Network Engineer (OnSite Rochester, MN)

Da Vinci Software; Minnesota; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Da Vinci Software is seeking a hands-on Network Engineer to design, configure, and maintain enterprise switching and routing infrastructure in Rochester, MN. You will operate independently on well-defined initiatives while collaborating with a broader engineering team.

Ideal candidates have Cisco Catalyst 9000/8000 experience, experience at access and distribution layers, and SD-WAN/MEC familiarity. A technical degree with relevant work experience is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline with a minimum of two years of professional work experience.
• Associate’s degree with a minimum of four years of professional technical work experience.
• Minimum of six years of professional technical work experience required for individuals without a degree.
• Hands-on experience configuring and installing Cisco switches and routers in enterprise environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and maintain enterprise switching and routing infrastructure.
• Operate independently on well-defined initiatives while collaborating within a broader engineering team.
• Communicate proactively, document thoroughly, and integrate with a team‑based engineering environment.
• Support on-site implementation and ongoing maintenance at the Rochester facility.

Skills

Networking fundamentals

Access/Distribution layer design

SD‑WAN

MEC (Multi‑Chassis EtherChannel)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline with 2+ years

Associate’s degree with 4+ years

6+ years professional technical work experience (no degree)

Tools

Cisco Catalyst 9000

Cisco Catalyst 8000

Pro Desk API

SD-WAN tools

Job description

Our client is seeking a hands‑on Network Engineer to design, configure, and maintain enterprise switching and routing infrastructure.

Job Responsibilities:

• Someone who can operate independently on well‑defined initiatives while remaining a strong collaborator within a broader engineering team.
• A self‑directed "doer" — someone who doesn't need hand‑holding to execute standard installs and configurations, but who also communicates proactively, documents thoroughly, and integrates well with a team‑based engineering environment. Networking Fundamentals:
• Strong working knowledge of the OSI model, specifically Layers 1–3 (Physical, Data Link, Network)
• Ability to troubleshoot and reason about network issues at the appropriate OSI layer Hardware & Platform

Required Skills:

• 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
• Pro Desk API

Strongly Preferred Skills:

• MEC (Multi‑Chassis EtherChannel) configuration experience
• SD‑WAN deployment or administration experience

Education Required:

• -Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline with a minimum of two (2) years of professional technical work experience.
  OR
  -Associate’s degree with a minimum of four (4) years of professional technical work experience.
  OR
  -Minimum of (6) years professional technical work experience required for individuals without a degree.

Additional Info:

• W2 Only
• On Site Rochester

Who We Are

We are a software company that strives to build relationships through the delivery of software and solutions. Agile software development is at the heart of "how we work", which allows us to bring people together for strong collaboration and problem solving.

What We Do

We provide enterprise-level agile coaching and development services. The Da Vinci Agile Coaching model is built on four pillars that ensure successful adoption and scale across an organization. The enterprise framework we have built supports this foundation through recognition of, and integration with, legacy processes.

We passionately believe "how we work" is the intangible our developers demonstrate for our clients every day. Our high‑performing team members provide leadership and chemistry on your teams. We provide architects, developers and testers that enjoy accountability, team success and delivering meaningful products.