledge and experience in network security on IDS/IPS and firewall devices. Vulnerability scans and Penetration tests.◼ Experience with the process and procedures in the operations of a typical data center◼ Languages: English & Chinese (Mandarin preferred) - able to read, write & speakJob OfferImmediate start date and quick interview process. 6 month contract to start with potential of extension!MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.