Sr Network Engineer

Requisition: 78618

PSEG Company: PSEG Long Island 

Salary Range: $ 90,800 – $ 149,800 

Incentive: PIP 15% 

Work Location Category: Remote Local 

PSEG operates under a Flexible Work Model where flexible work is offered when job requirements allow. In support of this model, roles have been categorized into one of four work location categories: onsite roles, hybrid roles that are a blend of onsite and remote work, remote local roles that are primarily home-based but require some level of purpose-driven in-person interaction and living within a commutable distance, and remote non-local roles that can be effectively performed remotely with the ability to work in approved states.

We want you to be healthy, balanced, and feel secure. That’s why you’ll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, with a focus on supporting your whole health. Starting on day one of your employment, you’ll be offered several health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs. We also offer 401(k) with company match, company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement and a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year.

PSEG offers a unique experience to our more than 12,000 employees – we provide the resources and opportunities for career development that come with being a Fortune 500 company, as well as the attention, camaraderie and care for one another you might typically associate with a small business. Our focus on combatting climate change through clean energy technology, our new net zero climate vision for 2030 and enhanced commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion; and supporting the communities we serve make this a particularly exciting time to join PSEG.

Job Summary

The position is responsible for driving Engineering and supporting other Network Engineers in their day-to-day operational activities. You will additionally work on high level design documentation, creating high-level topology drawings, and testing new technology. The Technology Engineer is a direct report to the Technology Group Product Manager with understanding of business goals, business processes, and technology expertise in these areas. 

The Network Engineer is involved in the full technology life cycle and is responsible for designing, coding, configuring, testing, implementing and supporting software, hardware and systems. Network Engineer will work closely with Analysts and Product Managers to understand the business requirements that drive the analysis and physical design of technical solutions. Network Engineer may be assigned to either implementation or support functions. Implementation involves creating new technology based solutions whereas support involves upgrades, maintenance or issue resolution to existing technology solutions.

Job Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities are:

• Design, configuration, development, documentation and testing of technology solutions to meet business or technology requirements. 
• Collaboration with internal and external teams/vendors to ensure proper integration of technology solutions while maintaining the highest levels of network availability and performance.
• Analysis and translation of end user needs into technology solution capabilities and designs. Provide recommendations for technology alternatives and lead the delivery of network solutions, including requirements analysis, internal proposal preparation, evaluation of supplier proposals, tool selection, and implementation planning
• Perform network traffic analysis, predict LAN network bandwidth needs, and recommend modifications to the network configurations which reduces costs, maintains regulatory compliance and improves service 
• Peer review of designs, implementation plans, software code, configuration settings or other artifacts
• Work with IT Product teams and other IT areas as appropriate throughout the development, testing and implementation life cycle, including participation in troubleshooting of production issues
• Maintain currency in network technologies and industry trends
• Participating in the planning and execution of critical patches and version upgrades
• Create technical process flowcharts, diagrams, drawings and other related documentation
• Applies operational break fixes and performs other proactive maintenance activities until permanent solutions can be implemented.
• Documents capabilities and any changes to new or existing components and associated test activities and test results.
• Makes solutions and solution parts production-ready by following the standard change management processes, completing required forms, following procedures, completing version control documents, etc.

Job Specific Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field 
• A minimum of 6 years of professional technology solution engineering
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities through technology solution ownership and adoption, projects or other work experiences. 
• Demonstrated experience translating business outcomes, business requirements and technical requirements into technical designs for new technology solutions or enhancements to existing technology solutions, while following architectural standards and organizational policies
• Diverse experience in network/systems/security design and implementation of data network infrastructure based on mostly Cisco’s equipment and technologies 
• Experience in designing, implementing, and supporting data and converged network infrastructure including most of the following: 802.1x, vPC, VXLAN, Routing Protocols including OSPF and BGP, LAN/WAN/Wireless protocols,, Network Management tools Load Balancers, Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), Firewalls, Web Application Firewalls, and other network related technologies in support of a large corporate network
• In-depth knowledge of Cisco IOS, NXOS , BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS, VXLAN, FCOE and FC environments
• Experience with Datacenter virtualization technologies including hands on experience with Cisco Nexus platform including Spine/Leaf, 9k, 7k, 5k and SAN switching
• Experience with cloud (preferably AWS) network/infrastructure technologies
• In-depth hands on experience with Cisco ASR 8500/9000, 4000 ISR UC routers and Catalyst 9K, 4500, 3500, 3600 switching environment

Desired Qualifications: 

• Cisco certifications – CCNP Datacenter, CCNP Routing and Switching, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Amazon Solution architect – Certification
• Knowledge of Virtual technology platforms including VMware vCenter, vSphere, and integration with Cisco UCS 

Minimum Years of Experience

6 years of experience

Education

Bachelors

Certifications

None Noted

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PSEG is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment, including the hiring process, based on any legally protected characteristic. Legally protected characteristics include race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in locations where PSEG employs individuals.

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For all roles, PSEG’s drug and alcohol testing program includes pre-employment testing, testing for cause, and post-incident/accident testing. For employees in federally regulated roles (including positions covered by USDOT, PHMSA, or NRC regulations), this also includes random testing. Although numerous states throughout the country have legalized marijuana/cannabis products recreationally and/or medically, it is prohibited for employees in federally regulated roles. Employees who are hired or transfer into a federally regulated role are subject to drug and alcohol testing, inclusive of marijuana. Please note that the use of CBD products may result in a positive drug test for THC/Marijuana and such use is not a legitimate medical explanation for such a positive result.

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