Principal IT Network Engineer

Requisition ID: 87862

Florida Power & Light Company is the largest electric utility in the U.S., delivering clean, affordable, and reliable electricity to approximately 12 million Floridians. With one of the nation’s cleanest power generation fleets and top-tier reliability, we are setting new standards in the energy industry. Ready to make an impact? Join our exceptional team today and help shape the future of energy!

Position Specific Description

Smile; you've found us! At NextEra Energy, Inc., our people are our greatest asset, and we are looking to grow our Network Engineering team. This position will be an integral part of our Network Engineering team, which designs, implements, and maintains the enterprise network infrastructure supporting NextEra Energy and its subsidiaries - Florida Power & Light (FPL) and/or NextEra Energy Resources (NEER).

If you can read a packet capture, enjoy being technically involved, and have experience using products from Cisco, Arista, Palo Alto, Checkpoint, NetScout, Amazon AWS, and MS Azure, and have a deep understanding of network protocols (OSPF, BGP), you may be the perfect fit for our team.

The position reports directly to the IT Network Services Manager, with work locations available in Miami-Dade, Broward, or Palm Beach for the right candidate.

In this position, you will work with some of the brightest minds in the clean energy and utility industry as they ensure NextEra is the largest and most capable clean energy provider in North America and the best electric utility in the world.

Job Overview

This role is responsible for assisting with the design, leading the implementation, and supporting the maintenance of our enterprise network infrastructure. Employees in this role work directly with management, project managers, and business leaders to ensure that projects are successfully delivered on-time and within budget. This position acts as an escalation point for issues that are encountered in our 24x7 environment to ensure that the availability and performance of our systems is maintained. Employees also ensure that all documentation is accurate and up-to-date and that our infrastructure remains secure at all times.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

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Bachelor’s Degree

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Employee Group: Exempt

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