PHYSICAL OFFICE LOCATION : PEC Transmission Control Center - 8796 183A Toll Road, Leander, TX 78641
101,760.00 Minimum Starting Base Pay
- KPI Bonuses Competitive Benefits
- Qualifications may warrant greater starting base pay within the full pay range. Individual base pay is determined by experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training.
Position Summary
This position is responsible for engineering enterprise wide computer and information systems networks including IP based LAN, WAN, intranet and extranet landscapes which provide service for voice, video and data.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Perform network design, modeling, analysis, troubleshooting and oversightCoordinate and manage the installation of hardware, software, infrastructure cabling, network switching, edge firewalls, wireless access points and wireless end pointsResearch and recommend vendor tools to support network and telecommunications architecture designsBenchmark and recommend solutions based on industry best practicesWrite operations technical specifications documentsInterface and coordinate tasks with internal and external resources.Identify and implement VoIP networking components, techniques and protocolsTroubleshoot and triage network incidents ranging from physical layer issues up to application related load balancing problems throughout the network stackDesign, test and inspect IP based data communications systemsDevelop, evaluate and document network standardsDevelop approaches for network architectural governanceCoordinate implementation timelines for network hardware and software architecturesDesign and drive the implementation of a network security plan including authentication, firewalls, proxy servers, remote access and federationAnalyze business requirements to develop technical network solutions and their frameworkConduct operational efficiency studies focused on the analysis of network performance, and identify areas of opportunity for improvementReview wireless access point coverage and make recommendations for improvementsMentor and guide less experienced technical resourcesTrain and perform knowledge transfer to Network Administrators and Telecommunication SpecialistsIdentify technology trends that can improve performance and cost mitigation effortsAssess business and application requirements for cooperative data and voice networksEnsure compliance with NERC, FERC and ERCOT Reliability standards including Critical Infrastructure Protection StandardsParticipate in maintaining availability of Control System environmentsDocument changes made to systems or equipment through appropriate change management, communications and record keeping practicesMaintain the security of confidential informationStay abreast of advances in technologyDemonstrate regular and prompt attendancePerforms other related duties as necessary or assignedSupervisory and / or Leadership Responsibilities
May provide technical direction to others
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of using computer systems, which may include setting up and using hardware andsoftware programs, entering data, configuration, or processing informationKnowledge of principles and processes for providing customer serviceKnowledge of load balancing integration, design and implementation processesKnowledge of Active Directory, DNS and DHCP functionalityKnowledge of network protocols such as SNMP, multicast and 802.1x, 802.1q, 802.1dKnowledge of enterprise network securityKnowledge of Cisco, Unified Communications, Contact Center, switches, routers, firewalls andVPN devicesKnowledge of enterprise hardware, i.e., x86 Microsoft Windows servers, storage (EMC, IBM, HP, PURE), mobile devices, Windows desktops and AppleKnowledge of enterprise software, i.e., VMWare, Active Directory, LDAP and MS ExchangeKnowledge of OS and networks, i.e., Windows server, iOS, Citrix, TCP / IP, L2 / L3 switches, load balancing, firewalls and MS clustersKnowledge of MS Office Suite, SharePoint and VisioKnowledge of budgeting and procurement processes for network projectsSkilled in problem solving and technical troubleshooting skillsSkilled in time managementSkilled in prioritizing and managing changing prioritiesAbility to follow architecture and design through to execution and stabilizationAbility to work with vendors, contractors and consultantsAbility to troubleshoot and solve technical problemsAbility to participate in developing disaster recovery and business continuity plansAbility to establish rapport with internal and external customersAbility to deliver relevant and timely results based on organizational requirementsAbility to communicate effectively verbally and in writingAbility to listen and understand information verbally and in writingAbility to anticipate, identify, analyze and resolve conflict and problemsMinimum Qualifications - (Education, Experience)
Bachelor’s Degree in a related fieldDirectly related experience may substitute for educationSix years experience with Network related systemsCisco CCNP Certification PreferredIndustrial Control System or SCADA related network experience preferredNERC CIP v5 related experience preferredPhysical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee may be required to stand; reach with hands and arms, stoop and kneelThe employee may be required to sit or stand for long periods of timeThe employee may be required to lift, carry, push, pull or move up to 25 poundsThe employee may be required to travelExempt employees receive a fixed bi-weekly salary to compensate them for all hours worked during each pay periodThis position may be required to work more than 40 hours per weekThis description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of essential duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties that may be assigned based on the needs of the Cooperative.
Position Open Until Filled
Pedernales Electric Cooperative is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Salary : $78,641 - $101,760
