Telecom​/Network Engineer

A client of Innova Solutions is immediately hiring for a Telecom/Network Engineer

Position type: Full-time Contract

Duration: 12+ months

Location: Austin, MN

• Design, configure, deploy, maintain, and troubleshoot enterprise network infrastructure.
• Participate in technical direction, architecture design, and product-selection decisions.
• Configure and install Cisco switching and routing equipment.
• Support access-layer and distribution-layer network deployments.
• Troubleshoot network issues using appropriate OSI-layer methodology.
• Work independently on well-defined technical initiatives.
• Collaborate with network engineering, infrastructure, project, and business teams.
• Document network configurations, implementations, and troubleshooting activities.
• Communicate project status and technical information to stakeholders.
• Lead or coordinate small network-related projects.
• Coordinate activities involving internal and external technical resources.
• Provide input into short- and long-term network strategy and planning.
• Support complex technical issues and implementations that may have significant organizational impact.
• Learn and adopt new networking technologies as required

The ideal candidate is a hands-on Cisco Network Engineer with strong enterprise switching and routing experience, particularly with Catalyst C9000 switches and C8000 routers. The candidate should be capable of independently executing network installations and configurations, troubleshooting Layer 1–3 issues, documenting technical work, and collaborating effectively within a larger infrastructure engineering organization.

• Networking
• Strong understanding of enterprise networking concepts.
• Strong working knowledge of the OSI model, particularly Layers 1–3.
• Ability to troubleshoot and isolate issues at the appropriate OSI layer.
• Strong switching and routing fundamentals.
• Experience with enterprise network infrastructure.
• Cisco Technologies
• Hands-on experience configuring and installing Cisco Catalyst C9000-series switches.
• Hands-on experience configuring and installing Cisco Catalyst C8000-series routers.
• Experience deploying network equipment at both:
• Access layer
• Distribution layer

• MEC (Multi-Chassis Ether Channel) configuration experience.
• SD-WAN deployment or administration experience.
• Experience with network management and monitoring tools.
• Basic understanding of desktop and server operating systems.
• Small-project leadership or project-management experience..

Pay Range*: Between $60.00 - $70.00 per hour

* Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

• Medical & pharmacy coverage
• Dental/vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Health saving account (HSA)
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Short term and Long term Disability
• Accident & Critical illness coverage
• Pre-paid legal &  protection
• Sick time
• other types of paid leaves (as required by law)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Innova Solutions employs approximately 50,000 professionals worldwide and reports an annual revenue approaching $3 Billion. Through our global delivery centers across North America, Asia, and Europe, we deliver strategic technology and business transformation solutions to our clients, enabling them to operate as leaders within their fields.

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