DepartmentCorporate Servces
LocationPlymouth, NH
Position TypeFull Time
Salary$80,000- 97,000
Requisition2024-28
Date2024.07.31
Description
THEPOSITION:
Reportingto the IT Operations Manager and working under the direction of the SeniorNetwork Engineer, the Network Engineer delivers secure, reliable networkinfrastructure that enables a variety NHEC workflows to work and communicateeffectively, securely, and efficiently.
JOBRESPONSIBILITES:
- Install, configure, secure andmaintain LAN and WAN IT and OT networks. Work with Systems Engineering andInformation Security teams to ensure secure, efficient functionality to supportall operations at NHEC.
- Install, configure, and maintainlocal area network (LAN) and wide area network (WAN) office equipment includingrouters, switches and firewalls.
- Install, configure, and maintainoffice wireless network infrastructure.
- Configure and maintain remoteaccess and site-to-site VPN connectivity.
- Configure and maintainvoice-over-IP (VOIP) systems.
- Proactively monitor andtroubleshoot networking availability and performance.
- Maintain accurate inventory ofnetwork equipment, connections, circuits, and locations.
- Promote and adhere to industrybest practices for data center management for clean, organized racks andcabling.
- Document, maintain andperiodically evaluate the efficiency of IT operations through automation andorchestration.
- Support the Service Desk byproviding 2nd level technical support and coordinating 3rd level technicalsupport with vendors.
- Ensure network equipmentconfiguration adheres to NHEC adopted and regulatory mandated securitycontrols.
- Expand personal knowledge andskills of networking and security best practices through regular training andcertifications, membership in industry and network organizations, andparticipation in online groups and forums. Use this knowledge to recommend updatesand strategic goals related to networking.
- Other duties as assigned.
THEPERSON:
- Bachelor’sdegree in computer science or related IT field preferred plus 3 years of experience innetwork engineering or 7 years equivalent experience in lieu of bachelor’sdegree.
- Working knowledge of network concepts such as TCP/IP, IP addressingand routing protocols.
- Experience creating physical, logical and flow diagrams inMicrosoft Visio.
- Attention to detail as demonstrated by thorough and carefulplanning and execution of IT projects and changes.
- Commitment to quality and continuous improvement as demonstratedby technical excellence, curiosity, willingness to learn from mistakes.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent writing skills as demonstrated in clear and concisewritten business communications and technical documentation.
- Excellent verbal communication skills as demonstrated in effectivecommunications with both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Excellent interpersonal skills as demonstrated by positiverelationships with team members, customers, and stakeholders.
- Effectively manages time, tasks and priorities of self and others.Demonstrates effective project management skills.
- Demonstrates self-awareness, humility, and desire to learnconstantly.
WORKINGCONDITIONS:
- Musthave a valid driver’s license and ability to drive to any officelocation.
- Partialtelecommuting is acceptable with management approval, however on-site officework in the Plymouth NH area will be required periodically. Occasional after-hours work is expected.
- Assistancewith power restoration efforts is required of all employees.
- It may be requiredduring regular business hours that employees will be assigned functions tosupport power restoration and for some employees that may be different fromtheir normal duties. In addition, such assistance may require working nights,weekends and holidays which may involve considerable extra hours. In order tomeet this working condition, all employees are required to provide a personalphone number where they may be reached after hours. This number will only be used for internalpurposes.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Review of applications will begin August 19, 2024, and will continue until the position has been filled, or otherwise closed. Please be prepared to provide a resume and cover letter to complete your application. Any application not containing a resume and cover letter will be considered incomplete.
COMPENSATION:
NHEC views compensation in a holistic and transparent manner. We are committed to providing our employees with work-life balance, generous time off, comprehensive health and retirement benefits, and additional programs that enhance our employees and members lives. The salary range for this role is targeted at $80,000 – $97,000.
THE ORGANIZATION:
Headquartered in Plymouth, New Hampshire, NHEC is the largest member-owned electric cooperative in New England, providing electric utility service to consumers and businesses in 115 communities throughout New Hampshire. There are 220+ employees serving our members, which is at the heart of everything we do and every decision we make, and our mission is to provide our members access to affordable, reliable electric service options that support and simplify their lives. The electric utility industry is currently undergoing enormous change as consumers look for new ways to manage energy costs through renewable energy, distributed energy resources such as solar arrays and battery storage, energy efficiency, electric vehicles, and energy-related apps on smart devices.
There is much to be proud of in our existing organization, and a genuine enthusiasm for what the future holds. It is an environment in which individual leadership and initiative are highly valued and encouraged, and success is viewed as a shared accomplishment to be celebrated by all. Ensuring our members have the energy they need, the information they want, and a partner they can trust is what makes us different. We invite you to learn more about the impact you can have by exploring our website at www.nhec.com.
Exempt : Yes
Type : Full Time
Department : Information Technology
Location : HQ
Non-Union
Skills
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