Lower Colorado River Authority

EMS Network Engineer I

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FT/PT: Full-time
Regular/Project/Seasonal: Regular
Location: Austin, TX 78744
City: Austin
State: Texas
Categories: Information Technology/Cyber, Hybrid

To all graduate network engineers, if you're looking for an environment where you can learn and roll up your sleeves, then look no further. The Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) is seeking an ambitious Computer Network Engineer 1 to join our dynamic and skilled team. This is an outstanding opportunity to join, learn and support our core EMS and Substation Network system from both operation and security standpoints while being part of a work life balance organization dedicated to excellence. You're not only allowed to monitor and solve complex network related issues but also given chances to implement security policies at firewall and IDS/IPS levels to further enhance security postures.

You will be trusted to:

- Monitor and maintain network system.
- Perform security patch evaluation and plan for update if needed.
- Coordinate with all stakeholders to help deploying new network services and troubleshoot any network related issues.
- Perform network testing and evaluate new hardware and technology.
- Document changes through ticketing system.

You qualify with:

- Four or more years of experience in a technical field, computer science, engineering, network systems, or relevant experience.
- A degree(s) in computer science, information technology, telecommunications, engineering, or relevant field may be substituted per LCRA guidelines for certain years of experience.

You are a great fit with:

- Knowledge of EMS/Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) applications or prior work experience in a mission critical or controls environment.
- Experience operating networks.
- Knowledge of network related platforms, technologies, and protocols inclusive of Cisco IOS, Cisco NXOS, Juniper JunOS, OSPF, BGP, Ipsec, Firewall, IDS/IPS
- Juniper JNCIA security/firewall and Cisco CCNA Routing-switching certificates highly prefered

You gain:

- Competitive salary & medical, dental, vision and legal insurance

- Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave

- 401(k) match up to 8% that includes a student loan 401(k) contribution program option

- Life and disability insurance

- Wellness program including wellness incentive

- Extensive learning & development programs

And more - all to create a compelling and rewarding work environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

LCRA provides equal employment opportunities and a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at LCRA are based on business need, job requirement and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state legal requirements governing nondiscrimination in employment.

LCRA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact LCRA Human Resources (512) 578-4004 or email lcra.benefits@lcra.org. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

Applications close: 10/09/2025 Central Daylight Time

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EMS Network Engineer I	Austin, TX 78744	10/09/2025
To all graduate network engineers, if you're looking for an environment where you can learn and roll up your sleeves, then look no further. The Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) is seeking an ambitious Computer Network Engineer 1 to join our dynamic and skilled team. This is an outstanding opportunity to join, learn and support our core EMS and Substation Network system from both operation and security standpoints while being part of a work life balance organization dedicated to excellence. You're not only allowed to monitor and solve complex network related issues but also given chances to implement security policies at firewall and IDS/IPS levels to further enhance security postures.