Network Engineer

Posted 2 hours ago
Sanford Health
Careers With Purpose

Sanford 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.

Facility: Remote ND (Bismarck)

Location: Bismarck, ND

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Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts

Job Schedule: Full time

Weekly Hours: 40.00

Salary Range: $32.50 - $52.00

Job Summary

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. Job Summary

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 tasks

Support and maintain enterprise network infrastructure across multiple locations and care environments

Perform planned network changes and service delivery activities in accordance with operational standards and change management practices

Configure, monitor, and support technologies including routing, switching, wireless, WAN/LAN connectivity, and related network services

Support and maintain core network services, including DNS and IP address management (IPAM)

Work within a primarily Cisco and Infoblox environment

Maintain accurate documentation including network diagrams, standards, procedures, and configuration details

Collaborate with internal IT teams, vendors, and site stakeholders to complete requests and support infrastructure improvements

Assist with implementation of upgrades, deployments, and lifecycle replacement activities

Contribute to stable and secure network operations that support clinical, long-term care, and critical care environments

Participate in a weekly rotating on-call schedule to support after-hours operational needs

Required Qualifications

Associate degree or higher in Networking, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field

2–4 years minimum of prior professional experience in network engineering, network administration, or advanced network support

Experience working with enterprise network technologies and completing request-based operational work

Solid understanding of:TCP/IP

Routing and switching

VLANs

WAN/LAN technologies

Wireless networking

VPN connectivity

Network troubleshooting and support methodologies

Ability to manage workload effectively in a primarily remote environment

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Valid U.S. driver’s license and access to a reliable personal vehicle

Must reside within 50 miles of one of the approved regional locations listed above

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Networking, Information Technology, or related field

Experience with Infoblox, including IPAM and DNS management

Experience working in a Cisco-based enterprise network environment

Experience supporting distributed or multi-site infrastructure

Familiarity with ServiceNow or other IT service management platforms

Experience with operational documentation, standardized request workflows, and planned infrastructure changes

Industry certifications such as CCNA or similar are a plus

Work Environment

90% remote with occasional on-site responsibilities

Up to 10% travel to regional locations as needed

Participation in a weekly rotating on-call schedule is required

Work supports infrastructure critical to clinical, long-term care, and critical care operations

What Success Looks Like

You complete service requests accurately, efficiently, and with strong attention to detail

You manage planned changes and support tasks in a structured, reliable way

You maintain well-documented and dependable network services

You communicate clearly with teammates, partners, and stakeholders

You help ensure network services remain stable and available for environments that support patient care

Qualifications

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 https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .

Sanford 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 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [email protected] .

Sanford 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-0269831

Job Function: Information Technology

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