Network Engineer Jobs in Wisconsin
Network Engineer jobs in Wisconsin are concentrated in Milwaukee, Madison, and Green Bay, where employers like Fiserv, Northwestern Mutual, and the University of Wisconsin system maintain large infrastructure teams. Demand runs from entry-level network analysts through senior architects, with the strongest need in enterprise security, cloud networking, and data center operations. Wisconsin's financial services, healthcare, and manufacturing sectors drive consistent hiring across the state. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Do you want your technical expertise to directly shape how businesses run more securely, efficiently, and confidently?
Do you thrive on solving complex problems, then turning around and making the engineers around you better?
Are you ready for a senior role at a company where strong engineers move into architecture and leadership, not sideways into another support queue?
If this sounds like you, keep reading.
Why SSR
SSR Total IT is a 30-year-established MSP where engineers are the business, not a support function. You'll own client environments, lead infrastructure projects, and act as a trusted advisor to 170+ small and mid-sized businesses, 3,000+ end users, and 2,000+ systems across Wisconsin.
If you want a seat at the table where solutions are actually designed, not just deployed, this is that seat.
We work across five divisions, Procurement, Operational Excellence, Managed Services, Applications & Analytics, and Infrastructure & Security Engineering, so you'll touch a wide range of technology while helping clients modernize and secure their environments.
Our culture runs on five values: Client Driven, Elevate Others, Do the Right Thing, Thirst for Knowledge, and Professionalism.
The Role
We're looking for an on-site, experienced Systems & Network Engineer to be a trusted technical advisor to clients and a key contributor on our Infrastructure & Security Engineering team. You'll join a collaborative group of 10+ engineers who share knowledge and push each other to get better. You'll own the stability, security, and long-term health of client environments, networks, servers, cloud platforms, and security systems, and you'll work directly with clients to connect technology decisions to business outcomes.
What You'll Do
- Act as the technical leader for assigned client environments
- Design, implement, and maintain servers, security, networking, firewalls, backups, and cloud platforms
- Support and architect Microsoft 365 and Azure environments
- Lead migrations, upgrades, virtualization, and infrastructure projects
- Assist Help Desk and NOC teams with escalations
- Perform proactive system reviews and recommend improvements
- Keep building your skills and certifications to stay ahead of what the market needs
Qualifications
Required — represents the typical client environment at SSR:
- 8+ years supporting IT infrastructure environments
- Strong Windows Server / Active Directory experience
- Networking fundamentals (VLANs, VPNs, firewalls, switching)
- Microsoft 365 / Azure experience
- VMware or Hyper-V experience
- Strong troubleshooting and client communication skills
- Hardware platforms including HP, Dell, Meraki, and Cisco
Preferred:
- MSP or consulting experience
- Veeam / Datto / backup platforms
- Security tools (Sentinel One, KnowBe4, Duo, Qualys, Greenbone, etc.)
- Certifications (Microsoft, Azure, VMware, Cisco, Security+, etc.)
How This Role Fits Within Our Team
Help Desk → NOC → Engineers → Senior Engineers → Engineering Leadership
Our engineers focus on complex troubleshooting, infrastructure projects, and client-facing technical leadership, while frontline teams handle monitoring and first-response support.
Benefits
- 401(k) + Profit Share
- Quarterly Bonus Program (SSR Share)
- Health, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance
- Paid Time Off & Holidays
- Training & Professional Development
Compensation
- Base salary $70,000 - $100,000 per year
- On-Call Bonus
- Weekend & Afterhours Pay
Pay: $70,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Are you currently located in, or able to work from, Southeastern Wisconsin (Milwaukee, Waukesha, Racine, or Kenosha counties and surrounding areas) without requiring company relocation assistance?
- Are you legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship?
- How many years of professional experience do you have supporting IT infrastructure environments (servers, networking, virtualization)?
- Do you have hands-on experience with backup and disaster recovery platforms (e.g., Veeam, Datto), including actually performing a data or system restore, not just monitoring backup jobs?
- Have you supported multiple client organizations or environments at the same time, for example at an MSP, consulting firm, or similar multi-client role?
- Which of the following do you have hands-on, production experience with? (list all that apply) — Active Directory / Windows Server, VMware or Hyper-V, Microsoft 365 or Azure administration, VLAN/firewall/networking configuration
Work Location: In person
Do you want your technical expertise to directly shape how businesses run more securely, efficiently, and confidently?
Do you thrive on solving complex problems, then turning around and making the engineers around you better?
Are you ready for a senior role at a company where strong engineers move into architecture and leadership, not sideways into another support queue?
If this sounds like you, keep reading.
Why SSR
SSR Total IT is a 30-year-established MSP where engineers are the business, not a support function. You'll own client environments, lead infrastructure projects, and act as a trusted advisor to 170+ small and mid-sized businesses, 3,000+ end users, and 2,000+ systems across Wisconsin.
If you want a seat at the table where solutions are actually designed, not just deployed, this is that seat.
We work across five divisions, Procurement, Operational Excellence, Managed Services, Applications & Analytics, and Infrastructure & Security Engineering, so you'll touch a wide range of technology while helping clients modernize and secure their environments.
Our culture runs on five values: Client Driven, Elevate Others, Do the Right Thing, Thirst for Knowledge, and Professionalism.
