Senior Network Engineer - Operational Technology

Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC - The Reliable One); Orlando (FL); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Competitive benefits

Job summary

OUC - The Reliable One is seeking a Senior Network Engineer - Operational Technology to join the Trans, Substation & Sys Protect division in Orlando. You will design, deploy, monitor, and optimize the operational network—configuring switches, routers, firewalls, load balancers, and wireless systems while leading projects and coordinating with stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in IT networks, CCNA/CCNP/CCDP preferred, and experience with MPLS and government cloud environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in IT/CS/CE/MIS or equivalent (substitutable 1:1).
• Minimum of five years in an IT network environment.
• At least three years managing networks (MPLS preferred) incl. configuring devices.
• Experience with public/government cloud network environments.
• CCNA/CCNP/CCDP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy and manage corporate networks (LAN, WLAN, WAN).
• Configure and install software, servers, routers, and other network devices.
• Test changes in the Test Network Lab before production deployment.
• Monitor performance using SIEM and other tools.
• Lead network projects with vendor management and stakeholder coordination.
• Mentor mid-level and associate team members on technical issues.

Skills

Network troubleshooting

Network design & deployment

Team mentoring

Stakeholder coordination

Technical documentation

Cybersecurity awareness

Python scripting

Public/government cloud environments

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in IT/CS/CE/MIS

CCNA

CCNP

CCDP

Tools

Cisco equipment

Fortinet equipment

Load balancers

Firewalls

Routers

Switches

Wireless controllers

Visio

SIEM

Job description

OUC - The Reliable One, is presently seeking a Senior Network Engineer - Operational Technologyto join the Trans,Substation & Sys Protect division. At OUC, we don’t just work – we’re building a bright future of innovation and transformation for future generations.

OUC’s mission is to provide exceptional value to our customers and community by delivering sustainable and reliable services and solutions. Click here to learn more about what we do.

We are looking for a highly skilled, solutions‑driven network professional who excels in maintaining and enhancing mission‑critical operational network infrastructure. The ideal candidate thrives in complex environments, takes ownership of network reliability, and enjoys diagnosing and resolving technical challenges while collaborating across teams to ensure continuity and performance.

In this role, you will design, deploy, monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize OUC’s operational network environment. You will configure and support switches, routers, firewalls, load balancers, and wireless systems; lead network projects; recommend technology improvements; and ensure secure, dependable network operations that support OUC’s essential utility services. Because this position centers on the operational network, experience working in high‑availability, critical‑infrastructure environments is especially important.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Management Information Systems (MIS), or related discipline from an accredited college or university. In lieu of a degree, equivalent combination of education, certifications, and experience may be substitutable on a 1:1 basis;
• Minimum of five (5) years progressive experience in an Information Technology network environment;
• Above to include a minimum of three (3) years of experience managing networks (MPLS preferred); trouble‑shooting wired and wireless networks, configuring switches, routers, firewalls, load balancers, working on network related projects and coordinating with stakeholders.
• Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with public or government cloud network environments.
  • Professional certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, or CCDP.
  • Experience working in NERC/CIP‑regulated environments.
  • Experience with both Cisco and Fortinet network equipment.

OUC offers a very competitive compensation and benefits package.

• Competitive compensation
• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision benefits and paid life insurance premiums with no probationary period. Retirement benefits include a cash balance account with employer matching along with a health reimbursement account
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Educational and Professional assistance programs; Paid Memberships in Professional Associations
• Access to workout facilities at each location
• Paid Conference and Training Opportunities
• Hybrid work schedule

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Salary Range:

$108,000.00 to $135,000.00 annually commensurate with experience

Location:

6003 Pershing Ave, Orlando, FL 32822

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. This organization does not offer or sponsor employment visas for internship or full-time positions.

Please see below a complete Job description for this position.

Job Purpose:

Ensures resilient and reliable 24/7 support for OUC’s corporate network health and operations including applications, databases, and OUC customers. Tests network equipment changes. Monitors and trouble‑shoots the network. Identifies end of life/end of support equipment in advance and recommends new models. Configures and installs switches, firewalls, and routers. Manages network related projects, budgets and stakeholders.

