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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Specialist - Communications Network Infrastructure - **Company:** Consolidated Edison Company - **Location:** New York, NY, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $125,000.0 - $150,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Firewall, Cloud Computing Security, Communications Protocols, Cyber Security, Information Leak Prevention, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Network Security, Network Segmentation, Zero Trust Network Access, Systems Integration, Firewalls (Computer Science), Information Technology, Workday - **Published:** August 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/18128802?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F18128802%2FSystems-Specialist-Communications-Network-Infrastructure-New-York-New-York ## About the Role * Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 3 years of full-time relevant work experience in IT or Information security or * Associate's Degree and a minimum of 5 years of full-time relevant work experience in IT or Information security or * High School Diploma/GED and a minimum of 8 years of full-time relevant work experience in IT or Information security Preferred Education/Experience * Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Math, Engineering or business-related disciplines and a minimum of 5 years of full-time relevant work experience in Information Security, Computer Incident Response Team (CIRT), Cyber Security Operations Center (CSOC), or Incident Management discipline Relevant Work Experience * A minimum of 3 years of experience designing, developing, and implementing secure architectures or processes, required * A minimum of 3 years of experience implementing network firewalls, required * A minimum of 3 years of experience administering, operating, and integrating firewalls, required * Thorough knowledge of communication protocols, security standards, and cybersecurity principles, required * Experience with threat management, risk management, and/or compliance, required * Strong oral and written communication skills, including presenting designs and explaining technical concepts to nontechnical audiences, required * Experience with infrastructure integration, technology evaluation, standard designs, emerging technologies (e.g., Next-Generation Firewalls, SASE, ZTNA, micro-segmentation, and cloud security architectures), long-term planning and investment estimation, preferred * Experience with infrastructure integration, technology evaluation, standard designs, emerging technologies, long-term planning, and investment estimation, preferred Skills and Abilities * Ability to lead/manage others * Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion * Ability to inspire and develop staff * Strong written and verbal communication skills Licenses and Certifications * Driver's License Required * Other: CISSP, CISM and CIPP Preferred Physical Demands * Ability to push, pull, and lift up to 40 pounds * Sit or stand to use a keyboard, mouse, and computer for the duration of the workday * Ability to read small print and symbols, * Ability to be flexible and able to work off-hours as required to support deployments, resolve production problems or respond to corporate emergencies ## Description The Systems Specialist, under the general guidance of the Systems Manager, is responsible for overseeing work of a team of analysts that are responsible for providing technical support of the existing network security systems in IT. This role will also be responsible for leading the team, contributing technical expertise, and providing guidance to the analysis of incidents and events. The Systems Specialist will also develop and create procedures that will help the team improve the monitoring of IT computing infrastructure, provide timely response and troubleshoot alerts generated by various security tools. This position is also responsible for routine IT administrative tasks, problem solving, and issue resolution., * Supervise technical staff and contractors supporting intrusion prevention, endpoint protection, data loss prevention, and access control technologies * Provide architectural, configuration, solution, and quality reviews to ensure secure and compliant implementations * Coordinate with IT groups, business organizations, vendors, and internal teams to resolve technology issues and implement standards * Monitor employee performance, productivity, professional conduct, and progress against development plans * Create integration and architectural diagrams that support secure system design * Develop RFP specifications, conduct technical evaluations, and recommend solutions and vendors * Manage small-scale vendor infrastructure installations and oversee firewall administration, operation, integration, and implementation * Monitor cybersecurity alerts, threats, and vulnerabilities; assess risk and impact, support incident response, and escalate issues when needed * Handle administrative and operational responsibilities, including change management, daily reporting, time-sheet approvals, equipment orders, service tickets, and acting as Systems Manager when required * Lead and develop a team through coaching, performance management, and effective work assignment to drive aligned execution and business outcome, * The selected candidate will be assigned a System Emergency Assignment (i.e., an emergency response role) and will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays. ## Related Videos - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Small, Secure, Interconnected: The next Internet Protocol](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100062-small-secure-interconnected-the-next-internet-protocol) - [Destigmatizing the Workplace: Building Real Inclusion](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1492-destigmatizing-the-workplace-building-real-inclusion) - [Thinking Differently - How to Make Money from Cyber Attacks & Cheats](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/745-thinking-differently-how-to-make-money-from-cyber-attacks-cheats) - [You can’t hack what you can’t see](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/41-you-can-t-hack-what-you-can-t-see) - [Cyber Sleuth: Finding Hidden Connections in Cyber Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/893-cyber-sleuth-finding-hidden-connections-in-cyber-data) ## Related Articles - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries)