Network Engineer/Architect

Edison Electric Institute - Washington, DC

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - Washington, DC

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

Edison Electric Institute (EEI) is seeking a skilled Network Engineer/Architect who is passionate about network engineering and architecture. This role is crucial for implementing, monitoring, maintaining, and administering a secure network that supports EEI's critical information systems and data. The successful candidate will collaborate across the IT department to ensure that the network infrastructure is reliable, redundant, performant, scalable, and secure. This position offers an opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of EEI's technological landscape. In this role, the Network Engineer/Architect will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, diagnosing, and resolving issues with EEI's computer network and systems. This includes hardware, systems software, applications software, and other related systems. The candidate will perform disaster recovery operations and data backups, ensuring that all server, system, and software patches are up to date. Collaboration with users to identify and resolve Tier 2-3 issues is also a key responsibility. The role requires the implementation of network security measures to protect data, software, and hardware. The candidate will evaluate and develop requirements for network and software technologies, including LANs, WANs, VPNs, routers, firewalls, and related devices. Additionally, the Network Engineer/Architect will implement, administer, and troubleshoot network devices such as WAPs, firewalls, routers, switches, controllers, servers, VoIP, and VMs. Monitoring and adjusting network performance, as well as responding to IDS cues and anti-virus alerts, are essential tasks. The candidate will work closely with the IT team to troubleshoot and resolve security vulnerabilities, clearly articulating IT security enhancement requirements to all EEI staff. They will also provide subject matter expert (SME) support to business divisions to integrate business requirements into network and cloud architectures. In the event of security breaches, the Network Engineer/Architect will assist with incident response activities, including technical and forensic investigations, and report findings and recommendations for further system security enhancements. Developing, recommending, and documenting IT standards, policies, and procedures following best practices is also part of the role, along with monitoring compliance with these standards and participating in training programs as needed.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve issues with EEI's computer network and systems, including hardware, systems software, applications software, and other related systems.
• Perform disaster recovery operations and data backups.
• Ensure all server, system, and software patches are up to date.
• Collaborate with users to identify and resolve Tier 2-3 issues.
• Protect data, software, and hardware by implementing network security measures.
• Evaluate and develop requirements for network and software technologies, including LANs, WANs, VPNs, routers, firewalls, and related devices.
• Implement, administer, and troubleshoot network devices such as WAPs, firewalls, routers, switches, controllers, servers, VoIP, and VMs.
• Replace faulty network hardware components as needed.
• Maintain, configure, and monitor virus protection software and email applications.
• Monitor and adjust network performance as necessary.
• Install, configure, deploy, and monitor network security architectures, including firewalls, DMZ, router ACLs, and web content filters.
• Respond to IDS cues and anti-virus alerts.
• Continually monitor EEI's networks and systems for security breaches or intrusions.
• Work with the IT team to troubleshoot and resolve security vulnerabilities.
• Clearly articulate IT security enhancement requirements to all EEI staff, both verbally and in writing.
• Provide SME support to business divisions to integrate business requirements into network and cloud architectures.
• Assist with incident response activities related to breaches, including technical and forensic investigations, and report findings and recommendations for further system security enhancements.
• Develop, recommend, and document IT standards, policies, and procedures following best practices.
• Monitor compliance with IT standards, policies, and procedures.
• Participate in developing and conducting training programs as needed.

Requirements

• Proven experience in network engineering and architecture.
• Strong knowledge of network security measures and protocols.
• Experience with LANs, WANs, VPNs, routers, firewalls, and related devices.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues.
• Familiarity with disaster recovery operations and data backup processes.
• Experience with network devices such as WAPs, firewalls, routers, switches, controllers, servers, VoIP, and VMs.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to articulate IT security requirements and collaborate with team members.
• Ability to monitor network performance and security breaches effectively.

Nice-to-haves

• Certifications in network security (e.g., CCNA, CCNP, CISSP).
• Experience with cloud architectures and services.
• Familiarity with incident response and forensic investigation processes.
• Knowledge of IT standards and best practices in network management.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401k plan
• Paid time off
• Tuition assistance
• Wellness incentives and programs
• Transportation subsidy
• Professional development opportunities