CIP Systems Specialist : NiSource

CIP Systems SpecialistLocation: Hammond, Indiana Duration: 6 Months, potential conversion to FTE Visa: USC, GC, GC-EAD Interview: Phone/SkypeRequired Qualifications for PositionAll CIP Systems Specialist 1, 2 and 3 are required to have the following:A degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer and Information Technology or Electrical Engineering Technology. Experience will be considered.Windows Server administrationVMware Server / vSphere administrationCitrix XenDesktop / XenApp administrationEnterprise SAN administrationLinux administrationDirectory server managementOccasional travel, including air travel, ability to meet pressured deadlines and time constraintsAbility to work overtime and weekends, available for 24 x 7 on-call accessMust have the physical dexterity required to install heavy server equipmentCIP Systems Specialist 1:Entry-level technical skill setCapable of working under general supervisionRequires significant day-to-day directionSome tactical break-fix responsibilitiesAbility to satisfactorily complete technical training and related certificationsContributes to a safe work environmentUnderstands compliance Standards and applicability to job rolePreferred Additional Qualifications for PositionAdvanced degree.ResponsibilitiesPrincipal Duties and ResponsibilitiesAssist in the design and development of System implementationsPerform all required operational maintenance and troubleshooting of supported systemsDevelop and implement standards and operating proceduresPerform daily backup and recovery operations for the supported systemsParticipate in disaster recovery planning, development, exercises, and actual eventsEvaluate and test software changes and updates supplied by vendors, prior to installationWork with vendors, application developers, database administrators, corporate IT, and other technology groups to resolve any problemsConduct routine hardware and software audits of all supported systems to ensure compliance with established standards, policies, procedures, and requirementsMaintain proper change management documentation for all hardware and software modificationsProvide reliable 24 x 7 supportDisclaimerThe preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position.