IT Network Engineer

IT Network Engineer

Application due date: September 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 an 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).

In addition to traditional routing, switching, and network security responsibilities, this role will contribute to the evolution of our network operations by advancing automation, scripted management processes, and centralized network management platforms.

Total Rewards:

A typical starting range for this position for level II is $95,000 - $130,000 annually. A typical starting range for this position for senior level 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 and maintain enterprise IT LAN/WAN infrastructure and utility OT network technologies.

• Participate in network hardware/software upgrades, lifecycle management, patching, and maintenance activities.

• Administer and support network management and automation platforms.

• Maintain accurate documentation including network diagrams, automation workflows, and operational runbooks.

• Provide level 3 support to network operations and telecom technicians.

• Partner with business groups, following established standards, to support new design and implementation of networking solutions at service centers, generation facilities, and electrical substations.

• Troubleshoot both infrastructure-level and network platform/application-level issues.

Senior level responsibilities also include:

• 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):

• Level II requires a bachelor’s degree in a technology related field and 3+ years of experience building and supporting network systems OR 2+ years post high school education or applicable training in a technology related field and 5+ years of experience engineering network systems.

AND

• Hands-on experience designing enterprise network technologies: LAN/WAN, VLANs, VRF’s, VPN, BGP/OSPF in a Cisco environment.

• Proficiency with network automation tools and concepts including Python, Ansible, and GitLab.

• Understanding of Linux and Windows fundamentals as related to network troubleshooting and automation tool support.

• Experience with next-generation firewalls and related security platforms.

• Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve both infrastructure-level and network platform/application-level issues.

• Ability to manage priorities, contribute to small-to-medium technical projects, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

• Senior level requires 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.

AND

• Hands-on, demonstrated experience architecting, designing, implementing, and optimizing complex enterprise network environments, including LAN/WAN, VLANs, VRFs, VPNs, BGP, and OSPF in a Cisco environment.

• Proficiency with network automation tools and concepts including Python, Ansible, and GitLab.

• Advanced working knowledge of Linux and Windows systems as they relate to network services, automation tools, and complex troubleshooting.

• Hands-on experience designing, implementing, and optimizing next-generation firewall and network security solutions, including the ability to evaluate security requirements and integrate network security into overall infrastructure design.

• Demonstrated ability to lead the diagnosis and resolution of complex, cross-platform and enterprise-wide network issues, including root-cause analysis, performance optimization, and development of long-term corrective solutions.

• Ability to independently lead complex technical projects and network implementations from design through deployment, managing competing priorities and coordinating across technical and business teams with minimal direction.

• Serves as a technical subject matter expert and resource to other network engineers and IT teams, providing technical guidance, mentoring, knowledge transfer, and recommendations on complex network technologies and solutions.

What additional skills and experience would be helpful in this job (desired qualifications):

• Demonstrated working knowledge of Multiprotocol Label Switching core transport technologies, MP-BGP Layer 3 VPN, and Ethernet LAN services, fault isolation, and routine network maintenance in a production environment.

• Experience supporting or administering Cisco DNA Center and familiarity with SD-WAN concepts or implementations.

• Knowledge of VoIP technologies including SIP, and Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM), WebEx Calling.

• Understanding of network security concepts including RADIUS, 802.1X, digital certificates, and Cisco ISE.

• Industry certifications such as CCNA or CCNP.

Apply: Qualified candidates please apply at www.greatriverenergy.com (under the Careers tab) by September 10, 2026. GRE values diversity, equity and inclusion and we are an equal employment opportunity employer.

Position IT Network EngineerLocation US:MN:Maple Grove or Hybrid | Information Technology | Full-TimeReq ID 583