Data Network Engineer (Contract/Hybrid)

Optomi; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Optomi is seeking a Data Network Engineer to design, plan, and deploy critical network infrastructure across large-scale environments. The role focuses on Cisco routing, LAN/WAN/WLAN design, and engineering packages with BOMs and installation docs.

You will work with network architects, PMs, and field teams to coordinate procurement, configurations, and deployments while ensuring security and NERC CIP compliance.

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of hands-on network engineering in enterprise LAN/WAN/WLAN environments.
• Strong Cisco networking experience: routers, switches, firewalls, and security features.
• Experience creating detailed engineering/job packages with diagrams and BOMs.
• Experience developing network diagrams with Visio and coordinating equipment specs.
• Solid knowledge of routing/switching protocols and VPN technologies.
• Hands-on firewall administration and network monitoring tools exposure.
• Ability to manage multiple deployment projects and meet security standards incl. NERC CIP.

Responsibilities

• Design, plan, implement, and maintain enterprise data network infrastructure (LAN/WAN/WLAN).
• Develop engineering/job packages with diagrams, BOMs, and installation docs.
• Create step-by-step installation instructions and deployment packages for field techs.
• Configure, troubleshoot, and support Cisco routers, switches, and firewalls.
• Collaborate with architects, PMs, field techs, and teams to meet standards.
• Coordinate equipment procurement, configuration changes, and deployments across projects.
• Ensure compliance with security standards and NERC CIP requirements while supporting monitoring.

Skills

Cisco routing

LAN/WAN/WLAN design

Network security

Engineering packages

Project coordination

Tools

SolarWinds Orion

Cisco ISE

BlueCat IPAM

Job description

Data Network Engineer (Full Time, 12-Month Contract | Hybrid 2-3 Days/Week)

Optomi, in partnership with one of our clients, is seeking a Data Network Engineer to support the design, planning, and deployment of critical network infrastructure across large-scale utility and corporate environments. This role will focus heavily on Cisco routing and switching, LAN/WAN/WLAN network design, and the development of detailed engineering/job packages, including network diagrams, Bills of Material (BOMs), equipment specifications, and step-by-step installation instructions for field technicians. The Data Network Engineer will work closely with network architects, project managers, and field engineering teams to coordinate equipment procurement, develop network configurations, and ensure successful infrastructure deployments while maintaining compliance with corporate security standards and NERC CIP requirements. The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on Cisco networking experience, expertise in routing protocols and network security, and a proven ability to independently develop comprehensive engineering packages and manage multiple network deployment projects.

Responsibilities

• Design, plan, implement, and maintain enterprise data network infrastructure, including LAN, WAN, and WLAN environments.
• Develop detailed engineering/job packages, including network diagrams, Bills of Material (BOMs), equipment specifications, and implementation documentation.
• Create step-by-step installation instructions, network configurations, and deployment packages for field technicians to execute.
• Configure, troubleshoot, and support Cisco routers, switches, and firewalls, ensuring reliable network connectivity and performance.
• Collaborate with network architects, project managers, field technicians, and engineering teams to ensure network designs meet technical standards and project requirements.
• Coordinate network equipment procurement, configuration changes, and deployment activities while managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines.
• Ensure network infrastructure complies with security standards and NERC CIP requirements while supporting network monitoring, troubleshooting, and continuous improvements.

• 4-7 years of hands-on network engineering experience designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise LAN, WAN, and WLAN environments.
• Strong Cisco networking experience, including configuring, managing, and troubleshooting routers, switches, and network infrastructure.
• Proven experience creating detailed engineering/job packages, including step-by-step installation instructions, network configurations, and deployment documentation for field technicians.
• Experience developing network diagrams using Microsoft Visio, creating Bills of Material (BOMs), and coordinating network equipment specifications and procurement.
• Strong knowledge of routing and switching protocols, including route advertisement, route filtering, route redistribution, GRE, IPsec, DMVPN, and SD-WAN.
• Hands-on experience with firewall administration, network security, and monitoring tools such as SolarWinds Orion, Cisco ISE, and BlueCat IPAM.
• Experience managing multiple network infrastructure projects, collaborating with architects and field technicians, and ensuring deployments meet security standards, including NERC CIP compliance.