Senior Network Engineer

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, or a related discipline is preferred, or an equivalent mix of education and relevant professional experience.
• 10+ years of network administration experience, including at least 2 years in a senior network administrator or network engineering role centered on enterprise‑scale network design, deployment, and optimization.
• Current industry‑recognized certification such as CCNP, Microsoft Certified Azure Network Engineer, or an equivalent credential.
• Deep expertise in configuring and managing routers, switches, wireless platforms, SSL/VPN, TCP/IP, VLANs, DMZs, DNS, load balancers, and cloud networking technologies.
• Advanced knowledge of routing protocols such as OSPF and BGP, switching technologies, and network performance tuning.
• Strong background in architecting, implementing, and improving complex LAN/WAN environments, including advanced setup of routers, switches, and firewalls.
• Solid understanding of network architecture, optimization, and security best practices.
• Hands‑on experience with firewalls, VPNs, secure authentication, network access control, and intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS).
• Advanced knowledge of network segmentation, zero trust architecture, and compliance frameworks such as NIST, ISO, and HIPAA.
• Proven ability to design, configure, and oversee complex network infrastructures.
• Excellent documentation skills, including network diagrams, configuration records, and procedural materials.

• Lead the design, deployment, administration, and tuning of enterprise networking solutions, including advanced routing and switching, VLAN segmentation, VPN architecture, LAN/WAN infrastructure, wireless networks, load balancing, secure internet connectivity, disaster recovery environments, and remote offices.
• Provide strategic input on network scalability, performance enhancement, and high availability to support business continuity and growth.
• Offer technical leadership in the implementation and administration of networking technologies such as switches, routers, VLANs, VPNs, LAN/WAN links, and external connections including the internet, disaster recovery sites, and remote offices.
• Maintain, refine, and support VoIP networking infrastructure, including periodic updates to routers, switches, and related devices.
• Contribute to responses for internal and external audits, penetration tests, and vulnerability assessments related to network hardware and infrastructure.
• Improve network and communications performance by monitoring activity, optimizing utilization, and fine‑tuning hardware and software settings.
• Develop requirements, participate in projects, and lead initiatives as needed while keeping teammates informed on project status within the team’s specialty area.

This Senior Network Engineer role is based in Bloomington, Minnesota, operates in a hybrid environment, and requires onsite presence at times.