Network Engineer I

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.

Job Summary

Ready to grow your career with Alliant Energy? Join our Telecom Backbone Infrastructure team as a Network Engineer I, where you’ll help build and maintain the critical networks that keep our business connected. If you have hands-on experience with routing, switching, or even building fiber networks, this is your chance to learn from seasoned professionals and make an impact. Be part of a collaborative team that values innovation, reliability, and continuous growth.

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.
  
  

Education Requirements

• 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
  
  

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

• 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
  
  

Our people are passionate about what they do, the product they sell, and the customers they serve. If you're looking for an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration, innovation and dedication, we're the right company for you.

Alliant Energy offers a comprehensive total rewards package including competitive compensation and benefit programs. Information on these benefit programs is available on our Careers site.

Pay Range:

$64,000-$84,000

This position is eligible to participate in the annual incentive program. The final salary offered will generally fall within this range and is dependent on various factors including but not limited to the responsibilities of the position, experience, skill set, internal pay equity and other relevant qualifications of the applicant.

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

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Alliant Energy and its subsidiaries are committed to creating a culture of belonging 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 any other basis prohibited by law.

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

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.

Applicants in need of a reasonable accommodation for any part of the hiring process, please email talent@alliantenergy.com.