Job Description

SeniorNetwork Engineer

Status:Exempt (Salaried)

Department:115– Information Technology

Under the guidance of the Director of Infrastructure Architecture, Engineering and Operations, this position supports the 24x7 Global Network Operations for Plug Power and its diverse business unitsthroughmeticulously planning, documenting, and executing best practicesforwireless and wired network services and systems.This is an industrial manufacturing network engineeringposition,requiring physical abilities and ability to work in very extreme temperature environments, potentialheights of 50-60 feet along with roof installationsand toparticipatein activities in OSHA regulated environments such as manufacturing and hydrogen production facilities.In addition, this role will support Plug’s product manufacturing with fiber runs and splicing in products, setup of telemetry and tracking systems through Wi-Fi,stabilizationand improvement ofcellular dataand wi-ficommunications,setup, management, and supportofinstalled equipment (firewalls, routers, switches, IPC’s).

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Assistindeterminingthe IT needs of the company to support daily operations. Coordinating, planning,maintaining, and troubleshooting all IT- related activities so the company has the necessary infrastructure, network capability,monitoringand compute tools (software/applications) tooperateefficiently and securely

• Recommends, plans, develops, and implements network configuration changes and/or upgrades tomaintainappropriate levelsof service and security to user community

• Analyzes,identifies, and resolves communication problems occurring between servers, workstations, PCs, and the Internet

• Troubleshoot and administrates daily issues with circuits, fiber, routers, switches, VoIP, and any security vulnerabilities

• Assistsin managing the IT implementations for new business locations and acquisitions,as well as,upgrades/improvementspatchingto existing infrastructure

• Develops and monitors Local Area and Wide Area Network (LAN and WAN) performance andutilizationstatistics and prepares periodic reports for management summarizing network status

• Works on impactful, prioritized projects to meet organizational needs/directives

• Communicatesand coordinateswith outside vendors in support of email, internet, and service needs

• Maintainsdocumentation on site layouts, system flows, processes, policies, and procedures

• Exercises entrepreneurial spirit andcan-do attitudetoassistin the design, implementation, and maintenance of daily operations of the global network and connectivity needs of the organization

• Maintainsa 100%accurateinventory of IP addresses, configurations, and network topology diagrams

• Documentsprocedures for troubleshooting and data collection for resolution for level1 EUS services

• Trainsand partners withNetwork Operations Center(NOC)staff on network monitoring systems and alert response coordination to documented procedures

• Duties may include thepurchase, configuration, placement of all physical Infrastructure platformsassetsrequiring physical equipment

Education and Experience

• A minimum of 10 years IT professional experience with a global networkrequired

• 5 years ofhands-on,field network deployment experience incomplex operations or manufacturing facilities

• Ability to lift to 100 pounds and remain standing for multiple hours per day

• Understanding of TCP/IP, and PC networking, routing protocols including an engineering level capability and deep knowledgeof network communication concepts as they relate to network topology and support

• Ability to create andmaintaindiagrammatic representations of network configurations using Visio or other graphical topology tools

• Experience leading and managing IT projects and supporting existing networks and infrastructure

• Strong critical thinking/critical thinking skillsrequired

• Project Management skills and the ability to prioritize with and without direct input or supervision

• Ability to work independently, be resourceful, and communicate effectively in a decentralized environment

• Advanced knowledge of SOPHOS Firewall, Extreme Routers, Wireless Access Points and Switches, Cisco ISR, Aruba Networking gear, Big Leaf Extreme, EMC, andESXinetworking-based solutions

Pay Rate:

$83,900.00 - $125,800.00

We offer a fantastic total rewards package at Plug, and a brief summary is below:
✓Base salary is determined on a number of factors including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography. These factors are considered when making an offer of employment. If you are interested in this position, we’d ask that you apply.
✓The above pay range, may not take into account local geographic pay variations. If there is an applicable geographic differential, a member of the HR team can discuss that with you.
✓Health, Dental & Vision Insurance eligibility starting from the first day of hire
✓401(k) with 5% company match
✓Bonus eligibility
✓Paid time off including vacation, personal and sick time
✓Paid Holidays
✓Wellness Reimbursement Program
✓Potential to apply for Tuition Reimbursement
✓Fertility and Family Building Benefit
✓Employee Referral program
✓Employee Assistance Program
Plug Power Inc. is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.