Senior Infrastructure Engineer (Tempe, AZ, US)

Job Brief

We are looking to hire an Industrial Controls Network Engineer to provide infrastructure design, architecture, implementation, and support services to SRP's fleet of generation technology assets. The work involves complex power generation control systems and network infrastructures that support power generation facilities.

Acting as a member of the Generation Infrastructure, Security, & Compliance team, you will be instrumental in decisions relating to design and planning, managing relationships with internal customers, and resolution of infrastructure related issues. This is a bridge position between Site Operations, Engineering, Operational Technology (OT) support, and Information Technology (IT) and requires an understanding of all areas and a willingness to learn and grow technically. 

To ensure success in this position, you should have experience working with enterprise network or technology infrastructures, power system infrastructures, collaborating with other technology, engineering or operations teams, and managing various network devices and systems. As an Industrial Controls Network Engineer, you will be helping to build the next generation of technology infrastructure in support of Power Generation at SRP.

Job Responsibilities

• Design, architect, implement, and maintain complex server and networked system infrastructures – VMware, Windows Server, Palo Alto firewalls/ VPNs, Cisco switches/routers, & various other server/infrastructure technologies.
• Collaborate with Cyber Security Services to utilize standard security strategies to ensure protection of sensitive data, systems, applications, and physical assets.
• Identify emerging technologies and technical trends and develop recommendations for future use at SRP 
• Manage individual work tickets and help maintain high service levels with customers 
• Work with vendors on hardware and software procurement 
• Develop detailed work plans and reporting 
• Understand and perform NERC CIP compliance related activities and reporting.

What It Takes To Succeed

• Five (5) years full-time experience actively engaged in maintenance and support practices. Must have demonstrated the successful accomplishment of work of the nature defined for the job of Engineer.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience implementing/supporting/troubleshooting infrastructure technologies is preferred.
• Experience deploying, supporting, and integrating network and infrastructure technologies such as Palo Alto firewalls, and Cisco switches/routers, VMware and other infrastructure applications is preferred.
• Experience designing, maintaining or troubleshooting secure and reliable infrastructure that supports critical systems.
• Experience evaluating security configurations to determine if unacceptable risks are appropriately mitigated.

Industry Certifications:

Current industry certifications will be given preference.  

• VMware
• Microsoft
• Cisco
• Palo Alto 
• Cyber Security 
• Project Management 

Additional Information

• Must be flexible and willing to learn in new team and a fast-changing environment. 
• Must be able to work in industrial and construction environments
• Experience working in the field at SRP facilities a plus. 
• Proven communication skills, including the ability to listen, and the ability to form productive working relationships.
• Strong organizational skills that emphasize documenting, categorizing, and prioritizing requirements.
• Strong problem solving and conceptual, strategic, and creative thinking abilities.
• Knowledge of network architectures, TCP/IP, routing and switching
• Knowledge of Emerson, Foxboro and GE controls systems desirable.
• Ability to work remote or on-site as needed, including traveling to various locations and industrial generation facilities.
• Out-of-state travel is rare, but possible for short periods.
• Please include a cover letter explaining how your experience fulfills the needs of this position. 
• Must possess a valid Arizona driver's license.

Experience

• For a Level 1 (Associate), a minimum of no previous years of experience to two years related experience is required (if no degree, four-six years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience totaling four-six years).

• For a Level 2 (Journey), a minimum of two years of experience to four years related experience is required (if no degree, six-eight years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience totaling six-eight years).

• For a Level 3 (Senior), a minimum of five years of related experience is required (if no degree, nine years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience totaling nine years).

Education