Network Engineer

Location

Corpus Christi, TX | United States

Job description

Network Engineer - Robstown/Calallen, Texas

At Nueces Electric Cooperative, we believe in investing in our employees' growth and development, offering competitive benefits, and providing a supportive work culture that encourages creativity and excellence. We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic I.T. team as a Network Engineer. We are on a mission to continuously make a positive impact on our members, communities, and to help our members continually improve their quality of life by providing reliable and cost-effective electric service in a culture where safety is a priority.

Job Details

• Full-time
• Classification: Exempt
• Reports to: Information Technology Supervisor
• Industry: Electric Utility
• Salary: $63, 300 - $73,218 DOE
• Onsite Position

Minimum Requirements

• Associate degree
• IT Related certifications
• 3-5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education, experience, and certifications
• Advanced skills in computer literacy with knowledge of Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook, networking, and general computer support services.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Server Software, Linux, and various networking equipment
• Technical knowledge of the techniques and procedures of software and network support for multiple users
• Must understand installation, configuration and troubleshooting processes for software, hardware, networking, and accessory equipment.

Preferred Requirements

• CompTIA Network+, Security+ preferred.
• VMWare certification is preferred.

Primary Responsibilities

Architectures, designs, implements, monitors, and manages the local and wide area networks of NEC and its contracts to ensure maximum uptime for business units, SCADA environment, and users. Designs and configures systems, documents, and manages the installation of a new network(s), and maintains and upgrades existing systems and appliances as necessary. Provides reliable and current knowledge and application of various technical systems, strong proficiency in cybersecurity as it relates to configuring and maintaining security controls within NEC's network enterprise. Serves as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the architecting of virtual environments, on premises and in the cloud (VMWare / Azure / AWS).

Essential Job Functions

• Design and implement new network communication & solutions to improve the efficiency of NEC enterprise network. Enables peak performance of the customer and management information and communications systems of the Cooperative by troubleshooting, repairing, maintaining, installing, and performing testing activities on the Cooperative's network infrastructure.
• Customizes the Cooperative's network backbone technology resources by configuring, assembling, installing, and testing networking equipment and the interfacing of LANs (VLANS), WANs, DNS and DHCP requiring use of standard interface protocols. Maximize network performance through ongoing monitoring and troubleshooting to include security controls, patching and schedule upgrades.
• Procuring network equipment and managing subcontractors' involvements with network maintenance and/or installation. Optimizes the fiscal and physical efficiencies of the Cooperative by completing work orders (Jira tickets).
• Elevates the Cooperative's use of information technology by configuring and managing NEC Network Enterprise Backbone, its components and appliances in support of all critical & non- critical business processes and systems; visibility, availability and monitoring of the SCADA environment and OT Operations; as well as serve as subject matter expert (SME) in assisting all information systems integrations & troubleshooting.
• Implement, configure and maintain firewalls, routing and switching to maximize network communication and data transmission confidentiality, integrity and availability, as well as security control implementation and maintenance in accordance with CMMC 2.0. Lead the installation of VMWare virtual servers, Microsoft Azure, Amazon AWS and ensuring the oversight of server backups and networked user backups are performed on a scheduled basis.

Licenses or Certifications

• Valid Class C Texas Driver's License

Nueces Electric Cooperative (NEC) is more than a non-profit, customer-owned, "at cost" electric utility. Founded in 1938, today NEC serves over 19,000 electric meters for consumers in eight South Texas counties surrounding the beautiful Texas Gulf Coast. Nueces Electric Cooperative is a proactive cooperative who is paving ways in the cooperative industry. In 2005, Nueces Electric Cooperative became the first electric cooperative to voluntarily deregulate. We are the only deregulated electric Co-op in Texas and only one of a handful in the United States. NEC leadership started the conversation in 1999, and NEC membership voted to open to the electric choice market in 2000. In 2005, parent company, Nueces Electric Cooperative, officially introduced NEC Retail, the Co-op's competitive retail subsidiary. Today, NEC Retail serves the retail electric needs of over 32,000 consumers across Texas.

NEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status. EEO/AA-M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

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Salary

$63.3k - $73.22k