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Job Summary
The Network Engineer will work closely with senior members of the team to maintain the integrity of Vistra's OT network for GCS, following NERC CIP guidelines. The successful candidate will play a key role in designing, implementing, and supporting GCS network systems for real-time systems.
Job Description
Key Accountabilities
•Design, deploy, and maintain network infrastructures.
•Configure and optimize network performance, security, and reliability.
•Collaborate with project managers, architects, and other stakeholders.
•Conduct network assessments and audits.
•Troubleshoot network issues and perform root cause analysis.
•Document network configurations and best practices.
•Stay current with emerging technologies.
•Provide technical support to clients and internal teams
•provide support for setting up IPSec tunnels necessary to integrate new resources as Vistra portfolio grows
•Upkeeping of systems security per regulatory compliance obligations
•Be on-call on rotation schedule for 24x7 support of GCS network
Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements
•Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field or related experience gained through college degree programs and or certifications in related field
•3+ years of experience in network engineering or a related field.
•Strong understanding of networking concepts, protocols, and technologies.
•Hands-on experience with network equipment from vendors such as Palo Alton, Cisco, Fortinet, Juniper, Arista, etc.
•Familiarity with network monitoring and troubleshooting tools and interfacing with terminal server, and RTU is preferred.
•Familiarity with Panorama, TACACS, Splunk, TripWire, etc.
Good Experience in Managing a fleet of firewalls through Panorama including the below features
Centrally manage policies
Upgrade and patch management from Panorama
Monitor and troubleshoot from Panorama
Good knowledge of LSVPN including running OSPF over LSVPN
Setting up B2B VPN tunnels with third parties
Good knowledge of IP Address management (IPAM), Active Directory and DNS
Key Metrics
•Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
•Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
•Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
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Job Family
Information Technology
Company
Vistra Corporate Services Company
Locations
Irving, Texas
Texas
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Vistra (NYSE: VST) is a leading Fortune 500 integrated retail electricity and power generation company based in Irving, Texas, that provides essential power resources to customers, businesses, and communities from California to Maine.
Vistra is the largest competitive power generator in the U.S., with a capacity of approximately 41,000 megawatts, or enough to power 20 million homes, operating in all of the major competitive wholesale markets in the country. Vistra is a leader in the energy transformation and expansion with an unyielding focus on reliability, affordability, and sustainability, powered by a diverse portfolio that includes natural gas, nuclear, coal, solar, and battery energy storage facilities. The company continues to grow its zero-carbon resources, operating the second-largest fleet of competitive nuclear power plants in the country, substantial battery energy storage capacity, and a growing number of solar facilities.
Vistra is one of the largest competitive electricity providers in the country and takes an innovative, customer-centric approach to retail, offering solutions to meet customers' needs, including more than 50 renewable energy plans. Through its family of retail brands, Vistra serves approximately 5 million residential, commercial, and industrial retail customers.
As a leader in the responsible transformation of the country's energy supply, Vistra has made significant progress towards its 2030 and 2050 targets. The company has committed to a 60% reduction of Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, as compared to our 2010 baseline, and net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, assuming necessary technological advancements and public policy incentives are achieved. Learn more about our environmental, social, and governance efforts and read the company's sustainability report at .
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It is the policy of the Company to comply with all employment laws and to afford equal employment opportunity to individuals in all aspects of employment, including in selection for job opportunities, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, protected veteran status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws.
If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance submitting an application or would like to request an accommodation, please email us at assistance@vistraenergy.com to make a request.