Network Analyst - Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation : Job Details

**Benefits** :

+ Competitive compensation

+ Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

+ 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with substantial company match

+ Life and Travel Insurance

+ Tuition Assistance

+ Wellness Reimbursement Program

+ Paid Holidays and Vacation

**What is a Network Analyst?**

A Network Analyst is responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting the local and wide area networks to ensure maximum uptime for data flows within our Internal and Operational Technology networks. This individual will initiate technical efforts, working as part of a team across multiple aspects of the organizations data infrastructure, engaging vendors and company stakeholders, and monitor and control all project activity throughout the project life-cycle. This individual will work on the continuous enhancement and technical support of all aspects regarding the network infrastructure, responsible for the day-to-day Network Administration tasks, including problem solving, and issue resolution.

**What does a Network Analyst do?**

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

+ Designs, implements, and manages the local and wide area networks to ensure maximum uptime for data flows within our environment.

+ Configures, deploys and maintains network hardware such as routers, switches, firewalls and load balancers.

+ Supports the day-to-day Network operations, requiring specific Network troubleshooting and problem-solving skillsets. This includes Layer1-Layer7 connectivity issues.

+ Work with internal users and stakeholders for emerging projects and issue resolution.

+ Resolves complex multi-vendor network issues (ie Cisco, Fortinet, Palo Alto etc).

+ Interacts with ISP & WAN Carriers to address data transport issues.

+ Completes patching and cyber security hardening of network infrastructure.

+ Implements policies and procedures in asset tracking, information protection, change management, security monitoring, controls and recovery to support compliance with internal cyber security standards and NERC CIP

+ Supports company-wide storm restoration efforts.

**What does it take to be a Network Analyst?**

**Required:**

+ Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, or related field and at least 3 years of experience in Information/Operational Technology (e.g. network administration, system administration, technical support, etc.). In lieu of a bachelors degree, an associates degree in the aforementioned fields and 5 years of experience in Information/ Operational Technology or a High School Diploma and 7 years of experience in in Information/ Operational Technology will be considered

+ Advanced experience with local and wide area transport (MPLS, IPSec)

+ Experience managing common networking vendor platforms (Fortigate, Cisco, Palo Alto, F5) firewalls, routers, switches and load balancers

+ Advanced working experience with IP routing in large complex networks (EIGRP, OSPF, BGP, route redistribution)

+ Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with internal customers in an interactive team environment

+ Ability to multitask, pay close attention to detail, and adapt to a variety of support environments, assignments and changing priorities

+ Well-developed written/verbal communication skills and strong organizational skills

+ Ability to learn new technologies as required for the job using documentation and other available resources

+ Must be able to work off-hours and weekends when required for product upgrades/maintenance windows

+ Must participate in an after-hours on-call rotation, for 24x7 coverage

+ A valid drivers license

**Preferred:**

+ Experience with designing, evaluating, and deploying network solutions for outbound, inbound network traffic.

+ Experience with configuration of Layer-3 routing protocols (ie BGP, MP-BGP, EIGRP, OSPF, VRF)

+ Experience with system integration, including development of strategies and implementation of best practices

+ Working experience with Cisco ISE

+ Proficient in troubleshooting resources such as Wireshark, Network Monitoring Solutions, and Netflow

+ Prior gas and/or electric utility experience

This position has a career path which allows for advancement opportunities within a job series. The title and level are commensurate with experience. Pay range: $69,800 $163,800

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status. Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation takes affirmative action in support of its policy to employ and advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

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