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Network Engineer
<p>A growing organization is looking for a technically strong Network Engineer who enjoys balancing hands-on support with longer-term infrastructure improvements. This role supports a dynamic environment where priorities can shift quickly, and success comes from being resourceful, collaborative, and solutions-oriented. The engineer will play a key role in maintaining network stability, strengthening security, and helping modernize systems through automation and process improvements.</p><p><br></p><p>Key responsibilities</p><ul><li>Oversee day-to-day performance and reliability of network systems, including troubleshooting and issue resolution</li><li>Design and maintain networking solutions across both on-prem and cloud environments</li><li>Support cloud connectivity by managing virtual networking, secure tunnels, and hybrid infrastructure components</li><li>Configure and optimize traffic management tools such as load balancing to support uptime and performance</li><li>Ensure network devices are maintained with current configurations, firmware, and security standards</li><li>Partner with IT and security teams to identify risks and improve overall cybersecurity posture</li><li>Participate in structured change processes and maintain compliance with internal standards</li><li>Identify and implement improvements to increase efficiency, scalability, and system reliability</li><li>Develop automation for repeatable operational tasks using scripting or tooling</li><li>Provide escalation support for complex infrastructure and connectivity issues</li><li>Stay current on emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and networking trends</li></ul><p><br></p>
<ul><li>4+ years of network engineering or infrastructure experience with strong knowledge of routing, switching, TCP/IP, VLANs, VPNs, and firewalls</li><li>Experience with enterprise networking hardware, monitoring tools, and network security practices including incident response</li><li>Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively in a fast-paced environment, with strong communication skills</li><li>CCNP or equivalent hands-on experience, along with scripting or automation skills (PowerShell or similar)</li><li>Proven experience supporting complex network environments, including installing and maintaining physical infrastructure</li><li>Additional exposure to enterprise firewall platforms, cloud networking and security, and distributed or cellular environments preferred</li><li>Comfortable working in a collaborative IT team with a mix of operational support and project work, with opportunities to expand into security and automation</li></ul><p><br></p>
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  • Eden Prairie, MN
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 40 - 51 USD / Hourly
  • <p>A growing organization is looking for a technically strong Network Engineer who enjoys balancing hands-on support with longer-term infrastructure improvements. This role supports a dynamic environment where priorities can shift quickly, and success comes from being resourceful, collaborative, and solutions-oriented. The engineer will play a key role in maintaining network stability, strengthening security, and helping modernize systems through automation and process improvements.</p><p><br></p><p>Key responsibilities</p><ul><li>Oversee day-to-day performance and reliability of network systems, including troubleshooting and issue resolution</li><li>Design and maintain networking solutions across both on-prem and cloud environments</li><li>Support cloud connectivity by managing virtual networking, secure tunnels, and hybrid infrastructure components</li><li>Configure and optimize traffic management tools such as load balancing to support uptime and performance</li><li>Ensure network devices are maintained with current configurations, firmware, and security standards</li><li>Partner with IT and security teams to identify risks and improve overall cybersecurity posture</li><li>Participate in structured change processes and maintain compliance with internal standards</li><li>Identify and implement improvements to increase efficiency, scalability, and system reliability</li><li>Develop automation for repeatable operational tasks using scripting or tooling</li><li>Provide escalation support for complex infrastructure and connectivity issues</li><li>Stay current on emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and networking trends</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-07-01T00:00:00Z

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