Network Engineer

NRG is the leading integrated power company in the U.S., built on the strength of the nation's largest and most diverse competitive electric generation portfolio and leading retail electricity platform. A Fortune 200 company, NRG creates value through best in class operations, reliable and efficient electric generation, and a retail platform serving residential and commercial businesses.

The Network Analyst develops, administers, and supports the enterprise network systems. The responsibilities for this position include network design, technology evaluations, network architecture, topology development, and system specifications. Other responsibilities include network monitoring, performance analysis, customer support, and fault problem management.

* Perform all Network Administration and related functions. * Lead technical support for meeting network objectives, evaluate, design, and implement resolutions to network configuration. * Design and document network administration policies and procedures for the production environment. * Work with the technical teams to design technical requirements for the production environment. * Ensure segregation of duties remains intact in all network / application interactions. * Track and maintain network application licenses. Reconcile license issues on a yearly basis. * Perform periodic self-assessments/audits of all aspects relating to networks within all IP environments. * Train junior personnel. * Cisco Router configuration, implementation, maintenance * Cisco Firewall configuration, implementation, maintenance * Cisco Switch configuration, implementation, maintenance * Cisco VPN configuration, implementation, maintenance * Cisco/XKL DWDM configuration, implementation, maintenance * Cisco Wireless and ACS configuration, implementation, maintenance * Multicast configuration, implementation, maintenance * Remote access maintenance and configuration. * IP Camera and Server configuration, implementation, maintenance * Cable Management configuration, implementation, maintenance * Monitoring Systems: WhatsUp, BB, Cacti, MRTG and others * Network Device/Warehouse Inventory Management * Internet connectivity configuration, implementation, maintenance. * UNIX scripting and log maintenance * Provide 24-hour on-call support, including evenings and weekends. On call rotations required. * TCP/IP protocol analysis. * VoIP protocol configuration and analysis. * Network monitoring tools maintenance and configuration. * Administration of operating systems: Unix, Linux, Windows. * DHCP configuration and maintenance. * Scripting environments (shell, PERL, TCL etc). * Data center design and management. * Participation in disaster recovery/business continuation activities. * Dedication to following procedures and regulations. * Ability to work as an individual contributor or as a team member. * Strong analytical, diagnostic, and problem solving skills. * Written and verbal communication skills and the ability to interface effectively with diverse user community.

**Education / Experience:** * Bachelor’s degree in an accredited four-year college or university or equivalent work experience preferred. CCNP preferred * A minimum of 7+ years verifiable Cisco technical experience. * Minimum seven years in-depth experience with Cisco router and switch configuration, implementation and maintenance / troubleshooting at an enterprise level. * Experience in Data Center management and operations. * IT Audit and compliance experience * Must have relative experience or knowledge of standard corporate Compliance programs ie SOX, NERC CIP, PCI * Understanding of physical and financial power generation as well as Retail business functions is a plus * Project management & communication skills * Excellent interpersonal skills Knowledge of Sarbanes Oxley (SOX), NERC CIP, and other compliance requirements and implementation. * Knowledge and understanding of scripting and code. Physical Requirements / Working **Requirements:** * Must be able to lift 50lbs. * Valid driver’s license, ability to attend meetings and respond to application problems at various corporate sites when necessary. * Office, plant, call center and data center visits required * Some travel is required. * Some after hours support and change control required. * On call rotations required.