Primary Functions:

• Design, deploy and manage the corporate networks (LAN, WLAN, WAN);
• Configure and install software, servers, routers, and other network devices;
• Test changes to the Network environment (operating system patches, cybersecurity modifications, and upgrades) on the Test Network Lab prior to promoting changes to production;
• Monitor network performance and integrity of switches, next generation firewalls, load balancers, and routers using network monitoring, SIEM and other tools;
• Resolve issues that tiers of support have escalated by troubleshooting cloud and local infrastructure;
• Automate tasks and monitor their effectiveness;
• Mentor and train mid-level and associate-level team members on technical issues;
• Create, oversee, and test security measures (e.g., access authentication and disaster recovery);
• Maintain complete technical documentation network configurations using detailed architecture diagrams;
• Identify forthcoming end of life equipment and recommend replacement models;
• Maintain an Inventory of all Test and Production Network equipment, including salvage;
• Coordinate with IT staff and support staff managing other business unit networks (Supervisory control and data acquisition [SCADA] systems, Water Production);
• Stays abreast of developments in the industry and brings recommendations for improvements in design and support of network infrastructure;
• Serves as project lead for projects impacting OUC networks including vendor management and budgeting for projects;
• Adds to repository of best practices and knowledge for training and reference needs;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Technical Requirements:

• Working knowledge of all, but not limited to the following:
  • Network administration and architecture;
  • Access control models, network security and firewall administration;
  • Coding languages for scripting (e.g., Python, Perl);
  • Network diagnostic, monitoring, and analysis tools;
  • Solid understanding of network operating systems;
  • Proficient in load balancer administration;
  • Communication protocols (mainly TCP/IP) and routing protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF);
  • Detailed network diagrams;
  • Network disaster recovery documentation;
  • Experience with Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) Network Protocol, Spanning Tree, and other industry network protocols and best practices;
  • Equipment to include: Network Switches, Next Generation Firewalls, Routers, and Load Balancers, Wireless Controllers and Access Points;
  • Effective interpersonal, active listening, and written and verbal communication skills;
• Ability to:
  • Perform tasks with limited supervision and adept at working independently and taking ownership of tasks;
  • Demonstrate a strong ability to troubleshoot problems effectively;
  • Create and maintain detailed network diagrams (Visio, PDF);
  • Provide guidance and mentorship to entry and intermediate level team members;
  • Make arithmetic computations using whole numbers, fractions and decimals, and compute rates, ratios, and percentages;
  • Understand and apply governmental accounting practices in maintenance of financial records;
  • Use Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) and standard office equipment (telephone, computer, copier, etc.).

Education/ Certification/ Years of Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Management Information Systems (MIS), or related discipline from an accredited college or university. In lieu of a degree, equivalent combination of education, certifications, and experience may be substitutable on a 1:1 basis;
• Minimum of five (5) years progressive experience in an Information Technology network environment;
• Above to include a minimum of three (3) years of experience managing networks (MPLS preferred); trouble‑shooting wired and wireless networks, configuring switches, routers, firewalls, load balancers, working on network related projects and coordinating with stakeholders.
• Experience and knowledge of public/government Cloud Network Environments, preferred;
• Licenses, Certificates, and Registrations:
  • Professional certification (e.g., CCNA, CCNP, CCDP), preferred.

Working Conditions:

This job involves occasional exposure to excessive noise. This job is mostly performed in an office work environment.

This job involves occasionally accessing safety sensitive areas such as construction sites to install equipment.

Physical Requirements:

This job requires constant typing/CRT (attention to detail), speaking & hearing, detailed inspection/reading/editing, writing.. This job requires very frequent sitting and frequent standing, walking, and bending/stooping. This job requires occasional lifting 21-40 lbs., reaching over head, kneeling, crawling, and climbing (ladders, stairs, hills). This job rarely requires lifting 50 + lbs. and pushing, pulling, and/or digging. This job may involve the driving of a company vehicle.

OUC–The Reliable One is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed through responsible management policies to recruit, hire, promote, train, transfer, compensate, and administer all other personnel actions without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information and any other factor prohibited under applicable federal, state, and local civil rights laws, rules, and regulations

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