Duke Energy Cincinnati, OH or Plainfield, IN office is seeking a Telecom Data Network Engineer in support of ongoing and emerging work across the Midwest region network. This position requires a solid understanding of routing and switching and a general understanding of wireless and firewall technologies. Network automation with programming and scripting are additional skills that are highly valued. The successful candidate will be a self-starter who exceeds with little supervision and works well with small teams using Agile engineering principles. This is a hybrid position with a requirement to be in the office at least 2 days a week.
Responsibilities And Duties
The successful candidate will implement, test and document standard network solutions at both substation and corporate office locations. They will ensure correct documentation is in place, alarming capabilities are properly enabled, asset system information is updated and change impact is properly documented and approved.
Configuration of Cisco routers and switches following enterprise architecture configuration templates, standards, and processes
Prepare engineering job packages consisting of detailed parts/equipment lists, logical installation instructions and appropriate documentation (drawings, wiring diagrams, layouts, etc.) to support an efficient installation and maintenance process
Create or maintain physical and logical network drawings as well as rack and power drawings leveraging MS Visio following standard templates
Work effectively with other team members and business partners to successfully implement data network solutions
Potential troubleshooting of routing, switching and firewall policies during turn-ups
Monitor installation work to ensure compliance with applicable regulations, guidelines, standards, and procedures
Adhere to change management practices
Procure, turn-up and troubleshoot both private and public WAN circuits
Prepare and submit cost estimates for planned installations where required
Work in an Agile engineering environment on team-based projects and assignments
Performs related activities as directed
Required Qualifications
Ability to have NERC CIP access
Ability to work well within a team
Good interpersonal/relational skills
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Ability to follow processes and be detail-oriented
Ability to work productively with little direct supervision
Demonstrated working experience with Cisco routers, switches, and access points
Good understanding of copper and fiber standards and associated connector types
Solid understanding of Layer 2 technologies such as VLANs, Dot1q trunks, and the Spanning Tree Protocol
Solid understanding of IPv4 and subnetting as well as OSPF and BGP routing protocols
Ability to troubleshoot basic layer2/3 communication issues
General understanding of wireless technology, protocols, and standards
General understanding of firewall technology and policies
Desired Qualifications
Self-directed, motivated, and organized and willing/able to mentor other network engineers
Working knowledge of WAN technologies such as Ethernet, cell modems and T1s
Advanced knowledge of OSPF and BGP protocols
Strong understanding of front-door VRFs, DMVPN and MPLS L3VPNs
Advanced understanding of IP ACLs, prefix-lists, route-maps, as-path ACLs, and community-lists
Experience with Cisco controller-based solutions such as ISE, DNAC, SDWAN and ACI a plus
Demonstrated experience with the following network hardware/software solutions:
Palo Alto firewalls
Opengear terminal servers
SolarWinds monitoring solution
Bluecat IPAM tool
Experience with SCADA communication systems and working in a regulated utility environment
Experience with JIRA and agile methodologies
Experience navigating process-oriented workflows, understanding many different internal business partner requirements, and building good working relationships
Experience with Python and Ansible automation
Willingness and ability to learn new skills
For over 16 years, Brooksource has established and maintained relationships that are designed to meet your IT staffing needs. Whether it’s contract, contract-to-hire, or permanent placement work, we customise our search based upon your company’s unique initiatives, culture and technologies. With our national team of recruiters placed at 21 major hubs around the nation Brooksource finds the people best-suited for your business. When you work with us, we work with you. That’s the Brooksource promise.
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Benefits & Perks
Brooksource offers competitive medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care FSA, and supplemental coverage with plans that can fit each employee’s needs. We offer a 401k plan that includes a company match and is fully vested after you become eligible, paid time off, sick time, and paid company holidays. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides services like virtual counseling, financial services, legal services, life coaching, etc.
Pay Disclaimer
The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
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Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Information Technology
Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting
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