Sr. Network Engineer

Five Rivers IT, Inc. • Miami, FL

9d • Onsite

About The Position

This Network Engineer will support NextEra Energy's complex network infrastructure, focusing on enterprise network upgrades, substation power grid management, and operational excellence. The role requires hands-on expertise in Cisco, Arista routing/switching, and Palo Alto firewalls, along with network automation capabilities using Ansible, while maintaining operational stability through incident response, problem management, and participation in 24/7 On-Call rotation.

Requirements

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with Cisco routing and switching platforms (IOS upgrades, core/access layer architecture)
• Proven experience upgrading Arista, and Palo Alto network equipment and configurations
• Proficiency with network automation tools, particularly Ansible, for configuration management and deployment automation
• Strong understanding of network protocols, VLANs, routing, switching, and firewall policy management
• Demonstrated ability to manage incident and problem tickets with strong troubleshooting skills
• Experience with project planning, scheduling, and execution
• Excellent communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences
• Availability to participate in On-Call rotation for 24/7 operational support
• Must be able to verify last 7 years of address's and pass a drug screen

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing ruggedized network equipment in industrial or utility environments (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Lead network infrastructure upgrade projects across enterprise environments
• Upgrade Cisco, Arista, and Palo Alto network devices to Gold Standard versions, including core switches, access switches, routers, and firewalls
• Manage and upgrade substation power grid Cisco rugged switches/routers supporting critical energy operations
• Leverage automation tools such as Ansible to streamline upgrade processes, ensure consistency, and improve operational efficiency
• Respond to and resolve incident tickets during business hours, ensuring timely restoration of network services
• Participate in 24/7 On-Call rotation to provide after-hours support for urgent network issues
• Collaborate with cross-functional IT teams to troubleshoot and resolve complex network problems
• Investigate and document root causes for problem tickets, developing permanent solutions to prevent recurrence
• Provision network resources including VLANs, switch ports, server connectivity, routing configurations, and firewall rules via Work Order (WO) fulfillment
• Develop detailed project plans for network upgrades and infrastructure maintenance
• Coordinate with stakeholders to schedule maintenance windows and minimize business impact
• Document network configurations, upgrade procedures, and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Provide status updates and communicate project progress to leadership and technical teams
• Ensure compliance with change management processes and regulatory requirements

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed