Network Engineer

Network EngineerSanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America's heartland. The Network Engineer is responsible for supporting, maintaining, and improving enterprise network infrastructure across Sanford Health locations and services. This role is focused primarily on fulfilling service requests and planned network work through ServiceNow, including configuration changes, provisioning, documentation, and operational support. While troubleshooting is part of the job, this position is not primarily a break/fix incident-response role. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on networking experience, strong technical execution skills, and the ability to manage request-based work efficiently while helping maintain reliable, secure, and well-documented network services that support healthcare delivery.Key Responsibilities:Fulfill network-related service requests through ServiceNow, including standard changes, access requests, configuration updates, and infrastructure support tasksSupport and maintain enterprise network infrastructure across multiple locations and care environmentsPerform planned network changes and service delivery activities in accordance with operational standards and change management practicesConfigure, monitor, and support technologies including routing, switching, wireless, WAN/LAN connectivity, and related network servicesSupport and maintain core network services, including DNS and IP address management (IPAM)Work within a primarily Cisco and Infoblox environmentMaintain accurate documentation including network diagrams, standards, procedures, and configuration detailsCollaborate with internal IT teams, vendors, and site stakeholders to complete requests and support infrastructure improvementsAssist with implementation of upgrades, deployments, and lifecycle replacement activitiesContribute to stable and secure network operations that support clinical, long-term care, and critical care environmentsParticipate in a weekly rotating on-call schedule to support after-hours operational needsRequired Qualifications:Associate degree or higher in Networking, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field2–4 years minimum of prior professional experience in network engineering, network administration, or advanced network supportExperience working with enterprise network technologies and completing request-based operational workSolid understanding of TCP/IP Routing and switching, VLANs, WAN/LAN technologies, wireless networking, VPN connectivity, network troubleshooting and support methodologiesAbility to manage workload effectively in a primarily remote environmentStrong written and verbal communication skillsValid U.S. driver's license and access to a reliable personal vehicleMust reside within 50 miles of one of the approved regional locations listed abovePreferred Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Networking, Information Technology, or related fieldExperience with Infoblox, including IPAM and DNS managementExperience working in a Cisco-based enterprise network environmentExperience supporting distributed or multi-site infrastructureFamiliarity with ServiceNow or other IT service management platformsExperience with operational documentation, standardized request workflows, and planned infrastructure changesIndustry certifications such as CCNA or similar are a plusWork Environment:90% remote with occasional on-site responsibilitiesUp to 10% travel to regional locations as neededParticipation in a weekly rotating on-call schedule is requiredWork supports infrastructure critical to clinical, long-term care, and critical care operationsQualifications:Bachelor's Degree required in networking, computer science, information systems, or related technology field. Associate's degree with two years of equivalent work experience may be substituted for education.Three years experience or advanced certifications in networking.Advanced knowledge of network routing and switching hardware, as well as network security equipment and best practices.When applicable, may need a valid driver's license. If valid driver's license is required, must maintain a good driving record.Benefits:Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io or send an email to View email address on click.appcast.io has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.Req Number: R-0269831Job Function: Information Technology