Network Engineer
Contract W2
Contract Independent
12 Months
No Travel Required
On-site
$40 - $45/hr
Cognowiz
Fitment
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Job Details
Skills
- Cisco
- DNS
- Computer Networking
- Network Support
- Network Design
- Firewall
- TCP/IP
- Switches
- Wireshark
- Network Administration
Summary
Job Title: Network Engineer – Level 1
Location: Palo, IA (Onsite)
Interview Mode: In-person or video interview, depending on the Hiring Manager
Work Environment: Duane Arnold Nuclear Facility
Location: Palo, IA (Onsite)
Interview Mode: In-person or video interview, depending on the Hiring Manager
Work Environment: Duane Arnold Nuclear Facility
Experience Required: 1–3 years
Candidate Preference: Must be a strong, convertible candidate with the ability to work onsite.
Candidate Preference: Must be a strong, convertible candidate with the ability to work onsite.
Summary
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Network Engineer – Level 1 to support network infrastructure deployment, configuration, troubleshooting, and maintenance at the Duane Arnold Nuclear Facility in Palo, Iowa.
The ideal candidate will have foundational knowledge of networking concepts, hands-on experience with Cisco networking equipment, and an understanding of TCP/IP, VLANs, routing, and switching. The engineer will work closely with senior network engineers, cybersecurity teams, project managers, and field personnel to support network installations, infrastructure upgrades, and operational reliability in a highly secure and regulated environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with the installation and deployment of network equipment, including switches, routers, firewalls, wireless access points, and structured cabling.
- Perform Layer 1 and Layer 2 network troubleshooting and issue resolution.
- Configure and provision Cisco network devices using Cisco IOS and established standards.
- Support VLAN configuration, network segmentation, and basic Layer 2/Layer 3 networking.
- Assist with network infrastructure upgrades, migrations, expansions, and deployment projects.
- Monitor network performance and respond to network-related incidents.
- Support network testing, equipment turn-up, connectivity validation, and post-deployment checks.
- Maintain network diagrams, technical documentation, configuration records, and asset inventories.
- Collaborate with cybersecurity and compliance teams to follow secure networking practices.
- Follow all facility safety, security, and operational procedures.
- Escalate complex network issues to senior engineers when necessary.
- Participate in scheduled after-hours maintenance activities as required.
Required Qualifications and Technical Skills
- 1–3 years of experience in network support, network administration, or network engineering.
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Networking, or a related field preferred.
- Basic understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, routing, and switching.
- Hands-on experience with Cisco networking equipment and Cisco IOS.
- Knowledge of Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking concepts.
- Understanding of static routing, Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), and basic network security.
- Familiarity with network monitoring and troubleshooting tools such as Wireshark or SolarWinds.
- Ability to interpret network diagrams, technical documentation, and equipment configurations.
- Familiarity with structured cabling, rack-and-stack activities, patching, and equipment installation.
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, documentation, and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively with technical teams and follow established procedures.
Preferred Qualifications
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification.
- Experience with enterprise network infrastructure deployment and support.
- Knowledge of OSPF, wireless networking, and network access control solutions.
- Experience with fiber optic infrastructure and connectivity testing.
- Familiarity with Cisco DNA Center and ServiceNow or similar ticketing systems.
- Exposure to Industrial Control Systems (ICS), Operational Technology (OT), or critical infrastructure networks.
- Experience in utility, energy, manufacturing, industrial, or other regulated environments.
- Understanding of cybersecurity frameworks and network compliance requirements.
Work Environment
- Primarily onsite at the Duane Arnold Nuclear Facility in Palo, Iowa.
- Work within a highly secure and regulated operational environment.
- Compliance with site access requirements, safety procedures, and PPE policies is mandatory.
- May require lifting network equipment and working in equipment rooms or data center environments.
- Flexibility to support scheduled after-hours maintenance windows as needed.
Ideal Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate is a hands-on, entry-level network engineer with practical Cisco networking knowledge, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to support network installation and deployment activities. Candidates with CCNA certification, enterprise networking experience, and a willingness to work onsite in a regulated environment are strongly preferred.
Local candidates who can interview promptly, start ASAP, and demonstrate strong potential for successful placement are preferred.
Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.
- Dice Id: RTX1d96e9
- Position Id: 9127860
- Posted 6 hours ago
Company Info
About Cognowiz
CognoWiz is an innovative and professional services provider firm with expertise on Analytics solutions. We serve you to make better business decisions. Since our founding by a team of ex-consultants, we have focused solely on Business Intelligence Analytics. Based on our background, we have built the company with an emphasis on process and methodology that enables us to deliver repeatable results of high quality to our clients. Our strong customer partnerships based on collaboration and quality of service have allowed us to grow and serve our customers better.
As a service provider, our team members, both internal and external, are the core of who we are as a company. Our team members have deep knowledge required to understand our clients’ needs and to deliver professionals with the right skills and experience for successful projects.
Our work environment is dynamic and challenging. We are focused on attracting and retaining top talent in the industry through an emphasis on entrepreneurship, creativity, innovation and stability.
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