Network Engineer 3

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Position Summary

Responsible for Operations Network Support – script development, device configuration management, system administration, hardware support, software support, maintenance, security, troubleshooting. Responsible for solution design, development, integration and enhancements to meet the business needs and project requirements. Also, responsible for documenting and developing operational procedures and provides end user support.

Grade: 16

Qualifications may warrant placement in a different job level.

Deadline to apply: 6/23/2025

Tasks and Responsibilities

Minimum Skills

Minimum Knowledge and Abilities

Demonstrated Associate level experience with Network Engineering

Experience with networking protocols (e.g., IPSEC, HSRP, BGP, OSPF, 802.11, QoS)

Solid knowledge of OSI or TCP/IP models

Hands-on experience with monitoring, network diagnostic and network analytics tools

Experience with cloud environments

Proven experience with Cisco ACI or Cisco Nexus Data Center technologies

Knowledge of key concepts in security management (vulnerability management, patch management, incident response)

Skill in assessing security controls based on cybersecurity principles and frameworks

Experience as a Network Administrator in a field supporting critical systems and providing technical solutions

Relative experience in supporting utility construction & maintenance

Preferred Qualifications

Competencies

Demonstrating Initiative

Serving Customers

Driving for Results

Evaluating and Implementing Ideas

Driving Continuous Improvement

Communicates Effectively

Minimum Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Business Computer Systems, Management Information Systems, or related field from an accredited university. OR Relative experience in system management for network engineering.

Required Certifications

Working Environment

Work is performed both indoors and outdoors. Operating computer, manual dexterity, talking, hearing, and repetitive motion. Use of personal computing equipment, telephone, multi-functioning printer and calculator.

Ability to travel to and from meetings, training sessions or other business related events. After hours work may be required.

Works various fluctuating schedules to include rotating shift work, call duty, extended hours and weekends.

Physical Demands

Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Some positions will require exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally with or without accommodation, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

CPS Energy does not discriminate against applicants or employees. CPS Energy is committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfers and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information or any other protected status. CPS Energy will comply with all laws and regulations.