Technology Network Administrator

American Transmission Company
Cottage Grove, WI, United States
about 2 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Compensation
$89,500.0 - $104,400.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Internet Protocol Network Architecture Wide Area Networks Network Routers Computer Network Operations

Job description

At ATC, we power the systems that keep the electric grid running reliably, securely, and without interruption. As a Technology Network Administrator, you’ll play a hands-on role in ensuring our network infrastructure remains stable and highly available,

This role is ideal for a detail-oriented, operations-focused professional who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys troubleshooting complex issues, and takes pride in maintaining critical systems that communities depend on every day.

This role requires on-call rotation and you must live in or be willing to relocate to Wisconsin within two hours of an ATC control center, which are located in Pewaukee and Cottage Grove. This role is not available for remote work.

Essential Responsibilities:

Why This Role Matters

  • Directly impact system uptime, reliability, and service continuity

  • Own monitoring and response

  • Support mission-critical systems that the transmission operators depend on

What You’ll Do

  • Own response coordination to interruptions in the reliability of network and telecom services

  • Monitor systems and troubleshoot outages, latency, and circuit issues

  • Coordinate with NOC, third parties, and internal support teams

  • Perform installations, upgrades, and decommissioning

  • Follow change management standards and procedures

  • Support incident response and root cause analysis

  • Maintain documentation and asset records

Requirements

  • Associate’s degree or equivalent experience

  • Experience supporting network/telecom infrastructure

  • Knowledge of IP networking (WAN/LAN)

  • Hands-on experience with routers, switches, or optical equipment

  • Troubleshooting connectivity and circuit issues

  • Experience with cabling, installations, and lifecycle processes

  • Strong communication and collaboration skills

What Sets You Apart

  • Field-based network operations experience

  • Knowledge of fiber optics and telecom construction

  • Experience in high-availability environments

  • Vendor and carrier coordination experience

Benefits & conditions

The targeted base pay for this position is $89,500 to $104,400 annually.* Base pay is one component of our comprehensive total rewards package which includes an annual incentive bonus, employer-sponsored pension plan, 401(k) match, HSA contribution, life & disability insurance, health care benefits, generous time off plans, flexible work arrangements, and much more .

About the company

ATC is an equal opportunity employer that seeks to foster diverse teams of talented people working safely together. We respect and embrace diversity of all aspects and hire, train and promote employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage women, minorities, veterans and individuals with a disability to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.

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