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Come work and play in the beautiful Green Mountains and lakes-a-plenty of Vermont!

As an Enterprise Network Engineer, you will collaborate with the Telecommunications team and stakeholders to initiate network design, plan and integrate support functions, troubleshoot, analyze, research, problem-solve, upgrade disaster recovery plans, and overall support infrastructure that is relied upon on a 7 x 24 basis.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Further develops a diversified knowledge of carrier class telecommunication engineering practices and standards in system designs and operation.
• Designs, manages, and operates complex enterprise networks. (Enterprise Wi-Fi, Core network, DC fabric, edge network)
• Participates in the management of a Network Operating Center monitoring TDM, Carrier Ethernet, and proprietary networks using SNMP monitoring tools.
• Actively monitors and conducts trend analysis for telecommunication networks to proactively identify performance issues ensuring highest availability of critical networks.
• This posting does not include all job responsibilities. For the full job description, please reach out to the Human Resources department

QUALIFICATIONS:

To qualify for this position, a Bachelors Degree in Information Technology or Networking is highly desirable; an equivalent combination of education and experience, such as an Associates Degree in Telecommunications or IT with 4-7 years of experience may be considered. CCNA or CCNP certifications are a plus.

Experience

A Senior Network Engineer will typically have 7 or more years of related engineering experience along with a history of sustained exceptional performance (additional experience if without a degree).Experience with Cisco, Juniper, Aruba, Corero desired. Experience with Checkpoint desirable but not required.

Important Considerations

• Starting pay will be determined at the time of offer based on the experience, education, and training of the successful candidate.
• Eligible applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Any offer of employment will be contingent upon successful reference check, background check, physical examination, drug screening, and documentation of Covid-19 vaccination
• VELCO is an Equal Employment Opportunity & Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran

* Hybrid work model - in the office at least two days per week in Rutland, Vermont.

MORE ABOUT VELCO

Vermont Electric Power Company (VELCO) is a statewide transmission-only electric utility and is headquartered in central Vermont. VELCO seeks a Senior Enterprise Network Engineer to join our first class team of highly-skilled and industry-certified professionals as we navigate Vermonts Long-Range Transmission Plan.

VELCO currently manages a system that includes: 738 miles of transmission lines; 55 substations, switching stations and terminal facilities; 13,000 acres of rights-of-way; a statewide emergency service radio system; and, a 1,500-mile fiber optic network that monitors and controls the electric system and helps to deliver broadband services to Vermonters. Headquartered in Rutland, Vermont, VELCO employees strive to give Vermonts utilities and their customers a reliable high-voltage grid, a strong unified voice on regional energy issues, and continued access to safe, reliable and cost-effective electricity.

Physical/Mental Demands

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to maintain fast pace while comp eting complex, analytical work, in potentially stressful situations, with competing priorities, within tight timelines and with frequent interruptions. Rotating, on-call coverage is required. Must be able to work additional hours when necessary. Periodic travel and overnight stays will be required when attending industry workshops, trainings, etc.