SLG - 26 - 12524 - Network Administrator with Transportation Systems - HBITS-08-15078

Sligo Software Solutions Inc.; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Sligo Software Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Senior Network Administrator for the DOT Transportation Safety Management and Operations program in Albany, NY.

The incumbent will engineer, deploy securely, and operate critical ITS networking infrastructure, focusing on Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN and IR1101 devices, with centralized Palo Alto Panorama management. The role emphasizes end-to-end security, zero-trust segmentation, and collaboration with field technicians to maintain robust connectivity

Qualifications

• 12+ years in enterprise networking infrastructure.
• Experience configuring and troubleshooting LAN/WAN in large environments with 1,000+ endpoints.
• Onsite 100% role in Albany, NY.
• Must have Cisco SD-WAN experience incl. Catalyst SD-WAN Manager & Controllers.
• Palo Alto NGFWs and Panorama administration experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead SD-WAN design, orchestration, and policy implementation for critical ITS networks.
• Configure and deploy Cisco IR1101 devices in roadside cabinets and manage backhaul paths.
• Administer Palo Alto firewalls, Panorama, and VM-Series in cloud/edge environments.
• Enforce zero-trust network segmentation and security policies across IT/OT boundaries.
• Provide Tier 3 incident response for complex network outages and field issues.

Skills

SD-WAN

Cisco IOS-XE

Palo Alto

Network Security

IT/OT ITS environments

BGP/OSPF

Multicast (PIM/IGMP)

Tools

SD-WAN Manager

Panorama

Cisco IR1101

VM-Series Firewalls

Wireshark

Job description

Greetings from Sligo Software Solutions, Inc. !!

This is Srikanth from SLIGO. We have an urgent requirement for Network Administrator with Transportation Systems position with our client.

Title: Network Administrator with Transportation Systems

Location: Albany, New York

Duration: 24 Months

Client: NY State - Information Technology Services (ITS)

Job ID: SLG - 26 - 12524

Respond by: 11/05/26 5:00 PM

Greetings from Sligo Software Solutions, Inc. !!

SLIGO is a Software Development & IT Consulting company. We have around 100+ IT associates working with our esteemed clients across several domains such as IT, Banking, Healthcare, and Government.

We have an urgent requirement for Network Administrator with Transportation Systems position with our client.

Role: Network Administrator with Transportation Systems

Location: Albany, New York

Duration: 24 Months

Job ID: HBITS-08-15078

Client: NY State - Information Technology Services (ITS)

Description

The incumbent will act as Senior Network Administrator for the DOT Transportation Safety Management and Operations (TSMO) Technology Program is responsible for the engineering, secure deployment, and operational management of the critical communications infrastructure supporting regional Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS). This role focuses on leveraging Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN to connect ruggedized roadside edge devices specifically Cisco IR1101 routers to the Traffic Management Center (TMC) and cloud environments. This role will ensure robust, end-to-end security across this converged IT/OT network using Palo Alto Next-Generation Firewalls managed centrally via Panorama.

