Advisor Network Engineer

Puget Sound Energy•Redmond, WA

8d•$118,300 - $208,000

About The Position

Puget Sound Energy's IT Infrastructure team is seeking qualified candidates to fill an open Advisor Network Engineer position. This role serves as a principal technical lead and subject matter expert for the Enterprise Network Team, specializing in Cisco Datacenter technologies, ACI, SDA LAN, and automation. The position involves planning, designing, acquiring, and implementing network and voice services, evaluating business requirements to develop effective solutions, and conducting project planning, cost analysis, vendor comparisons, and traffic studies. The role also includes managing data center network infrastructure throughout its lifecycle, providing production support and maintenance for existing networks, and developing/implementing enhancements. Specific work arrangements will be discussed during the interview process.

Requirements

Two (2) year degree or certification in a technology-related field or equivalent combination of education, work experience or relevant military experience, and at least six (6) years of experience in related field.
Six (6) years of directly related experience in infrastructure/network environments performing network engineering (hardware and software), network designing, planning and implementing WLANs, LANs, WANs, and VoIP using latest technology.
Thorough knowledge and expertise of IT infrastructure, enterprise systems, concepts, practices and procedures.
Strong customer service skills and ability to work collaboratively in teams and with personnel of varying and differing skills, backgrounds and disciplines in a fast-paced environment.
Advanced knowledge of WAN/LAN/VoIP design/configuration/support, network protocols and router/switch administration.
Advanced knowledge and experience with IT infrastructure, MPLS, data, voice, Telco, concepts, practices and procedures.
Advanced knowledge of TCP/IP, routers, switches, domains, DNS, DHCP and subnets.
Advanced knowledge with Cisco IOS commands, upgrades, and is proficient with specific network routing and bridging protocols (OSPF, BGP, Multicast, QOS, VLANs, VoIP and IPSEC VPN).
Solid knowledge of department-specific applications.
Solid technical knowledge and aptitude in the areas of networks, network topologies, applicable software, and troubleshooting techniques.
Ability to solve network infrastructure issues and to manage the performance and capacity of a WLAN/LAN/WAN/VoIP environment.
Ability to effectively adapt to and apply rapidly changing technology to business needs.
Ability to assess internal and external communication practices, anticipate future network requirements, and research and analyze emerging technologies.
Demonstrated knowledge of network provider services and understanding LAN/WAN/VoIP principles.

Nice To Haves

Undergraduate degree
10+ years enterprise networking experience
5+ years data center technologies (ACI, Nexus) and network automation
3+ years Cisco ISE implementation, configuration, and policy management
2+ years Cisco SD-WAN experience
Experience mentoring team members, sharing technical knowledge, and developing engineering talent
Experience with network automation using Python, Ansible, Terraform, Git, APIs, and automation frameworks
CCNP / CCIE / CWNE / CWNA or equivalent experience
Advanced network routing & switching knowledge with routing protocols (BGP, VxLAN, OSPF) and overlay technologies
Working knowledge of AI technologies and their practical application in IT and network operations
Cisco ISE Integration with 3rd party vendor technologies
Customer centric focus with demonstrated ability to apply insights to meet customer technology needs and improve IT maturity.
Proven experience working independently and/or in a team environments to deliver on initiatives.
Experience designing and troubleshooting in a large enterprise multi-site environment
Demonstrated ability to achieve key business objectives for the organization
Growth mindset to rapidly learn new skills and be able to collaborate to deliver creative IT solutions.
Proven experience with large-scale wireless deployments (500+ APs)
Knowledge of DDI and IP address management best practices
Customer centric focus with demonstrated ability to apply insights to meet customer technology needs and improve IT maturity.

Responsibilities

Design and implement Cisco ACI solutions with spine-leaf architecture
Manage Cisco Nexus switching platforms and software-defined networking
Develop automation workflows using APIs, Python, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Implement zero-touch provisioning across technology portfolio
Support, monitor, troubleshoot, configure, and enhance the existing network while providing advanced customer support
Design high-density wireless solutions for diverse environments (offices, generation facilities, and outdoor environments)
Implement and manage a network security solution using Security Group Tag (SGT) for access control in both a wired and wireless infrastructure
Automate network deployments using Cisco Catalyst Center and other tools
Plan and execute network designs, configurations, or enhancements to existing network and voice services
Research, recommend and design new technologies, new configurations and enhancements to existing networks; provide consulting advice to customers on the capabilities of the network environment
Uphold safety compliance standards inherent in PSE’s operating and/or field procedures related to work responsibilities.
Promote and support a culture of total safety.
Conduct business honestly, ethically and consistent with core values and Code of Conduct.
Ensure duties are performed in accordance with all regulatory compliance obligations.
Works outside immediate discipline to coordinate a group of people in troubleshooting a wide-scale problem, serves as point-of-contact across several areas or disciplines to solve major network outages with high impact or visibility.
Provides highest level of troubleshooting on unique problems unanswered at lower levels. Serves as highest level technical resource for networking and VoIP technology.
Serves as lead resource for dealing with highly complex technical and/or business issues.
Applies advanced knowledge in a primary team and general knowledge in multiple relevant teams to create solutions for highly complex business situations.
Designs and leads implementation of hardware, software and environment standards based on business strategy and architecture.
Evaluates, recommends and selects appropriate hardware and software for network infrastructure.
Recommends network integration required to support business applications needs.
Performs lead role in reviewing vendor proposals and making recommendations.
Designs and implements network architectures, including WLANs, LANs, LAN-to-LAN communications, VoIP, and connections with the WAN environment.
Designs and documents network infrastructure; configures, installs, and troubleshoots routers and switches; and collaborates with management, clients, internal teams, and vendors to identify cost-effective solutions that deliver reliable, efficient infrastructure in support of business operations.
Troubleshoots, maintains, upgrades, and provides solutions to complex hardware/software problems; alerts management, NOC, and other IT groups when sensitive issues arise or a major problem is suspected; minimizes client productivity loss caused by technology outages, and provides necessary infrastructure for clients to meet their business needs.
Develops/follows procedures for LAN/WAN/VoIP administration (e.g., security, reliability).
Configures, installs, and maintains necessary hardware and software for LAN/WAN/VoIP hardware and software to provide a suitable environment to run production applications and to perform development; performs maintenance and release upgrades on a timely basis or as needed; monitors performance and availability of LAN/WAN platforms.
Develops test plans (including cases for functionality, integrity, and stress testing; tests matrices; and definition of test methodologies and test strategy); is responsible for the creation of test platforms, including evaluation of test equipment and designs test networks; develops automated test suites for product regression and stress testing