Network Engineer

Beacon Hill; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Hill Technologies seeks a Network Engineer to design, implement, and support enterprise networking environments in Rochester, MN or Austin, MN. This hands‑on role requires deploying upgrades, configuring Cisco Catalyst switches and routers, and collaborating with peers to ensure reliable operations.

The ideal candidate will have strong OSI knowledge, experience with Cisco 9000/8000 series, and a proven ability to document infrastructure while working with cross‑functional teams.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals and OSI Layers 1-3.
• Experience diagnosing and troubleshooting network issues at the physical, data link, and network layers.
• Hands-on experience configuring, deploying, and supporting Cisco Catalyst 9000 Series switches.
• Hands-on experience configuring, deploying, and supporting Cisco Catalyst 8000 Series routers.
• Experience working in enterprise networking environments with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, configure, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure.
• Install and support Cisco switching and routing platforms.
• Troubleshoot network connectivity, performance, and reliability issues across Layers 1-3 of the OSI model.
• Deploy and support access layer and distribution layer networking environments.
• Participate in network upgrades, hardware refreshes, and infrastructure improvement initiatives.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, diagrams, and operational procedures.
• Collaborate with engineering teams, project stakeholders, and operations personnel to ensure successful project delivery.

Skills

Networking fundamentals

OSI model

Cisco 9000 series

Cisco 8000 series

Enterprise networks

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Associate degree +4 years experience

6+ years experience in lieu of a degree

Tools

Cisco Catalyst 9000 Series

Cisco Catalyst 8000 Series

Job description

We are seeking a Network Engineer to join our infrastructure engineering team. This is a hands‑on role responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise networking environments. The ideal candidate is a self‑motivated professional who can independently execute network deployments and upgrades while collaborating effectively with peers across the organization.

This position offers an opportunity to work with modern Cisco networking technologies in a highly visible environment supporting critical business operations.

What You’ll Do

Rochester, MN or Austin, MN

We are seeking a Network Engineer to join our infrastructure engineering team. This is a hands‑on role responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise networking environments. The ideal candidate is a self‑motivated professional who can independently execute network deployments and upgrades while collaborating effectively with peers across the organization.

This position offers an opportunity to work with modern Cisco networking technologies in a highly visible environment supporting critical business operations.

• Design, deploy, configure, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure
• Install and support Cisco switching and routing platforms
• Troubleshoot network connectivity, performance, and reliability issues across Layers 1-3 of the OSI model
• Deploy and support access layer and distribution layer networking environments
• Participate in network upgrades, hardware refreshes, and infrastructure improvement initiatives
• Create and maintain technical documentation, diagrams, and operational procedures
• Collaborate with engineering teams, project stakeholders, and operations personnel to ensure successful project delivery

What We’re Looking For

Core Qualifications

• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals and the OSI model, with emphasis on Layers 1-3
• Experience diagnosing and troubleshooting network issues at the appropriate physical, data link, and network layers
• Hands‑on experience configuring, deploying, and supporting Cisco Catalyst 9000 Series switches
• Hands‑on experience configuring, deploying, and supporting Cisco Catalyst 8000 Series routers
• Experience working within enterprise networking environments and executing infrastructure installations with minimal supervision
• Strong communication skills with a commitment to documentation and team collaboration

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience configuring Multi‑Chassis EtherChannel (MEC)
• SD-WAN deployment, administration, or support experience
• Experience supporting large‑scale or geographically distributed network environments

Education & Experience

Qualified candidates will meet one of the following requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline and at least 2 years of professional technical experience, OR
• Associate degree and at least 4 years of professional technical experience, OR
• 6+ years of professional technical experience in lieu of a degree

Why Join Us?

You’ll have the opportunity to work with modern Cisco networking technologies, contribute to critical infrastructure initiatives, and partner with a collaborative team that values technical expertise, ownership, and continuous improvement.

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Company Profile

Beacon Hill Technologies, a premier National Information Technology Staffing Group, provides world class technology talent across all industries utilizing a complete suite of staffing services. Beacon Hill Technologies’ dedicated team of recruiting and staffing experts consistently delivers quality IT professionals to solve our customers’ technical and business needs.

Beacon Hill Technologies covers a broad spectrum of IT positions, including Project Management and Business Analysis, Programming/Development, Database, Infrastructure, Quality Assurance, Production/Support and ERP roles.

Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com.

Benefits Information

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.

We look forward to working with you.

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