Network Administrator, Temp
Network Administrator, Temp
Pattern Energy Group
Houston, TX
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Company Overview
Pattern Energy is a leading renewable energy company that develops, constructs, owns, and operates high-quality wind and solar generation, transmission, and energy storage facilities. Our mission is to transition the world to renewable energy through the sustainable development and responsible operation of facilities with respect for the environment, communities, and cultures where we have a presence.
Our approach begins and ends with establishing trust, accountability, and transparency. Our company values of creative spirit, pride of ownership, follow-through, and a team-first attitude drive us to pursue our mission every day. Our culture supports our values by fostering innovative and critical thinking and a deep belief in living up to our promises.
Headquartered in the United States, Pattern has a global portfolio of more than 30 power facilities and transmission assets, serving various customers that provide low-cost clean energy to millions of consumers.
Responsibilities
Job Purpose
The Network Administrator implements and maintains communications infrastructure essential to Pattern’s business. The Network Admin supports the Senior Manager of the IT\OT Network by ensuring compliance with existing policies, implementing firewall, routers and switch rules, and deploying monitoring technologies. This position reports to the Senior Manager of the IT\OT Network.
Key Accountabilities
Implementation of network architecture as designed by the Senior Manager, IT/OT Network
Experience/Qualifications/Education Required
Education and Work Experience
Pattern Energy Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Pattern Energy is a leading renewable energy company that develops, constructs, owns, and operates high-quality wind and solar generation, transmission, and energy storage facilities. Our mission is to transition the world to renewable energy through the sustainable development and responsible operation of facilities with respect for the environment, communities, and cultures where we have a presence.
Our approach begins and ends with establishing trust, accountability, and transparency. Our company values of creative spirit, pride of ownership, follow-through, and a team-first attitude drive us to pursue our mission every day. Our culture supports our values by fostering innovative and critical thinking and a deep belief in living up to our promises.
Headquartered in the United States, Pattern has a global portfolio of more than 30 power facilities and transmission assets, serving various customers that provide low-cost clean energy to millions of consumers.
Responsibilities
Job Purpose
The Network Administrator implements and maintains communications infrastructure essential to Pattern’s business. The Network Admin supports the Senior Manager of the IT\OT Network by ensuring compliance with existing policies, implementing firewall, routers and switch rules, and deploying monitoring technologies. This position reports to the Senior Manager of the IT\OT Network.
Key Accountabilities
Implementation of network architecture as designed by the Senior Manager, IT/OT Network
- Configuration and deployment (both on-site and remote) of firewalls, network switches, and wireless infrastructure for both corporate offices and generation facilities
- Implementation leveraging a least-privilege model in support of both traditional corporate services (HTTP/S, SQL, DNS, Active Directory, VOIP, etc.) as well as common industrial control system services (DNP3, ICCP, Modbus, etc.)
- Configuration of redundant inter-site communications pathways in a heterogeneous environment
- Implementation of security patches and platform upgrades for networking equipment
- Integration of networking equipment with federated identity and access management platforms (Microsoft Active Directory, Kerberos, etc.)
- Creation of accurate as-built/as-left documentation following all implementations and reconfigurations
- Auditing and review of actual network configurations against documentation
- Collection and review of network activity history, privileged account usage, and other activities in support of active cybersecurity investigations/incidents
- Configuration of cryptographic ciphers/features in accordance with evolving policies and procedures
- Identification and resolution of networking-related issues impacting service reliability (site-to-site VPN, SD-WAN, routing, ACLs)
Experience/Qualifications/Education Required
Education and Work Experience
- 2-4 years of experience in network engineering, network design, and/or IP telephony
- Knowledge of key OT networking technologies including DNP3, TCP/IP, ICMP, and L2TP, among others is a plus
- A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Networks, or related disciplines is a plus
- Certifications in relevant networking technologies such as: CCNA Routing & Switching, CompTia Networking+, or experience in similar field
- Excellent knowledge of networking concepts like IP networking, TCP, DNS, VLANs, IPSec tunnelling, NAT, ARP, BGP, the OSI Model, packet inspection, QoS, link aggregation, SD-WAN, etc.
- Familiarity with platforms such as Cisco IOS, Cisco ASA FirePower, Palo Alto, etc.
- Familiarity with network architecture in public cloud environments such as Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud Platform, etc.
Pattern Energy Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Seniority level
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Employment type
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Job function
Information Technology -
Industries
Renewable Energy Power Generation
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