Epic / Health IT
Contract
- Multiple Locations
Network Engineers
Number of position:
3
Contract Duration:
12+ months
Salary:
$60-$70 per hour
**NO THIRD PARTIES PLEASE**
OPPORTUNITY:
We are seeking three (3) Network Engineers for full time 12-month contract roles in Austin, MN, Rochester, MN and Eau Claire, WI.
These roles are W2 only. Successful candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US and reside within Austin, MN, Rochester, MN and Eau Claire, WI areas.
PAY RATE:
- $60-$70 per hour
BENEFITS:
- Medical / Dental / Vision
- HSA
- 401(K)
OVERVIEW:
We are seeking a hands-on Network Engineers 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.
SUMMARY:
The Network Engineer will design, configure, manage, troubleshoot, support and implement the Network Infrastructure. Will also perform limited project management with some coordination of efforts by various support staff. Communicates project status to project proponents.
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.
- 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.
REQUIREMENTS
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.
- 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.
- MEC (Multi-Chassis EtherChannel) configuration experience.
- SD-WAN deployment or administration experience.
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.