TELECOM/NETWORK ENGINEER

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

Job Summary

Under general supervision, participates in decisions on technical direction, architecture design, and product selection for the enterprise telecom/data network. Assists with the deployment of telecom/network technology. Exercises independent judgment. Under general direction works on complex technical issues. Provides input to short and long-term section strategy and budget planning. May be required to perform some of the duties of Telecom/Network Specialist. Receptive to new ideas and to learning new technologies. Plans and leads small projects and performs project management coordinating the efforts of internal and external staff with the customer and business needs. On occasion oversees projects and tasks assigned to project team members and may be asked to provide input to their evaluations. Occasionally works under stressful conditions, participating in implementations and troubleshooting efforts that may have significant patient care and/or financial impact to the organization. May be asked to represent Telecommunications and Networks to committees.

Skills

• Expert knowledge of telecom/network concepts and 7-layer OSI model is required.
• Knowledge of basic telecom/network management and monitoring tools.
• Basic understanding of desktop and server operating systems is desirable.
• Must be able to work with minimum direction and able to work effectively in a team environment.
• Must be customer focused and possess excellent communications and interpersonal skills to interact with a variety of personnel at various levels within and outside the institution.
• Good organizational and time management skills are required to handle the workload and track the various projects going on simultaneously.
• Solid analytical skills are also a necessity.

Seeking a Network Engineer to support Network Operations, with a focus on incident response. The candidate should have experience at the Network Engineering level and a genuine interest in operations work. Cisco networking experience is essential, and Cisco or other networking certifications are strongly preferred.