Network / Telecom Systems Engineer

Saicon; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Saicon seeks a Network/Telecom Systems Engineer to support mission-critical infrastructure in a railroad-adjacent environment. The role emphasizes networking fundamentals, microwave radio, telecom/ISP connectivity, and Linux system administration in a high-availability context.

Ideal candidates will have experience with PTC/CTC or similar train-operations systems and a proven ability to diagnose and resolve complex networking and system incidents while maintaining thorough documentation and

Qualifications

• Solid grounding in networking fundamentals and protocols.
• Experience with microwave radio systems and telecom connectivity.
• Familiarity with Linux operating systems and system administration.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and documentation skills.
• Experience coordinating with vendors/ISPs for connectivity and outages.
• Ability to work independently and with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and troubleshoot network and telecom infrastructure.
• Configure routers, switches, and core protocols.
• Support microwave radio systems and related telecom assets.
• Coordinate with vendors/ISPs for provisioning and outages.
• Perform Linux system administration and monitoring.
• Investigate incidents, perform root-cause analysis, and document findings.
• Contribute to incident management and escalation processes.
• Track network performance and identify potential issues.
• Collaborate with internal teams and vendors on complex problems.
• Maintain network diagrams, runbooks, and incident records.
• Support high-availability, mission-critical environments.
• Participate in maintenance, testing, and deployments of telecom solutions.

Skills

Networking fundamentals

Routers & switches

TCP/IP

DNS & DHCP

VLANs

Routing and switching

Basic network troubleshooting

Microwave radio

Telecom vendors & ISPs

Linux administration

Incident management

Documentation & reporting

Independent & collaborative work

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a Network / Telecom Systems Engineer with strong experience in networking fundamentals, microwave radio communications, telecom/ISP connectivity, and Linux system administration. The ideal candidate will be responsible for supporting, troubleshooting, and maintaining network and communications infrastructure in a mission-critical environment.

Experience supporting railroad or train operations systems, such as Positive Train Control (PTC) or Centralized Traffic Control (CTC), is highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor, maintain, troubleshoot, and support network and telecommunications infrastructure.
• Configure and troubleshoot routers, switches, and core network protocols.
• Support microwave radio communication systems and related telecommunications infrastructure.
• Coordinate with telecom vendors and Internet Service Providers (ISPs) for connectivity, circuit provisioning, outages, and technical issues.
• Perform Linux system administration, including system monitoring, configuration, troubleshooting, and basic maintenance.
• Diagnose and resolve network, communication, and system-related incidents.
• Participate in incident management, including investigation, root-cause analysis, escalation, and resolution.
• Monitor network performance and identify potential connectivity or infrastructure issues.
• Work with internal technology teams, vendors, and other stakeholders to resolve complex technical problems.
• Maintain technical documentation, network diagrams, troubleshooting procedures, and incident records.
• Support network and communications infrastructure in a high-availability, mission-critical environment.
• Participate in maintenance activities, upgrades, testing, and implementation of network and telecommunications solutions.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals, including:
  • Routers and switches
  • TCP/IP
  • DNS, DHCP
  • VLANs
  • Routing and switching concepts
  • Basic network troubleshooting
• Experience with microwave radio communications.
• Experience working with telecom vendors and ISP connectivity.
• Familiarity with Linux operating systems and distributions.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Experience with incident management and problem resolution.
• Ability to diagnose connectivity, network, and system issues using appropriate tools and methodologies.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with technical teams and vendors.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in railroad, transportation, or other mission-critical operational environments.
• Experience supporting Positive Train Control (PTC) systems.
• Experience with Centralized Traffic Control (CTC) or similar train operations systems.
• Experience supporting communications infrastructure used for train control, signaling, or transportation operations.
• Experience working in environments requiring high availability and 24x7 operational support.