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Director Network Engineering Jobs in Minnesota (NOW HIRING)

Abile Group, Inc

Senior Network Engineer

Virginia, MN · On-site

$90 - $120/hr

Network engineering support includes all engineering activities required to support the standard ... Highly self-motivated and directed, with attention to detail. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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General Dynamics Corporation

Network Engineer Senior

Virginia, MN · On-site

$102 - $138/hr

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  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... direct support of the war fighter and their missions. We are seeking a creative and driven ... Support for Coalition Integration Lab's engineering and testing requirements * Support and ...

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Kimley-Horn

Network Engineer

Saint Paul, MN

$80K - $95K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Partner with cloud, security, and application teams on network-related projects and migrations * 4-6 years of experience in network engineering, with direct experience in Azure cloud networking

Kimley-Horn

Network Engineer

Saint Paul, MN

$80K - $95K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Partner with cloud, security, and application teams on network-related projects and migrations Qualifications * 4-6 years of experience in network engineering, with direct experience in Azure cloud ...

Kimley-Horn

Network Engineer

Saint Paul, MN · On-site

$80K - $95K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Partner with cloud, security, and application teams on network-related projects and migrations Qualifications * 4-6 years of experience in network engineering, with direct experience in Azure cloud ...

Kimley-Horn

Network Engineer

Saint Paul, MN · On-site

$80K - $95K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Partner with cloud, security, and application teams on network-related projects and migrations Qualifications * 4-6 years of experience in network engineering, with direct experience in Azure cloud ...

Target

Lead Engineer - Network Security Monitoring

Minneapolis, MN · On-site +1

$132K - $238K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Interested in a culture that combines invention and creative freedom, ongoing learning, engineering ... industry research, and self-directed learning * Strong analytical, problem-solving, and ...

Huntington

Network Engineer 3

Minnetonka, MN · On-site +1

$70K - $140K/yr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Provide Level 3/4 engineering support for the corporate enterprise network. * Verify hardware ... Self-directed and accountable Exempt Status: (Yes = not eligible for overtime pay) ( No = eligible ...

Huntington

Network Engineer 3

Minnetonka, MN · On-site +1

$70K - $140K/yr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Provide Level 3/4 engineering support for the corporate enterprise network. * Verify hardware ... Self-directed and accountable Exempt Status: (Yes = not eligible for overtime pay) ( No = eligible ...

SA Technologies Inc.

Network Engineer

Milaca, MN · On-site

Company Description All SA Technologies requirements are Direct Client Requirements from IT Hiring ... These tasks include creating engineering projects that place equipment that supports Ethernet, DS1 ...

Bio-Techne

Network Engineer (6 month contract)

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

$70 - $90/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... enterprise network engineering and operations. * Strong knowledge of routing and switching ... Self-directed with strong project management and prioritization skills. * Willingness to ...

Bio-Techne

Network Engineer (6 month contract)

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

$70 - $90/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... enterprise network engineering and operations. * Strong knowledge of routing and switching ... Self-directed with strong project management and prioritization skills. * Willingness to ...

Bio-Techne

Network Engineer (6 month contract)

Minneapolis, MN · Hybrid

$70 - $90/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... enterprise network engineering and operations. * Strong knowledge of routing and switching ... Self-directed with strong project management and prioritization skills. * Willingness to ...

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As of Aug 19, 2026, the average yearly pay for director network engineering in Minnesota is $190,701.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $138,600.00 and $247,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Director of Network Engineering is responsible for overseeing the planning, implementation, and maintenance of an organization’s network infrastructure. They lead a team of engineers, ensure network security and scalability, and collaborate with other departments to support business goals. Their role includes managing budgets, vendor relationships, and staying updated on emerging technologies. Strong leadership, technical expertise, and strategic thinking are essential for success in this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a director network engineering?

To thrive as a Director of Network Engineering, you need deep expertise in network architecture, infrastructure management, and leadership, typically supported by a bachelor's or master’s degree in a related field and significant professional experience. Familiarity with networking hardware, cloud networking solutions, network monitoring tools, and certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, or equivalent is highly valued. Strong strategic thinking, communication, and team management skills are crucial for effectively leading cross-functional teams and ensuring smooth project delivery. These skills are vital for driving network reliability, scaling solutions, and aligning technology strategies with business goals.

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A Director of Network Engineering often faces challenges such as managing complex, large-scale network infrastructures, ensuring high availability and security, and keeping up with rapidly evolving technologies. Balancing business needs with technical constraints, overseeing incident response, and maintaining regulatory compliance are also key aspects of the role. Success in these areas typically involves proactive planning, building a skilled and well-coordinated team, and fostering open communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Many organizations support Directors of Network Engineering with ongoing professional development, collaborative peer groups, and robust technology resources to tackle these challenges effectively.

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Senior Network Engineer

Abile Group, Inc

Virginia, MN • On-site

$90 - $120/hr

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Job description

Overview

Abile Group is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to join our rapidly growing and innovative team on an effort supporting our Federal Government Client!

The ideal candidate will provide technical engineering support for our large federal government agency’s highly complex network infrastructure environment, including multiple enclaves comprising various classification levels. Network engineering support includes all engineering activities required to support the standard information technology lifecycle. The ideal candidate will provide design and engineering activities in support of new network solutions for a multi-enclave enterprise network environment which encompasses various technology. In addition, the candidate will provide network support on an as-needed basis to resolve networking issues that have not been resolved by the first three support tiers.

Responsibilities

This position is 100% onsite (there may be an opportunity for limited telework after onboarding and training).

  • Gathers user network requirements utilizing multiple methodologies to provide necessary technical documentation, system requirements documents, systems security requirements documents, and system test plan.
  • Installs, maintains and evaluates network systems and communications systems.
  • Troubleshoots and resolves complex network issues involving various protocols, topologies, networking hardware, etc.
  • Conducts network architecture design, feasibility and cost studies.
  • Utilizes extensive knowledge of internetworking, computer systems, routers, switches, firewalls, and peripherals to enhance understanding of current network designs and to collaborate with other team members to develop new network designs.
  • Applies technical and business experience and understanding to improve processes and procedures for deploying and maintaining network infrastructure.
  • Works independently and collectively to help improve network solutions and contribute to network service improvements.
Qualifications

Clearance Required: Active Top Secret Clearance, with the ability to obtain SCI.

  • There is a CI polygraph test that is administered by the customer once on-site.

Degree and Years of Experience: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.

  • Minimum of six (6) years of experience designing, developing, and implementing network solutions (e.g. BA/BS +6 years)

Desired Certifications:

  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or higher.

Required Skills:

  • Demonstrated experience in troubleshooting complex Local Area Networking (LAN) issues and resolving Wide Area Networking (WAN) problems and supporting of cost-effective, high-performance IP and LAN/WAN solutions.
  • Extensive experience with Cisco routing platforms, such as Aggregation Services Routers (ASRs)
  • Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of routing protocols and technologies, including BGP, EIGRP, DMVPN, GRE.
  • Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of Layer 2 technologies, including STP, MST, VLANS.
  • Experience providing Tier 3 support and issue resolution.
  • Experience with network design and traffic engineering.
  • Experience providing senior-level engineering support.
  • Experience with TACLANE systems.

Desired Skills:

  • Experience with Cisco Catalyst Center (DNAC)
  • Experience with SDWAN implementation and operations.
  • Experience in network engineering within the federal intelligence community.
  • Ability to adhere to a disciplined troubleshooting methodology, and ensure task/mission completion, along with creating and maintaining necessary information.
  • Highly self-motivated and directed, with attention to detail.
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