Network Field Engineer (Nationwide Travel Required)

NextGenEnergyJobs; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Woodard & Curran is an employee‑owned engineering, science, and operations firm committed to clean water, healthy communities, and safe environments. The Network Engineer will design, implement, and maintain LAN/WAN/WLAN infrastructure with a strong emphasis on cybersecurity, ensuring safe operations in an O&M plant setting.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of hands-on network engineering experience, CCNA/CCNP desirable and CCIE/CISSP highly preferred, plus deep knowledge of routing, switching,

Qualifications

• BS degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
• Travel up to 50% for onsite network and operational needs.
• 5+ years of hands-on network engineer experience.
• CCNA/CCNP desirable; CCIE/CISSP highly preferred.
• Deep understanding of networking protocols (IPsec, BGP, OSPF, 802.11, QoS).
• Experience with Cisco, Palo Alto, Cradlepoint, Starlink hardware and network management tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, implement, install, monitor and maintain LAN, WAN, and WLAN infrastructure with a focus on cybersecurity and safety and operational efficiency in an O&M plant environment, ensuring network safety and performance.
• Maintain and optimize networking systems applying in-depth technical knowledge to ensure efficient, secure, and reliable network performance.
• Implement and enforce cybersecurity principles and best practices, with a focus on protecting networks and systems while ensuring compliance with organizational standards.
• Monitor traditional, cellular and satellite network performance, capacity and security, identify potential issues, and provide solutions to ensure networks are operating efficiently.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues.
• Maintain and update network documentation, diagrams, and procedures.

Skills

Network engineering

Network security

CCNA/CCNP desirable

CCIE/CISSP preferred

Cisco/Palo Alto gear

Wireshark/SolarWinds

On-site travel 50%

Education

BS in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

Cisco gear

Palo Alto

Cradlepoint

Starlink

Wireshark

SolarWinds

OSPF/BGP/HSRP/IPsec

Job description

Woodard & Curran is an employee-owned engineering, science, and operations firm dedicated to clean water, a safe environment, healthy communities, and happy people.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, implement, install, monitor and maintain LAN, WAN, and WLAN infrastructure with a focus on cybersecurity and safety and operational efficiency in an O&M plant environment, ensuring network safety and performance.
• Maintain and optimize networking systems applying in-depth technical knowledge to ensure efficient, secure, and reliable network performance.
• Implement and enforce cybersecurity principles and best practices, with a focus on protecting networks and systems while ensuring compliance with organizational standards.
• Monitor traditional, cellular and satellite network performance, capacity and security, identify potential issues, and provide solutions to ensure networks are operating efficiently.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues.
• Maintain and update network documentation, diagrams, and procedures
• Configure and implement networking technologies, including routing, switching, firewalls, VPNs and security protocols.
• Communicate technical information in an easily understandable way to non-technical employees.
• Update the IT ticketing and project management system with detailed notes regarding assigned tasks/resolutions.
• Collaborate with other IT teams, vendors, ISPs and stakeholders to ensure network solutions meet business needs.
• Keep abreast of the latest networking technologies/best practices, security, and trends.
• May be involved in disaster recovery planning and implementation.
• May participate in vendor selection and evaluation.

Requirements

• BS degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
• Ability to travel up to 50% for onsite network and operational needs.
• A minimum of 5 years of hands-on network engineer experience.
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) desirable.
• Deep understanding of networking protocols (e.g., IPSEC, HSRP, BGP, OSPF, 802.11, QoS) and the OSI/TCP-IP models, hardware (Cisco, Pal Alto, Cradlepoint, Starlink, etc.) and network management/monitoring tools (Solar Winds, Wireshark, etc.).
• In-depth understanding and practical knowledge of networking systems and hardware such as LAN, firewalls, routers, switches, access points, cybersecurity and principles and practices related to site safety.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of cellular and satellite devices.
• Excellent time management, communication, troubleshooting, problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and in team environment.
• Ability to work after hours, weekends, and holidays if necessary.
• Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) and/or Certified IS Security Professional (CISSP) highly preferred.