Data Center Backbone Network Engineer Senior- Principal
Job Posting End Date12-24-2024Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.Job SummaryPart of a larger team delivering high quality Computer, Network, Storage and End-User Infrastructure technology solutions, on-going support to the business. Independently completes infrastructure project assignments. Plan, research, evaluate, design, and engineer the enterprise's technology infrastructure. Provide technical support and troubleshooting, cost estimates, justifications, and recommendations. Produces technical documentation, support and configuration. Manage, plan, and maintain technical platforms including upgrading systems. Monitor system performance and installs and configures hardware. Responsible for collaborating with other Job Families such as Project Managers, Architects, Solution Engineers, Technicians, Business Analysts to deliver consistent, reliable technology solutions that leverage AEP's technology standards, architectures and best practices.Job DescriptionEssential Job Functions:Working independently, responsibilities include the following related to
Provide engineering assistance on TDG Network Engineering related projects, as well as the design, installation, configuration, troubleshooting and performance analysis of SCADA networks and systems. Selected candidate will possess a firm understanding of communications technologies and can perform routine tasks with little guidance from more experience engineers.
Work with planners, project managers, engineers, inspectors, field operations supervisors, field technicians, external providers and interconnected transmission and generation customers.
Engineer experience with performing analysis to determine the appropriate media such as fiber, wireless radio, microwave, lease line, VSAT, and cellular, for telecommunications service into utility sites, specifying and procuring telecommunications materials per standard designs, experience working with field personnel to commission telecommunications media into utility sites and a general working knowledge of SCADA systems.
Possess the ability to manage and engineer multiple projects simultaneously. Additionally, proficient PC skills, including database input, spreadsheets, email, and strong interpersonal and writing skills.
Computer, Network, Storage, Cloud and End-User infrastructure: Performs and leads complex infrastructure project assignments. Plan, research, evaluate, design and analyze performance of complex infrastructure systems.
Provides advanced technical support and analysis, operation, administration, and troubleshooting activities.
Adhere and advocate change management policies, incident management and trouble response scenarios. Prepare cost estimates, justifications, application requirements, alternative solutions, and technical recommendations.
Lead, facilitate, and coordinate work activities of others within the work group, team or department. Prepare technical documentation including procedures, manuals, reports and standards.
Review and adhere to budgeting and approval processes while partaking in annual and project planning.
May provide training and mentoring, as well as work direction, to others on the team.
Minimum Requirements:Infrastructure Engineer Senior (SG7):Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, related technical field is required, or related Networking Certification.Experience: 5 years of relevant work experience is required.An equivalent combination of education and related experience may be considered.Infrastructure Engineer Principal (SG8):Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, related technical field is required, or related Networking Certification.Experience: 7 years of relevant work experience is required.An equivalent combination of education and related experience may be considered.Preferred Requirements:Knowledge/Experience:
Possess Experience in Network Vulnerability Management and Mitigations
Possess broad level knowledge of communications technologies and inter-networking principles.
Demonstrate competency in analytical techniques necessary to handle assignments of varying complexity. (e.g., by dividing the problem into component steps, and performing the analysis necessary to complete each step.)
Exhibit understanding for pertinent telecom equipment, materials, systems, and business processes.
Exhibit ability to understand interrelationships between systems and component equipment.
Demonstrate ability to analyze and recommend enhancements to business processes
Demonstrate an attitude and desire to listen to and satisfy both internal and external customers who use and depend upon their organizational unit
Able to relate to people in an open, friendly, and sincere manner
Possess the following core competencies: continuous improvement, team player, assume positive intent, safety first focus, continuous learning, professionalism.
Certifications: Cisco Certified Inter-Network Professional (CCNP)Compensation:Infrastructure Engineer Senior: (SG7): $83,413.00-104,267.50Infrastructure Engineer Principal (SG8): $94,225.00-122,490.00#LI-REMOTECompensation DataCompensation Grade:SP20-007Compensation Range:$83,413.00-104,267.50 USDCandidates will be considered based on their qualifications and the candidate’s ability to work from an approved work location. Although the location is flexible, AEP does not have a presence in all states and localities. The following locations are NOT currently approved for this position: AK, CA, CO, CT, DE, HI, IA, ID, KS, MA, ME, MS, MT, ND, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WY, US Territories or international work locations. AEP will consider qualified candidates who are willing to relocate to an approved work location, at the candidate’s expense, provided the relocation can be completed within a timeframe that meets AEP’s staffing needs. NOTE: All remote work locations require vetting and final approval prior to offer and/or start date. Any work locations listed as preferred or unapproved relate specifically to the requirements for this position and are not necessarily applicable to other posted positions.Hear about it first! Get job alerts by email. Log in to your Candidate Home Account today! If you don't have an account, you can create one.It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all aspects of the employer‐employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we must record certain information to be made part of an Affirmative Action Plan. Applicants for employment may also be invited to participate in the Affirmative Action Program by self-identifying their Race or Ethnic Identity.