Network Infrastructure Administrator (IS26-01)2.

Brazos-Electric-Power-Cooperative,-Inc.-1; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

401K/403b Plan

Educational Assistance

Job summary

Brazos Electric Power Cooperative, Inc. is seeking a Network Infrastructure Administrator to manage and secure our enterprise network across LAN/WAN, firewalls, VPNs, and wireless systems.

This senior role provides troubleshooting, project leadership, and collaboration with Cybersecurity to ensure a resilient IT environment. You will lead infrastructure initiatives, maintain documentation, and mentor fellow Information Services staff while supporting critical operational uptime for our Texas

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, CS, cybersecurity, engineering or related field with 5 years’ relevant experience.
• Associates degree with 7 years’ relevant experience.
• High school diploma with 9 years’ relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support enterprise network infrastructure including switching, routing, wireless, firewall, and VPN technologies.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve complex network and infrastructure issues.
• Lead and participate in network infrastructure projects from planning through implementation.
• Implement and maintain network security controls, segmentation, secure remote access, and infrastructure hardening initiatives.
• Coordinate with Cybersecurity on shared security technologies and threat protection initiatives.
• Perform infrastructure lifecycle management including upgrades, patching, equipment replacement, and vendor coordination.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, standards, procedures, and network diagrams.
• Serve as a Tier 3 escalation point and provide mentoring to IS staff.
• Assist with infrastructure planning, technology evaluation, and operational improvement initiatives.

Skills

Enterprise networking

Troubleshooting

Project leadership

Technical documentation

Tier 3 escalation

Cybersecurity collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 5 years of experience

Associate’s degree + 7 years of experience

High school diploma + 9 years of experience

Tools

CCNA

CCNP

CompTIA Network+

Fortinet

Palo Alto

Cisco

Job description

Network Infrastructure Administrator (IS26-01)2.(Information Services)

With a history dating back to 1941, Brazos Electric has grown and evolved over the years to serve the changing needs of our member-owner co-ops and their customers throughout Texas. Brazos Electric Cooperative provides transmission and distribution services for 16 Texas electric co-ops whose service territory extends across 68 counties from the Texas Panhandle to Houston. Those 16 co-ops are the member-owners of Brazos Electric, and our board of directors is comprised of one representative from each of our member-owners.

Brazos Electric offers competitive pay and benefits for you and your family, a welcoming culture, and the opportunity to advance.Search our current career opportunities: https://joblinkapply.com/Joblink/6972

Job Skills / Requirements

What You’ll Do

Brazos Electric Cooperative is seeking an experienced Network Infrastructure Administrator to support, maintain, and enhance enterprise network infrastructure. This position serves as a senior technical resource within Information Services and is responsible for the administration, security, reliability, and performance of enterprise networking systems including LAN/WAN infrastructure, firewalls, VPN technologies, wireless networks, and related infrastructure platforms. The successful candidate will provide advanced troubleshooting and operational support, lead infrastructure initiatives, participate in network architecture and technology planning, and collaborate closely with Cybersecurity personnel to maintain a secure and resilient environment supporting business operations.

• Administer and support enterprise network infrastructure including switching, routing, wireless, firewall, and VPN technologies.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve complex network and infrastructure issues.
• Lead and participate in network infrastructure projects from planning through implementation.
• Implement and maintain network security controls, segmentation, secure remote access, and infrastructure hardening initiatives.
• Coordinate with Cybersecurity personnel on shared security technologies and threat protection initiatives.
• Perform infrastructure lifecycle management activities including upgrades, patching, equipment replacement, and vendor coordination.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, standards, procedures, and network diagrams.
• Serve as a Tier 3 escalation point and provide technical guidance and mentoring to other Information Services staff.
• Assist with infrastructure planning, technology evaluation, and operational improvement initiatives.

What You\'ll Bring:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree, 5 years’ experience OR Associates degree, 7 years’ experience OR high school diploma, 9 years’ experience
• Experience supporting enterprise networking technologies including routing, switching, firewalls, VPNs, wireless infrastructure, and network security.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, Fortinet, Palo Alto, Cisco, or similar credentials.
• Experience with infrastructure automation and scripting tools such as PowerShell.

If you\'re ready to design, implement and support an enterprise network infrastructure system, we\'d love to hear from you. To apply, visit our careers page: https://joblinkapply.com/Joblink/6972

Brazos Electric Power Cooperative, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The company does not sponsor employment visas, including H-1B visas, and does not participate in student visa training extensions or related employer-supported work authorization programs, including F-1 OPT or STEM OPT, due to administrative limitations.

Education Requirements (All)

Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, cybersecurity, engineering or related field and 5 years' relevant experience

Associate's degree in information technology, computer science, cybersecurity, engineering, or related field and 7 years' experience in related field

Additional Information / Benefits

Brazos Electric Power Cooperative, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected status

Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, 401K/403b Plan, Educational Assistance