Lead Network Services Engineer

Lead Network Services Engineer

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Job Description

Under the general direction of the Manager,works on highly complex engineering assignments, and leads in the analysis, development, customization, integration, testing, and administration of supported network and security systems. Responsible for associated vendor management tasks, and acts as technical point of contact for outsourced vendor issues. Provides subject matter expertise to guide the implementation of enterprise-wide network and security projects ensuring compliance with company goals, policies and objectives.

Our purpose is to lead the way to tomorrow's energy network. Make a difference and impact millions of people who depend on electricity in their everyday lives.

• You get to work on interesting and challenging assignments that will help grow your skill set.
• You will work in an extremely collaborative environment inside our LEED certified Folsom, California campus.
• You will be challenged, be a part of a winning team, and your contributions will be rewarded and recognized.

• Leads the requirements analysis, development and customization of complex network engineering projects.
• Oversees the installation, configuration, monitoring, testing, maintenance, upgrades, and directs the troubleshooting of supported network and security infrastructure to ensure the highest degree of systems availability, performance and security within the ISO enterprise. Provides status and progress reports as needed.
• Acts as the subject matter expert and provides technical guidance and direction to team members and other internal personnel.
• Participates in associated vendor management activities, and acts as the main point of contact for vendor issues.
• Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of policy and compliance issues and related matters and works under minimum supervision.
• Remains fully informed on all work activities in the department, and anticipates, identifies and resolves network and security infrastructure related issues and potential problems within the department. May propose solutions to issues outside of assigned area of responsibility.
• Collaborates with other internal and external sources to solve complex technical issues.
• Creates documentation, standards, and procedures pertaining to network and security administration to comply with corporate and industry standards.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree (BA, BS) or equivalent education, training or experience in Computer Science, MIS, Engineering or related technical field. Advanceddegree preferred.

• Equivalent years of education and training, plus six (6) or more years related experience.

• Network and/or Security Certifications preferred but not required

• Information technology, network and security administration.
• Experience with IT network and security engineering.
• Must have significant experience working with local area and wide area networks.
• Thorough knowledge of IT systems development and data networking systems.

• Demonstrates fundamental leadership skills with the ability to work effectively in a team environment as leader, facilitator and team member.
• Ability to provide practical and feasible solutions to problems, keeping multiple conflicting considerations into account.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and written skills required.
• Excellent analytical skills are required, including the ability to effectively communicate complex technical materials and concepts in a non-technical manner.
• Must be able to handle a dynamic and changing work environment, and work well independently.
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Self-motivated, problem solving skills and the ability to influence others without direct authority.
• Ability to envision and grasp big-picture concepts very quickly and break them down into subcomponents.
• Must be able to innovate and identify technology opportunities for continual improvement or to meet changing business conditions.

We will also consider applicants for a Senior Network Services Engineer. This position requiresa Bachelor’s degree (BA, BS) or equivalent education, training or experience in Computer Science, MIS, Engineering or related technical field (Advanceddegree preferred), plusfive (5) or more years related experience.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.