Job description

Colonial has provided a wide range of opportunities for job candidates who are highly qualified, skilled, motivated and team players. Employees find exciting opportunities to grow and develop their careers at a stable company which offers a generous compensation and benefits package that includes annual incentive bonuses, retirement plans, insurance coverage and a host of other features that support a happy, active, productive and rewarding life. Come to Colonial, a great place to work, where people matter most, and where safety 24/7 is paramount. Ready to work for Colonial Pipeline Company? Are you intrigued by the thought of being part of revolutionizing the energy industry and a new era in the pipeline industry? Do you want to be a part of a company that is obsessed with excellence in everything we do? A company growing and expanding our business that is full of opportunity? If so, we are seeking smart, safety focused, and energetic professionals to join our team to help us to the next level of excellence! What is it that we do at Colonial Pipeline Company? Colonial Pipeline is the largest refined products pipeline in the United States, transporting more than 100 million gallons or 2.5 million barrels per day. Colonial transports various grades of gasoline, diesel fuel, home heating oil, jet fuel, and fuels for the U.S. military through a pipeline system. Colonial transports approximately 45 percent of all fuel consumed on the East Coast, providing refined products to more than 50 million Americans. About the Senior Network Engineer Position The Senior Network Engineer is responsible for the planning, design, implementation, configuration, operation, and support of network infrastructure across enterprise Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) environments. This role helps improve reliability through preventive maintenance, feature enhancements, automation, performance optimization, and effective support partnerships. The position also manages small- to medium-scale projects from conception through completion and serves as a technical subject matter expert and escalation resource. What You Get to Do · Plan, design, implement, configure, and support complex network systems across enterprise and OT environments. · Install new networks and rebuild existing environments, including the configuration of hardware, peripherals, services, settings, directories, encryption, and related components in accordance with standards and operational requirements. · Develop and maintain network installation, configuration, and system standards and procedures. · Perform daily system validation by verifying the integrity and availability of network hardware, resources, critical systems, key processes, logs, and communications systems. · Investigate and troubleshoot complex issues while serving as an escalation point and mentor for Tier 2 support requests. · Perform performance tuning, hardware upgrades, and resource optimization, including configuration of interfaces, circuits, access control lists, and quality of service. · Maintain network environmental and monitoring equipment. · Manage small- to medium-scale projects, including timelines, budgets, and internal and external resources. · Research and recommend innovative and automated approaches to network administration that improve scale, efficiency, and reliability. · Provide technical leadership and expertise as a subject matter expert and internal consultant to peers, less-experienced engineers, and business partners. · Analyze and propose enhancements to enterprise and OT environments and support the implementation of enterprise and OT security solutions. · Follow change management and notification procedures and provide systems training to Tier 1 support personnel. · Participate in an on-call rotation and support emergency response efforts, which may include training, short-term travel, and backfill duties. What You Bring to the Table · Bachelor s degree in Engineering or Technology preferred. · 7-9 years of progressively responsible experience implementing, administering, and managing complex technology infrastructure. · In-depth technical knowledge of networking in highly virtualized, hyper-converged, hybrid, and cloud environments. · Expert-level, hands-on experience in at least one of the following areas: route/switch, collaboration, or unified communications. · Strong knowledge of IP networking, switching, firewalls, Cisco enterprise products, and system interaction within network environments. · Professional-level knowledge of network transport technologies such as MPLS, VPN, DMVPN, 4G, IPSat, and optical transport from the customer side. · Knowledge of infrastructure lifecycle practices, virtualization platforms such as VMware and Acropolis, cybersecurity practices, network virtualization, and automation. · Demonstrated automation and scripting experience with tools such as Ansible, Shell, VBS, and/or Perl. · Advanced troubleshooting, project management, vendor management, written and verbal communication, and analytical skills. · Ability to work independently and across functions in a deadline-driven environment while demonstrating accountability, sound judgment, attention to detail, initiative, and leadership. Skills That Set You Apart · Experience implementing, administering, and managing complex network infrastructure in an OT environment supporting critical infrastructure, such as pipelines, power distribution, or railways. · Experience with Palo Alto SD-WAN. · Knowledge of pipeline industry operations and practices. · Experience with Industrial Control Systems and OT networking and security. · Experience with enterprise networking, network security, Cisco ACI, SD-WAN, Cisco Firepower, Cisco Collaboration, VMware networking, and data center operations. Advantages of Working at Colonial Pipeline Company · Getting to work for a company that helps to meet our country s energy needs and keeps us moving! · Team members who care about each other while accomplishing remarkable things. · Highly competitive benefits - Check out Colonial s Total Rewards. Are you up to the challenge? What are you waiting for? Apply Today! Colonial Pipeline is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other reason prohibited by federal, state or local law. Statement to all Third-Party Agencies and Similar Organizations: Colonial Pipeline accepts resumes only from agencies with which we formally engage their services. Please do not forward resumes to our applicant tracking system, Colonial Pipeline employees, hiring managers, or send to any Colonial Pipeline facility. Colonial Pipeline is not responsible for any fees or charges associated with unsolicited resumes.

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What is it that we do at Colonial Pipeline Company?
What You Get to Do · Plan, design, implement, configure, and support complex network systems across enterprise and OT environments.
Develop and maintain network installation, configuration, and system standards and procedures.
Perform daily system validation by verifying the integrity and availability of network hardware, resources, critical systems, key processes, logs, and communications systems.
Investigate and troubleshoot complex issues while serving as an escalation point and mentor for Tier 2 support requests.
Perform performance tuning, hardware upgrades, and resource optimization, including configuration of interfaces, circuits, access control lists, and quality of service.
Maintain network environmental and monitoring equipment.
Manage small- to medium-scale projects, including timelines, budgets, and internal and external resources.
Research and recommend innovative and automated approaches to network administration that improve scale, efficiency, and reliability.
Provide technical leadership and expertise as a subject matter expert and internal consultant to peers, less-experienced engineers, and business partners.
Analyze and propose enhancements to enterprise and OT environments and support the implementation of enterprise and OT security solutions.
Follow change management and notification procedures and provide systems training to Tier 1 support personnel.
Participate in an on-call rotation and support emergency response efforts, which may include training, short-term travel, and backfill duties.
7-9 years of progressively responsible experience implementing, administering, and managing complex technology infrastructure.
In-depth technical knowledge of networking in highly virtualized, hyper-converged, hybrid, and cloud environments.
Expert-level, hands-on experience in at least one of the following areas: route/switch, collaboration, or unified communications.
Strong knowledge of IP networking, switching, firewalls, Cisco enterprise products, and system interaction within network environments.
Professional-level knowledge of network transport technologies such as MPLS, VPN, DMVPN, 4G, IPSat, and optical transport from the customer side.
Knowledge of infrastructure lifecycle practices, virtualization platforms such as VMware and Acropolis, cybersecurity practices, network virtualization, and automation.
Demonstrated automation and scripting experience with tools such as Ansible, Shell, VBS, and/or Perl.
Advanced troubleshooting, project management, vendor management, written and verbal communication, and analytical skills.
Ability to work independently and across functions in a deadline-driven environment while demonstrating accountability, sound judgment, attention to detail, initiative, and leadership.

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What You Bring to the Table · Bachelor s degree in Engineering or Technology preferred.

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