Duties

• Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN & Roadside Edge Engineering
• SD-WAN Orchestration: Design, configure, and manage the WAN overlay using Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager (formerly vManage). Implement centralized control, data, and Application-Aware Routing (AAR) policies to optimize traffic path selection (e.g., prioritizing critical traffic signal data over video feeds).
• Ruggedized Edge Deployment: Configure and deploy Cisco IR1101 Industrial Integrated Services Routers in roadside cabinets. Leverage the modularity of the IR1101 to manage dual-active cellular (LTE/5G) backhaul, fiber connections, and legacy serial connections.
• Zero-Touch Provisioning (ZTP): Develop and maintain bootstrap configurations and WAN Edge templates within Catalyst SD-WAN Manager to enable rapid, automated provisioning of IR1101 routers by field technicians.
• Legacy Device Integration: Configure the IR1101 s serial interfaces and raw socket encapsulation to transport legacy serial-based Intelligent Transporation System (ITS) device data (e.g., older conflict monitors or loop detectors) over the modern IP/MPLS or SD-WAN network.
• Palo Alto & Panorama Security Administration
• Centralized Security Management: Utilize Palo Alto Panorama to manage device groups, templates, and security policies across all physical and virtual (VM-Series) firewalls deployed at the TMC, cloud egress points, and critical field hubs.
• IT/OT Network Segmentation: Design and enforce strict Zero-Trust segmentation policies. Isolate critical traffic control systems (NTCIP), tolling systems (PCI-DSS compliant), and CCTV multicast streams from each other and from the corporate IT network.
• Threat Prevention & Monitoring: Configure Palo Alto security profiles (IPS, Anti-Spyware, URL Filtering, and WildFire) to detect and block malicious activity targeting transportation infrastructure, including specialized signatures for industrial and IoT protocols.
• TSMO Operations & Multicast Video Management
• Multicast Optimization: Design and troubleshoot complex Layer 3 multicast networks (PIM-SM, IGMPv3) to ensure reliable, low-latency distribution of CCTV traffic camera feeds to the TMC, emergency operations centers, and media partners.
• Network Performance Monitoring: Monitor network latency, jitter, and packet loss across the SD-WAN fabric using Catalyst SD-WAN Manager s analytics tools to ensure real-time traffic management applications perform optimally.
• Incident Response & Troubleshooting: Serve as the Tier 3 escalation point for complex network outages affecting roadside devices, fiber cuts, or cellular carrier outages.
• Collaboration & Standards Compliance
• Field Support: Partner with field technicians to troubleshoot physical layer issues (fiber optics, patch panels, antennas, and power supplies) inside roadside cabinets.
• Standards Adherence: Ensure all network designs comply with FHWA (Federal Highway Administration) guidelines, NEMA TS-2 cabinet standards, and NIST SP 800-82 guidelines for industrial control systems security.
• Operational Support 24/7/365 on a Rotation Basis
• Provide operational support 24/7/365 for the Cisco Cataylst SD-WAN Manager and Palo Alto/Panorama environments.

Mandatory Requirements

• Experience (12+ Years)
• Maintains computer infrastructures with emphasis on networking. Key areas of expertise are with on-site servers, software-network interactions and network integrity/resilience.

Requirements

• This is an 100% Onsite
• 72 months experience in enterprise - grade network administration. This includes configuring and troubleshooting LAN and WAN Networking equipment in a complex networking environment of at least 1,000 remote endpoints that includes switches, routers/firewalls and VPN devices. This includes troubleshooting issues using protocol analysis tools (i.e. Wireshark) and conducting analysis on network data captures.
• 72 months experience with Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN, including Catalyst SD-WAN Manager, Controllers, and Validator. This includes build and deploy localized and centralized policies, keeping firmware up to date and standardizing device configuration.
• 72 months experience with administration of Palo Alto NGFWs and Panorama. Experience with VM-Series firewalls in public/private clouds is a plus.
• 60 months experience with Cisco IR1101 hardware, including IOS-XE SD-WAN software, expansion modules, and cellular configuration.
• 60 months experience with routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP), IPsec VPNs, Quality of Service (QoS), and Multicast (PIM, IGMP).
• 36 months experience with with NTCIP 1202 (traffic signals), NTCIP 1203 (dynamic message signs), and video streaming protocols (H.264/H.265, RTSP).
• 36 months experience in an Operational Technology (OT), Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), or TSMO environment managing roadside communications (fiber, wireless, cellular).
• Must hold one of the following:
• Cisco: Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP Enterprise) and/or Cisco Certified Specialist - Enterprise SD-WAN Implementation (300-415 ENSDWI).
• Palo Alto: Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE).
• R sum
• Copy of Candidate Identification (i.e., Driver s License/Green Card/Visa and Passport if applicable)
• Any documents referenced in the above Requested Qualifications (i.e., professional certifications, degrees, etc.)