Senior Operational Technology Network Engineer

About the role

OUC - The Reliable One is seeking a Senior Operational Technology Network Engineer to join the Trans, Substation & Sys Protect division. The role focuses on maintaining and enhancing mission-critical operational network infrastructure in high-availability, critical-infrastructure environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize OUC's operational network environment
• Configure and support switches, routers, firewalls, load balancers, and wireless systems
• Lead network projects and recommend technology improvements
• Ensure secure, dependable network operations supporting OUC's essential utility services
• Test network equipment changes on the Test Network Lab before promotion to production
• Monitor network performance and integrity of switches, next generation firewalls, load balancers, and routers
• Resolve issues by troubleshooting cloud and local infrastructure
• Create, oversee, and test security measures
• Maintain complete technical documentation of network configurations
• Identify and recommend replacement models for upcoming end-of-life equipment
• Coordinate with IT staff and support staff managing other business unit networks
• Serve as project lead for network-related projects including vendor management and budgeting
• Add to the repository of best practices and knowledge for training and reference

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Management Information Systems (MIS), or related discipline from an accredited college or university
• Minimum of five (5) years progressive experience in an Information Technology network environment
• Above to include a minimum of three (3) years of experience managing networks (MPLS preferred)
• Troubleshooting wired and wireless networks, configuring switches, routers, firewalls, load balancers, working on network related projects and coordinating with stakeholders

Qualifications

• Experience with public or government cloud network environments
• Professional certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, or CCDP
• Experience working in NERC/CIP-regulated environments
• Experience with both Cisco and Fortinet network equipment

Skills

• Working knowledge of network administration and architecture
• Access control models, network security and firewall administration
• Coding languages for scripting (e.g., Python, Perl)
• Network diagnostic, monitoring, and analysis tools
• Solid understanding of network operating systems
• Proficient in load balancer administration
• Communication protocols (mainly TCP/IP) and routing protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF)
• Detailed network diagrams
• Network disaster recovery documentation
• Experience with Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) Network Protocol, Spanning Tree, and other industry network protocols and best practices
• Equipment to include: Network Switches, Next Generation Firewalls, Routers, and Load Balancers, Wireless Controllers and Access Points
• Effective interpersonal, active listening, and written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to perform tasks with limited supervision and take ownership of tasks
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities
• Ability to create and maintain detailed network diagrams
• Ability to provide guidance and mentorship to team members
• Arithmetic computation skills
• Understanding of governmental accounting practices
• Use of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) and standard office equipment

Benefits

OUC offers a very competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• Competitive compensation
• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision benefits and paid life insurance premiums with no probationary period
• Retirement benefits including a cash balance account with employer matching and a health reimbursement account
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Paid parental leave
• Educational and Professional assistance programs
• Paid memberships in professional associations
• Access to workout facilities at each location
• Paid conference and training opportunities
• Hybrid work schedule

Pay

$108,000.00 to $135,000.00 annually commensurate with experience

Schedule

Flexible work schedule

Location

6003 Pershing Ave, Orlando, FL 32822