Associate Network Engineer

PSEG Long Island•Town of Oyster Bay, NY

5d•$79,400 - $125,600•Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate Network Engineer drives network implementation and supports projects and other Network Engineers in day-to-day operational activities. Reporting directly to the Technology Group Product Manager, the role requires understanding business goals and processes as well as relevant technology. The position configures, tests, implements, and supports software, hardware, and systems, working closely with Senior Network Engineers and Architects who analyze and physically design technical solutions. Implementation includes creating new technology solutions; support includes upgrades, maintenance, and issue resolution for existing solutions. The role provides network implementation and consulting for data and converged communications infrastructure, largely based on Cisco equipment. It includes networking and security work such as firewall rules, partner VPNs, routing and switching, access control lists, and software upgrades for network and security equipment. The engineer works with Operations and IT Product teams on security risks and network improvements, and collaborates with staff, vendors, and consultants to resolve complex application and hardware problems affecting system availability and performance. After-hours call-outs are required. During storm or outage restoration, duties may differ from normal operations, extended hours may be required, and work may be directed to company premises or an alternate location.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline.
At least 2 years of diverse networking and security experience, including experience with Cisco products such as Cisco ASA firewalls, routers, and switches.
Understanding and working knowledge of TCP/IP, access-control lists, VPNs, SSL, IPSEC, DNS/IPAM, and routing protocols such as OSPF, SDWAN, STP, and 802.x.
Working experience with Cisco routing and switching, SD-WAN/Access, and Cisco AnyConnect VPN environments.
Experience configuring, deploying, and supporting wireless, VOIP, and video teleconferencing solutions.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, including knowledge of analytical tools.
Ability to work independently and multitask effectively.
Ability to learn new business and technical concepts.
Strong judgment and analytical and management skills.

Nice To Haves

Cisco certifications, such as Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Route/Switch, or Network.
Understanding of general IT standards, policies, best practices, guidelines, and processes.

Responsibilities

Provide network implementation and consulting for data and converged communications infrastructure, primarily using Cisco equipment.
Perform network engineering tasks, including assessing and implementing firewall rules, establishing VPNs with partner companies, routing and switching, implementing access control lists, and evaluating and installing software upgrades on network and security equipment.
Engage Operations and IT Product teams to analyze security risks, propose mitigations, and support network improvement projects.
Collaborate with staff, vendors, and consultants to identify and resolve complex client application and hardware problems that affect system availability and performance.
Perform Network Engineer routing and switching functions.
Configure, test, implement, and support software, hardware, and systems, including new solutions and upgrades, maintenance, and issue resolution for existing solutions.
Respond to after-hours call-outs as required.
During storm or outage restoration, perform functions that may differ from normal operations, work extended hours, and work on company premises or at an alternate location as directed.