IT Technology Specialist
Apply now »Date: Jan 29, 2026
Location(s): Palo, IA, US, 52324
Company: NextEra Energy
Requisition ID: 93185
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Position Specific Description
This position is responsible for day-to-day IT infrastructure\operational support. This role provides technical support for all end users with a high degree of customer contact and focus, ultimately generating outstanding customer satisfaction.
Candidate must be a US citizen or US Permanent Resident due to the nature of the work
- Provide (24x7x365) on-call support on a rotational basis.
- Contributes to the ongoing implementation of process improvements, automation, and leveraging AI to enhance the efficiency and delivery of IT Operations services.
- Uses ServiceNow capabilities such as reporting, dashboards, and ticketing system to analyze and communicate Operational activities and monitor SLA's.
- Serve as a subject matter expert in the areas of end user support and network infrastructure.
- Strategic and analytical mindset with strong problem-solving abilities
- Demonstrated experience understanding infrastructure operations
- Plan and deploy network infrastructure while proactively identifying and resolving potential issues before they impact operations
- Perform complex troubleshooting and root cause analysis using advanced diagnostic tools and methodologies
- Ability to multi-task projects with limited lead time in a critical environment
- Participates in the implementation of network infrastructure, availability and change management
- Advanced proficiency with desktop support, Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, macOS, iOS ecosystems, Tanium, ServiceNOW.
- Collaboration Technologies: Expert-level support for WebEx, Teams, Zoom, and AV Systems
- Network Infrastructure: Deep understanding of TCP/IP, LAN, Wi-Fi, security protocols, and enterprise networking
- Asset Management: Enterprise-level device lifecycle management and procurement processes
- Ability to translate complex technical issues into clear simplified statements
- Experience facilitating meetings and ability to align technology solutions with strategic business objectives
- Understanding of corporate governance and risk management
- Experience managing external vendors
- Troubleshoots hardware, system, and application issues
- Experience managing sensitive information with highest levels of discretion
- Ability to self-lead and prioritize workstreams
- Oversee activities with procurement, delivery of assets, and user integrations
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Job Overview
This position is responsible for day-to-day (24 hours per day, seven days per week) operational support for an organization's Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN) infrastructure, including data- and voice-related activities. Employees in this role provide technical support for all client devices with a high degree of customer contact and focus, ultimately generating a high degree of customer satisfaction.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
• Identifies new or trending issues, determines root causes, and quickly resolves the issues
• Acts as a liaison between project and engineering teams and the ultimate customer
• Coordinates, schedules, and performs the end-work required to implement projects
• Provides Technology Café Associate support
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
• High School Grad / GED
• Bachelor’s or Equivalent Experience
• Experience: 2+ years
Preferred Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree
NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Click here to learn more.
Employee Group: Exempt
Employee Type: Full Time
Job Category: Information Technology
Organization: NextEra Energy Duane Arnold, LLC
Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable
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