Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: Sr. Network Engineer
Location: On-Site (Miami)
Term: 12 Months
Must be able to verify last 7 years of address's and pass a drug screen
Network Engineer - Infrastructure & Operations
Position Overview
This Network Engineer will support NextEra Energy's complex network infrastructure, focusing on enterprise network upgrades, substation power grid management, and operational excellence. The role requires hands-on expertise in Cisco, Arista routing/switching, and Palo Alto firewalls, along with network automation capabilities using Ansible, while maintaining operational stability through incident response, problem management, and participation in 24/7 On-Call rotation.
Core Responsibilities
Infrastructure Modernization & Upgrades
- Lead network infrastructure upgrade projects across enterprise environments
- Upgrade Cisco, Arista, and Palo Alto network devices to Gold Standard versions, including core switches, access switches, routers, and firewalls
- Manage and upgrade substation power grid Cisco rugged switches/routers supporting critical energy operations
- Leverage automation tools such as Ansible to streamline upgrade processes, ensure consistency, and improve operational efficiency
Operational Support & Service Management
- Respond to and resolve incident tickets during business hours, ensuring timely restoration of network services
- Participate in 24/7 On-Call rotation to provide after-hours support for urgent network issues
- Collaborate with cross-functional IT teams to troubleshoot and resolve complex network problems
- Investigate and document root causes for problem tickets, developing permanent solutions to prevent recurrence
- Provision network resources including VLANs, switch ports, server connectivity, routing configurations, and firewall rules via Work Order (WO) fulfillment
Project Planning & Execution
- Develop detailed project plans for network upgrades and infrastructure maintenance
- Coordinate with stakeholders to schedule maintenance windows and minimize business impact
- Document network configurations, upgrade procedures, and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- Provide status updates and communicate project progress to leadership and technical teams
- Ensure compliance with change management processes and regulatory requirements
Required Skills & Experience
- 5+ years of hands-on experience with Cisco routing and switching platforms (IOS upgrades, core/access layer architecture)
- Proven experience upgrading Arista, and Palo Alto network equipment and configurations
- Proficiency with network automation tools, particularly Ansible, for configuration management and deployment automation
- Strong understanding of network protocols, VLANs, routing, switching, and firewall policy management
- Experience managing ruggedized network equipment in industrial or utility environments (preferred)
- Demonstrated ability to manage incident and problem tickets with strong troubleshooting skills
- Experience with project planning, scheduling, and execution
- Excellent communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences
- Availability to participate in On-Call rotation for 24/7 operational support
Key Deliverables
- Successful completion of network infrastructure upgrades to Gold Standard with minimal downtime
- Timely resolution of incident and problem tickets within established SLA targets
- Accurate provisioning of network resources (VLANs, ports, firewall rules) per Work Orders
- Comprehensive documentation of network configurations, procedures, and project outcomes
- Proactive participation in On-Call rotation ensuring continuous network availability
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