Senior Network Operations Engineer – Lifecycle & Incident Lead

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

Job summary

MidAmerican Energy Company in Des Moines, Iowa, is seeking a Network Operations Engineer 3 who will be responsible for operational stability and lifecycle management of the enterprise network. You will lead network operations, manage incidents, and coordinate network changes.

The ideal candidate has at least five years of experience in network engineering, particularly in WAN solutions and automation tools. Join a committed team focused on continuous improvement and ensure the reliability of our network.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of network engineering or operations experience.
• Hands-on experience with enterprise WAN routing, including BGP and OSPF.
• Experience supporting and operating enterprise wireless networks.

Responsibilities

• Own and support day‑to‑day network operations across various environments.
• Serve as a senior escalation point for complex network incidents.
• Manage network ticket queues and work orders for timely resolution.

Skills

Enterprise WAN routing solutions

VLANs, trunking, Spanning Tree

Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)

Automation tools (Python, YAML, Ansible)

Analytical and troubleshooting skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in information systems or related field

Tools

Cisco ACI

Job description

MidAmerican Energy Company in Des Moines, Iowa, is seeking a Network Operations Engineer 3 who will be responsible for operational stability and lifecycle management of the enterprise network. You will lead network operations, manage incidents, and coordinate network changes.

The ideal candidate has at least five years of experience in network engineering, particularly in WAN solutions and automation tools. Join a committed team focused on continuous improvement and ensure the reliability of our network.