Network Engineer 2 or 3

NV Energy; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

NV Energy is seeking a skilled Network Engineer to handle advanced technical roles responsible for securing network perimeters. The ideal candidate will design and implement solutions involving firewalls, DDoS protection, and cloud integrations.

Responsibilities include leading network security projects, collaborating with teams for optimal design, and improving network resilience. Successful candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in a technical field, relevant experience, and expert-level skills in networking technologies.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of experience with data networking for level 2; five or more years for level 3.
• Expert level analysis and design skills involving the ability to gather data on systems issues.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of network security solutions.
• Plan secure network integrations with cloud environments.
• Evaluate emerging technologies to enhance network security.

Skills

Data networking

Network security

Core routing

Core switching

Network diagnostics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in information systems, computer science or related technical field

Tools

Palo Alto Firewall

F5 WAF

Cloudflare WAF

Job description

Position Overview

This is a multi-level posting. Candidates may be considered for any of the posted levels, depending on their level of experience and depth of expertise.

The Network Engineer 2 or 3 is an advanced technical role responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting projects that secure the organization’s network perimeter. This position supports and, at more advanced levels, leads initiatives involving firewall platforms, DDoS protection technologies, load balancers, and hybrid/cloud network integrations to ensure secure, resilient, and scalable connectivity. Operating with increasing autonomy, the network engineer contributes technical expertise across complex projects, partners with architecture and security teams, and helps drive best practices for network edge design, availability, and threat mitigation.

MidAmerican Energy Company, a Midwest utility, provides regulated electric and natural gas service to more than 1.6 million customers in Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota. The company owns and operates a portfolio of power-generating assets, approximately 61% of which is wind generation.

Work Authorization / Sponsorship

At this time, we’re not considering applicants that need any type of immigration sponsorship (additional work authorization or permanent work authorization) now or in the future to work in the United States. This includes, but is not limited to, F1-OPT, F1-CPT, H-1B, TN, L-1, J-1, etc. For additional information around work authorization needs please use the following links: Nonimmigrant Workers and Green Card for Employment-Based Immigrants.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and lifecycle management of network border security solutions, including firewalls, DDoS mitigation platforms, switch and routing equipment, and load balancers.
• Plan and execute secure network integrations with public and private cloud environments, supporting hybrid connectivity and cloud-nativeservices.
• Serve as a technical resource for complex projects, providing guidance, design validation, and troubleshooting expertise.
• Collaborate with security, infrastructure, and application teams to align network edge solutions with enterprise security standards and architectural principles.
• Drive improvements in network resilience, availability, and performance through proactive design, testing, and optimization.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, standards, and runbooks related to network border and security services.
• Support incident response and root cause analysis for network security events, contributing to continuous improvement efforts.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend enhancements to strengthen the organization’s network security posture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information systems, computer science or related technical field or equivalent work experience (or five years of related, progressive work experience in lieu of a bachelor’s degree).
• Two or more years of experience with data networking or general telecommunications for level 2; five or more years for level 3.
• Technical skills including programming, installation, configuration, and inventory management.
• Expert level analysis and design skills involving the ability to gather data on systems issues, define alternative approaches, assess business impact, recommend cost effective solutions, and develop and implement those solutions.
• Demonstrate expert proficiency in two of the following technologies and advanced skills and knowledge in the balance:
  • Core routing – OSPF, BGP, VRFs, QoS, IPv6, NAT
  • Core switching – 10Gig, EtherChannel, FCoE, virtual port channels, virtual device contexts, power redundancy
  • Network security – internet DMZ design support, advanced firewall experience, Palo Alto Firewall, F5 WAF, Cloudflare WAF
  • Network diagnostics – protocol/packet analyzer, SNORT, NetFlow, performance analysis
  • Application load balancing – performance optimization, highly available environments
  • Advanced certification or equivalent knowledge; advanced knowledge of current technologies, tools, applications, and vendors
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

MidAmerican Energy Company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.