Network Engineer  – Cisco | ITS Network Infrastructure

Job Title: Network Engineer 
Location: Columbus, Ohio (100% Onsite)
Interview: In-Person Required at 1980 West Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43223

Job Summary

seeking an experienced Network Engineer 3 (NE3) to support a statewide initiative focused on upgrading and replacing network infrastructure equipment used for Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS).

The selected candidate will work with network hardware deployed in field cabinets located along state highways and will be responsible for network installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and infrastructure support across diverse environments.

This is a fully onsite role requiring fieldwork, hands-on networking expertise, and the ability to work in outdoor and potentially adverse weather conditions.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, configure, upgrade, and administer network hardware/software environments
• Support network administration, server connectivity, telecommunications, and infrastructure operations
• Install and troubleshoot:
  • Routers
  • Ethernet Switches
  • Wireless Bridges
  • Access Points
  • Firewalls
  • Intrusion Detection Systems
  • Monitoring Devices
  • Network Interface Cards (NICs)
• Configure and support complex LAN/WAN network environments
• Test hardware, networking software, and operating systems before deployment or upgrades
• Perform network configuration changes and infrastructure improvements
• Support enterprise network environments and ITS field cabinet systems
• Create and maintain technical documentation
• Work closely with Network Architects and infrastructure teams to ensure standards compliance
• Act as escalation point for high-priority network support issues
• Support field operations along highways and transportation infrastructure environments

Required Skills

• 5+ years of experience with:
  • Network Applications
  • Network Switches
  • Servers
  • Enterprise Networking
• 5+ years of experience with:
  • Network Cabling Systems
  • Fiber Optic Cabling
• Strong understanding of:
  • LAN/WAN Technologies
  • Routing & Switching
  • Network Infrastructure Support
• Hands-on experience configuring and troubleshooting network hardware
• Strong communication, leadership, collaboration, and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work in:
  • Outdoor environments
  • Adverse weather conditions
  • Highway/traffic environments
• Ability to support escalated network incidents and infrastructure issues

Required Qualifications

• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Certification
• 4-year degree OR equivalent technical study OR relevant networking experience

Highly Desired Skills

• Cisco Routing & Switching
• Ubiquity Wireless
• Sierra Wireless
• FortiSIEM
• Routing & Switching Certification

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