Zscaler

IO Datasphere, Inc. has been providing project management, software development and IT staff augmentation services to our clients in the Midwest and throughout the U.S. since 1996. We are an approved vendor on contract to provide software development and IT staff augmentation services for the States of Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Iowa, and Wisconsin. We also provide these services to businesses, as well as local and county governments, in the Midwest and nationwide.

Our client is looking for a Surveillance and Access Control Technician that will work on a team responsible for facilities-based systems, including but not limited to, surveillance, door control, building automation, and telecommunication. The work includes all aspects of design, planning, installation, and support of the aforementioned systems, including supporting desktop PCs, servers, network devices, storage solutions, and surveillance-specific equipment. The work will be performed at the client s nearly 200 locations, state-wide, including client s many secure sites, often independently.

Tasks

• Install, configure, maintain, and monitor multiple state-wide networks, web filtering with Palo Altos and Zscaler, as well as mitigating issues as they arise.
• Responsible for extensive system documentation creation and updates.
• Provide documentation/project tracking and management reporting.
• Provide tactical and strategic input on overall systems planning and related projects.
• Independently, perform a variety of tasks.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Delegation and improvisational skills
• Creativity, adaptability, and strong troubleshooting skills
• Ability to rely on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
• Wide degree of creativity and latitude

NOTE: Candidate MUST be a WI resident or willing to relocate to WI prior to starting the role at their own expense. Hybrid Schedule with Remote and on location at prisons as needed. There is a lot of on-site travel (to the prisons) and setup time at central office. Travel on the team is required and is mostly in-state, day trips and long days are common. The manager's stance is that when the contractor needs to be in the office or on site, they will need to be available, and it will be non-negotiable. The State provides vehicles out of fleet pool for qualified drivers. There have been some occurrences of overnight travel, but it is very infrequent and planned out well in advance.

Location: Madison, WI (and various WI locations) ( Hybrid on-site as needed)

Contract: 1 year

Skills Required:

• 3 years - Experience working with Video Surveillance Knowledge (Network/Server/Workstation)
• 3 years - Experience with Cisco Networking Knowledge (Routers & Switches)
• 2 years - Experience with Web Filtering Knowledge (Palo Alto & Zscaler)
• Associate's Degree or some college (Please include on Resume)

Skills Desired

• A plus to have:
• Door Controls Knowledge
• Building Automation Knowledge

*** Rate depends on experience *** Candidates authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply. We can accept H1b, TN, and other valid work visas for IT. However, we cannot accept OPT or CPT visas at this time.

*** Companies submitting candidates should only submit direct W2 employees for this position.

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