Network Engineer I
Alliant Energy

Job Info

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Bring YOUR energy to Alliant Energy!

At Alliant Energy, our purpose is to serve customers and build stronger communities. We are passionate about powering beyond the market challenges of today, while powering what's next in energy. When our employees say "I am energy", it means they take pride in the work we do when disaster strikes, as well as all the days in between. We want you to be safe, happy and healthy. That's why we prioritize safety, offer volunteer opportunities and provide competitive pay, comprehensive health and retirement benefits, tuition reimbursement and paid time off.

Alliant Energy has an outstanding opportunity for a Network Engineer I to join our team in Cedar Rapids, IA. We are searching for a passionate, collaborative Network Engineer to provide troubleshooting and problem resolution in our customer focused environment. You will be responsible for maintaining the network WAN, LAN, and wireless infrastructure. You will also support the implementation and replacement of our data, voice, and security infrastructure. You will be part of our Network team operating under an agile methodology.

What you will do

• Resolves low complexity technical issues escalated through the IT Help Desk and other methods for data, telecommunications, voice, and/or collaboration technologies during and outside of core business hours.
  
• Interacts and cooperates with other internal and external support groups to facilitate resolution of technical issues to maximize system availability and meet Service Level Agreements.
  
• Installs, monitors, and repairs network, telecommunications, voice, and/or collaboration infrastructure to establish stable and reliable services that support enterprise LAN/WAN environment.
  
• Provides troubleshooting, repair, and end user support on a daily basis.
  
• Participates in Team on-call rotation.
  
• Engages in other duties as needed that support Alliant Energy's Values and helps deliver on our Purpose to serve customers and build stronger communities.
  

Required Experience

• Hardware installation experience.
  
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
  
• Experience communicating professionally with end users in problem / urgent situations.
  
• Participate in on-call rotations, including outside business hours; must be prepared to travel as required.
  

Preferred Experience

• Associate Degree Computer Science or Information Technology with an emphasis in networks, telecommunications, voice and/or collaboration technologies. Preferred
  
• Certification Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT) and/or Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Preferred.
  
• Experience with Cisco ISE/ACI, Perl /Python, pxGrid, Multi-Domain CheckPoint, Technical Collaboration Tools (e.g. WebEx, Telepresence), Basic Linux/UNIX skills and NERC CIP understanding.
  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent written and verbal skills.
  
• Working knowledge and familiarity with network, telecommunications, voice and/or collaboration technologies (e.g. unified messaging, VoIP, Cisco Networking Equipment, video conferencing, A/V equipment, etc.).
  
• Ability to work individually and as a team member.
  
• Ability to manage time and work high-paced environment.
  
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem solving skills.
  

Key Skills

• • Network Administration • Network Configurations • Network Management
  

It's not just what we do; it's how we do it.

Live Safety. Everyone. Always | Make Things Better | Care For Others | Do The Right Thing | Act For Tomorrow | Think Beyond. Be Bold

Alliant Energy is committed to providing an inclusive work environment for all and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

All candidates selected for employment with Alliant Energy will be required to successfully complete a drug screen and background check.

Disclaimer:
The above information on this description has been crafted to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not crafted to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Alliant Energy and subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in the workplace. Applicants in need of a reasonable accommodation for any part of the hiring process, please email talent@alliantenergy.com.

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