Senior Network Engineer

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

Job summary

National Grid is seeking a Senior Network Engineer in Hicksville, NY, to support mission critical infrastructure for Generation Operations. You will design, implement, and document WAN/LAN, contribute to NERC CIP compliance, and lead complex network projects with on-call support.

This role demands strong problem-solving and security discipline within a hybrid work environment. The ideal candidate will have LAN/WAN expertise, firewall/IDS experience, scripting skills, and a Cisco certification

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related field.
• Expertise in LAN technologies and WAN concepts.
• Experience configuring firewalls, IDS, switches and other network devices.
• Scripting experience in PowerShell, Python or similar.
• CCNP or CCIE preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain WAN and LAN infrastructure with high availability, security, resiliency, and scalability.
• Provide guidance on network architecture, upgrades, lifecycle management, and emerging technologies.
• Lead and participate in network projects, delivering outcomes on time and within budget.
• Create and maintain comprehensive network documentation and designs.
• Support major incidents, investigations, and escalations related to network services.

Skills

LAN technologies

WAN concepts

Firewall/IDS/Switches

Network security concepts

Windows Server/AD/Linux

Scripting (PowerShell/Python)

Troubleshooting

CCNP/CCIE preferred

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Job description

About us

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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Salary

$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.

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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.