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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Network Engineer - **Company:** STRATASYS LIMITED - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $95,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** 3D Printing, Border Gateway Protocol, Cloud Computing, Complex Networks, Cyber Security, Computer Networks, Disaster Recovery, Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol, Failover, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Multi-protocol Systems, Network Security, Microsoft Software, Network Architecture, Network Monitoring, Routing, Network Administration, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Performance Tuning, Reliability Engineering, Remote Access Technology, Wide Area Networks, Network Switches, Network Routing, Load Balancing, Computer Network Operations, System Availability, Grafana, Reliability of Systems, HybridCloud, Firewalls (Computer Science), Cisco Firewalls, Cisco - **Published:** August 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/sr-network-engineer-minneapolis-mn--7bd744de-755c-4e5b-bd4f-5c7c3e894049 ## About the Role * 6+ years designing and supporting enterprise-scale networks in complex, multi-region environments. * Demonstrated expertise with routing and switching protocols such as BGP, OSPF, MPLS, and EIGRP. * Hands-on experience with Cisco firewalls, VPN technologies, Meraki wireless, and enterprise load balancing solutions. * Proven track record designing highly available architectures with redundancy and failover capabilities. * Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to resolve critical incidents and minimize business disruption. * Excellent communication skills with experience translating technical concepts for cross-functional stakeholders. Preferred Qualifications * Experience supporting 24x7 global networks with measurable uptime targets. * Background in high-availability and disaster recovery designs supporting business continuity. * Familiarity with Microsoft Teams Telephony and video collaboration infrastructure. * Experience with network monitoring, observability platforms, and performance tuning tools. * Exposure to structured change management frameworks (ITIL or similar). * Prior experience acting as a technical lead or mentoring junior engineers., 3D Printing, Additive Manufacturing, Aerospace and Defense, Architectural Design, BGP, Business Support, Change Management, Cisco Network Systems, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Computer Security, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Disaster Recovery, Documentation, EIGRP (Enhanced IGRP), Ecosystems, Enterprise Protection, F5 Network Software, Failover, Firewalls, Healthcare, High Availability, Hybrid Cloud, ITIL (IT Infrastructure Library), Identify Issues, Load Balancing, Local Area Network (LAN), MPLS (Multi-Protocol Label Switching), Manufacturing, Mentoring, Microsoft Product Family, Network Administration/Management, Network Architecture/Engineering, Network Monitoring, Network Operations Center, Network Routing, Network Security, Network Switching, Open Shortest Path First Protocol (OSPF), Operational Support, Patient Care, Performance Management, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Polymers, Printers, Product Design, Project/Program Coordination, Reliability Engineering, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Root Cause Analysis, Routing Protocols, Security Infrastructure, Standards Strategy, Sustainability, Technical Leadership, Technical/Engineering Design, Telephony, Time Management, VPN (Virtual Private Network), Value Chain Model, Wide Area Network (WAN), Willing to Travel, Wireless Communications ## Description * Architect, design, and optimize a large-scale global network supporting multi-site operations and hybrid cloud environments, including LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, wireless, VPN, firewalls, and load balancing (F5 preferred). * Maintain and improve network reliability by proactively identifying risks and implementing solutions that reduce unplanned downtime and improve performance. * Lead complex network initiatives from concept through deployment, managing technical design, risk mitigation, and cross-functional coordination to deliver projects on time and aligned to enterprise standards. * Strengthen network security posture by partnering with Security teams to implement hardening standards, segmentation strategies, and compliance controls. * Diagnose and resolve high-impact incidents using advanced monitoring and observability tools, driving rapid root-cause analysis and continuous improvement. * Execute global upgrades and lifecycle management efforts, ensuring infrastructure remains current, scalable, and aligned with evolving business needs. * Establish and maintain documentation, architecture diagrams, and operational runbooks to support consistency and operational excellence. * Serve as a senior escalation point while mentoring engineers and elevating technical capability across the team. ## Related Videos - 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