Network Engineer - Cisco ITS Network Infrastructure

Network Engineer - Cisco ITS Network Infrastructure

Job Title: Network Engineer

Location: Columbus, Ohio (100% Onsite)

Interview: In-Person Required at 1980 West Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43223

Job Summary

seeking an experienced Network Engineer 3 (NE3) to support a statewide initiative focused on upgrading and replacing network infrastructure equipment used for Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS).

The selected candidate will work with network hardware deployed in field cabinets located along state highways and will be responsible for network installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and infrastructure support across diverse environments.

This is a fully onsite role requiring fieldwork, hands-on networking expertise, and the ability to work in outdoor and potentially adverse weather conditions.

Key Responsibilities

Install, maintain, configure, upgrade, and administer network hardware/software environments

Support network administration, server connectivity, telecommunications, and infrastructure operations

Install and troubleshoot:

Routers

Ethernet Switches

Wireless Bridges

Access Points

Firewalls

Intrusion Detection Systems

Monitoring Devices

Network Interface Cards (NICs)

Configure and support complex LAN/WAN network environments

Test hardware, networking software, and operating systems before deployment or upgrades

Perform network configuration changes and infrastructure improvements

Support enterprise network environments and ITS field cabinet systems

Create and maintain technical documentation

Work closely with Network Architects and infrastructure teams to ensure standards compliance

Act as escalation point for high-priority network support issues

Support field operations along highways and transportation infrastructure environments Required Skills

5+ years of experience with:

Network Applications

Network Switches

Servers

Enterprise Networking

5+ years of experience with:

Network Cabling Systems

Fiber Optic Cabling

Strong understanding of:

LAN/WAN Technologies

Routing & Switching

Network Infrastructure Support

Hands-on experience configuring and troubleshooting network hardware

Strong communication, leadership, collaboration, and troubleshooting skills

Ability to work in:

Outdoor environments

Adverse weather conditions

Highway/traffic environments

Ability to support escalated network incidents and infrastructure issues Required Qualifications

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Certification

4-year degree OR equivalent technical study OR relevant networking experience Highly Desired Skills

Cisco Routing & Switching

Ubiquity Wireless

Sierra Wireless

FortiSIEM

Routing & Switching Certification