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Great River Energy IT Network Engineer II in Maple Grove, Minnesota
IT Network Engineer II Application due date: May 4, 2026 Location: Maple Grove, MN (Eligible for hybrid schedule) Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without restriction. Visa sponsorship is not available. We are the people we power. As Minnesota s not-for-profit electric cooperative, our member-owners and their members impact every decision we make. Because their needs are our needs, and their dreams are our dreams. Summary: We currently have an opening for an IT Network Engineer II in our Information Technology division. The successful candidate will help support, maintain, and enhance network technologies company-wide (data, voice, telemetry, and carrier communication). In addition to traditional routing, switching, and network security responsibilities, this role will contribute to the evolution of our network operations by advancing automation, scripted management processes, and centralized network management platforms. Total Rewards: A typical starting range for this position for level II is $95,000 - $130,000 annually. We offer market competitive base pay and adjust our offer accordingly based upon the value of the candidate s knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, our Total Rewards strategy focuses on recognizing individual performance and rewarding business results. Our robust Total Rewards package includes exceptional benefits and retirement, a focus on continuous engagement, recognition, personal and professional development, and an emphasis on work-life effectiveness. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Support and maintain enterprise IT LAN/WAN infrastructure and utility OT network technologies. Participate in network hardware/software upgrades, lifecycle management, patching, and maintenance activities. Administer and support network management and automation platforms. Maintain accurate documentation including network diagrams, automation workflows, and operational runbooks. Provide level 3 support to network operations and telecom technicians. Partner with business groups, following established standards, to support new design and implementation of networking solutions at service centers, generation facilities, and electrical substations. Troubleshoot both infrastructure-level and network platform/application-level issues.