Sr. Network Administrator

Summary

Responsible for the daily management of GP&L's network infrastructure in IT and OT environments. Also responsible for providing technical assistance to department staff and outside vendors to plan and install network equipment, software, and cabling systems to satisfy system needs. Works closely with Cyber Security administration to ensure cyber security goals are achieved, maintained, and periodically reviewed.

Pay Range: (Depending on qualifications and experience)

Work Schedule: Onsite work required

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Install and administer network infrastructure in coordination with assigned personnel and/or outside vendors.

• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot connectivity, routing, or latency issues within IT and OT systems.

• Maintain network documentation, diagrams, IP address management, and configuration baselines.

• Provide solutions that will accommodate emerging technologies and future capacity needs.

• Assess customer needs in order to provide needed support.

• Participate in relevant training programs to achieve or maintain certifications.

• Monitor and respond to network security alerts, vulnerabilities, and incidents within different environments

• Work closely with Cyber Security leadership on security objectives.

• Must be able to travel to various locations for onsite support.

• Must participate in on-call rotation for after-hours emergency support

• Assist Network Supervisor in meeting the mission and objectives of the department and utility.

Minimum Qualifications

• Four-year college degree

• 5 years related experience

• CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate)

• PCCSA (Palo Alto Networks Certified Cybersecurity Associate)

• Valid Class C Texas Driver's license

• Must be able to pass background checks for city and NERC-CIP requirements

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Preferred Qualifications

Education/ Experience

• Four-year college degree in Business, Information Technology, Computer Science or related field of study

• 6+ years related experience, specifically managing Cisco and Palo Alto hardware and software.

• CCNP or higher Cisco certification PCNSE (Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer)

• Experience with CIS controls and NERC CIP standards

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of NERC CIP compliance standards

• Network, design, planning, & implementation

• Understanding of real-time SCADA/EMS systems

• Analytical and problem solving skills

• Interpersonal skills to work with users to define system requirements and resolve problems

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The incumbent works primarily in a controlled office environment; however, occasional field work is necessary to support the many responsibilities of the team and business. Some of this field work requires planned travel to remote locations with one or more overnight stays. Some of the locations include hazardous conditions normally found within electric utility substations and power plants.