Hybrid Network Engineer – Cisco Switching & Routing

IDR, Inc.; Rochester (MN); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Autonomy in standard installs/configs

Enterprise networking initiatives

Employee Stock Ownership Program

Medical, Dental, Vision, LifeInsurance

Job summary

IDR, Inc. in Rochester, MN is seeking a Network Engineer to design, configure, and maintain enterprise switching and routing infrastructure in a hybrid work environment.

The role requires hands-on Cisco Catalyst C9000 switches and Catalyst C8000 routers, OSI Layers 1–3 knowledge, and the ability to work independently within a broader engineering team. You will document configurations and procedures, collaborate to ensure network stability and performance, and contribute to enterprise-level

Qualifications

• Minimum two years with a bachelor’s degree, four years with an associate, or six years’ experience without a degree.
• Strong knowledge of OSI model Layers 1–3.
• Hands-on experience configuring Cisco Catalyst C9000 switches.
• Hands-on experience configuring Cisco Catalyst C8000 routers.
• Experience deploying at access and distribution layers.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and maintain enterprise switching and routing infrastructure.
• Operate independently on well-defined initiatives.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure network stability and performance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve network issues at OSI Layers 1–3.
• Document configurations and network procedures for clear team communications.

Skills

OSI model 1–3

Independent work

Network design

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical discipline

Associate degree with 4 years experience

6+ years experience without degree

Tools

Cisco switches

Cisco routers

Job description

IDR, Inc. in Rochester, MN is seeking a Network Engineer to design, configure, and maintain enterprise switching and routing infrastructure in a hybrid work environment.

The role requires hands-on Cisco Catalyst C9000 switches and Catalyst C8000 routers, OSI Layers 1–3 knowledge, and the ability to work independently within a broader engineering team. You will document configurations and procedures, collaborate to ensure network stability and performance, and contribute to enterprise-level