Senior Network Engineer - Water SCADA Operational Technology

SRP • Tempe, AZ

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Provides network engineering services in support of SRP's Water SCADA Operational Technology (OT) networks and systems. These include Local Area Networks (LANs), Wide Area Networks (WANs), Field Area Networks (FANs), and radio systems. The successful design, construction, maintenance, and operation of these networks and systems are critical to supporting SRP's mission of providing sustainable, reliable, and affordable water and energy.

Requirements

• Extensive knowledge of network routing, switching, VLANs, communications protocols, and the OSI model.
• Experience in designing, deploying, and supporting enterprise and OT networks.
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems in a time-critical environment and manage multiple tasks with varying degrees of complexity.
• Strong understanding of OT-specific security practices and protocols.
• Experience in designing secure networks and interfacing with corporate IT and other OT groups.
• Proficiency in configuring and maintaining next-generation firewalls.
• Familiarity with setting up and managing network operations center monitoring.
• Extensive knowledge of advanced features in Cisco switches, including but not limited to QoS, security protocols, and high availability features.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles and best practices, including threat detection, vulnerability assessment, and incident response.
• Excellent teamwork, communication, and customer service skills.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Proven communication skills, including writing clearly and succinctly in various settings and styles.
• Demonstrated leadership, teamwork, and customer service skills are essential.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience required.
• A bachelor's degree relevant to the assignment from an accredited institution is preferred.
• In lieu of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience totaling 9 years may be considered.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge and understanding of SRP's business units are desired.
• Experience with network performance monitoring and troubleshooting tools is desirable.
• Experience with network access control (NAC) technologies is desirable.
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
• Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE)
• CompTIA Network+
• Cisco Certified DevNet Associate
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

Responsibilities

• Perform as a leader/engineer, responsible for planning, scheduling, and monitoring projects.
• Prepare specifications and bids associated with OT networks and systems.
• Design secure networks for Water SCADA systems and interface with corporate IT and other OT groups to establish secure connections.
• Configure and maintain next-generation firewalls.
• Set up and manage network operations center monitoring.
• Conduct network engineering design, configuration, studies, and analysis specific to Water SCADA systems.
• Identify trends and root causes of challenges, determine solutions, and make recommendations for management consideration.
• Establish and apply policies, procedures, and standards to deliver safe, secure, reliable, and efficient OT solutions.
• Prepare recommendation materials for management consideration.
• Administer and review work performed by consultants and others.
• Prepare and/or conduct written and oral reports and presentations
• Support the full lifecycle of Water SCADA network equipment and systems.
• Collaborate with all stakeholders in the best interest of SRP.

Benefits

• Pension Plan (at no cost to the employee)
• 401(k) plan with employer matching
• Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
• Over 200+ hours of PTO (includes vacation days, holidays, floating holidays, and sick leave)
• Parental leave (up to 4 weeks) and adoption assistance
• Wellness programs (including access to a recreation and fitness facility)
• Short and long-term disability plans
• Tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate programs
• 10 Employee Resource Groups for career development, community service, and networking

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior