Network Engineer

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The Operations Technology "O.T." Network Engineer position directly supports all the AES Clean Energy networks, firewalls, switches and related network equipment.

The position is responsible for ensuring compliance with NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) standards and AES Global Standards.

The O.T. Network Engineer serves as a key point of contact and technical expert supporting the AES Clean Energy Assets. They will manage project network documentation, remediation activities and communicate compliance results to OT Management Team.

This position is a NERC regulated position. As such, a background check in the form of a Transport Workers Identification Credential (TWIC) is required for this position.

The candidate must have a strong working knowledge of routers, firewalls, business to business tunnels, and switches. In addition, a strong working knowledge of secure networking concepts is required.

An understanding of the NERC CIP Standards is a definite plus.This position requires excellent problem solving and decision-making skills, the ability to work with minimal supervision, and the ability to perform duties effectively under emergency situations.

The primary duties and responsibilities include :

• Assist in the design and development of network implementations
• Implement standards and operating procedures
• Maintain proper change management documentation for all hardware and software modifications
• Conduct routine hardware and software audits of all supported security devices to ensure compliance with established standards, policies, procedures, and requirements
• Actively manage our ticketing system to update firewall rules, troubleshoot connectivity and other networking issues.
• Perform all required operational maintenance and troubleshooting of supported network assets
• Participate in disaster recovery, exercises, and events
• Evaluate and test software updates supplied by vendors, prior to installation
• Work with vendors, application developers, database administrators, corporate IT, and other technology groups to resolve any problems
• Participate in budgeting and purchasing processes
• Other duties as assigned
• Up to 25% travel may be required at times to learn and support on-site operations.
• On-call support may be required on a rotating basis to support 24x7 operations.

Qualifications and requirements :

• Ability to pass a background check to obtain a TWIC card.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related subject
• Ability to wear work appropriate PPE when working at generation locations.
• Cisco certification preferred

Desired Experience / Training :

• Cisco Certification(s)
• Knowledge of Cisco :
• FTD,
• FMC w IPS and IDS
• Network switches,
• Network routers,
• Meraki
• SD-WAN
• Ability to assist in network design
• Client and B2B VPN implementation
• Performing network security assessments
• LAN / WAN infrastructure knowledge and comprehension of technical manuals preferred.
• Excellent planning, organizational, verbal and written communication skills and must have the ability to express complex technical concepts effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work well with people from varying disciplines with varying degrees of technical experience.
• BGP,
• MPLS,
• OSPF

AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion.

Respecting all backgrounds, differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live and work.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and / or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

E-Verify Notice : AES will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.

The expected salary for this position, at commencement of employment, is between $100,000 and $127,500 / Annual; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements such as annual bonus, in addition to a full range of medical, dental, vision, life, financial, and / or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered.

Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if a candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department / team performance, and market factors.