Hands-On Network Engineer: Cisco LAN/WAN & SD-WAN

PDS Inc.; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

PDS Inc. is hiring a hands-on Network Engineer to design, configure, and maintain enterprise switching and routing infrastructure. You will operate independently on well-defined initiatives while collaborating with a broader engineering team.

Required skills include deep OSI knowledge (Layers 1–3) and hands-on Cisco Catalyst 9000/8000 experience, with preference for MEC, SD-WAN familiarity. This is a contractor-like hourly role in the Rochester area.

Qualifications

• Experience designing and implementing enterprise network architectures.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across OSI layers 1–3.
• Ability to document configurations and changes clearly for team review.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and maintain enterprise switching and routing infra.
• Work independently on well-defined initiatives within a team.
• Collaborate with engineers to deploy and optimize network services.

Skills

Network design

Cisco IOS

Network troubleshooting

Documentation

Team collaboration

Tools

Cisco Catalyst 9000

Cisco Catalyst 8000

Job description

PDS Inc. is hiring a hands-on Network Engineer to design, configure, and maintain enterprise switching and routing infrastructure. You will operate independently on well-defined initiatives while collaborating with a broader engineering team.

Required skills include deep OSI knowledge (Layers 1–3) and hands-on Cisco Catalyst 9000/8000 experience, with preference for MEC, SD-WAN familiarity. This is a contractor-like hourly role in the Rochester area.