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Job Title: Network Engineer
Hybrid Work
Duration: 12+ Months
Location: Tampa, FL
Job ref# 242283
Quick summary:
- The main function of these positions is patching/upgrading Cisco network equipment (routers /Switches).
- Vulnerability assessments.
Job Description:
- Implement, and manage the organization s network infrastructure, including LAN, WAN,
- SDN, and OT networks, ensuring performance, scalability, and reliability.
- Oversee the deployment and maintenance of Cisco network technologies, ensuring
- secure and efficient operations through proactive monitoring and troubleshooting.
- Lead and develop the Technology Network team, including recruitment, training, performance management, and fostering a high-performance culture.
- Utilize data and metrics to guide decision-making, track KPIs, review SLAs, and continuously improve network performance and project outcomes.
- Ensure network security and compliance by developing and enforcing policies, procedures, and standards aligned with industry regulations.
- Manage the Technology Network budget and vendor relationships, ensuring cost-effective solutions and successful contract negotiations.
- Drive operational excellence by creating and optimizing processes, procedures, and automation to improve efficiency and service delivery.
- Seeking an experienced Network Engineer to work on-site in Tampa, FL. Responsibilities include:
- Main functions: patching/upgrading Cisco network equipment (routers/switches)
- Design, implement, and maintain network infrastructure, including Cisco routers, switches, and wireless access points across Power Plants, Solar Fields, and Control Centers.
- Replace routers and switches at client sites
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless installation and configuration of server and storage infrastructure.
- Monitor, troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve server, network, DDoS protection, and NetScaler load balancer issues.
- Provide project leadership and consult with peers on security-related matters.
Required Skills and Experience:
- 8-10 years of experience planning/designing, implementing, and supporting new and existing network Devices
- Experience with Cisco routers, Switches and Wireless Access Points
- Experience patching/upgrading Cisco network equipment (routers /Switches)
- Router/switch configurations/break-fix
- Required: 8 years of experience in network management, with a focus on Cisco technologies, WAN, and SDN.
- Preferred: Experience in managing Data Centers/Architecture and OT and experience in the utility industry or similar environments.
Supervisory Experience:
- Required: 3 years supervisory experience.
Licenses/Certifications
- Preferred: Relevant certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, or CCIE are highly desirable.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (KSA) Required:
- GREAT COMMUNICATION SKILLS
- Strong network management and operations skills.
- Requires overall awareness of cloud and compute and storage environments, the industry, vendor management, operations management and ITIL.
- Possesses business and technical acumen and the ability to influence customers, team members, and management.
- Process-driven and continuous improvement focus.
- Budgeting, inventory, and cost-management skills.
- Ability to work both independently, and in a team-oriented, collaboratively.
- Interpersonal, coaching and project management skills.
Preferred:
- Strong IP and SDN networking skills
- Strong leadership abilities
- Knowledge of industry-specific regulations and compliance requirements
- Familiarity with network licensing optimization
- Familiarity with cloud-based network solutions and services
- Keeping up to date with advances in technology and industry best practice
Nice to Have Skills and Experience:
- Load Balancer
- SolarWinds