Network Engineer 4

NOTE:  This position will be based full-time in our Houston, TX office

POSITION SUMMARY: Reporting to Manager, IT Operations, the Network Engineer 4 develops, plans, and implements projects and initiatives in the areas of network access and design. Acting as a senior technical resource for network technologies, they will work with the team, vendors, and partners to ensure a stable, reliable, and flexible communications infrastructure and help develop strategic initiatives and enhanced services based on business need and new technologies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Maintains and administers core networking devices including firewalls, switches, routers, wireless controllers, and access points.
2. Maintains and administers various wide area and local area networks to ensure correct functionality and configuration.
3. Maintains and administers VOIP phone systems and networks.
4. Is the primary point of contact for vendors and partners on network related issues, products, and services.
5. Performs periodic network inventory and configuration audit tasks.
6. Leads IT projects and works them to completion.
7. Schedules and coordinates network hardware maintenance windows with support personnel.
8. Remote support and on-call hours may be required on a rotational basis.
9. Maintains and implements the processes, policies, and procedures that deal with network services and equipment.
10. Researches and tests new and emerging systems and network technologies; makes recommendations to the Operations Manager.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.

CORE COMPETENCIES: To perform the job successfully, the individual should demonstrate competencies in performing the essential functions of this position by performing satisfactorily in each of these competencies. 

• Problem solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathers and reviews information appropriately.  Uses own judgment and acts independently; seeks input from other team members as appropriate for complex or sensitive situations.
• Oral/written communication: Listens carefully and speaks clearly and professionally in all situations. Edits work for accuracy and clarity, is able to create, read and interpret complex written information.  Ability to develop strong interpersonal networks within the organization.
• Planning/organizing: Prioritizes and plans work activities, organizes personal and project timelines and deadlines, tracks project timelines and deadlines, and uses time efficiently.
• Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent interruptions, changes, delays, or unexpected events.
• Dependability: Consistently on time and at work, responds to management expectations and solicits feedback to improve performance.
• Team Building: Capable of developing strong interpersonal networks and trust within the organization.  Leads consensus by involving all stakeholders, facilitating their understanding of differences, agreeing on requirements and constraints, and developing the best solution.
• Safety Culture: Adheres to the NuScale Safety culture and is expected to model safe behavior and influence peers to meet high standards.
• Quality Assurance:  Commits to the understanding and implementation of quality assurance regulations, standards, and guidelines of 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, 10 CFR 21, and NQA-1.

MINIMUM SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS AND ABILITIES:

• Education/Certification:  A minimum of a B.S. degree in computer science or engineering is required.  Alternatively, an additional 4 years (14 total) highly relevant full-time work