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Pedernales Electric Cooperative · 1 month ago

Network Administrator (Transmission Control Center)

Leander, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

4+ years exp

Pedernales Electric Cooperative is seeking a Network Administrator for their Transmission Control Center. This role is responsible for implementing network communications improvements and enhancing system performance and reliability across the computer network.

ManufacturingOil and GasProduct Design

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Improve service and efficiency with progressive technology

Design, install, test and troubleshoot the local area networks and wide area networks

Conduct performance tuning

Write specifications for hardware, select hardware and determine warranty requirements

Integrate multiple technologies, hardware and software

Manage inventory, track maintenance and ensure vendor contract provisions are met

Write plans to support the infrastructure network needs

Document Information Technology Department procedures

Train Information Technology staff in the management of the network

Design, monitor and provide reports on enterprise network performance

Prepare disaster recovery plan and business resumption plan for the infrastructure systems

Develop systems with provisions for continuity of operations during any disaster recovery or other emergency situations

Interact with end users to ensure quality network and system utilization

Consult with users, management, vendors and technicians to assess computing needs and system requirements

Install, maintain and monitor security measures

Ensure compliance with NERC, FERC and ERCOT Reliability standards including Critical Infrastructure Protection Standards

Participate in maintaining availability of Control System environments

Document changes made to systems or equipment through appropriate change management, communications and record keeping practices

Maintain the security of confidential information

Stay abreast of advances in technology

Demonstrate regular and prompt attendance

Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned

Qualification

Network administrationCisco CCNA certificationLANWAN designPerformance tuningSecurity measuresCustomer serviceTime managementProblem solvingEffective communication

Required

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Directly related experience may substitute for education

Four years experience with network related systems

Knowledge of using computers and computer systems, including hardware and software to set up functions, enter data or process information

Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services and evaluation of customer satisfaction

Knowledge of DNS, DHCP, TFTP, routing, firewalls, e-mail, distributed authentication, VPN's, telecommunications issues and other network administration concerns, particularly in complex LAN and WAN environments

Skilled in time management

Skilled in handling multiple tasks, prioritizing and changing priorities

Skilled in identifying, analyzing and resolving problems

Ability to set priorities

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing

Ability to listen to and understand information verbally and in writing