Network Engineer

Insight Global; Columbus (OH); Vor Ort; USD 62.000 - 103.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Insight Global is seeking a Network Engineer for a 6-month contract in Columbus, OH. The role blends hands-on field deployments with traditional networking, including configuring switches, routers, and SD-WAN, plus validation and troubleshooting of cellular and fiber links.

The engineer will own deployments from installation through operating support, document changes, and collaborate with engineering, operations, vendors, and field teams to ensure reliable connectivity across mobile and remote

Qualifikationen

• Hands-on network engineering or field networking experience deploying, configuring, and troubleshooting switches, routers, and network hardware.
• Strong TCP/IP fundamentals including Ethernet, PoE, VLANs, switching, routing, WAN connectivity, and IP addressing.
• Experience with SD-WAN and cellular/LTE/5G connectivity in remote or distributed environments.
• Working knowledge of fiber-optic installation, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Strong CLI troubleshooting skills and ability to diagnose connectivity issues systematically using the OSI model.
• Working knowledge of AC/DC power systems used with networking or telecommunications equipment.
• Comfortable performing hands-on field installations, equipment replacements, upgrades, and turn-ups at remote/mobile locations.
• Able to work independently, document work effectively, travel as required, and lift/support 25 lbs.

Aufgaben

• Configure switches and routers across deployments.
• Deploy SD-WAN and cellular connectivity in mobile environments.
• Install and troubleshoot fiber connections in the field.
• Validate equipment operation and document network changes.
• Coordinate with engineering, operations, vendors, and field teams.

Kenntnisse

Field networking

TCP/IP fundamentals

SD-WAN

Fiber testing

CLI troubleshooting

Power systems for networking

Field installations

Documentation & travel

Lifting 25 lbs

Tools

Cisco SD-WAN

IOS-XE

OTDRs

Optical power meters

Jobbeschreibung

This role will be a 6-month contract with possible extensions in the Columbus, OH area.

Must-Have Bullet Points

• Hands-on network engineering or field networking experience deploying, configuring, and troubleshooting switches, routers, and network hardware.
• Strong TCP/IP fundamentals including Ethernet, PoE, VLANs, switching, routing, WAN connectivity, and IP addressing.
• Experience with SD-WAN and cellular/LTE/5G connectivity in remote or distributed environments.
• Working knowledge of fiber-optic installation, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Strong CLI troubleshooting skills and ability to diagnose connectivity issues systematically using the OSI model.
• Working knowledge of AC/DC power systems used with networking or telecommunications equipment.
• Comfortable performing hands-on field installations, equipment replacements, upgrades, and turn-ups at remote/mobile locations.
• Able to work independently, document work effectively, travel as required, and lift/support 25 lbs.

Nice-To-Have Bullet Points

• Cisco SD-WAN and IOS-XE experience.
• Experience with 5G/LTE routers, modems, antennas, and cellular failover solutions.
• Knowledge of BGP, OSPF, BFD, NAT, VPN/IPsec, DHCP, DNS, and static routing.
• Experience using fiber testing equipment such as OTDRs and optical power meters.
• Experience with UPS, DC power distribution, or telecommunications power infrastructure.
• CCNA, CCNP, Network+, or equivalent hands-on networking experience.

Paragraph Job Overview

This Network Engineer will support hands-on deployment, integration, and troubleshooting of network infrastructure across mobile, remote, and distributed environments. The role combines traditional networking with field work, including configuring switches, routers, SD-WAN, and cellular connectivity; installing and troubleshooting fiber; and working with AC/DC power systems. The engineer will own deployments from installation through operational support, troubleshoot connectivity issues in the field, validate equipment operation, document network changes, and coordinate with engineering, operations, vendors, and field teams.