Technical - Systems Engineer

Cynet HealthStaff; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet HealthStaff in Saint Paul, MN, is seeking a Technical - Systems Engineer to design, implement, maintain, and secure the organization’s network infrastructure for reliable, high-performing connectivity. You will lead network-related projects, plan changes, and ensure they meet business needs.

The role requires 5+ years in network engineering, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to collaborate with sponsors, vendors, and internal teams. On-call rotation may be required.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of networking concepts, protocols, and architectures.
• Hands-on experience with enterprise networking equipment (e.g., Cisco, Meraki, Palo Alto).
• Experience with network monitoring and troubleshooting tools.
• Understanding of network security principles and best practices.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Attention to detail and commitment to reliability and security.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, maintain, and secure the network infrastructure to ensure reliability and performance.
• Lead network-related projects including upgrades, expansions, and migrations.
• Plan, schedule, test, and implement network changes within scope and timelines.
• Maintain accurate network documentation and record incidents, changes, and solutions.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve WAN/LAN/WLAN issues and security events.
• Provide Tier 2/3 network support for LAN, WAN, VPN, and internet connectivity.
• Respond to incidents per SLAs and perform routine maintenance and patching of devices.
• Configure and manage firewalls and security appliances; apply changes and firmware updates.
• Collaborate with architecture, security, and apps teams for integrated solutions.
• Mentor junior team members and participate in change management and risk assessments.

Skills

Networking basics

Cisco equipment

Meraki gear

Palo Alto

Network monitoring

Security principles

Documentation

Communication

Troubleshooting

Independent work

Job description

Technical - Systems Engineer

Profession: Information Technology

Specialty: -

Duration: 13 months

Shift: Monday to Friday

Hours per Shift: 8 hours (negotiable time)

Experience: Five (5)+ years in network engineering or network administration

License: N/A

Certifications: Preferred relevant certifications (e.g., CCNA, CCNP, JNCIA, Network+)

Must-Have:

• Strong knowledge of networking concepts, protocols, and architectures
• Hands-on experience with enterprise networking equipment (e.g., Cisco, Meraki, Palo Alto)
• Experience with network monitoring and troubleshooting tools
• Understanding of network security principles and best practices
• Strong communication skills
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Attention to detail and commitment to reliability and security

Description:The purpose of the Network Engineer position is to design, implement, maintain, and secure the organization’s network infrastructure.This ensures reliable, high-performing, and scalable connectivity.This role supports business operations by minimizing downtime and optimizing network performance.It also enables secure access to systems and data and provides the technical foundation required for current and future technology initiatives.

Responsibilities include collaborating with project sponsors to determine project scope and vision.Participation in software selection and vendor evaluation processes is also required.You will lead network-related projects, including upgrades, expansions, and migrations.Planning, scheduling, testing, and implementation of network changes will be part of your tasks.Ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with business requirements is essential.You will contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and technology refresh efforts.Participation in security improvement initiatives is expected.You will work directly with business leaders to capture incoming requests and translate demand into concrete deliverables.Maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external team members is crucial.You will maintain accurate and up-to-date network documentation.It is important to document incidents, changes, and solutions in ticketing and knowledge management systems.Effective communication of technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders is necessary.You will provide regular updates on network status, risks, and improvements.Working with other technical resources or vendor technical support to troubleshoot problems will be part of your duties.You will monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve network performance, connectivity, and security issues.Providing tier 2/3 network support for LAN, WAN, WLAN, VPN, and internet connectivity is expected.Responding to incidents, outages, and service requests in accordance with SLAs will be part of your responsibilities.You will perform routine maintenance, upgrades, and patching of network infrastructure.Configuring, managing, and maintaining network firewalls and security appliances is necessary.Monitoring firewall performance, availability, and security events will also be part of your duties.You will apply firewall rule changes, firmware updates, and patches following change management processes.Supporting secure remote access and site-to-site connectivity will be required.Designing scalable, secure, and resilient network solutions will meet business needs.You will establish and develop network design standards and best practices.Collaborating with architecture, security, and application teams is essential for integrated solutions.Providing technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members is expected.Participation in change management, risk assessments, and technical reviews will be required.Promoting best practices for network security, reliability, and operational excellence is important.You may need to work additional or irregular hours as needed.Participation in on-call rotation or availability for system support after normal hours will be necessary.