Network Engineer

Be yourself at Protolabs 

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification.  We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to building a diverse team that feels they are valued in the workplace.  So do you feel you do not meet every single requirement but still intrigued? We encourage you to still apply!  You can help make our company even better.  We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, age, mental or physical ability, or any way you represent yourself.  We strongly believe diversity makes for more successful teams. 

Why Protolabs? 

We are the leaders in digital manufacturing.  We hire doers, makers, and creative thinkers who tackle our roles with an entrepreneurial spirit.  Our culture is centered around meaningful work that brings new and innovative products to market at unprecedented speeds.  We are a diverse team that comes from all walks of life and take pride in our team who is smart, genuine, humble, and passionate about what we do.  It’s our people who fuel our creativity and make our culture feel like home. 

Join our team as a Network Engineer

This position is a hybrid or remote role based out of Maple Plain, MN. You must be located in MN.

The Network Engineer is responsible for administering and supporting assigned enterprise network infrastructure systems. This role ensures assigned network infrastructure is functioning at optimum levels while maximizing system availability. 

• Assume operational responsibility for SD-WAN/LAN/WAN, wireless, VPN, telephony, and monitoring systems as assigned 
• Respond quickly to issues affecting the network environment to maintain high availability and uptime 
• Promote standardization across technical environments, driving changes when necessary for architectural improvements, supportability, and reliability 
• Establish strong working relationships with peers and business unit contacts 
• Initiate and maintain customer communication and system documentation as needed 
• Create and maintain documentation on the assigned network environment and support procedures 
• Work effectively with limited direction 
• Work in an after-hours and/or on-call rotation as needed 
• Other duties as assigned  

• 3+ years of experience with a Cisco network environment supporting datacenter and corporate-facing router/switch infrastructure 
• Experience with tools to perform packet capturing, network taps, and network analysis
• Experience with IP Telephony/VoIP, SD-WAN, and Cisco Network Security applications, systems, and hardware  
• Bachelor’s degree preferred  
• Relevant certifications preferred 
• Experience with common management and reporting tools such as Solarwinds or Cisco Prime a plus 

• Knowledge and understanding of network management tools and protocols 
• Knowledge and understanding of technical experience including: IP routing, switching, load balancing, fire wall, and advanced network automation techniques/solutions 
• Understanding of network security protocols and best practice implementations 
• Demonstrated history of staying current in field of expertise 

• We offer a competitive total compensation package
• In addition, we offer competitive benefits including but not limited to:
• Health Insurance: Traditional OR High Deductible plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account (including employer contributions)
• Dental and Vision
• Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Paid caregiver leave
• You will receive PTO + Holiday Pay + Volunteer Hours
• 401k with company match and immediate vest
• Employee Stock Purchase Program with a 15% discount
• And More!

Proto Labs maintains ITAR-compliant operations in all of our United States based facilities.  Due to ITAR regulations, this role is only open to U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents (green card holders) or foreign nationals granted refugee or asylee status.  Individuals with temporary visas (e.g. E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, TN or OPT) are not eligible for hire in this role.

Proto Labs, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Physical Demands:

While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use a computer keyboard, monitor and mouse, telephone and printer; reach with hands, and arms, talk, see and hear.  The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop or kneel and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment:

Indoors (A/C); nonsmoking; the majority of this job function is performed in an office setting requiring normal safety precautions. However, there may be job duties that require the employee to spend time in the manufacturing areas exposed to machinery and noise; eye protection occasionally required. Occasionally works in outside weather conditions. Occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.