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Revised 5/30/2024

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Network Administrator I

COMPANY/DEPARTMENT: Arizona Electric Power Cooperative

EFFECTIVE DATE: February 2013

Purpose: Designing, installing and maintaining LAN, WAN, SCADA and VOIP networking infrastructures to

ensure continual operations of data systems. Develop and implement standards and strategies for managing and

protecting the resources of the business (including: Business Systems, System Operations networking

equipment, ICCP links, firewalls, VPN, and other outside network connections). Plan, organize and oversee the

integration of multiple networks and data related services on the networks. Manage the network data

communications infrastructure, security, and associated network services.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Bachelor of Science degree in computer related field, or equivalent work experience.

One plus years experience designing, installing, and maintaining multi-protocol, wide area networks and

computer systems in a real-time, process control environment.

Thorough working knowledge of industry standard local and wide area network data communications

protocols and topologies.

Understanding and experience in configuring and maintaining firewalls, Site-to-Site VPNs, Remote Access

VPNs, IDS, IPS, routers, switches, and enterprise wireless networking equipment.

Thorough working knowledge of best-practice and regulatory cyber security standards and implementation.

Ability to adapt networking knowledge to provide communication to utility protocols experience a plus.

Good working knowledge of computerized process control systems.

The ability to effectively and economically design, implement and maintain multi-protocol wide area

networks.

One or more network and security certifications not limited to: CCNA, Network+, Security+, or higher.

Ability to document and diagram complex systems with change management methodology.

Verbal and written skills to explain complex systems to multiple audiences.

Any equivalent combination of related education, training, and/or experience can be substituted for

requirements listed above.

ESSENTIAL AND MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:

Develop and implement network standards.

Implement and maintain regulatory and best-practice cyber security standards.

Plan, organize and oversee network project integrations.

Manage the network data communications infrastructure.

Manage network services. Provide backup functionality to other related roles as needed.

Assist with troubleshooting of computer systems

Manages changes and evidence related to NERC procedures and controls for delegated requirements

Manages changes and evidence related to NERC RSAWs including the narrative and evidence of the

compliance for delegated requirements

Performs primary interviewee functions related to NERC compliance audits for delegated requirements

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PRINCIPAL CHALLENGES: The nature and variety of the most typical and the most complex problems faced in

this position and the various long and short range challenges in the position.

Network reliability and performance Multiple networks must be operational 24/7, and must provide a high

level of data communications performance. These requirements are further complicated by the fact that the

network is comprised of such a wide variety of operating systems and specialized application software.

Network evolution The processes and data related services supported by the network are constantly

evolving. This often places new requirements on the network. New data communications methods and

protocols added to the networks have a definite (often diverse) impact on the overall system.

Remote supp ort A large portion of critical network infrastructure are located in geographically remote

areas.

Network security In addition to developing and implementing best-practice cyber security standards, the

network administrator must also ensure that the NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) cyber

security standards are implemented and maintained where required.

User/process support