Network Engineer

IDR, Inc.; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Stock Ownership Program

Job summary

IDR, Inc. seeks a Network Engineer to join the onsite team at 195 South Broadway, Rochester, MN. The role emphasizes hands-on network work, telecom concepts, and OSI model understanding, with opportunities to work independently within a collaborative team.

Responsibilities include applying expert concepts to support network infrastructure, using basic management and monitoring tools, and coordinating with teammates to resolve issues and drive improvements in a focused network environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional experience in network engineering.
• Expert knowledge of telecom/network concepts and the 7-layer OSI model.
• Familiarity with basic network management and monitoring tools.
• Good communication skills and ability to work both independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Apply expert knowledge of telecom/network concepts and the 7-layer OSI model to support network infrastructure.
• Utilize basic telecom/network management and monitoring tools to ensure network performance.
• Collaborate with team members and stakeholders to resolve network issues and implement improvements.
• Work with minimal direction while delivering high-quality results.
• Manage multiple projects with strong organization and time management.

Skills

OSI model

Telecom concepts

Network concepts

Independent worker

Team communication

Education

2+ years experience in network engineering

Tools

Network monitoring tools

Job description

IDR is seeking a Network Engineer. The role is based onsite at 195 South Broadway, Rochester, MN, and involves working with telecom/network concepts, the 7-layer OSI model, and network management tools. This position combines hands‑on technical work with the ability to work independently and effectively in a team environment.

Position Overview for the Network Engineer:

• Apply expert knowledge of telecom/network concepts and the 7-layer OSI model to support network infrastructure.
• Utilize basic telecom/network management and monitoring tools to ensure network performance.
• Collaborate with team members and stakeholders to resolve network issues and implement improvements.
• Demonstrate the ability to work with minimum direction while maintaining high-quality results.
• Manage multiple projects efficiently, maintaining excellent organizational and time management skills.

Requirements for the Network Engineer:

• 2+ years of professional technical work experience in network engineering.
• Expert knowledge of telecom/network concepts and the 7-layer OSI model.
• Knowledge of basic telecom/network management and monitoring tools.
• Basic understanding of desktop and server operating systems is desirable.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team, with excellent communication skills.

What's in it for you?

• Onsite work at a location in Rochester, MN.
• Opportunity to work in a focused network engineering environment requiring minimal supervision.
• Collaborative team atmosphere with opportunities to resolve complex technical issues.

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.