Ot Network

**The Opportunity**

**What You'll Do**
- Design network infrastructure and make recommendations to support client needs under the supervision of a Lead Administrator. The network design tasks typically consist of the following elements Work will be completed under the supervision of a Lead Administrator.
- 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 firewalls, switches, and other devices per the designs
- Field Support
- 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, Cisco, Palo Alto)
- Coordinate and troubleshoot VPN tunnels to allow remote traffic
- Configure network switches (common vendors are Cisco, SEL, 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 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 and factory acceptance tests of designs and configurations
- Maintains positive client relationships, responsive both internally and externally, very frequent client interaction

**What We Expect from You**
- Various career paths that will be considered
- Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or equivalent field of study with 2+ years experience
- Associates degree with 3+ years of network or systems related industry experience
- 5+ years of industry experience along with relevant professional network certifications (CCNA, Network+, VCTA-DCV, etc.)
- Overall position is a flexible hybrid of in-person and remote work. The ability to travel to and from facilities in the Hamilton and Niagara areas is required. The amount of local travel will vary depending on company needs.
- Occasional travel to work sites in the US and Canada may be required
- Solid understanding of the OSI model
- Strong communication skills required to maintain positive client relationships
- Able to work closely and effectively with other disciplines on multi-discipline projects
- Takes ownership of quality and completing tasks in the allotted time
- Intermediate knowledge of configuring or managing physical or virtual servers
- Experience with Hyper Converged Solutions or other redundant server configurations preferred (VMware VSAN and others)
- Prepare reports and correspondence concerning the direction of assigned projects
- Experience with network integration and troubleshooting field equipment preferred
- Basic understanding of multiple communication protocols (DNP/Modbus/IEC61850/TCP/UDP) and physical communication mediums (RS232, RS485, copper, fiber, etc.) preferred
- Hands on experience with design, implementation, and maintenance of all aspects of network environment including routers, firewalls, switching and wireless. Experience with Cisco, SEL, Fortinet, Palo Alto, Antaira, Sierra Wireless products is preferred
- Understanding and experience with NERC CIP standards and how the control environment impacts both the business and IT 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 preferred
- Experience with the following is a plus: Wireshark, Python, Linux, Cisco CLI, CISCO Packet Tracer, VMware, Visio, pgAdmin, PuTTy

**What You Can Expect from Ulteig**

Ulteig is a purpose driven organization that has built a culture focused on people - both our clients and our employees -for over 80 years. Working at Ulteig is more than a job, opening opportunities to make an impact by creating and solving for a sustainable future. We recognize our success relies heavily on the dedication and focus of our workforce; this is why we make investing in our employees a top priority. We prioritize flexibility and staying connected to meet your needs and help you achieve your goals. We value your unique perspective, respect your individuality and celebrate your contributions. At Ulteig, we take our own success and the success of our clients personally.

**We offer our team members**:

- Flexible Workplace
- Employee Ownership
- Competitive Pay
- Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Collaborative Environment
- Innovative Culture

Our vision is to be the most trusted partners transforming our world’s critical infrastructure. Ulteig connects people and resources to develop compelling, integrated solutions across multiple Lifeline Sectors®, including Power, Renewables, Transportation and Water. Ulteig