$116,000–$160,000 Per Year
802.1, Ansible, Automation, BGP, Cisco Catalyst Switches, Cisco Network Systems, Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM), Digital Certificates, Documentation, Ethernet, Firewalls, Identify Issues, Information Technology & Information Systems, Linux Operating System, Local Area Network (LAN), MPLS (Multi-Protocol Label Switching), Microsoft Windows Operating System, Multiplatform/Cross-Platform, Network Administration/Management, Network Architecture/Engineering, Network Design, Network Security, Network Support, Network Systems, Nonprofit, Open Shortest Path First Protocol (OSPF), Problem Solving Skills, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Quality Engineering, Quality Management, Retirement Plan, Root Cause Analysis, SIP (Session Initiation Protocol), Scalable System Development, Secondary School, Security Infrastructure, System Integration (SI), Telemetry, Unified Communications, VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network), VPN (Virtual Private Network), WebEx, Wide Area Network (WAN)
Senior IT Network Engineer
Application due date: July 10, 2026
Location: Maple Grove, MN (Eligible for hybrid schedule)
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without restriction. Visa sponsorship is not available.
We are the people we power. As Minnesota's not-for-profit electric cooperative, our member-owners and their members impact every decision we make. Because their needs are our needs, and their dreams are our dreams.
Summary:
We currently have an opening for a Senior IT Network Engineer in our Information Technology division. The successful candidate will help support, maintain, and enhance network technologies company-wide (data, voice, telemetry, and carrier communication).
The ideal candidate brings demonstrated experience designing and building scalable network solutions, with a strong emphasis on automation, system integration, and reducing manual operational overhead.
Total Rewards:
A typical starting range for this position for level II is $116,000 - $160,000 annually. We offer market competitive base pay and adjust our offer accordingly based upon the value of the candidate's knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, our Total Rewards strategy focuses on recognizing individual performance and rewarding business results. Our robust Total Rewards package includes exceptional benefits and retirement, a focus on continuous engagement, recognition, personal and professional development, and an emphasis on work-life effectiveness.
Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Support, design and continually improve IT LAN/WAN and OT network infrastructure.
- Lead lifecycle planning and execution including upgrades and refresh activities.
- Enhance and help evolve network management and automation platforms.
- Develop and maintain high-quality engineering documentation, including architectures, automation workflows, and operational standards.
- Serve as a senior escalation point for complex network issues, driving root cause analysis and long-term remediation.
- Partner with business and IT teams to design and implement network solutions across enterprise and OT environments.
- Diagnose and resolve complex issues across network infrastructure and supporting platforms.
What education and experience are required for this job (minimum qualifications):
- A bachelor's degree in a technology related field and 7+ years of experience building and supporting network systems OR 2+ years post high school education or applicable training in a technology related field and 9+ years of experience engineering network systems.
- Hands-on, demonstrated experience designing and implementing enterprise network technologies (LAN/WAN, VLANs, VRFs, VPN, BGP/OSPF) in a Cisco environment.
- Proficiency with network automation tools and concepts including Python, Ansible, and GitLab.
- Working knowledge of Linux and Windows systems as they relate to network services, automation tools, and troubleshooting.
- Hands-on experience implementing and supporting next-generation firewalls and network security platforms.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose complex, cross-platform issues.
- Ability to independently manage competing priorities and contribute to projects with minimal direction.
What additional skills and experience would be helpful in this job (desired qualifications):
- Experience with modern network management platforms (e.g., Cisco Catalyst Center, SD-WAN, EPNM, or similar).
- Strong understanding of network security concepts including 802.1X, digital certificates, identity-based access, Cisco ISE, and network segmentation.
- Familiarity with voice and collaboration technologies such as CUCM, WebEx, SIP, and Unified Communications is a plus but not a primary focus of the role.
- Working knowledge of MPLS core transport technologies, MP-BGP, Layer 3 VPN, and Ethernet LAN services is preferred but not required.
- Industry certifications such as CCNA or CCNP.
Apply: Qualified candidates please apply at www.greatriverenergy.com (under the Careers tab) by July 10, 2026. GRE values diversity, equity and inclusion and we are an equal employment opportunity employer.