EVERSOURCE Hiring for IT Senior Analyst, Network LAN/WAN Job at Manchester, NH Full Time

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THIS REQUISITION IS ALSO BEING POSTED AT THE ANALYST LEVEL (R-012678); HOWEVER ONLY ONE POSITION WILL ULTIMATELY BE FILLED.

Role and Scope of Position:

Responsible for the design, planning, and operation of the corporate data network. This includes the configuration, installation, and management of all local area networks (LAN), wide area network (WAN) links, and related client services to meet enterprise business requirements. Highly skilled in network planning, engineering and architecture, designs and implements WAN & LAN network architectures, including, LANs, network topologies, LAN internetworking, and connections with the WAN environment. Has key responsibility for network performance and the identification and resolution of hardware and software technical problems and malfunctions related to the network and related equipment. Makes decisions that are critical in the areas of throughput analysis, problem solving, and infrastructure planning, with the potential to affect the successful execution of business transactions. Proactively researches and locates necessary tools and processes to identify troublesome trends as they develop. Ensures a stable network performance environment for enterprise e-mail, business applications, and video applications. Participates in or runs various IT projects intended to continually improve/upgrade the network/telecommunications infrastructure.

Essential Functions:

• Maintain technical expertise in all areas of network and computer hardware and software interconnection and interfacing, including routers, hubs, switches, multiplexors, gateways, communications processors, network operating systems, network protocols, network monitoring platforms, network sniffers, IP Telephony, video conferencing system design and support, multimedia delivery and performance, etc.
• Establish and document standards for network architecture and plan the total network integration. Evaluates complex existing networks systems and makes recommendations for resources required to maintain and/or expand service levels.
• Specify, evaluate, order, and coordinate the installation of network hardware and software.
• Responsible for recommending solutions to performance, tuning, and capacity issues.
• Provide network performance and capacity consulting for new application projects.
• Monitor the network and arrange the necessary corrective actions to ensure high quality transmission capability.
• Coordinates third-party maintenance for network equipment and troubleshoots problems with department users and department LAN/WAN administrators.
• Create technical white papers and enterprise architecture plans for the enterprise data network environment.
• Provide expert 2nd level technical support and consultation to operations, other technical services groups, support center, etc.; troubleshoot network, server, and client-based communication related problems across multiple platforms.

Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications:

Technical Knowledge/Skill:

Complete understanding and wide application of technical principles, theories and concepts, in the field. General knowledge of other related disciplines. Working knowledge of relevant system platforms.

Mastery of:

• Products & protocols
• Design/troubleshooting
• Utilities

Education:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline, or equivalent work experience and technical training.
• A Bachelor’s degree is strongly preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of related experience is required.

Working Conditions:

• Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required.
• Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.

Please include a resume with your application.

Worker Type:

Regular

Number of Openings:

1

EEO Statement

Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability status, or protected veteran status.

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Vaccination Information:

Eversource requires all new employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by their first day of employment. If you have any concerns regarding compliance with this requirement, you will need to discuss your concerns with Eversource’s HR department after a decision has been made about whether or not to make you a conditional offer of employment. Eversource does not require applicants to discuss vaccination status prior to receipt of a conditional offer of employment and complies with all applicable laws requiring reasonable accommodation.

Emergency Response:

Responding to emergency situations to meet customers’ needs is part of every employee’s role. If employed, you will be given an Emergency Restoration assignment. This means you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours and location.