Senior Network Architect & Cloud Connectivity Lead

MidAmerican Energy Company; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MidAmerican Energy Company is seeking a Principal Network Engineer in Des Moines, Iowa, to lead the design and implementation of secure network infrastructure. Responsibilities include overseeing network transformation, mentoring staff, and collaborating with cybersecurity and cloud teams.

The ideal candidate has at least ten years' experience in network engineering, strong knowledge of network automation tools like Ansible and Terraform, and is proficient in Cisco technologies. A bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required.

Qualifications

• Ten years of experience in enterprise IT network engineering.
• Proven experience with network automation using Ansible, Terraform, or Python.
• Expert-level knowledge of technologies including Cisco, Palo Alto, and Cloudflare.

Responsibilities

• Lead network transformation and technical mentorship.
• Develop and execute network standards and best practices.
• Collaborate with various teams for secure network integration.

Skills

Network automation and scripting

Cisco technologies

Dynamic routing protocols

Cloud networking integrations

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in information systems or related field

Tools

Ansible

Terraform

Python

Job description

MidAmerican Energy Company is seeking a Principal Network Engineer in Des Moines, Iowa, to lead the design and implementation of secure network infrastructure. Responsibilities include overseeing network transformation, mentoring staff, and collaborating with cybersecurity and cloud teams.

The ideal candidate has at least ten years' experience in network engineering, strong knowledge of network automation tools like Ansible and Terraform, and is proficient in Cisco technologies. A bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required.