Network Support Engineer

Overview

On Site
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2

Job Details

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

Position type:  Full-time, Contract
Duration:  18 months with possible extension
Location:  Granite City, IL 62040


Overview:
Join our dynamic Networking team and play a pivotal role in supporting and optimizing critical network systems at the Granite City Works Plant. This fully onsite position offers hands-on involvement in designing, deploying, and maintaining robust wired and wireless networks that power industrial operations. If you thrive in challenging environments and have a passion for networking technologies, this role is for you.


Key Responsibilities
  • Act as a technical lead for IT/OT network operations, ensuring seamless connectivity across enterprise and industrial systems.
  • Deliver end-to-end support for network projects, including pre-planning, design, deployment, testing, and migration.
  • Focus on wireline networking, emphasizing OT process networks, fiber optic infrastructure, and related solutions.
  • Manage incident response and troubleshooting for network-related issues, driving root cause analysis and corrective actions.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, vendors, and partners to design and implement secure, high-performance network solutions.
  • Monitor network performance and security, proactively identifying trends and mitigating risks.
  • Participate in all phases of project deployment—from planning to physical installation—in a heavy-industry environment.

What We’re Looking For
  • Technical Expertise:
    • Strong experience with Cisco LAN switching and routing in enterprise environments.
    • Proficiency in fiber optic cabling, structured cabling solutions, and OT networking technologies (Cisco IE preferred).
    • Hands-on experience with OTDR and related testing tools.
  • Project Leadership:
    • Proven success in complex enterprise-level projects involving network security and cyber compliance.
  • Preferred Background:
    • Exposure to heavy industry environments and operational technology systems (PLCs, SCADA).

Personal Attributes
  • Self-starter with exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver under tight deadlines.
  • Strong communication skills—capable of engaging with stakeholders across all levels.
  • Willingness to work flexible hours, including on-call rotation (24/7) and occasional overtime.
  • Hands-on approach and readiness to work in plant environments when required.

Minimum Requirements
  • Demonstrated experience in enterprise networking technologies:
  • Cisco LAN switching and routing.
  • OT/process networking and fiber optic solutions.
  • Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Desired Qualifications
  • Cisco CCNA or higher certification.
  • WLAN fundamentals and tools (e.g., Ekahau).
  • Project Management experience or certification.
  • Bonus: Advanced IP routing (OSPF/BGP), Cisco Nexus, scripting (Ansible), and network security expertise.

Interview Process: Video interview followed by onsite discussion.
Note: This role requires a car and valid driver’s license.


Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration!  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.   ASK ME HOW.
Thank you!
 
Himanshu Kumar


 
PAY RANGE AND BENEFITS:
Pay Range*: $55.00 - $58.10 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.
 
Benefits: Innova Solutions offers benefits( based on eligibility) that include the following: Medical & pharmacy coverage, Dental/vision insurance, 401(k), Health saving account (HSA) and Flexible spending account (FSA), Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Short term and Long term Disability, Accident & Critical illness coverage, Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection, Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
 
ABOUT INNOVA SOLUTIONS: 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.
 
Recent Recognitions:
  • Named One of America’s Best Employers for New Grads by Forbes (2024
  • Named One of the Best Companies to Work for by U.S. News & World Report (Private Companies List, 2024-2025)
  • One of the Largest IT Staffing Firms in the US – Ranked #3 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024)
  • One of the Largest Staffing Firms in the US – Ranked #13 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024; includes Innova Solutions, Volt, & HireGenics)
  • Named One of the Top Ten Private Companies in Atlanta by the Atlanta Business Chronicle (2023)
  • One of the Largest Certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) in the United States (NMSDC, 2024)
  • AWS Advanced Tier Services Partner with 100+ certifications
 
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Innova Solutions offers a referral bonus for qualified Ambassadors who refer eligible referrals. Submit referrals at   and earn $250-$1,000 per referral.
 
Innova Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Innova Solutions is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates.  If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us at or . Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed.  Innova Solutions encourages all interested and qualified candidates to apply for employment opportunities.   Innova Solutions (HireGenics/Volt) does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1324b.
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