Telecom Consultant Associate, Telecom Senior

American Electric Power (AEP)

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Quick summary

Work type
On-site
Location
New Albany, OH
Salary
$74,551–$93,189 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
3 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live today
Closes
Oct 19, 2026

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Below market

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About American Electric Power (AEP)

American Electric Power (AEP) is one of the largest electric utilities in the United States, delivering electricity to customers across 11 states through an extensive transmission and distribution network. Industry: Electric Utilities

American Electric Power (AEP) currently has 11 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $98,993–$128,688 across 11 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Telecom Consultant Associate, Telecom Senior

The Telecom Consultant Assc- Telecom Sr joins the network team to support and maintain enterprise infrastructure. This role involves configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting Cisco routers, switches, and Arista switching platforms while monitoring network performance and reliability. Key responsibilities include implementing network and security changes, managing firewall Access Control Lists, and performing root cause analysis for service disruptions. The position requires participating in a 24x7 on-call rotation to support critical business services and infrastructure. Candidates must utilize technologies including Cisco ASA, Firepower, SolarWinds, Wireshark, and automation tools like Python, Ansible, or PowerShell. The work focuses on Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking, including VLANs, OSPF, BGP, and EIGRP, specifically within the context of utility, operational technology, or critical infrastructure networks.

What you'll do

  • Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Cisco routers and switches.
  • Configure and support Arista switching platforms.
  • Manage Cisco firewall platforms, including Access Control Lists (ACLs), NAT, and VPNs.
  • Monitor network performance, availability, and reliability.
  • Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for network outages.
  • Participate in a 24x7 on-call rotation to support critical business services.
  • Maintain accurate network documentation and diagrams.
  • Support network upgrades, maintenance activities, and technology deployments.

What we're looking for

  • Obtain a Bachelor's degree in a related field, or an Associate's degree with 2 years of experience, or a HS diploma/GED with 4 years of experience.
  • Possess 2 years of relevant work experience in addition to the education requirements.
  • Maintain a valid Driver's License.
  • Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Cisco routers, switches, and firewall platforms.
  • Support Arista switching platforms and manage Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking technologies.
  • Implement and manage firewall Access Control Lists (ACLs), NAT, VPNs, and security policies.
  • Participate in a 24x7 on-call rotation to support critical network infrastructure and incident response.
  • Experience with Cisco ASA, Firepower, SolarWinds, Wireshark, or network automation tools like Python and Ansible (preferred).

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