Network Engineer, IT Infrastructure

What The Role Is

The Network Engineer is a key member of the IT Infrastructure team at Clearway Energy Group (CEG). The Network Engineer is responsible for managing our campus and office networks, datacenters, and public clouds. Additional responsibilities include network security, network configuration, network design and optimization, administering network monitoring/management tools, producing technical documentation, developing automation, fault/problem resolution, hardware lifecycle management, and the implementation of network security solutions. These include corporate offices, datacenters, and wind and solar power generation plants owned and/or managed by CEG. The Network Engineering team ensures that this critical infrastructure is secure, highly available, right-sized, and compliant with all regulatory guidelines by which CEG is governed.

If you don’t meet 100% of the qualifications but see yourself contributing, please submit your resume.

What You'll Be Doing

Systems/Applications Integration Configuration

- Deploy, configure, and maintain Cisco Enterprise, Palo Alto, and more firewalls, routers, switches, and wireless networks

- Develop configuration templates, upgrade procedures, and network modification standards via scripting/automation.

- Assist with integrating multi-region Azure public clouds into our existing hybrid datacenter/cloud networks

- Configure and tune our existing SD-WAN links

- Research new technologies such as network security, network virtualization, WAN acceleration, and long-distance wireless connectivity, and cloud computing

Administration

- Manage network monitoring systems and tools such as SolarWinds, MRTG, Cisco DNA, Cisco Defense Orchestrator, Wireshark, Cisco ISE, Cisco WOM, IPAM, and Umbrella

- Day-to-day network security event investigation and risk remediation, including Firmware Patching and Vulnerability Remediation

- Manage existing hardware, identify, and budget for replacements, plan and execute hardware refresh

- Network performance auditing and performance tuning (DIA, MPLS, cellular, satellite, and fixed wireless circuits)

- Optimize dynamic routing strategy/network security, and identify areas of improvement

- Oversee public cloud network performance and identify areas of improvement

- Audit and assess existing failover, HA, and network redundancy strategies

- Assist the department head in developing a robust documentation program

- Implement and maintain WAN and VPN technologies: Client VPN, IPSEC site-to-site tunnels, FlexVPN, Cisco SDWAN

Support

- Manage incoming ticket queue for general support, network alerts, LAN/WAN improvement, and plant development

- Assist with network documentation, segmentation, routing, and firewall rule clean-up and standardization

- Proactively recognize and document business process gaps while identifying potential areas of improvement

- Review and participate in developing project deliverables for both IT Infrastructure and Plant Operations initiatives

- Work closely with the following teams: Cybersecurity, IT Applications, Plant Operations, and Facilities

- Maintain appropriate status reports, meeting minutes, and follow up with business partners, vendors, and internal resources

What You'll Bring

- An Associate's or Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems or a similar field is preferred. Significant experience in key Information Technology competencies will be considered in lieu of a formal degree.

- This position requires the skills roughly associated with a CCNP.

This Role Requires Expert-level Knowledge Of The Following

- Networking concepts (i.e., Firewalls, VLANs and VLAN tagging, IP subnetting, IP routing, etc.).

- Encryption technologies (i.e. SSL, TLS, VPNs, etc.).

- Strong knowledge of dynamic routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP).

- Enterprise experiences working with Cisco and Palo Alto.

- Proficient with various research methods and troubleshooting techniques.

- Storage Area Networks and Storage replication technologies.

- Understanding of disaster recovery principles.

This role requires a strong working knowledge of the following:

- Network Load Balancing

- Data center facilities (i.e., power, UPS, cooling, etc.)

- Capacity and resource planning capabilities and knowledge of associated relevant tools

- Knowledge of data center security policies and procedures, penetration testing, and methods of auditing

- Strong incident management skills.

- Regulatory compliance experience

- Exceptional work ethic and time management skills

- Ability to work well independently and/or as part of a team.

- Strong communication skills and a commitment to customer service.

- Ability to travel 10% of the time, and on short notice.

- Participate in after-hours on-call rotation as necessary for problem resolution, and project management/installations.

What Would Be Nice

- Knowledge of scripting, along with network task automation, is desired.

- Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks. Experience with NERC-CIP compliance is preferred.

- Troubleshooting ability with TCP/IP packet sniffing and analysis tools is preferred.

- CCNA or CCNP certification is preferred.

- 3 to 4 years of experience designing, implementing, administering, and supporting a network in an enterprise environment

Clearway will not sponsor non-immigrant visas for this position (H-1B, TN, E-3, etc.).

The pay rate for the successful candidate will depend on geographic location, skills, relevant and demonstrated experience, education, training and certifications, and other factors permitted by law. This role is eligible to earn an annual cash bonus, subject to personal and company performance goals.

Salary Range Across all U.S. Locations

$109,000—$120,000 USD

Clearway Energy Group

is leading the transition to a world powered by clean energy. Along with our public affiliate Clearway Energy, Inc., our portfolio comprises approximately 11.6 GW of gross generating capacity in 26 states, including 9.1 GW of wind, solar, and battery energy storage assets, and over 2.5 GW of conventional dispatchable power generation providing critical grid reliability services. As we develop a nationwide pipeline of new energy projects for the future, Clearway’s operating fleet generates enough reliable electricity to power more than 3 million homes today. Clearway Energy Group is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Denver, Houston, Phoenix, Princeton, and San Diego. For more information, visit clearwayenergygroup.com.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Clearway Energy Group’s vision is a world powered by clean energy. Along with our public affiliate Clearway Energy, Inc., our portfolio comprises approximately 11.8 GW of gross generating capacity in 26 states, including 9.1 GW of wind, solar, and battery energy storage assets, and over 2.8 GW of flexible dispatchable power generation providing critical grid reliability services. As we develop a nationwide pipeline of new energy projects for the future, Clearway’s operating fleet generates enough reliable electricity to power more than 2 million homes today. Clearway Energy Group is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Denver, Houston, Phoenix, Princeton, and San Diego. For more information, visit clearwayenergygroup.com.

Working at Clearway, Hybrid Together

Here at Clearway, we’re committed to balancing flexibility while fostering strong relationships with our teammates. We do this by prioritizing new hires based near one of our offices in San Francisco, San Diego, Scottsdale, Houston, Denver, & Princeton. Our office-based employees typically work together from fabulous spaces on Tuesdays & Thursdays to collaborate & learn, build community, get to know one another, & enjoy company-provided meals & events.

Clearway Energy is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience & expertise. We intentionally foster a culture of inclusion that empowers our employees to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities & protected veterans to join the team. Clearway is a proud promoter of employment opportunities for our Military & Veterans.

What We Provide Clearway offers all eligible employees working 20+ hours per week a comprehensive menu of benefits: generous PTO, medical, dental & vision care, HSAs with company contributions, health FSAs, dependent daycare FSAs, commuter benefits, relocation, & a 401(k) plan with employer match, a variety of life & accident insurances, fertility programs, adoption assistance, generous parental leave, tuition reimbursement, & benefits for employees in same-sex marriages, civil unions & domestic partnerships. For more on Clearway benefits, visit our Benefits Website.

Notice to Applicants

Clearway Energy is strongly committed to a philosophy of equal opportunity and fully complies with equal employment laws, ordinances, and regulations for all applicants and employees. We will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to apply and compete for employment opportunities for which they are qualified. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to recruiting@clearwayenergy.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Notice to California Applicants

Clearway Energy is strongly committed to a philosophy of equal opportunity and fully complies with equal employment laws, ordinances and regulations for all applicants and employees.