Network Engineer

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Role: Network Engineer

Duration: ASAP - 9/16/2026

Location: Onsite in Eau Claire, WI

Rate: $61.09/hour W2

We are seeking a hands-on Network Engineer to design, configure, and maintain enterprise switching and routing infrastructure. This role requires someone who can operate independently on well-defined initiatives while remaining a strong collaborator within a broader engineering team.

Core Technical Requirements:

• 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 Experience:

• 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

Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills

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

Job Responsibilities:

• Under general supervision, participates in decisions on technical direction, architecture design, and product selection for the enterprise telecom/data network.
• Assists with the deployment of telecom/network technology.
• Exercises independent judgment.
• Under general direction works on complex technical issues.
• Provides input to short and long-term section strategy and budget planning.
• May be required to perform some of the duties of Telecom/Network Specialist.
• Receptive to new ideas and to learning new technologies.
• Plans and leads small projects and performs project management coordinating the efforts of internal and external staff with the customer and business needs.
• On occasion oversees projects and tasks assigned to project team members and may be asked to provide input to their evaluations.
• Occasionally works under stressful conditions, participating in implementations and troubleshooting efforts that may have significant patient care and/or financial impact to the organization.
• May be asked to represent Telecommunications and Networks to committees.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Expert knowledge of telecom/network concepts and 7-layer OSI model is required.
• Knowledge of basic telecom/network management and monitoring tools.
• Basic understanding of desktop and server operating systems is desirable.
• Must be able to work with minimum direction and able to work effectively in a team environment.
• Must be customer focused and possess excellent communications and interpersonal skills to interact with a variety of personnel at various levels within and outside the institution.
• Good organizational and time management skills are required to handle the workload and track the various projects going on simultaneously.
• Solid analytical skills are also a necessity.

Required Education:

• 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.