Advisor Network Engineer

Puget Sound Energy is looking to grow our community with top talented individuals like you! With our rapidly growing, award winning energy efficiency programs, our pathway to an exciting and innovative future is now.

PSE'sIT Infrastructureteam is looking for qualified candidates to fill anopen Advisor Network Engineer position!

Specific details regarding the work arrangements for this position will be discussed in further detail during the interview process.

Job Description

Seeking an experienced Advisor Network Engineer to serve as technical lead and subject matter expert for our Enterprise Network Team, specializing in Cisco wireless platforms, Catalyst Center, ISE, and Infoblox DNS / DHCP / IPAM solutions.

Provides the planning, design, acquisition and implementation of the company's network and voice services. Evaluates business requirements to develop and implement solutions. Conducts project planning, cost analysis and vendor comparisons. Performs traffic study analysis to determine best configuration of systems. Manages infrastructure related to networks and VoIP systems including related hardware and software to ensure availability, recoverability, performance, integrity and supportability through production support and maintenance of existing network and development and implementation of network enhancements.

• Lead enterprise-wide Cisco Wi-Fi 6 / 6E design, deployment, and modernization initiatives
• Architect high-density wireless solutions for diverse environments (offices, generation facilities, and outdoor environments)
• Oversee comprehensive wireless site surveys across multiple facilities, including office buildings, generation sites, service centers, and outdoor environments
• Manage vendor relationships with specialized wireless survey contractors
• Design wireless networks supporting 1000+ concurrent users with advanced QoS
• Implement advanced security protocols and location services using Cisco DNA Spaces
• Manage Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers (WLC) and cloud-based solutions
• Experience implementing and managing a network security solution using Security Group Tag (SGT) for access control in both a wired and wireless infrastructure
• Automate wireless and wired network deployments with Cisco Catalyst Center
• Administers, monitors, troubleshoots, configures, enhances and provides advanced customer support for the existing network.
• Design and implement Cisco ACI solutions with spine-leaf architecture
• Manage Cisco Nexus switching platforms and software-defined networking
• Develop automation workflows using APIs, Python, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• Implement zero-touch provisioning
• Design and implement Cisco ACI solutions with spine-leaf architecture
• Manage Cisco Nexus switching platforms and software-defined networking
• Develop automation workflows using APIs, Python, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• Implement zero-touch provisioning
• Plans and executes network designs, configurations, or enhancements to existing network and voice services. Researches, recommends and designs new technologies, new configurations and enhancements to existing networks; provides consulting advice to customers on the capabilities of the network environment.
• Upholds the safety compliance standards inherent in PSE's operating and / or field procedures related to work responsibilities. Promotes and supports a culture of total safety.
• Demonstrates commitment to conduct business honestly, ethically and consistent with our core values and Code of Conduct.
• Ensures duties are performed in accordance with all regulatory compliance obligations.
• This job is considered "safety sensitive" as defined in RCW 49.44.240 and is subject to pre-employment drug screening that includes screening for the presence of marijuana and marijuana metabolites.

Job Responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications

Desired Qualifications

Additional Information

At PSE we value and respect our employees and provide them opportunities to excel. We offer a competitive compensation and rewards package.

The pay range for this position is$114,300.00-$201,000.00, and this position is eligible for annual goals based incentive bonuses.

PSE offers a suite of benefits to our employees. Employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life, and short- and long-term disability insurance. There are additional voluntary options of supplemental life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent daycare, and an Employee assistance program (EAP). For long term savings, PSE offers a 401(k) investment option and a cash balance retirement plan. Employees will also receive Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays throughout the calendar year.Detailed benefit overviews can be found on our Career page - Why Work For Us (pse.com) .

Families and businesses depend on PSE to provide the energy they need to pursue their dreams. Our steadfast commitment to serving Washington communities with safe, dependable and efficient energy started in 1873. Today we're building the Northwest's energy future through efforts like our award winning energy efficiency programs and our leadership in renewable energy.

Puget Sound Energy is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status or presence of a disability that with or without reasonable accommodation does not prevent performance of the essential functions of the job, or any other category prohibited by local, state or federal law.

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