Network Engineer l-lll

Overview

Novate Solutions, Inc. is an Industrial Technology Services firm with over 20 years of experience delivering professional engineering design, turnkey project implementation, and ongoing support for the technologies that power industrial production facilities. We partner with large‑scale industrial clients who depend on our expertise in process control systems, industrial information software, instrumentation, industrial networks, SCADA/BMS, measurement, inspection, motion, and advanced Industry 4.0 technologies.

As one of the nation’s leading industrial managed service providers specializing in OT (Operational Technology) environments, Novate Solutions delivers reliable, high‑quality solutions that keep critical operations running efficiently, safely, and securely.

The primary purpose of the Network Engineer role is to help users achieve optimum use of their networking systems. This is done by delivering exceptional service for all assigned projects and tasks in a timely and professional manner in accordance with Novate Quality Control and Novate Process requirements. This role also supports other team members in an effort to achieve overall company goals and initiatives.

This position has flexibility of being based out of our West Sacramento or Merced offices with hybrid remote work possible.

To be successful in this role, the ideal individual must:

• Ability to work autonomously or as part of a team.

• Strong time management and organizational skills.

• Handle an ever-changing work environment and changing priorities.

• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

• Create BOMs (Bill of Materials) to support appropriate equipment procurement.

• Create physical and logical network diagrams network documentation.

• Identify, report and complete punch list items in a timely manner.

• Solid core networking skills (TCP/IP Network Design, Routers, Switches, Firewalls, etc.).

• Maintains a solid foundation and understanding of current and core networking skills (TCP/IP network design, routers, switches, firewalls, etc.)

• Configures and troubleshoots switches, routers, firewalls and WAPs.

• Keeps current and new development and techniques in information technology. Also analyzes, recommends, and evaluates new hardware, software, and communication products for network compatibility and applicability.

• Maintains awareness of the relation between the customer’s objectives and the purpose of engaging Novate to help them achieve those objectives. This is achieved by analyzing client needs and providing appropriate recommendations for network configurations to meet the needs.

• Actively makes appropriate recommendations that help customers clarify their mission objectives, understand the implications of their decision and requirements and anticipate efficiency, compliance, safety, and operational needs.

• Effectively works independently or as part of a team to achieve the desirable results for clients or Novate, by designing, configuring, monitoring or optimizing local and wide area networks for optimal performance at a reasonable cost.

• Other duties as assigned.

• Three (3) to five (5) years related experience.

• Experience with structured cabling systems, network facilities, electrical, UPS, etc.

• Routing Protocol and Layer 3 Knowledge (highly desirable)

• Proficient with Microsoft Office

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and in a team environment to accomplish goals.

• Ability to communicate in a fashion that results in efficient, accurate execution of tasks.

• Highly motivated self-starter willing to spearhead complicated projects.

• Ability to work with diverse personalities.

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or other technology field or equivalent work experience.

Valid CA driver’s license.

CCNA Cisco Certification (highly desirable)

• Collaboration Skills

• Customer/Client Focus

• Project Management

• Problem Solving/Analysis

• Technical Capacity

The ability to lift up to 50 pounds with frequent bending, kneeling, standing, crawling into confined spaces.

Ability to travel when necessary both locally and out of state. Travel up to 25%.

Ability to pass a DOD security level background check.