Network Engineer 2
MidAmerican Energy Company · Des Moines, IA · 1 mo ago
On-siteInformation TechnologyFull-time
Responsibilities
- Configure, support, and troubleshoot enterprise network infrastructure, including routers, switches, wireless systems, and related network services.
- Deploy and integrate new network technologies and solutions in alignment with architectural standards, operational requirements, and lifecycle roadmaps.
- Implement network changes using established change management, security, and compliance processes.
- Develop, maintain, and leverage network automation and scripting solutions to improve consistency, scalability, and operational efficiency.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date network documentation, including diagrams, configurations, standards, and procedures.
- Provide Tier 2 escalation support for network incidents and service requests.
- Coordinate with vendors and service providers for circuit provisioning, technology implementation, and support engagements.
- Participate in on-call rotations and scheduled after-hours maintenance activities as required.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in information systems, computer science or related technical field or equivalent work experience.
- Technical skills including programming, installation, configuration, and inventory management.
- Evidence of completion of the CCNA certification or demonstrated equivalent work experience in a large enterprise environment.
- Experience with Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) supporting network access control, authentication, authorization, and policy enforcement in enterprise environments.
- Experience developing and maintaining network automation using Python, YAML, and Ansible to enable infrastructure-as-code, improve reliability, and accelerate delivery of network changes.
- Proficiency supporting and implementing WAN routing and LAN switching in enterprise environments, including routing protocols, VLANs, and switched network design principles.
- Experience designing, supporting, and troubleshooting enterprise wireless networks, including access point deployment, RF considerations, and user connectivity issues.
- Experience working in data center environments, supporting network infrastructure operations including switching, connectivity, hardware installation, and maintenance activities.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.