National Grid · 4 days ago
Senior Specialist, Telecom
Worcester, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$122K/yr - $143K/yr
1+ years expNational Grid is hiring a Senior Specialist for their Telecom department, focusing on managing and maintaining the Operational Telecom Core Zone. This role involves overseeing network servers, ensuring system performance and security, and providing support to internal and external customers.
DeliveryEnergyOil and Gas
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Primary administrator of OT network management system of servers and clients. Assist in maintaining National Grid’s Operational Telecom Core Zone. This includes all firewalls, server hardware, and windows patching; including, but not limited to:
Manage network servers and technology tools
Set-up user accounts and workstations
Monitor performance and maintain systems according to requirements
Ensure security through access controls, back-ups, and firewalls
Manage the database of associated systems including fiber, microwave, SCADA / RTU, and land mobile radio
Assist IT and Network Control Centers in maintaining northbound SNMP interfaces between servers and various SNMP managers
Manage repositories with technical documentation, manuals, and group policies
Operat in accordance with regulatory frameworks and business / IT policies
Receive and respond to internal and external customer calls as needed
Upgrade systems with new releases and models
Develop expertise to train staff on new technologies
Analyze normal / abnormal operating conditions utilizing network management systems and other resources, and initiate emergency procedures when the system is in abnormal or alarm condition
Ability to perform tasks in a collaborative, matrix working environment of operations management, users in the primary and backup control centers, internal and external customers on the network, including Telecom Engineering, project, or product specialists, IT / CNI, ISO, neighboring utilities, and senior staff
Implement measures and controls that ensure reliability of power system operations and control, including specialized electric utility equipment such as RTUs (Remote Terminal Units), intelligent electronic devices (IEDs), and power system communication protocols (e.g., DNP3, IEC 61850), energy management systems (EMS), and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems
Qualification
Required
Minimum of an Associate's Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology, Information Technology, Computer Science or a related discipline required
Minimum of 1-2 years' experience as a System Administrator, Network Administrator, or similar role within a Utility or Network Operations Center required
Ability to obtain a passing personnel risk assessment, CEII, and NERC CIP clearance
Strong knowledge of telecommunications systems, protocols, and technologies
Preferred
Professional certification (e.g. Cisco, Microsoft, COMPTIA, Unix/Linux) is a plus
Hands-on experience with LAN/WAN networking; including, but not limited to: subnets, VLANS, and routing/routed protocols preferred
Company
National Grid
National Grid facilitates electricity and gas transmission system and focuses on delivering clean energy.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.01BKey Investors
NYSERDASEKStrategic Innovation Fund
2025-08-21Grant· $2M
2025-07-08Post Ipo Debt· $937.85M
2024-09-11Grant· $19.95M
Leadership Team
Zoë Yujnovich
Chief Executive Officer
Anntonette Zembrzuski Alberti
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