Network Infrastructure Engineer (L2) | Network Administrator (L2 - Hybrid Infrastructure)

Job Title: Network Infrastructure Engineer (L2) | Network Administrator (L2 - Hybrid Infrastructure)

Location: Duluth, MN 55802

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Employment Type: Contract

Duration: 5 Months

Pay Range: $49.96/hr. On W2 | $60.20/hr. on C2C

Domain: Energy & Utilities

Application Deadline: July 15, 2026

SKILLS REQUIRED

Primary (Must-Have):

• Expertise in Network Routing & Switching Protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, STP, VLANs, QoS)

• Proven experience with Cisco Secure Access Solutions and Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) implementation

• Advanced proficiency in Network Monitoring & Observability tools: Datadog, Grafana, and Dynatrace

• Hands-on management of SIEM integration and security operations

• Deep experience with ServiceNow ITSM for Incident & Change Management

Secondary (Good to Have):

• Infrastructure as Code (IaC) & Automation: Ansible, Terraform, Python, or PowerShell

• Security & Compliance Frameworks: NIST CSF, ISO 27001, SOC 2, and GDPR

• Cloud Networking (AWS VPC, Azure Virtual Network, Google Cloud) and SASE framework deployment

• Wireless Networking (Wi-Fi 6/6E) and SD-WAN deployment

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Network Administrator (14 years) to join a critical infrastructure team onsite in Duluth, MN. The incumbent will serve as the backbone of the organization's IT operations, responsible for the end-to-end management, maintenance, and security of complex hybrid-cloud network systems. This role demands a high-level operator capable of maintaining 24/7 network availability, enforcing Zero Trust security protocols, and utilizing AIOps/observability platforms to drive proactive performance optimization.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the configuration and maintenance of robust network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, and complex LAN/WAN/VPN/MPLS topologies.

• Architect and manage hybrid-cloud connectivity and secure cloud-native firewall policies across AWS, Azure, and GCP environments.

• Enforce advanced security measures, including SASE frameworks, ZTNA policies, and ongoing vulnerability assessments to ensure strict compliance with NIST/ISO/SOC 2 standards.

• Utilize AIOps and observability stacks (Datadog/Grafana/Dynatrace) for predictive fault detection, auto-remediation, and capacity planning.

• Act as a senior technical lead for P1/P2 incident resolution, conducting thorough Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and maintaining high SLA performance benchmarks.

BENEFITS

Medical | Dental | Vision | 401(k)

EEOC Compliance

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

DISCLAIMER

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