Infrastructure Engineer Prin

Job Summary

Responsible for the operational support, security, and lifecycle management of network infrastructure supporting Cook Nuclear operations. This role focuses on incident response, task execution, vulnerability remediation, and infrastructure refresh activities, ensuring compliance with NERC CIP standards and regulatory requirements.

• Provide day-to-day support for network infrastructure (routers, switches, firewalls) in a regulated environment
• Respond to and resolve network incidents, outages, and service degradation
• Execute operational tasks and configuration changes in accordance with change management and NERC CIP requirements
• Perform lifecycle refresh activities including hardware/software upgrades and replacements
• Identify, track, and remediate network vulnerabilities in alignment with NERC CIP cybersecurity standards
• Support firewall configuration and maintenance (Cisco ASA, FTD, Fortigate)
• Ensure compliance with NERC CIP controls including access management, configuration management, patching, and audit readiness
• Maintain documentation to support regulatory audits, evidence requests, and compliance reporting
• Participate in a 24x7 on-call rotation

• 5–7+ years of network operations or engineering experience in a large enterprise or regulated environment
• Strong troubleshooting skills across routing, switching, and firewall technologies
• Experience supporting incidents, lifecycle upgrades, and vulnerability remediation programs
• Knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and network security best practices
• Experience with network monitoring and logging tools (Solar Winds, Splunk)
• Familiarity with ITIL processes (incident, change, problem management)

• Experience in NERC CIP, Nuclear, or other highly regulated environments
• Experience with IPAM/DDI solutions
• Cisco CCNA/CCNP or equivalent certification

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related technical field is required.
• 7 years of relevant work experience is required. An equivalent combination of education and related experience may be considered.

Base Salary from $98,993.00 - $ /year. In addition to a competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well‑being of our employees.

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work:
Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

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