Network Engineer

About Longroad Energy

Longroad Energy is a Boston, MA headquartered renewable energy developer focused on the development, ownership, and operation/asset management of wind and solar energy projects throughout North America. Founded in 2016, Longroad owns 1.6 GW of wind and solar projects across the United States in addition to operating and managing a total of 3.5 GW of wind and solar projects on behalf of Longroad and third parties. Our vision is to create lasting value for our shareholders, communities, and employees by responsibly developing, owning and operating renewable energy projects. We have assembled a world-class team with a passion for renewable energy innovation and a commitment to developing renewable projects throughout the US.

Job Purpose

Reporting to the IT Manager, the Network Engineer will contribute and assist in the design of current and future infrastructure initiatives. They will play a key role in designing, deploying, and troubleshooting existing and future network solutions. This role is responsible for actively contributing and implementing current best practices as well as working to implement the best available solutions to help scale Longroad Energy’s network for the future.

This engineer will also develop efficient strategies and tactics to deploy solutions to assist with network growth and address needs before they arise. They will be a key participant in various projects throughout the country and have a passion to work with a diverse and cohesive team that shares in success, rewards excellence, and takes pride in being part of making a positive change to the future of our planet.

Responsibilities

• Design, implementation, support, and maintenance of network systems including WAN, LAN, WLAN, and point-to-point technologies.
• Install, administrate, and maintain network equipment, specifically Meraki firewalls, switches, wireless access points, Cisco Catalyst switches, and Palo Alto firewalls.
• Configure and maintain Global Protect for secure remote access, managing site-to-site VPNs, ensuring robust firewall security, and overseeing the backup and restoration of network configurations, along with comprehensive documentation of these processes.
• Administer and maintain virtual network appliances and firewall rules in AWS, with a focus on network security and efficiency.
• Configure and maintain IP services such as DHCP and DNS.
• Ensure accurate inventory and effective utilization for asset management of network equipment.
• Mange Access Control Lists (ACLs) and firewall rules to safeguard network security and compliance.
• Participate in the documentation of IT services, particularly focused on creating and maintaining network diagrams, inventories, and vendor contact information.
• Partner with the IT Manager and other members of the department to develop and maintain documentation of the evolving environment for IT and security focused audits.
• Monitor network resources to ensure optimal availability and capacity planning.
• Assist in the development and implementation of disaster recovery strategies to ensure network resilience and data protection.
• Maintain technical expertise in networking technologies through continuous education, attending seminars, trade shows, and conferences.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 4 years of experience supporting and implementing network routers/switches/firewalls.
• 4 years of supporting LAN technologies; DNS, DHCP, VLAN, SIP, QoS, spanning-tree, bandwidth profile policies, switch stacking, link aggregation, etc.
• 4 years of experience with WAN technologies/routing protocols; OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, RIP, VoIP, NAT, etc.
• Experience being on an on-call rotation for after-hours break/fix support.
• Experience with IT security standards and protocols.
• Expert understanding of the interrelation of all layers of the OSI model.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical Tier 2 and 3 escalation issues and identify solutions in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Would also include up to 15% travel

Desired/Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant certifications (CCNP, PCNSE) are a plus.
• Working knowledge of Palo Alto and Cisco ASA firewalls with the ability to support and deploy new solutions.
• Knowledge of cloud networking technologies (AWS VPC, Subnet, Security Groups, NACL, etc).
• Experience working with SIEM security solutions (Splunk, etc).

Characteristics Necessary for Success

• A team focused mindset/attitude.
• A strong willingness to learn, grow, and ask questions.
• A positive attitude.
• Being comfortable in a fast paced environment and evolves constantly.

Benefits of Working at Longroad Energy We are dedicated to providing our employees with the support and resources they need to stay healthy, secure their future, and be successful in their careers. Benefits at Longroad include the opportunity for merit-based salary increases, incentive plan participation, eligibility for our 401(k) plan and matching, and comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. Our robust time-off policy includes accrual of 18 vacation days in your first year, paid holidays, and paid volunteer time. We offer paid parental leave to help support employees as they transition into parenthood. Learn more about our employee benefits.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Diversity, equity, and inclusion matter - at Longroad, in our industry, in our communities, and in society at large. We embrace our responsibility to build and promote a diverse, equitable, and inclusive working experience and drive change where we live and operate. We work to actively promote and celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion. We foster a supportive space that empowers everyone at Longroad to learn about, discuss and ask questions related to embracing and honoring identity. We collaborate with our community, colleagues, and industry in the ongoing pursuit of evolving and growing an inclusive and diverse environment. Learn more about our DEI commitment.

Longroad Energy Values At Longroad, we SHINE. We aim to be the most trusted renewable energy company on the long road to a green future. We are an experienced team of problem solvers and promise-keepers who develop sustainable solutions that meet today’s challenges and make a lasting impact on people and our planet. Learn more about our SHINE values.

Longroad Energy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (“EOE”). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, citizenship, or any other legally protected status. Longroad Energy prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities and will reasonably accommodate applicants with a disability, upon request, and will also ensure reasonable accommodations are made for disabled employees. Longroad Energy is firmly committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities in all employment practices and personnel actions, including advertising, recruitment, testing, screening, hiring, selection for training, upgrading, transfer, demotion, layoff, discipline, termination, rates of pay, and other forms of compensation.