Network Engineer

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.

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 Client
  • 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