Telecom/Network Engineer

JOB REQUIREMENTS: A client of Innova Solutions is immediately hiring for a Telecom/Network Engineer Position type: Full-time Contract Duration: 12+ months Location: Eau Claire, WI 54703 As a(n) Telecom/Network Engineer you will: * 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 will have: * 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. Must-have qualifications that candidates must meet to be considered. * 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 Nice-to-have skills that would make a candidate more competitive but are not required. * MEC (Multi-Chassis EtherChannel) 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.. Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration! This position is only open to applicants who can be engaged on a W-2 basis. 1099 contractors and Corp-to-Corp arrangements will not be considered for this position. Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible. We are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar positions. If this role is not a fit for you, we do offer a referral bonus program for referrals that we successfully place with our clients, subject to program guidelines. REFERRAL PROGRAM: This position qualifies for a Referral Bonus amount of $250-$1000 dollars. Click here to learn more - Referral Program. Please email your referral details along with their resume to[email protected] Deependra Kumar 678-487-8366 [email protected] PAY RANGE AND BENEFITS: Pay Range*: Between $60.00 - $70.00 per hour *Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on To view the full job description please use the link below. https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=YmJnZW5lcmljLjY5ODIzLjg3NzBAYWNzaWNvcnBjb21wLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=YmJnZW5lcmljLjY5ODIzLjg3NzBAYWNzaWNvcnBjb21wLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