Infrastructure Engineer Prin

American Electric Power•Bridgman, MI

8d•$98,993 - $128,688

About The Position

Responsible for the operational support, security, and lifecycle management of network infrastructure supporting Cook Nuclear operations. The role focuses on incident response, task execution, vulnerability remediation, and infrastructure refresh activities, while ensuring compliance with NERC CIP standards and regulatory requirements. The position provides day-to-day support for network infrastructure, responds to incidents and service degradation, performs configuration changes and lifecycle upgrades, and maintains documentation for regulatory audits and compliance reporting. Participation in a 24x7 on-call rotation is required.

Requirements

5–7+ years of network operations or engineering experience in a large enterprise or regulated environment.
Strong troubleshooting skills across routing, switching, and firewall technologies.
Experience supporting incidents, lifecycle upgrades, and vulnerability remediation programs.
Knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and network security best practices.
Experience with network monitoring and logging tools such as SolarWinds and Splunk.
Familiarity with ITIL processes, including incident, change, and problem management.
Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related technical field is required.
Seven years of relevant work experience is required; an equivalent combination of education and related experience may be considered.

Nice To Haves

Experience in NERC CIP, nuclear, or other highly regulated environments.
Experience with IPAM/DDI solutions.
Cisco CCNA/CCNP or equivalent certification.

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day support for network infrastructure, including routers, switches, and firewalls, in a regulated environment.
Respond to and resolve network incidents, outages, and service degradation.
Execute operational tasks and configuration changes in accordance with change management and NERC CIP requirements.
Perform lifecycle refresh activities, including hardware and software upgrades and replacements.
Identify, track, and remediate network vulnerabilities in alignment with NERC CIP cybersecurity standards.
Support firewall configuration and maintenance, including Cisco ASA, FTD, and Fortigate.
Ensure compliance with NERC CIP controls, including access management, configuration management, patching, and audit readiness.
Maintain documentation for regulatory audits, evidence requests, and compliance reporting.
Participate in a 24x7 on-call rotation.