Telecom/Network Engineer: SD-WAN & Cisco Specialist

MassGenics, Inc.; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 83,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & pharmacy coverage

Dental/vision insurance

401(k)

HSA and FSA

Life Insurance

Pet Insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

Innova Solutions is actively seeking a Telecom/Network Engineer to design, deploy, and support enterprise networks in a Rochester, MN environment. The role focuses on configuring Cisco Catalyst 9000/8000 devices, SD-WAN deployments, and ensuring security standards across OSI layers 1–3.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on Cisco routing/switching experience, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently on large-scale initiatives within a corporate setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline with 2+ years of relevant experience; OR
• Associate's degree with 4+ years of relevant experience; OR
• 6+ years of professional network engineering experience without a degree.
• Strong hands-on experience with Cisco routing and switching technologies.
• Experience configuring and deploying Cisco Catalyst C9000 Series switches.
• Experience configuring and deploying Cisco Catalyst C8000 Series routers.
• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals and the OSI Model.
• Experience troubleshooting LAN/WAN and Layer 2/Layer 3 networking issues.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, implement, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure.
• Install and support Cisco Catalyst 9000 Series switches and Cisco Catalyst 8000 Series routers.
• Troubleshoot and resolve network issues across OSI Layers 1-3.
• Deploy and support access-layer and distribution-layer network environments.
• Participate in network architecture reviews, planning, and technology implementations.
• Monitor network performance and proactively identify potential issues.
• Collaborate with internal teams, vendors, and stakeholders on network projects.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, diagrams, and operational procedures.
• Lead or support small to medium-sized network infrastructure projects.
• Ensure network configurations align with security and operational standards.

Skills

MEC

SD-WAN

Monitoring tools

Enterprise environments

Server OS

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical discipline

Associate's degree

6+ years of experience without a degree

Tools

Cisco Catalyst 9000

Cisco Catalyst 8000

Cisco routing & switching

Network monitoring tools

Job description

Innova Solutions is actively seeking a Telecom/Network Engineer to design, deploy, and support enterprise networks in a Rochester, MN environment. The role focuses on configuring Cisco Catalyst 9000/8000 devices, SD-WAN deployments, and ensuring security standards across OSI layers 1–3.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on Cisco routing/switching experience, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently on large-scale initiatives within a corporate setting.