Network Engineer

Location: On-Site – it could be Miami Fl, San Fran CA, or Pittsburg CA

Preferred Location: Pittsburgh, CA

Term: 12 Mon

Job Summary:

The Network Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, managing, maintaining, and supporting the organization's network infrastructure for capital projects. This role is crucial in ensuring the stability, integrity, and integration of networks with different systems and environments. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background, excellent problem-solving skills, and a proactive approach to managing network operations.

Responsibilities:

Tasks for supporting projects will include but are not limited to

Management of IT network devices, includes approximately 8 firewalls, 8 routers, 90 switches

Ability to read technical documentation to support installation and configuration of systems

Ability to assess environments and provide recommendations on required implementation

Design, engineer, and implement network infrastructure modifications using various network protocols under direction/guidance from IT Architects

Configure monitoring of network devices by network monitoring systems

Support compliance requirements by obtaining evidence on systems

Troubleshoot network and devices using various IT applications/tools

Create and maintain technical documentation of designs, diagrams, and processes

Collaborate and work with various stakeholders for design/procurement/implementation/troubleshooting/decommissioning of IT network devices

Work closely with TBC’s IT team to successfully execute projects

Scope and procure IT network device hardware according to project design/requirements

Use of tools to troubleshoot, organize, label, and run network cables

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field; relevant certifications and extensive experience can substitute for formal education

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or higher

Minimum of 5 years of work experience in network engineering, preferably in the energy or utility sector

Travel or commute to California locations (Pittsburg or San Francisco) regularly for project tasks

Ability to lift heavy objects up to 50 pounds

Physical ability to stand for long periods of time, walk long distances around the substations, and climb ladders to access, manage, and troubleshoot network devices

Fluent in English; Ability to clearly communicate (orally and through composition) and document technical issues, thoughts, and solutions

Strong understanding and fluent with usage of Microsoft Excel/Visio/Word for documentation, heavy emphasis on Visio to support network drawings/documentation

Preferred Skills:

In-depth knowledge of networking protocols

Proficient in common network monitoring and analysis tools

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Experience with NERC CIP Compliance & Standards

Experience working in secure environments and facilities

Experience with and/or knowledge of various networking technologies and management tools, e.g.:

Dragos

PRTG

Cisco switches/firewalls

Cisco Prime

Cisco ISE

Cisco FMC

CheckPoint Firewalls

Palo Alto Firewalls

Arista network switches

Splunk

Strong technical experience and knowledge in networking concepts/methodologies

Possess a strong work ethic; being accountable, reliable, and maintaining open communications with leaders and team members

Must work well with other team members in a group setting

Self-motivated and ability to accomplish tasks using existing documentation and limited guidance