Network Engineer

IDR, Inc.; Eau Claire (WI); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

ESOP

Engagement Manager

Job summary

IDR, Inc. in Eau Claire, WI is seeking a Network Engineer to design, configure, and maintain enterprise switching and routing infrastructure in a hybrid work setting.

You will operate with independence on well-defined initiatives while collaborating within a broader engineering team. The role focuses on Cisco Catalyst C9000 switches and Catalyst C8000 routers, with hands-on responsibilities from design through deployment and ongoing troubleshooting of Layer 1–3 issues in a dynamic enterprise

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of professional technical work experience with a bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline.
• Strong knowledge of the OSI model Layers 1–3 (Physical, Data Link, Network).
• Hands-on experience configuring Cisco Catalyst C9000 switches.
• Hands-on experience configuring Cisco Catalyst C8000 routers.
• Experience deploying equipment at access and distribution layers.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and maintain enterprise switching and routing infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot and resolve network issues at OSI layers 1–3.
• Configure and install Cisco switches — Catalyst C9000 series.
• Configure and install Cisco routers — Catalyst C8000 series.
• Deploy equipment at both access and distribution layers.

Skills

OSI Layers 1–3 knowledge

Network troubleshooting

Design & configuration

Hybrid work understanding

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Tools

Cisco Catalyst C9000 switches

Cisco Catalyst C8000 routers

Job description

IDR is seeking a Network Engineer. The role is based in Eau Claire, Wisconsin (Hybrid). As a Network Engineer, you will design, configure, and maintain enterprise switching and routing infrastructure, operating independently on well-defined initiatives while collaborating within a broader engineering team. The position combines hands-on technical work with teamwork and communication.

Position Overview for the Network Engineer:

• Design, configure, and maintain enterprise switching and routing infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot and resolve network issues at OSI model Layers 1–3.
• Configure and install Cisco switches — Catalyst C9000 series.
• Configure and install Cisco routers — Catalyst C8000 series.
• Deploy equipment at both access layer and distribution layer.

Requirements for the Network Engineer:

• Minimum of 2 years of professional technical work experience with a bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline.
• Strong working knowledge of the OSI model, specifically Layers 1–3 (Physical, Data Link, Network).
• Hands-on experience configuring and installing Cisco switches — Catalyst C9000 series.
• Hands-on experience configuring and installing Cisco routers — Catalyst C8000 series.
• Experience deploying equipment at both the access layer and distribution layer.

What's in it for you?

• Opportunity to work in a hybrid environment with a well-defined scope.
• Engage in hands-on network configuration and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with a skilled engineering team on enterprise network systems.

Why IDR?

• 25+ Years of Proven Industry Experience in 4 major markets
• Employee Stock Ownership Program
• Dedicated Engagement Manager who is committed to you and your success.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Award winner 13 years in a row.