Network Engineer III

Note: relocation assistance may be available but is not guaranteed for any position, it is on a case by case basis.

Summary of Responsibilities
The Network Engineer III is responsible for the design, configuration, and maintenance of ERCOT’s LAN and WAN infrastructure, including DNS, Syslog and all support servers.

Essential Job Functions:
•Design and implement complex ERCOT networks
•Maintain all network equipment and software
•Manage other Network Administrators in the Lead’s absence
•Provide expert technical support for Market Participant network-related issues
•Provide expert technical support for ERCOT IT staff on network-related issues
•Provide assistance to System Administrators with connectivity issues related to Windows NT/2000 and UNIX servers
•Provide support or fill role if needed for Digital Certificate Administration
•Increase and maintain proficiency in digital certificate technology, methodologies, and concepts
•Maintain a high level of customer service, and prioritize technical and non-technical issues as they arise
•Work in conjunction with the Network Group on issues pertaining to the ERCOT LAN/WAN
•Establish and maintains strong working relationships with staff members in ERCOT departments
REQUIREMENTS
Experience and Educational Requirements:
•Bachelor’s degree (an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered)
•CCNP certification
•Minimum 5 years Network experience
•Understanding of Cisco Catalyst 3500/4000/6000 series switches
•Understanding of Cisco and Checkpoint firewalls

Preferred Skills:
•CCDA and CCNA certifications
•Experience in TCP/IP networking fundamentals to include FTP, Telnet, SMTP, HTTP, HTTPS, TFTP
•Cisco Secure – TACACS/RADIUS experience
•DNS administration skills
•Strong Cisco IOS knowledge
•Understanding of PKI (Private Key Infrastructure)
•Understanding of Digital Certificates
•Understanding of VPN technology
•Windows NT/2000 administration experience
•Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
•Knowledge of Microsoft Visio
•UNIX and Sun Solaris experience preferred
•VeriSign certification preferred
•Strong problem solving and decision making skills
•Excellent written and verbal communication skills
•High degree of attention to detail and processes