Network Engineer - Tempe, United States - PDS Tech Commercial, Inc.

Description

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Network Engineer

– High Security Operations Center


Location:
Tempe, AZ (work is HYBRID so candidates MUST be local)


Start:

ASAP
Contract Length:

12 months, possible to extend


Pay:
$ $81.00 per hour (depending on experience)

We are looking to contract with an experienced network engineer to help design, manage and maintain COMPANY new High Security Operations Center (HSOC).

The HSOC offers a secure, NERC-CIP compliant datacenter and connection point for COMPANY generating fleet and other high security power system assets.

Acting as a network engineer, you will be responsible for helping design, build, and deploy the new "greenfield" operations center as well as handling advanced support issues.

While the focus of this role is on Network layers 1-4, the ideal candidate is interested and willing to work with and/or learn within all layers of OSI model, from cabling to application troubleshooting .

This position is extremely collaborative and must possess a desire, willingness, and ability to learn new things and help other team members in many areas.

To ensure success in this position, you should have extensive experience working with enterprise networks, including switching, routing, firewalls, servers, cabling, backup and restore, etc.

In addition, you will be collaborating with other IT teams, and managing the "full stack" of a high performing enterprise level network.

Network Engineer Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with team members to design and implement a secure, functional network
• Rack, cable, and configure networking hardware, including firewalls, Cisco switching, virtual server infrastructure, backup, and remote access solutions
• Create and implement network security measures in conjunction with COMPANY Cyber Security team
• Work with vendors on hardware and software procurement
• Deal with escalated network support issues, including occasional off-hours support
• Draw up network status reports
• Understand and adhere to all related NERC CIP requirements
• Report to the HSOC Manager and OT Infrastructure Senior Manager

Network Engineer Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years cumulative and progressive experience as a network engineer or similar in an enterprise network environment. This includes demonstrated hands-on experience racking equipment, configuring new hardware, cable management, and rack configuration.
• Experience building out "greenfield" enterprise network systems from the ground up, including configuring brand new equipment, is highly desired.
• Advanced knowledge of network systems including Cisco routing, Palo Alto firewalls, and some knowledge of VMWare server virtualization. Industry certifications in these areas will be highly valued.
• Familiarity with communication and routing protocols: Ethernet (copper and fiber), TCP/IP, DNS, proxy, VPN, etc.
• Familiarity with network analysis tools and experience troubleshooting network issues
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration skills
• High level problem-solving and communication skills
• Operational Technology (OT) and/or Utility experience is highly desired
• Ability to work remote or on-site as needed, including various COMPANY sites (substation and generation). Minimum of 2 days a week in-off/on-site is required, but applicant needs to be available on-site more often if needed.

Additional information:

• Specific experience in the following areas is highly desired:

o Network (Preferred)


Network equipment:
Palo Alto Firewalls

Cisco Route & Switch technologies

Load balancers

Infoblox DNS

ISP connections and remote access solutions

Device event alerting and availability monitoring

Installation and setup of new and replacement equipment

Fiber and copper cabling, SFP's, QSFP's, etc.

o General infrastructure management (Nice to have)

Directory services (e.g., Active Directory)

Antivirus Software Support (McAfee, Defender, etc.)

Remote monitoring and management agents

Windows patch management

Server event log monitoring, alerts, and maintenance

VMWare virtual server infrastructure

Server equipment, builds, operating systems, and software


Pay Details:
$65.00 to $81.69 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan.

Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs.

In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records subject to federal contractor requirements and/or security clearance requirements.

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