Networking Engineer II

  • Location: Great Falls, MT
  • Date Posted: September 24, 2025
  • Compensation: $75,000 - $88,000 (Based on Professional Experience)
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Position Location

Great Falls, MT
This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Currently 5 days of on-site work per month are required.

Position Purpose

Member Driven Technologies (MDT) is seeking an experienced Network Engineer to support the design, implementation, and maintenance of the organization’s enterprise network infrastructure. This role focuses on delivering reliable, secure, and scalable network services using automation tools, standardized processes, and the adoption of modern networking technologies.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and maintain enterprise networking and datacenter operations that include Cisco routers, switches and firewalls plus Cisco ACI Network Fabric.
  • Support and optimize SD-WAN (VeloCloud), Fortinet firewalls, and F5 solutions.
  • Monitor and analyze network performance using tools such as SolarWinds and Cisco NDO/NDI to ensure optimal throughput, reliability, and availability.
  • Develop and maintain network automation processes to improve operational efficiency, consistency, and scalability.
  • Support cloud networking initiatives ensuring secure and resilient hybrid network designs.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation, including SOPs, topology diagrams, and configuration records.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the network infrastructure meets current and future business requirements, including scalability for new lines of business and client services.
  • Implement and uphold network security best practices, including segmentation, access control, and secure remote connectivity.
  • Participate in network disaster recovery planning, testing, and continuous improvement activities.
  • Act as an escalation point for complex network issues, providing advanced troubleshooting and resolution support.
  • Evaluate emerging networking and cloud technologies, recommending solutions to improve performance, security, and operational efficiency.

Education & Experience Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Associate’s degree in information technology or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or equivalent; CCNP Preferred.

Required Knowledge

  • Extensive experience with Cisco networking technologies (routers, switches, ASA firewalls) and Cisco Meraki cloud-managed solutions.
  • Familiarity with Database networking including Cisco NDO (Nexus Dashboard Orchestrator) for multi-site and ACI fabric management.
  • Hands-on experience with SD-WAN technologies (VeloCloud).
  • Strong knowledge of Fortinet firewall administration and F5 BIG-IP load balancing/application delivery administration.
  • Proficiency with network automation, Ansible experience preferred.
  • Experience in network monitoring and performance analysis with SolarWinds or similar tools.
  • Knowledge of cloud networking architectures, with GCP experience preferred (AWS/Azure a plus).
  • Expert understanding of networking fundamentals: routing, switching, QoS, VLANs, VPNs, multicast, and Layer 2/Layer 3 protocols.
  • Strong grasp of network security best practices including segmentation, access control, and secure remote connectivity.
  • Hands-on experience with Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) for network access control, policy configuration, and troubleshooting.
  • Practical knowledge of Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) solutions, including deployment and administration for secure remote access.

Working Conditions

  • Additional hours, including Saturday/Sunday and Holiday support – as required.
  • Occasional overnight travel for business purposes.
  • Long duration of computer usage.
  • When designated primary or secondary On-Call, remain available 24/7 via phone pager.

The compensation is based on experience and offers a base salary plus bonus opportunities. We offer BCBS benefits, dental, disability and life insurance at 90 days and 401K after one year.

Member Driven Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. We hire individuals on the basis of ability, experience, education, intelligence, and character. Member Driven Technologies does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, religion, age, marital status, national origin, height, weight, handicap, citizenship status, or otherwise to the full extent of all applicable laws. Our equal employment opportunity policy applies to all our employment practices, including hiring, training, advancement, discipline, and compensation.