Network Engineer - IT IP Build Automation

Overview

Responsibilities

• This is a technical role with functional responsibility to apply your network technology knowledge, skills, and expertise to support our corporate headquarters, data centers, and control centers network.
• You will work independently and/or with technical staff to Design, Build, and Transition to Run new sites and locations in the Consolidated Edison and Orange and Rockland Utility Areas. The areas include the Wireless, WAN, LAN, and Monitoring spaces.
• Apply your hands-on experience of IP network support and operation to collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvements in all aspects of the business.
• You will apply your knowledge of OSI model layers 1, 2, and 3, and the network components of each layer along with the higher OSI layers to guide the Run Organization during escalation or Hypercare periods.
• You will follow Design scopes made by the Solutions Architect. This will require an attention to detail and curiosity when building by the design.
• Support and maintain network management and monitoring tools to streamline and automate processes and/or repetitive tasks.
• Assist as an SME in setting Hardware and Software Standards by using a disciplined practice of validation.
• Author network documentation including network diagrams, policies and procedures for management and monitoring of the data and voice networks.
• Assist in developing and tracking project and program budgets.
• Must be flexible and able to work off-hours as required to support deployments, resolve production problems or respond to corporate emergencies.
• Perform other related tasks and assignments as required.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering or related degree. and minimum of (2) years of IT experience or
• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering or related degree. and minimum of (3) years of IT experience or
• Associate's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering or related degree. and minimum of (5) years of IT experience or
• High School Diploma/GED and minimum of (7) years of IT experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or Engineering and minimum of (3) years of IT experience with CCNA and CCNP.

• Strong understanding of architectural concepts and practices leading to solutions that are reliable, maintainable, reusable, scalable and extensible, required.
• Understanding of cyber security principles, required.
• Hands-on experience with Cisco IOS based routers, switches, Wireless APs as well as datacenter NX-OS based switches, required.
• Working knowledge of BGP and IGP routing protocols (EIGRP, OSPF, 802.1q) primarily Cisco environment, required.
• Demonstrate the ability to draw complex network diagrams to the level the audience required.
• Proven experience troubleshooting system issues and outages as well as conducting root cause analysis, required.
• Proficient with Cisco Command Line Interface (CLI) to perform tasks such as configuring, troubleshooting, and completing IOS upgrades, required.
• Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills, required.
• Experience in network monitoring, management, packet analysis tools, required.
• Knowledge of network management and monitoring tools such as BMC Truesight Network Automation, Netbrain, DHCP, InfoBlox, Cisco Smart Software Manager, preferred.
• Knowledge of Powershell, Java, XML, Git, Azure DevOps, preferred.
• Practical experience using network automation tools and scripting, preferred.

• Excellent collaboration and team building skills
• Well organized, detail oriented and flexible to handle multiple assignments

• Driver's License Required
• Project Management Professional (PMP) (PMP, CAPM, Legal Project Management, etc.) Preferred
• Driver's License Required
• Other: CCNA, CCNP Preferred

• Ability to push, pull, and lift up to 40 pounds
• Sit or stand to use a keyboard, mouse, and computer for the duration of the workday
• Possess manual dexterity and the ability to use hands for the duration of the workday
• Ability to stoop, bend, reach, and kneel throughout the workday
• Ability to read small print and symbols

• The selected candidate will be assigned a System Emergency Assignment (i.e., an emergency response role) and will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be able and willing to travel within Company service territory, as needed.
• Must be able to participate in the Companys emergency management processes and storm plans as required.
• Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as a hard hat, gloves, and safety shoes when required