This role leads the modernization of a statewide fiber optic and radio communications network that supports real-time electric grid operations and public safety
Job Summary
This role leads the modernization of a statewide fiber optic and radio communications network that supports real-time electric grid operations and public safety.
The manager ensures carrier-class reliability through path diversity, redundancy, and fast failover mechanisms in a no-fail environment where outages are unacceptable.
Candidates must possess strong leadership skills to manage multidisciplinary teams while maintaining strict adherence to NERC CIP and other regulatory requirements.
Matching Summary
This role leads the modernization of a statewide fiber optic and radio communications network that supports real-time electric grid operations and public safety.
Salary
Base: $120,224.00 - $168,313.60; Bonus/Equity: Incentive compensation potential; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits and generous paid time off
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Carrier-grade network operations
Fiber transport and microwave networks
24x7 critical infrastructure management
NERC CIP regulatory compliance
SONET DWDM Carrier Ethernet expertise
Team leadership in utility environments
Nice-to-have
Experience with OT and IT convergence
Strong conflict resolution skills
Data-centric analytics for RCA
Proactive predictive maintenance strategies
Cross-functional stakeholder engagement
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree in engineering or IT
3+ years leadership experience in 24x7 ops
7+ years telecommunications engineering experience