Network Engineer

The candidate must have a strong working knowledge of routers, firewalls, business-to-business tunnels, and switches. In addition, a strong working knowledge of secure networking concepts is required. An understanding of the NERC CIP Standards is a definite plus.This position requires excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills, the ability to work with minimal supervision, and the ability to perform duties effectively under emergency situations.* Assist in the design and development of network implementations.* Implement standards and operating procedures.* Maintain accurate change management documentation for all hardware and software modifications.* Conduct routine hardware and software audits of all supported security devices to ensure compliance with established standards, policies, procedures, and requirements.* Actively manage our ticketing system to update firewall rules, and troubleshoot connectivity and other networking issues.* Perform all required operational maintenance and troubleshooting of supported network assets.* Participate in disaster recovery, exercises, and events.* Evaluate and test software updates supplied by vendors, before installation.* Work with vendors, application developers, database administrators, corporate IT, and other technology groups to resolve any problems.* Participate in budgeting and purchasing processes* Other duties as assigned\*\** Up to 25% travel may be required at times to learn and support on-site operations.* On-call work will be required on a rotating basis to support 24/7 operations.**Qualifications and requirements:*** Must be located in the **PST (Pacific Standard Time) timezone**, or available to work within this timezone.* Ability to pass a background check to acquire a TWIC card.* Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related subject* Ability to wear work-appropriate PPE when working at generation locations.* Cisco certification preferredDesired Experience (Minimum 6-9 years of experience):* Cisco Certification(s).* Ability to assist in network design.* Client and B2B VPN implementation.* Performing network security assessments.* LAN/WAN infrastructure knowledge and comprehension of technical manuals preferred.* Excellent planning, organizational, verbal and written communication skills, and must have the ability to express complex technical concepts effectively, both verbally and in writing.* Ability to work well with people from varying disciplines with varying degrees of technical experience.* BGP, MPLS, OSPF.Knowledge of Cisco: FTD, FMC w\ IPS, and IDS, Network switches, Network routers, Meraki, SD-WAN.**Accelerating the future of energy, together**Our people are our energy and have transformed AES into the type of energy company that the world needs today and in the future. Coming from all walks of life, our people share a passion for improving lives by advancing the energy sector through innovation, collaboration and action. We are working in an industry that requires new thinking and ways of working together to create solutions that are both economically and environmentally viable, not just one or the other. We are looking for passionate people to join us in our mission to accelerate the future of energy. #J-18808-Ljbffr