Energy Software Career Opportunities with MCG Energy

Join the vibrant and growing MCG Energy team!

Network Engineer

Minneapolis, MN

 

Assists in the development and maintenance of network communications, and the design and installation of internal and external networks.  Tests and evaluates network systems to eliminate problems and make improvements.  Assists in the planning and engineering of network functions in support of server and systems infrastructure. Monitors the performance of systems.

  • Implement network projects and collaborate with peer network engineer in the development of architectural solutions.
  • Provide network cybersecurity and hardening solutions for devices and network systems.
  • Handle day to day functions for network administration- monitoring, routing changes, firewall configurations, VPN setups, device and circuit upgrade/decommission, review and approval of network changes requests submitted by Server Engineers.
  • Participate in on-call rotation duties and be available for emergency repairs off hours either remotely from home or onsite.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Other duties as assigned.

This individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, education, and/or ability required.

Qualifications

This individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, education, and/or ability required.

Required Technical Skills/Abilities

  • Experience with Cisco networking hardware, ASA firewalls/VPNs, access and edge layer hardware. Preferred experience with Palo Alto firewalls for pending upgrade.
  • Ability to learn, configure and troubleshoot network routing protocols for our WAN that uses VPLS layer2 and EIGRP routing as we move to OSPF. Familiar with BGP internet load balancing for support of edge router devices and resolving vendor outages.
  • Functional knowledge of F5 web server load balancing and global DNS managers.
  • Must have great attention to detail while operating with sense of urgency, focus, and discipline to maintain uptime as the primary focus.
  • Willingness to work off-hours in emergencies or to meet important deadlines.
  • Learn application support escalation routines as well as networking functions in order to participate in 24X7 on-call rotation.

Leadership Skills/Abilities

  • Ability to deal effectively in a fast-moving team environment.
  • Ability to multi task and manage several projects concurrently.
  • Strong track record of meeting commitment dates and working in teams.

Experience

Minimum 8-10 years of relevant networking experience.  Proven hands on technical experience in the areas of Security/Compliance and Networking. Experience doing networking integrations with Windows server platforms including SQL and IIS a plus. High availability environment experience is desirable.

Software Applications Developer

MCG Energy Solutions, LLC is a highly entrepreneurial company that is frequently seeking software application developers who have entrepreneurial spirit, are highly accountable, and meet commitment dates to deliver great value to our clients. Successful candidates need strong prioritization and planning skills, and strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Developers must understand and conceptualize applications from both a technical/programming perspective and a business point of view.

Desired experience includes representing business logic in TSQL using MS SQL Server  or  experience with relational databases and SQL. Applicants also should have the demonstrated ability to adapt to different programming environments and languages to deliver applications that meet business needs, as well as strong communication and team leadership skills.

  • TSQL (including stored procedures, indexing, triggers and cursors)
  • Sound understanding of software development principles
  • Additional experience preferred:
    • C#.NET, ASP.NET, Java Script (Angular.js)
    • XML
    • Web Services