OPPORTUNITIES

Senior Strategic Network Engineer

Fiber Division

South Central Indiana REMC

Are you an experienced network engineer looking to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic collaborative environment? At SCI REMC, we are committed to serving our diverse communities with innovative solutions and life-enhancing services. We are seeking a Senior Strategic Network Engineer who will play a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and maintaining our network systems, ensuring top-notch data, transport, and voice communication services for our Fiber subscribers.

In this key position, you will lead initiatives to optimize network performance, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and enhance the member/subscriber experience. Your expertise in fiber technology will lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance our newly developed FTTx and Fiber Transport systems and guide day-to-day operations—all while ensuring the reliability and quality of our broadband services. The best candidates for will have strong initiative, solid technical skills, a drive for detail with strong analytic skills and ability to work as a collaborative, respectful team player.

Key Position’s Responsibilities

• Strategic, Technical Leadership in Network Design Improvements
• Researching and Implementing Networking Best Practices, Emerging Technologies, and Continuous Improvement
• Engineering and Planning FTTx/Fiber Systems
• Enhancing Network Security and Compliance
• Performance Monitoring and Optimization
• Collaboration and Cross-Functional Communication
• Innovation and Future Technology Integration

Why Join Us?

• Impactful Work: Contribute to a mission-driven cooperative focused on community and innovation.
• Collaborative Environment: Work closely with talented professionals across various departments and cooperatives to achieve common goals.
• Professional Growth: Engage in continuous learning opportunities to stay ahead in technology and leadership.
• Hybrid Work: After a relationship-establishing period, team members can work three days in the office, two days at home as long as business objectives are being met.

If you’re passionate about network engineering and dedicated to enhancing the lives of our members, we invite you to apply, confidentially and join our team at SCI REMC!

Apply at the SCI REMC website:   www.sciremc.com/careers 

ONLY resumes received through the SCI website will be considered.

SCI REMC offers very competitive compensation and excellent benefits including a front-loaded pension plan, 401(k) matched savings, healthcare, HSA with a generous employer contribution and much more.

Joining the co-op family will prove to be a welcoming, friendly experience where employees are focused on providing the best service to all members and subscribers.  Join this unique, not-for-profit business that truly values its team players and encourages life-long learning and development.

Company Summary

The cooperative is headquartered in a progressive facility in Martinsville, Indiana located just 30 minutes south of the Indianapolis airport and 15 minutes north of Bloomington, Indiana off of I-69.  SCI REMC serves 3,922 miles of energized lines with over 29,800 electric members and over 11,000 residential fiber subscribers.  SCI REMC employs 150 highly valued, member-focused team members. The Fiber Division of SCI REMC offers high-speed, quality broadband services to homes and businesses plus fiber transport systems to ensure a reliable network service with a high level of member/subscriber experience satisfaction.

QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Associate/Bachelor of Computer Technology, Electronic Engineering, relevant technical fields and/or equivalent experience and training. Professional level certifications, such as SP-Track with Cisco, NRS-II or higher, JNCIS-SP or higher or equivalent is preferred.
• Minimum of eight plus years’ experience related to planning, architecture, and operation of a Service Provider Internet core and Ethernet transport network. Expert knowledge of planning, development, and implementation and maintenance of FTTx networks, ring technology, and Transport protocols. Related work experience to include Microsoft, Linux, Cisco, Calix, Nokia. Virtualization, storage solutions, and security experience
• Extensive and demonstrated knowledge of routers and switches supporting ISP network, DWDM MPLS Segment Routing, FTTx, LAN/WANs, WLANs, Metro Ethernet, EVPN, fiber plant, and telecom power. Extensive and demonstrated knowledge of advanced IP routing protocols such as OSPF, IS-IS, L3VPN, BGP (Various Address Families), use of route propagation and communities, traffic shaping, and peering experience.
• Ability to install, configure, and troubleshoot various server applications and services. Experience with the installation, configuration and maintenance of various network management platforms and protocols.
• Effective communication skills, analytical skills, and comprehension skills are required with members and coworkers.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Willing to learn and abide by the REMC’s ethics policies and be a professional and ethical representative.

COMPETENCIES:

These competencies collectively enable a Senior Strategic Network Engineer to drive effective network solutions that align with organizational objectives while fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.

Technical Competencies

• Network Architecture Design: Ability to design and implement complex network solutions that meet organizational needs.
• Network Security: Expertise in securing networks, including knowledge of firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion detection/prevention systems.
• Troubleshooting and Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills to diagnose and resolve network issues efficiently.
• Performance Monitoring: Experience with tools and techniques for monitoring network performance and capacity planning.

Strategic Competencies

• Strategic Planning: Ability to align network strategy with business goals and develop long-term plans for network infrastructure.
• Risk Management: Skills in identifying, assessing, and mitigating network-related risks.
• Vendor Management: Experience in selecting, negotiating, and managing relationships with vendors and service providers.

Leadership Competencies

• Team Leadership and Mentorship: Ability to lead and develop a team of engineers, promoting collaboration and professional growth.
• Project Management: Strong project management skills to oversee network projects from initiation to completion.
• Change Management: Competence in managing and adapting to changes in technology and organizational priorities.

Interpersonal Competencies

• Communication Skills: Ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaboration: Experience working cross-functionally with other departments (e.g., IT, Member Services, Fiber Operations) to achieve shared goals.
• Negotiation Skills: Assist the Manager, Network Engineering with negotiating contracts and agreements with vendors and stakeholders in an ethical manner.

Analytical Competencies

• Data Analysis: Skills in analyzing network performance data to inform decision-making and improve efficiency.
• Problem-Solving: Strong critical thinking abilities to identify root causes of issues and develop effective solutions.

Business Competencies

• Financial Acumen: Understanding of budgeting and financial management related to network operations.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Awareness of industry regulations and compliance requirements that impact network design and operations.

Adaptability

• Continuous Learning: Commitment to staying updated on emerging technologies and industry trends.
• Flexibility: Ability to adapt to changing priorities and new challenges in a dynamic work environment.

SCI REMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin