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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Network Engineer 2 or 3 - **Company:** MidAmerican Energy - **Location:** Las Vegas, NV, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Firewall, Border Gateway Protocol, Configuration Management, Software Documentation, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Computer Programming, Computer Networks, Data Centers, DDoS Mitigation, Network Address Translation, EtherChannel, Fiber Channel over Ethernet, IPv6, Network Security, NetFlow, Network Architecture, Network Planning and Design, Network Diagnostics, Routing, Packet Analyzer, Network Administration, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Performance Tuning, Runbook, Sniffers, Private Cloud Environment, Network Switches, Snort (Software), Load Balancing, Computer Network Operations, Computer Network Technologies, HybridCloud, Firewalls (Computer Science), Information Technology, Cloudflare, Enterprise Integration, Serverless Computing - **Published:** August 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/network-engineer-2-or-3-las-vegas-nv--0160dc63-3fc1-4a03-af05-5c7e10dbcfce ## About the Role Bachelor''s degree in information systems, computer science or related technical field or equivalent work experience. (Typically, four years of additional related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess a bachelor''s degree.) Two or more years of experience with data networking or general telecommunications experience is required for the level 2. Five or more years of experience with data networking or general telecommunications experience is required for the 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 - routing protocols and route redistribution using OSPF, and BGP, network technologies including VRFs, QoS, IPv6 and NAT Core switching - advanced data center switching using 10Gig, EtherChannel, FCoE, virtual port channels, virtual device contexts and power redundancy Network security - internet DMZ design support including advanced firewall experience and experience with tier one service provider networks, Palo Alto Firewall, F5 Web Application Firewall, Cloudflare Web Application Firewall Network diagnostics - expert protocol/packet analyzer Sniffer/SNORT experience, expert Netflow and performance analysis experience Application load balancing - expert application load balancing experience for performance optimization and highly available environments Advanced Certification or demonstrate 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., Analysis Skills, Architectural Services, BGP, Best Practices, Business impact analysis (BIA), Communication Skills, Computer Networks, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Configuration Management, Continuous Improvement, Data Collection, Denial of Service (DoS), Documentation Standards, Emerging Technology, Enterprise Protection, Establish Priorities, Firewalls, Hybrid Cloud, IPv6, Identify Issues, Incident Response, Information Technology & Information Systems, Inventory Management, Load Balancing, Multitasking, NAT (Network Address Translation), Natural Gas, Network Administration/Management, Network Architecture/Engineering, Network Design, Network Integration, Network Operations Center, Network Performance/Analysis, Network Security, Network Switching, Open Shortest Path First Protocol (OSPF), People Management, Power Generation, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Private Cloud, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Protective Services, Public Cloud, QoS (Quality of Service), Root Cause Analysis, Routing Protocols, Security Analysis, Security Architecture, Security Attacks, Security Infrastructure, Security Monitoring, Technical Writing, Telecommunications, Test Design, Writing Skills ## Description 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., 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-native services. 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. 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-native services. 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. 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