TELECOM/NETWORK ENGINEER

Innova Solutions Inc.; Austin (MN); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & pharmacy coverage

401(k)

Health saving account (HSA)

Flexible spending account (FSA)

Life Insurance

Disability (short/long term)

Accident & Critical illness coverage

Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection

Sick time

Job summary

Innova Solutions is seeking a hands-on Telecom/Network Engineer for a 12+ month, full-time contract in Austin, MN. You will design, deploy, and troubleshoot enterprise network infrastructure, configure Cisco Catalyst C9000 switches and C8000 routers, and guide small network projects.

The ideal candidate will work across architecture decisions, document configurations, and coordinate internal and external resources, delivering reliable network solutions and supporting OSI Layer 1–3 issues.

Qualifications

• Strong enterprise networking concepts.
• Hands-on with Cisco Catalyst C9000 switches and C8000 routers.
• Ability to troubleshoot Layer 1–3 issues and document work.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, deploy, maintain, and troubleshoot enterprise network infrastructure.
• Participate in technical direction, architecture design, and product-selection decisions.
• Configure and install Cisco switching and routing equipment.
• Support access-layer and distribution-layer network deployments.
• Troubleshoot network issues using OSI-layer methodology.
• Lead or coordinate small network-related projects.
• Document network configurations, implementations, and troubleshooting activities.

Skills

Networking

Cisco Technologies

Catalyst C9000

Catalyst C8000

OSI Layers 1-3

Tools

Cisco Catalyst C9000-series switches

Cisco Catalyst C8000-series routers

Job description

A client of Innova Solutions is immediately hiring for a Telecom/Network Engineer

Position type: Full-time Contract

Duration: 12+ months

Location: Austin, MN

As a Telecom/Network Engineer you will:

• Design, configure, deploy, maintain, and troubleshoot enterprise network infrastructure.
• Participate in technical direction, architecture design, and product-selection decisions.
• Configure and install Cisco switching and routing equipment.
• Support access-layer and distribution-layer network deployments.
• Troubleshoot network issues using appropriate OSI-layer methodology.
• Work independently on well-defined technical initiatives.
• Collaborate with network engineering, infrastructure, project, and business teams.
• Document network configurations, implementations, and troubleshooting activities.
• Communicate project status and technical information to stakeholders.
• Lead or coordinate small network-related projects.
• Coordinate activities involving internal and external technical resources.
• Provide input into short- and long-term network strategy and planning.
• Support complex technical issues and implementations that may have significant organizational impact.
• Learn and adopt new networking technologies as required

The ideal candidate will have:

The ideal candidate is a hands-on Cisco Network Engineer with strong enterprise switching and routing experience, particularly with Catalyst C9000 switches and C8000 routers. The candidate should be capable of independently executing network installations and configurations, troubleshooting Layer 1–3 issues, documenting technical work, and collaborating effectively within a larger infrastructure engineering organization.

Must-have qualifications that candidates must meet to be considered.

• Networking
• Strong understanding of enterprise networking concepts.
• Strong working knowledge of the OSI model, particularly Layers 1–3.
• Ability to troubleshoot and isolate issues at the appropriate OSI layer.
• Strong switching and routing fundamentals.
• Experience with enterprise network infrastructure.
• Cisco Technologies
• Hands-on experience configuring and installing Cisco Catalyst C9000-series switches.
• Hands-on experience configuring and installing Cisco Catalyst C8000-series routers.
• Experience deploying network equipment at both:
• Access layer
• Distribution layer

Nice-to-have skills that would make a candidate more competitive but are not required.

• MEC (Multi-Chassis EtherChannel) configuration experience.
• SD-WAN deployment or administration experience.
• Experience with network management and monitoring tools.
• Basic understanding of desktop and server operating systems.
• Small-project leadership or project-management experience..

Pay Range and Benefits:

Pay Range*: Between $60.00 - $70.00 per hour

*Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

• Medical & pharmacy coverage
• Dental/vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Health saving account (HSA)
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Short term and Long term Disability
• Accident & Critical illness coverage
• Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection
• Sick time
• other types of paid leaves (as required by law)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

ABOUT INNOVA SOLUTIONS:

Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Innova Solutions employs approximately 50,000 professionals worldwide and reports an annual revenue approaching $3 Billion. Through our global delivery centers across North America, Asia, and Europe, we deliver strategic technology and business transformation solutions to our clients, enabling them to operate as leaders within their fields.

Recent Recognitions:

• Named One of America’s Best Employers for New Grads by Forbes (2024)
• Named One of the Best Companies to Work for by U.S. News & World Report (Private Companies List, 2024-2025)
• One of the Largest IT Staffing Firms in the US – Ranked #3 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024)
• One of the Largest Staffing Firms in the US – Ranked #13 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024; includes Innova Solutions, Volt, & HireGenics)
• Named One of the Top Ten Private Companies in Atlanta by the Atlanta Business Chronicle (2023)
• One of the Largest Certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) in the United States (NMSDC, 2024)
• AWS Advanced Tier Services Partner with 100+ certifications

Website:

https://www.innovasolutions.com/

Innova Solutions

Innova Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Innova Solutions is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us at [e-mail] or [phone]. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Innova Solutions encourages all interested and qualified candidates to apply for employment opportunities. Innova Solutions (HireGenics/Volt) does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1324b.

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