Network Cloud Solution Eng 1

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Primary Purpose

A Network Cloud Solution Engineer plays a key role in designing, implementing, and managing cloud-based network solutions. Utilize your skillful ability to design and drive high priority network initiatives and projects in both cloud and hybrid cloud models. Evaluate network infrastructure and connectivity solutions and make recommendations to migrate applications and data workloads to a Cloud based model. Design, configure, deploy, operate and maintain state of the art cloud network infrastructure and connectivity solutions to support storage and server virtualization technologies, software defined datacenter technologies, hyper-converged datacenter hardware solutions, and software tools to manage and maintain Cloud environments.

Will require 24x7, 365 days on call and field work. Positions will be filled in Owings Mills, MD and LC3 Oakbrook Terrace, IL.

Note: This is a hybrid position (in-office with remote flexibility). Employees are required to be in office at least three days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday). You must currently reside in our service territories, no relocation is available.

Primary Duties

• Support design and development of network assessment, design, connectivity, and process for connecting to various network environments (cloud & on-prem). Conduct technical discovery sessions with vendors and customers. Support business projects, planning, maintenance, and network connectivity for assigned Business Units. Participate in the design, configuration, and deployment of new networks (cloud & on-prem) and assist with the migration of existing applications to new hosting platforms. Provide network analysis and design for project teams and end users. (30%)

• Assist in the design of network components of cloud architecture for mission-critical applications and select advanced tools. Consistently ensures high quality work within Cloud Network Architecture and provide support for other projects to review their work. Support SME regarding network design and security, architecture, integration and defines complex technology-based business solutions. Learn assigned network characteristics relating to the design, performance tuning and estimating. Estimate scope and complexity of cloud network design components, code, and modifications for assigned tasks. (30%)

• Develop knowledge of emerging cloud, on-prem, and network security technologies and trends to ensure technical knowledge and business acumen to optimize business strategy. (20%)

• Work closely with SMEs to support development of future plans, resource requirements, migrations strategies, and project schedules. Assist with development of presentations for Engineering and Architecture Review Boards. Participate in potential refactoring, rebuild, or redesign required during Cloud or on-prem migrations. Draft requirements document, SOW, logical & physical network diagrams, and implementation plans to integrate in customers' environments. (10%)

• Analyze and implement cloud network solutions at the component level, including hands-on configuration, troubleshooting, optimization, and metrics. (10%)

Job Scope

• Position interacts with all levels of employees, including executives, vendors, involved in the cloud network design, connectivity, maintenance, review, approval, testing and communication of business plans and cloud connectivity plans.

• Supports the management of changes made to hardware, software, firmware, documentation, test, test fixtures and test documentation of an automated information system throughout the development and operational life of a system.

• Perform basic independent troubleshooting by looking through logs and investigate and fix simple code issues. May require help to troubleshoot complex issues.

• Works under general supervision.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related discipline and 2 or more years relevant experience in network communications, network planning, cloud computing, disaster/recovery, or 7+ years in comparable work experience in lieu of degree.

• Proficiency to successfully demonstrate the use of configuration tools.

• Ability to design and troubleshoot Layer 1, Layer 2 and Layer 3 networks with team oversight.

• Proficiency to successfully demonstrate knowledge of standards and procedures in practical applications of moderate difficulty.

• Experience participating in function or acceptance testing activity or in the testing of a subsystem across multiple platforms.

• Understands basic monitoring concepts and how tools are used to meet those requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Network professional certification(s) held for one or more periods, such as Cisco Certified Network Professional / Associate (CCNP or CCNA), Check Point Certified Security Expert (CCSE), Prisma Certified Cloud Engineer (PCCE), Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PANCNSE), or higher certification or equivalent experience.

• Demonstrates the ability to grasp and apply basic Cloud Analytics concepts within the context of job assignments. Able to break a problem down into fundamental parts and arrive at reasonable conclusions.

• Has some experience, training, or direct exposure to Cloud Infrastructure services. Familiar with the concepts of Cloud IT solutions.

• Familiar with foundation concepts of Cloud Architecture, as well as the tools and utilities related to Cloud Architecture and knows when/where to use specific tools.

• Has some experience, training, or direct exposure working with Data Analytics.

• Demonstrated ability to conduct activities and tasks with energy and persistence.

• Demonstrated knowledge of industry trends. Experience developing and implementing new technologies or platforms.

• Has some experience, training, or direct exposure addressing issues as they arise during a project.

• Has received training and/or has a solid understanding of the best practices required regarding processes, products, services and administration.

• Has a solid understanding of systems administrator duties.

• Experience performing security assessments to secure a network environment and understanding and application of security best practices.

• Shows leadership and initiative in situations where supervision is not present or required.

• Experience participating in information gathering interviews.

• Ability to create simple scripts to automate common tasks, create reports and troubleshoot issue.

• Ability to write clear, concise and comprehensive documentation and procedures, such as computer program and systems specifications, product descriptions, operational procedures, etc.

Benefits

• Annual salary will vary based on a candidate's skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors: $104,000.00/Yr. - $143,000.00/Yr.

• Annual Bonus for eligible positions: 10%

• 401(k) match and annual company contribution

• Medical, dental and vision insurance

• Life and disability insurance

• Generous paid time off options, including vacation, sick time, floating and fixed holidays, maternity leave and bonding/primary caregiver leave or parental leave

• Employee Assistance Program and resources for mental and emotional support

• Wellbeing programs such as tuition reimbursement, adoption and surrogacy assistance and fitness reimbursement

• Referral bonus program

• And much more

Note: Exelon-sponsored compensation and benefit programs may vary or not apply based on length of service, job grade, job classification or represented status. Eligibility will be determined by the written plan or program documents.

Exelon is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and employees or applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to: age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to complete the application, please email us at [email protected].