The Role
We're looking for an on-site, experienced Systems & Network Engineer to be a trusted technical advisor to clients and a key contributor on our Infrastructure & Security Engineering team. You'll join a collaborative group of 10+ engineers who share knowledge and push each other to get better. You'll own the stability, security, and long-term health of client environments, networks, servers, cloud platforms, and security systems, and you'll work directly with clients to connect technology decisions to business outcomes.
What You'll Do
- Act as the technical leader for assigned client environments
- Design, implement, and maintain servers, security, networking, firewalls, backups, and cloud platforms
- Support and architect Microsoft 365 and Azure environments
- Lead migrations, upgrades, virtualization, and infrastructure projects
- Assist Help Desk and NOC teams with escalations
- Perform proactive system reviews and recommend improvements
- Keep building your skills and certifications to stay ahead of what the market needs
Qualifications
Required — represents the typical client environment at SSR:
- 8+ years supporting IT infrastructure environments
- Strong Windows Server / Active Directory experience
- Networking fundamentals (VLANs, VPNs, firewalls, switching)
- Microsoft 365 / Azure experience
- VMware or Hyper-V experience
- Strong troubleshooting and client communication skills
- Hardware platforms including HP, Dell, Meraki, and Cisco
Preferred:
- MSP or consulting experience
- Veeam / Datto / backup platforms
- Security tools (Sentinel One, KnowBe4, Duo, Qualys, Greenbone, etc.)
- Certifications (Microsoft, Azure, VMware, Cisco, Security+, etc.)
How This Role Fits Within Our Team
Help Desk → NOC → Engineers → Senior Engineers → Engineering Leadership
Our engineers focus on complex troubleshooting, infrastructure projects, and client-facing technical leadership, while frontline teams handle monitoring and first-response support.
Benefits
- 401(k) + Profit Share
- Quarterly Bonus Program (SSR Share)
- Health, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance
- Paid Time Off & Holidays
- Training & Professional Development
Compensation
- Base salary $70,000 - $100,000 per year
- On-Call Bonus
- Weekend & Afterhours Pay
Pay: $70,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Are you currently located in, or able to work from, Southeastern Wisconsin (Milwaukee, Waukesha, Racine, or Kenosha counties and surrounding areas) without requiring company relocation assistance?
- Are you legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship?
- How many years of professional experience do you have supporting IT infrastructure environments (servers, networking, virtualization)?
- Do you have hands-on experience with backup and disaster recovery platforms (e.g., Veeam, Datto), including actually performing a data or system restore, not just monitoring backup jobs?
- Have you supported multiple client organizations or environments at the same time, for example at an MSP, consulting firm, or similar multi-client role?
- Which of the following do you have hands-on, production experience with? (list all that apply) — Active Directory / Windows Server, VMware or Hyper-V, Microsoft 365 or Azure administration, VLAN/firewall/networking configuration
Work Location: In person
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Network Engineer Job Market in Wisconsin
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Who's Hiring
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- Technology & Software
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What Wisconsin Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in network engineer jobs across Wisconsin.
- Cisco CCNA or CCNP certification required or strongly preferred by most Wisconsin employers
- Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, or a related field
- Hands-on experience configuring and troubleshooting routers, switches, and firewalls
- Proficiency with network monitoring tools and protocols such as SNMP, BGP, and OSPF
- Familiarity with cloud networking platforms including AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
- Strong documentation and communication skills for cross-functional team collaboration
Network Engineer Jobs in Wisconsin: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a network engineer in Wisconsin?
Most network engineers in Wisconsin start with a bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, or a related field, though associate degrees paired with strong certifications are accepted at many employers. Wisconsin does not require a state-issued license for this role, so industry credentials carry the most weight. Earning a Cisco CCNA is the standard first step, with CCNP or security-focused certifications opening doors to senior positions at the state's larger financial, healthcare, and manufacturing employers.
How much do network engineers make in Wisconsin?
Network engineers in Wisconsin earn a median of about $131,720 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $87,280 for the lowest 10% to over $172,690 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire network engineers in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin network engineer roles are posted by Uline, DIMAX, and Kohl's and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Wisconsin's concentration of financial services headquarters, regional healthcare systems, and large manufacturers makes it a steady market for network infrastructure talent year-round.
Which Wisconsin cities have the most network engineer jobs?
Brookfield, Eau Claire, and Pleasant Prairie lead Wisconsin for network engineer openings. Milwaukee anchors the market through its dense cluster of financial services firms and corporate headquarters, Madison draws consistent demand from state government agencies and the University of Wisconsin, and Green Bay's manufacturing and insurance employers add a reliable base of infrastructure roles outside the two major metros.
Are there remote network engineer jobs in Wisconsin?
Yes, but they're less common than in purely software-focused roles, since network engineers are often needed on-site to manage physical hardware, cabling, and data center equipment. About 70% of network engineer openings tied to Wisconsin are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with remote work most available for network monitoring, cloud infrastructure, and security operations roles that don't require hands-on device access.
How can I get hired as a network engineer in Wisconsin with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a help desk or IT support role at one of Wisconsin's large healthcare systems, such as Advocate Aurora Health or Froedtert Health, or at a managed service provider in the Milwaukee or Madison area, then moving laterally into network operations. Earning a Cisco CCNA before applying significantly improves your chances. Many Wisconsin employers and technical colleges, including Milwaukee Area Technical College and Madison College, offer networking programs with lab environments that produce candidates ready for junior infrastructure roles.
Where can I find and apply to network engineer jobs in Wisconsin?
You can find and apply to network engineer jobs in Wisconsin on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from Wisconsin employers. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your experience and location, and apply directly to each one through the listing.
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