Information Technology Network Engineer

Position Overview

As an Information Technology Network Engineer, you will be responsible for creating, managing, and decommissioning IT/OT network(s) for the business. Your duties include using your IT knowledge to maintain and monitor the company’s routers, switches, firewalls, VPN, and VoIP services. Coordinate with company leadership to identify network needs and aid employees and other IT members on how to use the network effectively and securely.

• Engineer and support IT projects.
• Maintain integration between mission‑critical software applications.
• Monitor and maintain current network infrastructure.
• Work with partner vendors (i.e., CIS/FIS, OMS, IVR, AMI, AVL, SCADA, Milsoft, and AMI systems) on software issues and updates.
• Ensure compliance with security goals and policies, updating when needed.

• Associate degree and at least 5 years of related experience, or a bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least four years of related experience in an enterprise IT environment.
• CompTIA A+, Network+, Project+, Security+, or (ISC)² SSCP or (ISC)² CISSP.
• Knowledge of network data/VoIP infrastructure support, network security, and network monitoring, Microsoft operating system, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of electronic equipment, computer hardware, and software, including applications and programming.
• Critical thinking, systems analysis skills, complex problem solving, and judgment and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent customer service skills by telephone, in writing, e‑mail, or in person.
• Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming. Administration of Microsoft physical and virtual servers and Cisco switches, routers, firewalls, wireless access controllers, and VPNs required. Compliance with security standards and policies following ITIL, NERC, and NIST SP 800‑53, SP 800‑171, SP 800‑172 standards.
• Knowledge of customer service principles and processes for assessing customer needs, meeting quality standards, and evaluating customer satisfaction.
• English language proficiency.

• Valid driver’s license.
• Microsoft MCSA, Cisco CCNA, and a network/cyber security certification equal to Network+ required.
• CISCO CCNA with Cisco CCNP certifications.

CHELCO proudly offers employees medical, dental, vision, flexible savings or health savings accounts, NRECA pension plan, 401(k) with company match, life insurance, short‑term disability, education/professional development, wellness and safety program incentives, generous paid time off, volunteer time off, and ten paid holidays a year.

Apply at  Applications will be accepted from 06/02/2026 through 3:00 p.m. on 06/26/2026. Resumes and cover letters are only accepted with a completed application. For questions, call HR & Training at . Applicants selected for an interview will be notified. Drug Free-EOE-M/F/Disability/Veteran.