Hybrid Networking Engineer

at Emerson

• Job title: Networking Engineer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Junior, Mid level
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Firewalls
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Pittsburgh, United States

About the role

• Networking Engineer providing technical expertise in network systems for renewable and fossil power generation. Responsibilities include design, implementation, and troubleshooting of network systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level support and technical expertise in networking technology, including LAN/WAN hardware, switches, firewalls, routers and media converters
• Design and implement network systems including both wired and wireless infrastructure, and multi-network systems
• Provide support for network connectivity or related network issues
• Analyze network activity and network problems to discover and prevent systematic errors. Recommend network design changes/enhancements for improved systems availability and performance
• Troubleshoot, diagnose and resolve network problems. As appropriate, research, analyze, and recommend the implementation of software or hardware changes to rectify any network deficiencies or to enhance network performance
• Maintain proficiency with current networking technologies
• Apply security techniques to ensure proper controls in access, logging, and auditing. Support developed network security guidelines and standards
• Provide proposal support, project team support, iCenter support, and field service support related to networking
• When needed, travel to customer sites to commission or troubleshoot network related equipment (up to 15% of the time)
• Create and maintain schedules with the understanding that several inputs/outputs may or may not be in your control
• Gather technical equipment specifications from customer specification understanding of how best to implement a network configuration based on these inputs and Ovation standards
• Possess the ability to work and lead within a team, as well as the listening skills necessary to receive instruction and direction. Possess the leadership to pass those directives to other colleagues to achieve a satisfied customer and high-quality product

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer, electronics, electrical or software engineering, computer science, or a related technical field, or equivalent relevant experience
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience configuring Cisco Networks
• Willingness to travel up to 15% within the US
• Legal authorization to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future
• Preferred: CCNP or CCNA certification
• Knowledge of Ovation networks and architecture
• Familiarity with other DCS or PLC manufacturers.
• Experience working with Cisco devices.

Benefits

• We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee resource groups
• Recognition
• Flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave