Senior Network Engineer

Colonial Pipeline Company • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

The Senior Network Engineer plans, designs, implements, configures, operates, and supports network infrastructure across enterprise Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) environments. The role improves reliability through preventive maintenance, feature enhancements, automation, performance optimization, and effective support partnerships. It also manages small- to medium-scale projects from conception through completion and serves as a technical subject matter expert and escalation resource.

The position includes participating in an on-call rotation and supporting emergency response efforts, which may involve training, short-term travel, and backfill duties.

Requirements

• 7–9 years of progressively responsible experience implementing, administering, and managing complex technology infrastructure.
• In-depth technical knowledge of networking in highly virtualized, hyper-converged, hybrid, and cloud environments.
• Expert-level, hands-on experience in at least one of the following areas: route/switch, collaboration, or unified communications.
• Strong knowledge of IP networking, switching, firewalls, Cisco enterprise products, and system interaction within network environments.
• Professional-level knowledge of network transport technologies such as MPLS, VPN, DMVPN, 4G, IPSat, and optical transport from the customer side.
• Knowledge of infrastructure lifecycle practices, virtualization platforms such as VMware and Acropolis, cybersecurity practices, network virtualization, and automation.
• Demonstrated automation and scripting experience with tools such as Ansible, Shell, VBS, and/or Perl.
• Advanced troubleshooting, project management, vendor management, written and verbal communication, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and across functions in a deadline-driven environment while demonstrating accountability, sound judgment, attention to detail, initiative, and leadership.
• Ability to participate in an on-call rotation and support emergency response efforts, potentially including training, short-term travel, and backfill duties.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology is preferred.
• Experience implementing, administering, and managing complex network infrastructure in an OT environment supporting critical infrastructure, such as pipelines, power distribution, or railways.
• Experience with Palo Alto SD-WAN.
• Knowledge of pipeline industry operations and practices.
• Experience with Industrial Control Systems and OT networking and security.
• Experience with enterprise networking, network security, Cisco ACI, SD-WAN, Cisco Firepower, Cisco Collaboration, VMware networking, and data center operations.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, implement, configure, and support complex network systems across enterprise and OT environments.
• Install new networks and rebuild existing environments, configuring hardware, peripherals, services, settings, directories, encryption, and related components according to standards and operational requirements.
• Develop and maintain network installation, configuration, and system standards and procedures.
• Perform daily system validation by verifying the integrity and availability of network hardware, resources, critical systems, key processes, logs, and communications systems.
• Investigate and troubleshoot complex issues, serving as an escalation point and mentor for Tier 2 support requests.
• Perform performance tuning, hardware upgrades, and resource optimization, including configuration of interfaces, circuits, access control lists, and quality of service.
• Maintain network environmental and monitoring equipment.
• Manage small- to medium-scale projects, including timelines, budgets, and internal and external resources.
• Research and recommend innovative and automated approaches to network administration that improve scale, efficiency, and reliability.
• Provide technical leadership and expertise as a subject matter expert and internal consultant to peers, less-experienced engineers, and business partners.
• Analyze and propose enhancements to enterprise and OT environments and support implementation of enterprise and OT security solutions.
• Follow change management and notification procedures and provide systems training to Tier 1 support personnel.
• Participate in an on-call rotation and support emergency response efforts, which may include training, short-term travel, and backfill duties.

Benefits

• Generous compensation and benefits package, including annual incentive bonuses, retirement plans, and insurance coverage.
• Highly competitive benefits; the posting refers applicants to Colonial's Total Rewards.

What This Job Offers

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