Senior Network Engineer

National Grid plc; Hicksville (NY); Hybrid; USD 122,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension plan

Private medical insurance

Job summary

National Grid plc seeks a Senior Network Engineer in Hicksville, NY to support mission critical infrastructure for Generation Operations. You will document standards, contribute to NERC CIP compliance, and lead network projects with a focus on reliability and security.

Responsibilities include designing WAN/LAN, upgrading architectures, maintaining documentation, and supporting incidents. The role requires on-call rotation and occasional travel to power stations, with a hybrid NY/MA work model.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related field.
• Expertise in LAN technologies, including VLANs, STP, EtherChannel, stacking, redundancy, and QoS.
• Advanced working knowledge of LAN/WAN networking concepts, topologies and protocols.
• Experience configuring firewalls, intrusion detection sensors, switches, and other network devices.
• Competency with network/systems security concepts and technologies.
• Familiarity with Windows server operating systems, Active Directory, and Linux operating systems.
• Experience with programming in any scripting language such as PowerShell, Visual Basic, or Python.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• CCNP or CCIE preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with designing, implementing, and maintaining WAN and LAN infrastructure, ensuring high availability, security, resiliency, and scalability.
• Provide technical expertise on network architecture, upgrades, lifecycle management, and emerging technologies.
• Work with team on network projects and complex workstreams, delivering on time and within budget.
• Create and maintain network documentation including standards, diagrams, low-level designs, and operational processes.
• Support major incidents and escalations, driving troubleshooting to resolution and identifying improvements.
• Support planned network changes and maintenance activities.
• Optimize system performance by monitoring and upgrading to maintain a secure environment.
• Secure mission critical systems by enforcing policies and monitoring access.
• Interact with field engineering and operations to resolve issues using problem-solving skills.
• Participate in on-call rotation for off-hours support.

Skills

LAN technologies

VLANs

STP

EtherChannel

QoS

WAN concepts

Windows server

Linux

Scripting

Troubleshooting

Security concepts

CCNP/CCIE

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Firewall configuration

IDS/IPS

Job description

At National Grid, we keep people connected and society moving. But it’s so much more than that. National Grid supplies us with the environment to make it happen. As we generate momentum in the energy transition for all, we don’t plan on leaving any of our customers in the dark. So, join us as a Senior Network Engineer, and find your superpower. We need you!

We want to find an innovative, adaptable, and results-oriented Senior Network Engineer for our IT Critical National Infrastructure Generation team. This position is located in Hicksville, NY. If you yearn to be innovative, contribute new ideas, and play a critical part in our IT & Digital organization, we want to hear from you!

What you'll do

As Senior Network Engineer, you'll support the overall operation of National Grid's mission critical infrastructure for Generation Operations. You'll participate as a project technical resource to establish standards, content, and procedures for CNI documentation in accordance with company and industry best practices for real time and power generation system applications. You'll also update and create documentation as a contributor to NERC CIP compliance deliverables as a subject matter expert. Key responsibilities include the following:

• Assist with designing, implementing, and maintaining WAN and LAN infrastructure, ensuring high availability, security, resiliency, and scalability.
• Provide technical expertise and strategic guidance on network architecture, upgrades, lifecycle management, and emerging technologies to meet evolving business needs.
• Work with team on network projects and complex technical workstreams, acting as an individual contributor to deliver outcomes on time and within budget.
• Create and maintain comprehensive network documentation including network engineering standards, configurations, diagrams, low-level designs, implementation records, as-built documents, and operational processes.
• Support major incidents, problem investigations, and escalations relating to network services or performance, driving troubleshooting to resolution and identifying structural improvements.
• Support planned network changes and maintenance activities.
• Optimize system performance by monitoring, troubleshooting issues, and scheduling upgrades to maintain a secure and reliable environment.
• Secure mission critical systems by establishing and enforcing policies, as well as monitoring access.
• Implement changes to production, development, stage and test environments.
• Ensure that configuration and change management processes are documented accurately.
• Ensure device logging is active and forwarding properly to the appropriate repository.
• Interact with field engineering and operations groups both within and external to the organization to resolve issues by troubleshooting and utilizing creative problem-solving skills.
• Participate in an on-call rotation to provide off-hours support for critical incidents and service restoration.
• Local travel is required, as needed, to support our power stations.
• Valid driver’s license required with a safe driving history that meets National Grid’s Safe Driver policy.

About you

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering, or in a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Expertise in LAN technologies, including VLANs, STP, EtherChannel, stacking, redundancy, and QoS.
• Advanced working knowledge of LAN/WAN networking concepts, topologies and protocols.
• Experience configuring firewalls, intrusion detection sensors, switches, and other network devices.
• Competency with network/systems security and information security concepts and technologies.
• Familiarity with Windows server operating systems, Active Directory, and linux operating systems
• Experience with programming in any scripting language, such as Power Shell, Visual Basic, or Python
• Strong troubleshooting & problem-solving skills.
• Cisco CCNP or CCIE preferred

More Information

Are you the right fit for this exciting role? You want to learn more about the position and National Grid's ambitious Digital Transformation? Then let's chat!

Rewarding work and a collaborative, team-oriented culture are just the beginning. Review our digital benefit guide at ngbenefitslivebrighter.com for full details and descriptions.

Our organization follows a hybrid work structure in our service territory (NY & MA) where employees can work remotely or from the office, as needed. Working from the office is encouraged when working on tasks that require a high degree of collaboration. We work with our employees to foster a flexible work schedule.

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$122,000 - $143,000 a year

National Grid will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. You must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

National Grid utilizes an assessment that evaluates the job qualifications/characteristics using AI or statistically based scoring. For more information, please view NYC Local Law 144.

This position has a career path which provides for advancement opportunities within and across bands as you develop and evolve in the position; gaining experience, expertise and acquiring and applying technical skills. Candidates will be assessed and provided offers against the minimum qualifications of this role and their individual experience.

National Grid is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of protected class. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. National Grid maintains affirmative action programs for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

Our employment practices are designed to ensure that all individuals are treated fairly and with respect throughout the hiring process and during employment. National Grid complies with all applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, and we encourage a culture of respect for all.

Safety, Health, Environment and Resilience

On the ground, keeping energy flowing

National Grid operates in both the UK and US, with a broad portfolio of energy businesses dedicated to providing safe, reliable, and sustainable power.

From electricity and gas transmission to advancing clean energy and modernising grids, our work covers every aspect of the energy system.

Our energy flows through absolutely everything we do

Life here at National Grid is more than just our purpose or our values, it’s everything we put into everything we do. It’s our commitment to diversity and inclusion; how we help our employees learn and grow; and how we partner with and support the communities where we live and work. It’s all this, and so much more.

We leverage our collective strengths to do meaningful BIG work so that we can be at the heart of a fair and affordable energy future.

Your salary is reviewed each year against the market for your role, skills, knowledge and experience.

Incentive

Annual performance plan or bonus (depending on your role) rewards your contribution to our success each year.

Retirement

Generous pension plan with company contributions up to 12%.

Private medical insurance for self and family.