Job Description

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Implement, and manage the organization's network infrastructure, including LAN, WAN, SDN, and OT networks, ensuring performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Oversee the deployment and maintenance of Cisco network technologies, ensuring secure and efficient operations through proactive monitoring and troubleshooting.
• Lead and develop the Technology Network team, including recruitment, training, performance management, and fostering a high-performance culture.
• Utilize data and metrics to guide decision-making, track KPIs, review SLAs, and continuously improve network performance and project outcomes.
• Ensure network security and compliance by developing and enforcing policies, procedures, and standards aligned with industry regulations.
• Manage the Technology Network budget and vendor relationships, ensuring cost-effective solutions and successful contract negotiations.
• Drive operational excellence by creating and optimizing processes, procedures, and automation to improve efficiency and service delivery.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE :

• 8-10 years of experience planning/designing, implementing, and supporting new and existing network Devices
• Experience with Cisco routers, Switches and Wireless Access Points
• Experience patching/upgrading Cisco network equipment (routers /Switches)
• Router/switch configurations/break-fix
• Required : 8 years of experience in network management, with a focus on Cisco technologies, WAN, and SDN.
• Preferred : Experience in managing Data Centers/Architecture and OT and experience in the utility industry or similar environments.

Supervisory Experience :

Required : 3 years supervisory experience.

Licenses/Certifications :

Preferred : Relevant certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, or CCIE are highly desirable.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (KSA) :

Required : GREAT COMMUNICATION SKILLS

• Strong network management and operations skills.
• Requires overall awareness of cloud and compute and storage environments, the industry, vendor management, operations management and ITIL.
• Possesses business and technical acumen and the ability to influence customers, team members, and management.
• Process-driven and continuous improvement focus.
• Budgeting, inventory, and cost-management skills.
• Ability to work both independently, and in a team-oriented, collaboratively
• Interpersonal, coaching and project management skills.

Preferred :

• Strong IP and SDN networking skills
• Strong leadership abilities
• Knowledge of industry-specific regulations and compliance requirements
• Familiarity with network licensing optimization
• Familiarity with cloud-based network solutions and services
• Keeping up to date with advances in technology and industry best practice

NICE TO HAVE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Load Balancer
• SolarWinds

Day-to-Day

TECO is seeking an experienced Network Engineer to work on-site in Tampa, FL. Responsibilities include:

• Main functions: patching/upgrading Cisco network equipment (routers/switches)
• Design, implement, and maintain network infrastructure, including Cisco routers, switches, and wireless access points across Power Plants, Solar Fields, and Control Centers.
• Replace routers and switches at client sites
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless installation and configuration of server and storage infrastructure.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve server, network, DDoS protection, and NetScaler load balancer issues.
• Provide project leadership and consult with peers on security-related matters.

Job Tags

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