Network Engineer

Kavaliro; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 100,339 - 140,462; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare technology provider in Rochester, MN is seeking a Telecom/Network Engineer to design, configure, and support the Telecom/Network Infrastructure. The role requires expertise in telecom concepts, project management, and customer-focused communication skills. Candidates should have a relevant degree and experience in network security tools. The position offers a full-time opportunity with a salary ranging from $100,339.20 to $140,462.41.

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of telecom/network concepts and OSI model.
• Ability to work with minimal direction and effectively in a team.
• Customer-focused with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, manage, and troubleshoot Telecom/Network Infrastructure.
• Plan and lead small projects coordinating efforts of staff.
• Participate in decisions on technical direction and architecture design.

Skills

Expert knowledge of telecom/network concepts and the 7-layer OSI model

Knowledge of basic telecom/network management and monitoring tools

Customer-focused with excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Good organizational and time-management skills

Solid analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline with at least two years of experience

Associate’s degree with at least four years of experience

Minimum six years of professional technical experience without a degree

Tools

Scripting and automation tools (Splunk, Ansible, Python, .Net)

Network security infrastructure tools

Job description

Job Summary

The Telecom/Network Engineer will design, configure, manage, troubleshoot, support and implement the Telecom/Network Infrastructure. They will also perform limited project management, coordinating support staff efforts and communicating project status to project proponents.

Responsibilities

• Participate in decisions on technical direction, architecture design, and product selection for the enterprise telecom/data network under general supervision.
• Assist with the deployment of telecom/network technology.
• Exercise independent judgment and work on complex technical issues under general direction.
• Provide input to short and long‑term section strategy and budget planning.
• May perform duties of Telecom/Network Specialist.
• Receptive to new ideas and learning new technologies.
• Plan and lead small projects and perform project management, coordinating efforts of internal and external staff with customer and business needs.
• Occasionally oversee projects and tasks assigned to project team members and provide input to their evaluations.
• Work under stressful conditions, participating in implementations and troubleshooting efforts with significant patient care and/or financial impact to the organization.

Required Skills & Experience

• 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.
• Ability to work with minimum direction and effectively in a team environment.
• Customer‑focused with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good organizational and time‑management skills to handle workload and multiple simultaneous projects.
• Solid analytical skills.

Required Education

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline with at least two (2) years of professional technical work experience.
• OR associate’s degree with at least four (4) years of professional technical work experience.
• OR minimum six (6) years of professional technical work experience for individuals without a degree.

Preferred Qualifications

• Utilizes, operates and maintains network security infrastructure and services such as network access control, network segmentation (TrustSec, ISE), VPN, secure web browsing, internet caching and DNS security devices to ensure data integrity and network security.
• Provides assistance and may be asked to take a network leadership role with troubleshooting and remediation of security‑related incidents or network security investigations in coordination with the Help Desk, ITOC and SOC.
• Familiar with software‑defined networking tools including firewalls, WAN/LAN, SASE, and Cloud networking.
• Familiar with scripting and automation tools such as Splunk, Ansible, Python, and .Net.
• Knowledge of standard project methodology (Agile and/or Waterfall) processes, tools, and terminologies.
• CCNA certification preferred.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Information Technology

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Location

Rochester, MN

Salary

$100,339.20 - $140,462.41