Data Network Engineer III

Duquesne Light Company, headquartered in downtown Pittsburgh, is a leader in providing electric energy and has been in the forefront of the electric energy market, with a history rooted in technological innovation and superior customer service. Today, the company continues its role as a leader in the transmission and distribution of electric energy, providing a secure supply of reliable power to more than half a million customers in southwestern Pennsylvania.

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Job Title: Data Network Engineer III

Position Summary:

The Network Engineer III will be responsible for design, implementation, and optimization of complex network infrastructure across the enterprise. This role requires an engineer with hands-on background in a multi-vendor enterprise, with a particular focus on network platforms from Arista, Fortinet and Cisco. The ideal candidate will provide technical expertise, strategic thinking, and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally to ensure high availability, scalability, and security of our network systems.

Location: Pittsburgh, PA - Hybrid

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Network Architecture: Participate in the design of highly available, scalable, and secure enterprise-level network solutions spanning corporate enterprise and operational technology environments. This includes LAN/WAN, wireless, data center architecture, network security, OT networking, cloud networking and optical transport.

• Multi-Vendor Configuration: Configure and maintain a wide range of network devices from multiple vendors, including switches, routers, firewalls, load balancers and optical equipment.

• Monitoring & Optimization: Utilize advanced monitoring tools to analyze performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement improvements.

• Security & Compliance: Ensure network security through firewalls, VPNs, access controls, and compliance with regulatory standards (e.g., NERC CIP).

• Documentation & Reporting: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation, including network diagrams, configurations, and standard operating procedures.

• Technical Leadership: Act as the escalation point for Tier 2 issues, participate in new technology evaluations and leading network deployment projects.

• On call: Provides 24/7 technical support during rotation.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

• Storm role duties as assigned

Education and Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science preferred

• Relevant additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree

• 3+ years of relevant experience in network engineering

• Hands-on experience in the following:

• Arista switching and routing.

• Fortinet firewalls.

• Cisco switching and routing.

• F5 load balancers.

• Knowledge of network protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF).

• Network tools (Arista CloudVison, Cisco ISE, FortiManager, Infoblox, SolarWinds, ExtraHop)

• Knowledge of ITIL practices and change management processes.

• OT/SCADA network experience preferred.

Skills/Abilities:

• Proven ability to support multiple priorities under pressure and adapt to changing business and technical environments.

• Excellent communication skills for collaborating with cross-functional teams.

• Excellent problem-solving and time management skills.

Scope

Primary focus is on daily deliverables, outputs and reporting. Typically, accountable for managing one's own time and workflow. Responsible for using prescribed guidelines to analyze situations and solve problems. Work activities are typically moderate to complex in nature requiring the incumbent to draw on previous knowledge to perform role. Continues to build knowledge base but has a solid foundation to act independently the majority of the time. Still draws on experts and managers when needed but less frequently.

Decision Impact

The problems and issues faced are vague. Incumbent draws on past experience on a regular basis. Accountable for direct level of reasoning and decision making.

Hybrid Work

Position follows our hybrid work model, with a minimum of two days working in the office and the remaining days working remotely. Reporting location and frequency may be subject to change based on job role and department needs.

Storm Roles

All Non-Union Employees will serve in storm roles as appropriate to their role and skillset. Please be sure to discuss storm roles with the hiring manager for this position, as duties can vary across the Company. Examples of storm roles could include but aren't limited to duties such as: working with operations for service center support or with the communications, customer service or government affairs teams to respond to public and customer requests for information, etc.

Data Governance

Utilize data to make business decisions as appropriate for the position, support data stewardship activities and partner with IT on underlying data needs.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Duquesne Light Holdings is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of the employment relationship, without discrimination because of race, age, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity or status as a Vietnam era or special disabled veteran or any other unlawful basis, as defined by applicable law, and fostering a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and retaliation. This policy affects decisions including, but not limited to, hiring, compensation, benefits, terms and conditions of employment, opportunities for promotion, transfer, layoffs, return from a layoff, training and development, and other privileges of employment. An integral part of Duquesne Light Holdings' commitment is to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws concerning equal employment and affirmative action.

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