Position Title: Network Software Engineer Sr - Contractor Position Location: Pittsburgh, PA Provide locations/flexible work by preference: No order of preference: Pittsburgh PA - Two PNC Plaza 620 Liberty Ave Pittsburgh, PA 15222 Cleveland OH - Strongsville Technology Center 8100 Mohawk Dr. Strongsville, OH 44136 Birmingham AL - Birmingham - Brock 701 32nd St. South Birmingham, AL 35233 North Texas Market TX - Dallas Innovation Center - Luna Rd 11511 Luna Rd Farmers Branch, TX 75234 Phoenix - Biltmore 2850 E Camelback Rd Phoenix AZ 85016 Ability to work remote: Hybrid - 3 days in office, 2 remote Function of the Group: Mitigating Risk Initiatives/Projects: Infrastructure related maintenance work Industry background: n/a Team Dynamic: Will be on a team of four Roles and Responsibilities: • Coordinate with PNC VRM team and work with them to remediate server / third party/ software VUF • Work with internal CLP developers to make sure server patches and related software upgrade happens on time • provide weekly status reports on VUF remediation/ certificate remediation and patching work Must Have Technical Skills: Level 3 –6-7 years' experience is preferred by the HM • Operating System Proficiency: Deep understanding of server operating systems (e.g., Windows Server, various Linux distributions) including their architecture, file systems, and command-line interfaces. Windows Server + Managing user accounts, group policies, and Active Directory + Familiarity with server roles and features + Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) for patch management Linux Server: + Command-line interface (CLI) proficiency, including commands like ls, cp, mv, rm, mkdir, rmdir + Understanding file systems, package managers (e.g., apt, yum), and services + User and group account management. + Vulnerability Assessment & Patch Management: Expertise in using vulnerability assessment tools like Nessus, QualysGuard, and OpenVAS to identify and analyze security weaknesses. Knowledge of patch management best practices and tools (e.g., WSUS, SCCM, JetPatch) to efficiently apply security updates and remediate vulnerabilities. Hands on with firewall configuration, encryption, regular patching and updates, user access control, antivirus/anti-malware + Scripting & Automation: Strong scripting skills using languages like Python, PowerShell, Bash, or Ruby to automate repetitive tasks, such as patch deployment, system backups, and log analysis. + Networking Fundamentals: Solid grasp of network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, HTTP, SSL, VPN, F5), firewall configurations, and network security concepts to identify and address network-related vulnerabilities. Configuration Management: + Experience with configuration management tools (e.g., Puppet, Ansible, Chef) to ensure consistent server configurations, enforce security policies, and manage patch deployment across large server environments. + Experience with monitoring tool like Dynatrace , Grafana for tracking server performance (CPU, memory, disk usage, network traffic). + Perform log analysis with tools like Kibana / logscale /Humio / Log4j Security Frameworks & Standards: Familiarity with common security frameworks and compliance standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, HIPAA) to ensure server maintenance practices align with industry regulations and best practices. Share your resume with ariz.khan@systemone.com. Also connect me at LinkedIn : (16) Ariz J. Khan | LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ariz-j-khan-17401599/) Ref: #404-IT Pittsburgh System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, TPGS, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering workforce solutions and integrated services across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible full-time employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan. System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.