Network Engineer

Optomi; Plainfield (IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Optomi is seeking a Telecom Data Network Engineer to support network infrastructure across the Midwest. The role involves implementing network solutions and configuring Cisco devices, requiring strong troubleshooting skills and network automation.

The ideal candidate will work within a team-centric Agile engineering environment and must have solid experience in routing, switching, and wireless technologies. Preferred certifications include CCNA and CCNP.

Qualifications

• Proven hands-on experience configuring and maintaining Cisco routers, switches, and wireless access points.
• Solid understanding of Layer 2/3 technologies, including IPv4 subnetting, VLANs, Dot1q trunks, Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), OSPF, and BGP.
• Good working knowledge of copper and fiber standards and associated connector types.

Responsibilities

• Implement, test, and document standard network solutions across remote field facilities and corporate office locations.
• Configure Cisco routers and switches in alignment with enterprise architecture templates.
• Procure, provision, and troubleshoot both public and private WAN circuits.

Skills

Configuring Cisco routers

Routing and switching technologies

Network automation

Scripting skills

Troubleshooting

Tools

Cisco routers

Cisco switches

Palo Alto firewalls

SolarWinds

Job description

Optomi, in partnership with an industry leading energy client, are in search for a Telecom Data Network Engineer to support ongoing and emerging network infrastructure across the Midwest region. This role requires a solid foundation in routing and switching, alongside a general understanding of wireless and firewall technologies. Network automation and scripting skills are highly valued. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who operates effectively with minimal supervision in a team-centric, Agile engineering environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Deployment & Implementation: Implement, test, and document standard network solutions across remote field facilities and corporate office locations.
• Cisco Configuration: Configure Cisco routers and switches in alignment with enterprise architecture templates, standards, and compliance processes.
• Engineering Documentation: Prepare detailed engineering job packages, including parts lists, logical installation instructions, rack layouts, and physical/logical network drawings via MS Visio.
• Circuit Provisioning: Procure, provision, and troubleshoot both public and private WAN circuits (Ethernet, cellular modems, T1s).
• Operational Readiness: Ensure network monitoring/alarming is enabled, asset management systems are updated, and change management workflows are strictly followed.
• Project Support: Generate installation cost estimates and monitor field deployment work to ensure compliance with standards and regulations.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: Proven hands‑on experience configuring and maintaining Cisco routers, switches, and wireless access points.
• Core Routing & Switching: Solid understanding of Layer 2/3 technologies, including IPv4 subnetting, VLANs, Dot1q trunks, Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), OSPF, and BGP.
• Physical Infrastructure: Good working knowledge of copper and fiber standards and associated connector types.
• Security & Wireless: General understanding of firewall technologies, security policies, and enterprise wireless protocols.
• Execution: Strong troubleshooting skills, a detail-oriented mindset, and the ability to work productively within an Agile framework.
• Must pass a standard background check.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications: Active CCNA Enterprise, CCNP Enterprise, or CCNP Security.
• Advanced Networking: Experience with front‑door VRFs, DMVPN, MPLS L3VPNs, and complex routing policy tools (ACLs, prefix‑lists, route‑maps).
• Enterprise Tools: Hands‑on experience with Palo Alto firewalls, Opengear terminal servers, SolarWinds, Bluecat IPAM, or Cisco controller‑based solutions (ISE, DNAC, SD‑WAN, ACI).
• Environment: Experience with Jira, Agile methodologies, and working within regulated utility or SCADA communication environments.