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Ameriprise Financial

Network Engineer

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

Minimum 5-7 years of relevant networking design and engineering experience required. * 5-7 years of problem/incident management and troubleshooting experience within a technology operations ...

Ameriprise Financial

Network Engineer

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

Minimum 5-7 years of relevant networking design and engineering experience required. * 5-7 years of problem/incident management and troubleshooting experience within a technology operations ...

Mastech Digital

Network Engineer

Austin, MN · On-site

$110K/yr

... engineering, deploying, and supporting enterprise network communications systems. - Strong ... knowledge of IT infrastructure and strong troubleshooting experience, including wireless and ...

nVent

Senior Network Engineer

Anoka, MN · On-site

$106K - $145K/yr

Ideally 8+ years of experience in network engineering, with at least 3 years in a senior or lead role. Expertise in: * Routing and switching (Cisco, Juniper, Arista, etc.) * Firewalls and security ...

nVent

Senior Network Engineer

Anoka, MN · On-site

$106K - $145K/yr

Ideally 8+ years of experience in network engineering, with at least 3 years in a senior or lead role. Expertise in: * Routing and switching (Cisco, Juniper, Arista, etc.) * Firewalls and security ...

SA Technologies Inc.

Network Engineer

Milaca, MN · On-site

Network Engineer Location: South Milaca, Minnesota 56353 Duration: 12 Months Rate: Open A Network ... These tasks include creating engineering projects that place equipment that supports Ethernet, DS1 ...

Automatic Systems Co

OT Network Engineer

Saint Paul, MN · On-site

$135K - $153K/yr

The OT Network Engineer will design, implement, secure, and support operational technology (OT ... Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Information ...

Nicolet National Bank

Network Engineer II

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

$95K - $115K/yr

The Network Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing the bank's LAN/WAN and voice networking environment across on-premises infrastructure. You will ensure the performance ...

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How much do network engineering jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for network engineering in Minnesota is $106,795.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $87,200.00 and $130,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges network engineers face when managing large-scale enterprise networks?

Network engineers in large-scale enterprise environments often encounter challenges such as maintaining network security across multiple sites, ensuring minimal downtime during upgrades or outages, and troubleshooting complex connectivity issues. Balancing the need for high performance with scalability and cost efficiency can also be demanding. Collaboration with cybersecurity, systems administration, and support teams is essential to address these challenges effectively and to keep the network resilient and efficient.

What is the difference between Network Engineering vs Network Administration?

AspectNetwork EngineeringNetwork Administration
CertificationsCCNA, CCNP, Cisco Certified Network ProfessionalCCNA, CompTIA Network+
Work EnvironmentDesigning, planning, and implementing network solutionsManaging, maintaining, and troubleshooting existing networks
ResponsibilitiesBuilding new networks, optimizing performance, and scaling infrastructureMonitoring network health, configuring devices, and resolving issues

Network engineering focuses on designing and developing network systems, while network administration involves managing and maintaining those networks. Both roles require similar certifications and often work closely within the same industry, but their core functions differ in scope and focus.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Network Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Network Engineer, you need a solid understanding of networking protocols, network design, troubleshooting, and a degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with routers, switches, firewalls, and certifications like Cisco CCNA/CCNP or CompTIA Network+ are typically required. Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication skills help network engineers excel in diagnosing issues and collaborating across teams. These skills are critical to ensure reliable, secure, and efficient network operations within an organization.

What is network engineering?

Network engineering is a field of information technology focused on designing, implementing, managing, and maintaining computer networks. Network engineers ensure that data can move efficiently and securely between devices and locations, whether within a single office or across the globe. They work with hardware like routers, switches, and firewalls, as well as software to optimize performance and troubleshoot issues. Network engineers play a critical role in keeping organizations connected and their communications secure.
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Infographic showing various Network Engineering job openings in Minnesota as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 85% Full Time, 10% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $106,795 per year, or $51.3 per hour.
Network Engineer

Network Engineer

Ameriprise Financial

Minneapolis, MN • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

Ameriprise rating

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 116 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

