Cisco Network Engineer

CSS Staffing; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CSS Staffing seeks a Cisco Network Engineer for an onsite role in Lincoln, NE. You will mentor systems engineers, design, develop, and maintain a statewide core network, focusing on performance, documentation, and reliable operations.

Responsibilities include senior-level support for core network routing and hardware, coordinating multiple projects, managing installations and decommissions, and evaluating patches and upgrades.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of IT theory and practices in core routing.
• CCNP or higher certification preferred.
• Experience with large-scale core networks.
• Ability to document architectures and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level technical support for Core Network Routing and maintenance.
• Support installation, operation, troubleshooting, and repair of Core network hardware.
• Coordinate multiple networking projects across agencies.
• Installations and decommissions included.
• Evaluate network systems and plan patches/upgrades.
• Develop and maintain procedures, documentation, and client guidance.
• Mentor and train fellow engineers.
• Work standard 8:00 AM–5:00 PM with flexibility for updates.

Skills

Mentoring

Technical problem solving

Documentation

Project coordination

Network troubleshooting

Customer service

CCNP

Tools

Cisco ASR 1000/9000

Cisco Nexus

Cisco DWDM

Network monitoring tools

Job description

Cisco Network Engineer Onsite Lincoln, NE Position Description: The Cisco Network Engineer will be responsible for mentoring and guiding systems engineers with advanced problem resolution skills who are responsible for planning, design, development, optimization, documentation, maintenance, and performance of the Statewide (Wide Area) Core Network. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Installing and configuring large scale Core Network equipment to include Cisco ASR 1000 and 9000- series. Familiarity with Cisco DWDM and Nexus. Implementing disaster recovery plans Knowledge of information technology theory, principles, and practices in Core routing. Working knowledge of computer hardware, software, local and wide area network systems. Knowledge of client/server network protocols and Internet/Intranet applications. Extensive knowledge of troubleshooting data networks and troubleshooting tools. Skill in delivering responsive, quality customer service. Ability to write clear and concise documentation of systems and procedures. Ability to successfully coordinate multiple projects across an enterprise network. Ability to read, understand and apply information from technical manuals.

List of Job Duties

• Provide technical support at a senior level for Core Network Routing and maintenance.
• Provide technical support at a senior level for installation, operation, trouble shooting, and repair of Core network hardware.
• Coordinate multiple networking projects across multiple agencies at any given time.
• Installs and decommissions included.
• Evaluate network systems and determine the need for patches, upgrades, and analyze future technical needs.
• Develop and maintain procedures and processes, create documentation, and assist clients and other information technology employees.
• Help Mentor, train and provide ongoing guidance to fellow engineers.
• Standard daytime hours from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, but be ready to fix sudden problems and work flexible hours during planned system updates.

Required: Extensive knowledge of information technology theory, principles, and practices Working knowledge of enterprise network devices is also preferred. Network certifications are desired. CCNP level required