Sr Network Engineer

PSEG • Bethpage, NY

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Sr Network Engineer drives engineering and supports other Network Engineers in day-to-day operational activities. The role produces high-level design documentation and topology drawings, and tests new technology. Reporting to the Technology Group Product Manager, the engineer applies knowledge of business goals, processes, and technology to design, configure, test, implement, and support enterprise IT/OT network infrastructure throughout its technology life cycle. The engineer works with Analysts and Product Managers to understand business requirements and develop technical solutions, and may be assigned to implementation work or support work such as upgrades, maintenance, and issue resolution.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related technical field.
• At least 6 years of professional technology solution engineering experience.
• Demonstrated leadership through technology solution ownership and adoption, projects, or other work experience.
• Experience translating business outcomes, business requirements, and technical requirements into technical designs for new solutions or enhancements, in accordance with architectural standards and organizational policies.
• Diverse experience designing and implementing network, systems, or security solutions for data network infrastructure, primarily using Cisco equipment and technologies.
• Experience designing, implementing, and supporting data and converged network infrastructure, including relevant technologies such as 802.1X, vPC, VXLAN, OSPF and BGP routing, LAN/WAN/wireless protocols, and network management tools.
• Experience with load balancers, VPNs, next-generation firewalls, and other network technologies supporting a large corporate network.
• In-depth knowledge of Cisco IOS and IOS-XE, BGP, OSPF, and MPLS.
• Experience with datacenter virtualization technologies and hands-on experience with Cisco Nexus platforms, including Spine/Leaf and 9K, 7K, and 3K switching.
• In-depth hands-on experience with Cisco ASR 8500/9000, 4000 ISR UC routers, and Catalyst 9K and 4K switching environments.
• For roles subject to 10 CFR 810, applicants must meet one of the specified citizenship, permanent residency, generally authorized destination, or protected-individual eligibility categories.
• Applicants must participate in the applicable pre-employment drug and alcohol testing program; employees in federally regulated roles are subject to random testing, including for marijuana.

Nice To Haves

• Cisco CCNP Routing and Switching certification.
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, develop, document, and test enterprise LAN, WAN, datacenter, wireless, internet, and network security solutions.
• Provide advanced hands-on support for Cisco routing, switching, and security technologies in IT/OT environments.
• Support network segmentation and cybersecurity initiatives, including VLAN/VRF segmentation, firewall enforcement, ACLs, NAC, and Zero Trust controls.
• Maintain network diagrams, configurations, SOPs, implementation plans, troubleshooting procedures, and as-built documentation.
• Ensure network devices meet organizational security standards, vulnerability remediation requirements, software lifecycle standards, and configuration baselines.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams and vendors to integrate technology solutions while maintaining network availability and performance.
• Peer review designs, implementation plans, software code, configuration settings, and other artifacts.
• Work with IT Product teams and other IT/OT groups through development, testing, and implementation, including troubleshooting production issues.
• Participate in planning and executing critical patches and version upgrades.
• Apply operational break fixes and perform proactive maintenance until permanent solutions can be implemented.
• Prepare solutions for production by following change-management processes, completing required forms and version-control documents, and following procedures.
• Support other Network Engineers in operational activities and create high-level design documentation and topology drawings.
• Participate in storm and outage restoration efforts as directed, potentially performing different functions, working extended hours, or working at an alternate location.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paternal leave and family leave programs
• Behavioral health programs
• 401(k)
• Life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Generous paid time off
• Flexible work environment

What This Job Offers

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