Information Technology Network Engineer

Choctawhatchee Electric Cooperative; Gauteng; On-site; USD 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

CHOCTAWHATCHEE Electric Cooperative is seeking an IT Network Engineer to oversee IT projects and maintain critical network infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in a dynamic enterprise environment and knowledge of compliance and security standards. This position requires excellent customer service skills and a commitment to organizational goals.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical benefits

Dental and vision insurance

Pension plan with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Qualifications

• Must have technical knowledge of IT systems, circuits, hardware/software.
• Preferred certifications: CompTIA A+, Network+, Project+, Security+, CCNA.
• Experience with compliance standards like ITIL, NERC, & NIST SP-53.

Responsibilities

• Engineer and support IT projects and maintain network infrastructure.
• Monitor compliance with security goals and update systems.
• Provide exceptional customer service via various communication methods.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Systems Analysis

Complex Problem Solving

Judgment and Decision-Making

Customer Service

Education

Associate degree (5 years experience) or Bachelor's degree (4 years experience)

Tools

Microsoft Servers

Cisco Switches

Cisco Routers

Firewalls

VPCs and VPNs

Job description

Can you eliminate the impact of cybersecurity threats to internal customers and systems, foster teamwork while interacting with all departments, vendors, and contractors, and provide exceptional customer service?

If so, this may be a career opportunity for you! CHELCO, a progressive member-owned electric utility in DeFuniak Springs, seeks an IT Network Engineer to engineer and support IT projects, maintain integration between mission-critical software applications, monitor and maintain current network infrastructure, work with vendors, ensure compliance with security goals and policies, and update systems as needed.

The following qualifications and skills are required: an associate degree with at least five years of related experience, or a bachelor's degree in a related field with at least four years of experience in an enterprise IT environment.

Certifications such as CompTIA A+, Network+, Project+, Security+, or (ISC)2 SSCP or CISSP are preferred, with Cisco CCNA certifications desired, and Cisco CCNP certifications a plus.

Must have skills and abilities including critical thinking, systems analysis, complex problem solving, and judgment and decision-making to evaluate options and implement solutions effectively.

Must provide excellent customer service via telephone, written communication, email, or in person.

Must have prior knowledge and experience in:

Computers and electronics, including circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware/software, including applications and programming.

Administering Microsoft physical and virtual servers; Cisco switches, routers, firewalls, wireless access controllers, and VPNs.

Compliance with security standards and policies following ITIL, NERC, & NIST SP-53 standards.

Customer service principles and processes, including needs assessment, meeting quality standards, and evaluating customer satisfaction.

English language skills, including understanding of structure, content, spelling, grammar, and composition.

Applicants must meet criteria to obtain access credentials for U.S. government installations, including Eglin AFB.

Our Cooperative: CHELCO is a not-for-profit electric distribution cooperative owned by its members, serving over 68,000 accounts across several counties in Florida's panhandle. We own and maintain over 4,000 miles of line, including on Eglin Air Force Base.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, flexible savings accounts, a pension plan with company match, life insurance, short-term disability, professional development, wellness incentives, paid time off, and holidays.

The standard workweek is Monday through Friday, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, at our headquarters in DeFuniak Springs, with potential reporting to other locations as needed. Attendance at the designated worksite is considered essential outside of approved leave.

Applications are accepted from June 2nd until 3:00 pm on June 20th. Please apply at the provided link. Resumes must be submitted with a completed application.