Network Engineer
About The Position
The Network Engineer I supports network infrastructure buildout and deployment activities at the Duane Arnold Nuclear Facility. The role assists with installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and maintenance of network equipment supporting critical plant operations and site modernization initiatives. The engineer works with senior network engineers, project managers, security teams, and field personnel to help deploy and operate network infrastructure in a highly regulated environment. The position is primarily onsite at the Duane Arnold Nuclear Facility. Work takes place in a highly secure and regulated operational environment and may require PPE and compliance with nuclear site access policies. The job may involve lifting network equipment and spending extended periods in data center or equipment room environments. After-hours maintenance windows may be required.
Requirements
- 1–3 years of network support or network engineering experience.
- Basic understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, routing and switching, and network security fundamentals.
- Experience working with Cisco networking equipment.
- Familiarity with network monitoring and troubleshooting tools.
- Ability to interpret network diagrams and technical documentation.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a team-based environment.
- Detail-oriented with strong documentation practices.
- Ability to follow strict operational procedures.
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting capabilities.
- Commitment to safety and security standards.
- Excellent communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Nice To Haves
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Networking, or a related field.
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification.
- Experience supporting utility, energy, industrial, manufacturing, or critical infrastructure environments.
- Understanding of Industrial Control Systems (ICS) or Operational Technology (OT) networks.
- Knowledge of network access control solutions.
- Experience with fiber optic infrastructure.
- Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks and regulated environments.
- Experience supporting large-scale infrastructure deployment projects.
- Knowledge of OSPF; static routing is preferred.
- Familiarity with Cisco DNA Center.
- Experience with SolarWinds, Wireshark, Microsoft Office Suite, and ServiceNow or similar ticketing systems.
- Experience with structured cabling, fiber optics, rack-and-stack activities, patch management, and equipment turn-up and validation.
Responsibilities
- Assist with deployment and installation of network infrastructure, including switches, routers, firewalls, wireless access points, and structured cabling.
- Perform Layer 1 and Layer 2 network troubleshooting.
- Provision and configure Cisco network devices according to established standards.
- Support VLAN implementation and network segmentation initiatives.
- Participate in infrastructure upgrades, migrations, and expansion projects.
- Monitor network performance and respond to network-related incidents.
- Create and maintain accurate network documentation, diagrams, and asset inventories.
- Support network testing, validation, and turn-up activities.
- Collaborate with cybersecurity and compliance teams regarding secure network practices.
- Follow nuclear facility safety, security, and operational procedures.
- Escalate complex issues to senior engineering resources when appropriate.
- Support after-hours maintenance windows as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
