Network Engineer

Chippewa County is accepting applications for a Network Engineer within the Department of Administration - Information Technology Division. The job duties of the Network Engineer include but are not limited to design, build, and implement secure network and server systems across the enterprise; includes planning, developing, installing, configuring, maintaining, supporting, and optimizing all local, wide, and community area network connections (including City of Chippewa), servers, phone system, associated operating systems and software and communication links; responsible for Chippewa County and City of Chippewa Falls computer network security; ensuring the compliance with all internal and regulatory guidelines regarding protection of sensitive data; troubleshoots network performance issues, as well as analyzes network traffic and provides capacity planning solutions; analyzes and resolves end-user hardware, software, and network problems and provides end-user training as required; act as a lead for Network Analyst, Programmer Analyst, and System Analyst personnel for guidance on projects, prioritization and decision making; and to provide responsive, courteous and efficient services to County residents and the general public. 

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, MIS, Computer Science or related field with a minimum of three (3) years computer networking experience including project management and system analysis experience -OR- Associate’s degree in Information Technology or related field with a minimum of six (6) years computer networking experience including project management and systems analysis experience required. Cisco experience is preferred. Virtualization experience with Hyper-V is preferred. Cyber security experience is preferred. A cell phone and a valid driver’s license is required. Visit www.chippewacountywi.gov to view the full position description and other job requirements.

Starting Wage: $41.23 - $46.85 per hour depending on qualifications plus an excellent fringe benefit package. Maximum Wage: $56.22 per hour 

Benefits: Health Insurance offered through AmeriBen (Anthem BluePreferred Network) is a high-deductible plan ($3,000 - Single and $6,000 - Family) and low monthly premiums. Includes Near-Site Clinic at ReforMedicine with $0 cost office visits, physicals, labs, etc. And physical therapy services at Doctors of Physical Therapy in Lake Hallie, Augusta, Thorp, Chetek, and Cameron with $0 cost for visits! Wisconsin Retirement System pension! Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, Dependent Care, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, and Disability Insurance offered. Generous PTO (Paid Time Off) of 7.09 hours earned bi-weekly! For more information on Chippewa County’s Benefits visit: https://www.chippewacountywi.gov/197/Employee-Benefits 

TO APPLY: Applications will only be accepted through the online application process at www.chippewacountywi.gov under Career Opportunities.  Applications must be submitted electronically by Sunday, April 12th, 2026, at 4:30 PM. Application materials received after that date and time will not be considered. EOE. 
 

Interviews will be conducted the week of Monday, April 20th – Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026.