58th of 138 rated financial services

Job description

About Our Company
We're a diversified financial services leader with more than $1.5 trillion in assets under management, administration and advisement as of year-end 2024. Our team of 22,000 people across 19 countries, serves more than 3.5 million individual, small business and institutional clients. We are a longstanding leader in financial planning and advice, a global asset manager and an insurer. Our unwavering focus on our clients and strong financial foundation connects each of our unique businesses - Ameriprise Financial, Columbia Threadneedle Investments and RiverSource Insurance and Annuities. Here, we foster meaningful careers, invest in the future, and make a difference for clients, institutions and communities around the world.
Job Description
Design, implement, and support complex network solutions that meet high standards for scalability, performance, and reliability across large, multi-technology projects. Provide technical leadership to internal teams and external partners, ensuring sound designs, smooth execution, and seamless production integration.
Resolve incidents, problems, and requests efficiently. Proactively monitor and optimize network configurations, applying real-time fixes to maintain enterprise stability. Diagnose and troubleshoot issues using available tools, minimizing impact in high-pressure environments. Communicate clearly with stakeholders about actions taken and root causes. Recommend and implement upgrades and preventative measures aligned with corporate standards.
Serve as an escalation point for a wide range of network technologies, guiding peers in developing resilient solutions. Enhance team capabilities by refining processes, documentation, and vendor interactions. Actively pursue training opportunities to grow expertise and contribute to team and career advancement.
Key Responsibilities
  • Independently perform highly complex assignments.
  • Network design, architecture, management, and deployment of new and existing routing and switching within campus and data center networks.
  • Lead proper execution of network changes & updates in accordance with corporate security policies to meet business requirements.
  • Monitor network performance and security, and logically troubleshoot related issues.
  • Research, recommend, and establish innovative solutions for proper capacity planning that scale with the business growth.
  • Where possible, introduce automation for daily routine administrative tasks.
  • Collaborates with all Information Technology (IT) disciplines.
  • Creates, maintains, and updates documentation with most relevant information.
  • Escalation resource during major incidents and outages as needed.
  • Perform other special project and duties as assigned.
  • Perform problem diagnosis, initiate problem resolution, and provide ongoing life-cycle support for network deployments and upgrades.
  • Collaborate with team members to ensure project scoping activities are aligned with architectural objectives.
  • Participate and provide input into the continual refinement of processes, policies, and best practices to ensure optimal performance and availability of technologies.
  • Continuously develop specialized knowledge and technical subject matter expertise by remaining apprised of industry trends, the direction of emerging technologies, and their potential value to the business.

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field; or equivalent work experience.
  • Minimum 5-7 years of relevant networking design and engineering experience required.
  • 5-7 years of problem/incident management and troubleshooting experience within a technology operations environment.
  • 5+ years of Network Security technologies experience in several of the following areas:
  • DNS/DHCP/IP Management - troubleshooting experience, Cloudflare.
  • F5 Experience in the following: LTM; GTM; APM; and ASM.
  • Palo Alto Firewall experience.
  • DDoS - Akamai, CloudFlare.
  • Ability to handle numerous projects simultaneously with great attention to detail, urgency, focus and discipline.
  • Automation, Scripting, API integration.
  • Strong organizational skills, with the ability to handle numerous projects simultaneously with great attention to detail, urgency, focus and discipline.
  • Ability to coach and mentor experienced Network engineering staff.
  • Strong thought leadership abilities and a highly innovative problem solver.
  • Confident and comfortable taking the lead during troubleshooting or recovery scenarios.
  • Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities, with ability to collect and present meaningful system statistics and other metrics.
  • Experience provisioning and maintaining network technology hardware and software.
  • Knowledge in Cloud-based Network Security technologies.

Preferred Qualifications
  • ServiceNow experience.
  • Packet capture and analysis - Gigastor, Wireshark.
  • Experience with Automation (Ex.: Ansible, Terraform, XSOAR).
  • Knowledge in some of the following IT areas: servers, database, web hosting, capacity planning, and performance analysis, Virtualized systems, Containers, etc.
  • Cloud Networking - AWS, Azure, Oracle.
  • Network monitoring, NetFlow, capacity management.
  • Packet Broker - Gigamon.
  • WAN/LAN Routing and Switching IOS XE(non SD-WAN), LAN/Campus Switching, Data Center Switching.
  • Cisco Wireless - Prime - Catalyst Center(DNA Center).
  • Route/Switching Protocols BGP - OSPF - EIGRP - Tunneling DMVPN - GRE - IPSEC.
  • Experience with other networking technologies ie: Tufin, Viavi, Gigastor, Network. Capture Analysis, ISE, Forescout, Threat Defense, Cisco VPN, Linux, SecureCRT, WireShark.

Visa Sponsorship
Applicants must have a valid work authorization that does not now, or in the future, require visa sponsorship for employment in the United States (e.g., H-1B, F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, TN).
In-Office Collaboration
We are a client-centric, relationship-based business. Working together, in-person, is foundational to how we achieve results. By fostering a culture of face-to-face collaboration, idea sharing, productivity and personal connection, we deliver for our stakeholders - clients, advisors, employees and shareholders. Our employees work in the office at least four (4) days per week, with flexibility to work from home one (1) day per week. Some roles may require additional in-office time or different in-office expectations, and specific requirements will be discussed during the hiring process.
Base Pay Salary
The estimated base salary for this role is $107,000 - $144,500 a year. We have a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy. Your initial total compensation may vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographical work location. In addition, most of our roles are eligible for variable pay in the form of bonus, commissions, and/or long-term incentives depending on the role. We also have a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports all aspects of your health and well-being, including but not limited to vacation time, sick time, 401(k), and health, dental and life insurances.
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Full time
Exempt/Non-Exempt
Exempt
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Technology
Line of Business
TECH Technology
Ameriprise Financial is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship, disability status, marital status, family status or any other basis prohibited by law.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, speak to your recruiter to discuss how we can support you.

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At Ameriprise Financial, we're not just in the business of helping clients with their financial goals - we also help our advisors and employees reach their true potential by embracing an inclusive and collaborative culture. We celebrate the unique qualities and reward the contributions of our talented, passionate employees. If you're motivated and want to work for a strong, ethical company that cares about you and your community, take the next step with Ameriprise Financial.

Industry

Funds, trusts and financial programs

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Minneapolis, MN, US

Year founded

1894

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