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About the Role

LCRA is seeking a Network Engineer Sr to support its enterprise network team, which handles LAN, WAN, wireless, and VoIP services for all LCRA campus and remote sites. This role is crucial for powering essential infrastructure and ensuring seamless connectivity and availability. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellence and align with LCRA's core values of safety, respect, service, initiative, and integrity.

Responsibilities

Ensure efficient network performance by maintaining core administrative and support functions for LCRA's enterprise network.
Design, install, investigate, and respond to network problems involving routers, multilayer switches, firewalls, load balancers, and wireless access points.
Participate in change management procedures when implementing system changes to minimize operational disruption.
Maintain detailed documentation for network configurations, mapping, processes, and configuration standards.
Proactively monitor, analyze, and review multi-platform networking environments and implement problem avoidance practices to maintain a high level of reliability and availability.
Assist in the development of less experienced members within the team.

Requirements

Nine or more years of experience in designing and/or operating networks or relevant experience.
A degree(s) in information technology, computer science, or relevant field may be substituted per LCRA guidelines for certain years of experience.

Skills

Proficient in the administration and support of Aruba Central for handling wireless and wired network device administration and configuration.
Knowledgeable and hands-on experience within a multi-vendor network environment including Cisco, Aruba, Palo Alto, and Arista devices.
Strong expertise in Layer 2/Layer 3 switching (VLANs, STP, VTP, Port-Channel, and routing protocols such as OSPF/BGP).
Direct involvement with network management systems and automation tools using Python, Ansible, or similar scripting/automation frameworks.
Experience in an on-call rotation providing 24/7 support for high-priority incidents to critical systems in the utility industry.
Validated industry leading certifications such as Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), HPE Aruba Networking Certified Expert.

Location

LCRA campus and remote sites

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Senior

Education Level

Degree(s) in information technology, computer science or relevant field

Benefits

Healthcare
Wellness
Time off

About the Company

LCRA is an organization with outstanding benefits, training, and meaningful work that enhances the lives of Texans.

Equal Opportunity

LCRA provides equal employment opportunities and a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at LCRA are based on business need, job requirement and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state legal requirements governing nondiscrimination in employment.
LCRA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact LCRA Human Resources (512) 578-4004 or email lcra.benefits@lcra.org. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.