PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Implement and manage the organizations 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
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.