Smart Grid Network Analyst

Company: UtlitiesPosition: Smart Grid Network AnalystTerm: 1 year contractCompensation: Pay = $60/HrLocation: 100% on site - Tampa, FLWork Authorization and Location: ONLY Tampa Located candidates and those with USC and GC will be consideredEducation Preferred: Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Math, or equivalent IT discipline (MIS) from an accredited college/universityCertifications Required: At least one associate level certification (i.e. Cisco Certified Network Associate, CompTIA Network +, Certified Wireless Network Administrator). Experience:Minimum of 2 years of Smart Grid Network Analyst experience with SCADA4 years of related hands-on experience implementing and maintaining networksHigh level of technical competency in the Smart Grid / Grid Modernization and network field; Basic switching, routing, DNS/DHCP, Smart Grid RF networking hardware installation and maintenanceResponsibilities:Plan, design, and implement Smart Grid RF network infrastructure based on project requirements, capacity plans, and system support, including maintenance of all required documentation: settings, configurations, equipment and site recordsPlan, organize, and coordinate Smart Grid RF network equipment installation and support work and configure equipment for installation. Detect and correct Smart Grid RF network performance and reliability issues by monitoring network using Network Management SystemUpdate SmartGrid RF network equipment firmware and configurations as needed / requiredDefine specifications for, evaluate, and test new hardware and/or software for SmartGrid RF networks