via Remote Rocketship
$55K - 90K a year
Design, configure, and maintain network infrastructure and systems including firewalls, switches, servers, and SCADA applications.
Requires hands-on experience with network equipment, server setup, and preferably industrial network environments with relevant certifications.
Job Description: • Design network infrastructure and make recommendations to support client needs. • Create Layer 1, 2, 3 drawings to depict the network. • Create an IP address spreadsheet for all devices on the network. • Define firewall rules to facilitate the necessary secure communication between devices. • Configure, test, and troubleshoot network equipment using industry best practices for secure networks. • Configure firewalls to allow only desired traffic between devices (common vendors are Fortinet, Palo Alto). • Coordinate and troubleshoot VPN tunnels to allow remote traffic. • Configure network switches (common vendors are Cisco, SEL, Hirschmann, Antaira). • Support engineers and clients with communication issues as they arise. • Configure client servers under the supervision of a Lead Administrator. • Installation of operating systems (Windows and Linux). • Installation of SCADA applications (Ignition and others). • Installation of historian database (Microsoft SQL, MySQL, MariaDB). • Configuration of Virtual Machines. • Configure Network Attached Storage (NAS) or recovery solutions. • Take ownership of quality and participate in QC checks of designs and configurations. • Fosters strong client relationships, demonstrating responsiveness both within the organization and externally, with regular client engagement. • Prepare reports and correspondence concerning the direction of assigned projects. Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or combination of education and experience in lieu of degree with relevant industry experience along with related professional network certifications (CCNA, Network+, VCTA-DCV, etc.) • Strong communication skills are required to maintain positive client relationships. • Attention to detail and strong time management skills. • Hands-on experience with design, implementation, and maintenance of all aspects of network environment including routers, firewalls, switching and wireless. • Understanding and experience with NERC CIP standards and how the control environment impacts both the business and IT/OT processes and systems is preferred. • Experience working in the electric utility industry or other industrial network environments with exposure to SCADA devices or protective relays is strongly preferred. • Proficient understanding of setting up or overseeing physical or virtual servers, with a preference for experience in Hyper Converged Solutions or alternative redundant server configurations (such as VMware VSAN and others). • Basic understanding of multiple communication protocols (DNP/Modbus/IEC61850/TCP/UDP) and physical communication mediums (RS232, RS485, copper, fiber, etc.). • Experience in Network security, Vulnerability management, Asset management, Network security architecture and Network hardening is preferred. • Experience with Wireshark, Linux, VMware, Hyper-V, Visio, PuTTY, SolarWinds is a plus. Benefits: • Flexible Workplace • Employee Ownership • Competitive Pay • Comprehensive Benefits Package • Collaborative Environment • Innovative Culture
This job posting was last updated on 3/10/2026