Network Operations Engineer - Incident Response & Cisco

TALENT Software Services; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

TALENT Software Services seeks a Network Engineer to support Network Operations with a focus on incident response. The role requires Cisco networking experience and a strong interest in operations, helping guide technical direction and the deployment of telecom/network technology.

You will participate in project planning and coordinate efforts across staff and customer teams. The candidate should bring solid analytical and communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a team under

Qualifications

• Expertise in telecom/network concepts and the 7-layer OSI model.
• Experience with network management and monitoring tools.
• Desirable knowledge of desktop and server operating systems.
• Strong teamwork and customer-facing communication.
• Solid analytical and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in decisions on technical direction, architecture design, and product selection for the enterprise telecom/data network.
• Assist with the deployment of telecom/network technology and lead small projects.
• Coordinate internal and external staff with customers and business needs.
• Provide input to short and long-term section strategy and budget planning.

Skills

Telecom/network concepts

OSI 7-layer model

Network management tools

Desktop/server OS knowledge

Team collaboration

Customer-focused communication

Time management

Analytical skills

Cisco networking experience

Job description

TALENT Software Services seeks a Network Engineer to support Network Operations with a focus on incident response. The role requires Cisco networking experience and a strong interest in operations, helping guide technical direction and the deployment of telecom/network technology.

You will participate in project planning and coordinate efforts across staff and customer teams. The candidate should bring solid analytical and communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a team under