Cisco Network Engineer

Role summary / purpose We are seeking a Telecom Data Network Engineer to support the implementation, modernization, and lifecycle management of critical network infrastructure across the Midwest region. This role provides hands-on experience with Cisco enterprise routing, switching, SD-WAN, wireless, and network security technologies supporting substations, corporate offices, and other business-critical locations. The successful candidate will implement, test, troubleshoot, and document reliable network solutions in a large, process-driven environment. The ideal candidate has a strong Cisco networking foundation, practical troubleshooting skills, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively within an Agile engineering team. Key responsibilities • Configure, implement, test, and support Cisco routers, switches, and related network infrastructure using established architecture standards and templates. • Deploy and support Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN solutions, including WAN edge routers, transport connectivity, segmentation, centralized policies, and application-aware routing. • Support WAN modernization across SD-WAN, MPLS, private Ethernet, internet, cellular, and other public or private WAN services. • Troubleshoot routing, switching, SD-WAN, wireless, WAN connectivity, firewall policy, and Layer 2/Layer 3 communication issues. • Implement and validate network resiliency, segmentation, failover, quality of service, and high-availability capabilities. • Prepare engineering job packages with equipment lists, installation instructions, implementation and test plans, rollback procedures, and supporting documentation. • Create and maintain physical and logical network drawings, rack elevations, and layouts using Microsoft Visio. • Ensure monitoring, alarming, logging, asset records, and operational documentation are complete before solutions are placed into service. • Coordinate, activate, test, and troubleshoot private and public WAN circuits. • Monitor implementation work for compliance with engineering standards, cybersecurity requirements, applicable regulations, and approved procedures. • Collaborate with engineering, operations, cybersecurity, field resources, vendors, and business partners. • Follow formal change management practices, including impact analysis, peer review, approvals, validation, rollback planning, and documentation. • Participate in planned implementations, maintenance, and troubleshooting outside normal business hours when required. • Work within an Agile engineering environment on team-based projects and assignments. Requirements – education & experience • BA Degree and 3 years hands-on experience in an Enterprise Environment, or 5 years' experience in lieu of a BA degree • Ability to successfully complete required background screening. • Demonstrated experience configuring, implementing, or supporting Cisco routers and switches. • Solid understanding of IPv4, subnetting, TCP/IP, VLANs, IEEE 802.1Q trunks, Spanning Tree Protocol, and link aggregation. • Working knowledge of OSPF, BGP, enterprise WAN concepts, and route selection. • Ability to troubleshoot Layer 2 and Layer 3 connectivity issues using a structured approach. • General understanding of wireless, firewall, access control, and network segmentation technologies. • Working knowledge of copper and fiber cabling standards and connector types. • Ability to create and maintain accurate technical documentation and network dia…