Plant Network Engineer | Temporary Weekends

US Signal Company, L.L.C.; Oregon (IL); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading data center services provider is seeking a temporary Plant Network Engineer for weekend projects that require 100% travel. Responsibilities include implementing Cisco technologies and providing onsite technical support. Ideal candidates will have a blend of communication, engineering skills, and the ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' hands-on network engineering experience.
• 2+ years' experience with Cisco routers and switches.
• Industry certifications preferred - CCNA, CCNP, or CCIE.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deploy Cisco wired and wireless networks.
• Provide technical support for integration of products and services.
• Consult with customers on IT strategy and technology improvements.

Skills

Cisco routing and switching

Network security technologies

RF management

Excellent communication

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree or 4+ years experience

Job description

Fully Remote

Job Type

Temporary

Description

What we do:

US Signal is a leading data center services provider, offering secure, reliable network, cloud hosting, colocation, data protection, and disaster recovery services — all powered by its expansive, robust fiber network. US Signal also helps customers optimize their IT resources through the provision of managed services and professional services.

US Signal is seeking an experienced Plant Network Engineer to work in a temporary weekend onsite capacity at Client locations. This role will require 100% travel. This position will participate in complex projects and provide advanced level technical network planning, implementation, configuration, support and troubleshooting services on product lines or service groups we sponsor.

The Plant Network Engineer is responsible for maintaining consistent contact with customers and team members to ensure that services conform to requirements. The Plant Network Engineer also engages with other divisional engineer resources to provide appropriate resolution for our customers and requires in-depth knowledge of the customer’s infrastructure and configurations.

Functions/Responsibilities:

• Implementation and configuration of Cisco wired and wireless technologies including traditional routing, switching and network security technologies.
• Planning and deploying Cisco wired and wireless networks including liaising with on-site installation teams to ensure accurate and timely network deliveries
• Provide technical support for the implementation and integration of products and services.
• Effectively consult with customers on IT strategy, technology solutions and improvements to their IT infrastructure or services.

Requirements

What you bring to the team:

• Availability to consult, assist, and/or perform after-hours support and participate in on-call rotations
• Cisco routing and switching including OSPF, BGP, IS-IS, VXLAN, Layer-1 and 2 technologies.
• Cisco WiFi solutions including WiFi 5 and 6, as well as RF management and monitoring tools.
• Flexible and able to shift rapidly with a constantly evolving environment.
• Ability to run projects, working independently as well as within a team.
• Must possess ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and deliver when under pressure.
• Excellent written, verbal communication, as well as strong customer service skills.
• Demonstrate a hands-on approach and willingness to work out of hours as required is essential

Education:

Bachelor’s degree (or higher) -OR- 4+ years professional work experience required.

Experience:

• 5+ years’ hands-on network engineering experience for global enterprise(s), Manufacturing sector experience preferred.
• 2+ years’ experience designing and deploying with Cisco campus and data center routers and switches with associated technologies and protocols.
• Cisco routing and switching including OSPF, BGP, IS-IS, VXLAN, Layer-1 and 2 technologies.
• Cisco WiFi solutions including WiFi 5 and 6, as well as RF management and monitoring tools.
• Flexible and able to shift rapidly with a constantly evolving environment.
• Ability to run projects, working independently as well as within a team.
• Must possess ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and deliver when under pressure.
• Excellent written, verbal communication, as well as strong customer service skills.
• Demonstrate a hands-on approach and willingness to work out of hours as required is essential

Required Licenses(s)/Certifications(s):

• One or more industry standard certifications preferred; CCNA, CCNP or CCIE Cisco certification or equivalent a strongly preferred.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and insurance.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, write and operate a computer keyboard, standard office equipment and telephone. The employee regularly communicates with customers. The employee is frequently required to move about and reach for items. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While we encourage applications from all eligible candidates, we are currently unable to accommodate requests for visa sponsorship.