Why this role stands out
This hybrid Telecom/Network Engineer role offers a competitive hourly rate and the opportunity to design, implement, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure using cutting-edge Cisco technologies. You'll thrive here if you possess strong troubleshooting skills across OSI Layers 1-3 and enjoy collaborating on network projects, making this an excellent chance to expand your technical expertise. Apply now to contribute to a dynamic technology environment and grow your career!
Quick overview
Job description
Position type: Full-time Contract
Duration: 12+ months
Location: Rochester, MN 55902
As a(n) Telecom/Network Engineer you will:
- Design, configure, implement, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure.
- Install and support Cisco Catalyst 9000 Series switches and Cisco Catalyst 8000 Series routers.
- Troubleshoot and resolve network issues across OSI Layers 1-3.
- Deploy and support access-layer and distribution-layer network environments.
- Participate in network architecture reviews, planning, and technology implementations.
- Monitor network performance and proactively identify potential issues.
- Collaborate with internal teams, vendors, and stakeholders on network projects.
- Create and maintain technical documentation, diagrams, and operational procedures.
- Lead or support small to medium-sized network infrastructure projects.
- Ensure network configurations align with security and operational standards.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Experience with Multi-Chassis EtherChannel (MEC).
- Experience with SD-WAN deployment and administration.
- Familiarity with network monitoring and management tools.
- Experience working within large enterprise environments.
- Knowledge of server and desktop operating systems
Must-have qualifications that candidates must meet to be considered.
- Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline with 2+ years of relevant experience; OR
- Associate's degree with 4+ years of relevant experience; OR
- 6+ years of professional network engineering experience without a degree.
- Strong hands-on experience with Cisco routing and switching technologies.
- Experience configuring and deploying Cisco Catalyst C9000 Series switches.
- Experience configuring and deploying Cisco Catalyst C8000 Series routers.
- Strong understanding of networking fundamentals and the OSI Model.
- Experience troubleshooting LAN/WAN and Layer 2/Layer 3 networking issues.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration!
This position is only open to applicants who can be engaged on a W-2 basis. 1099 contractors and Corp-to-Corp arrangements will not be considered for this position.
Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible.
We are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar positions. If this role is not a fit for you, we do offer a referral bonus program for referrals that we successfully place with our clients, subject to program guidelines.
REFERRAL PROGRAM:
This position qualifies for a Referral Bonus amount of $250-$1000 dollars. Click here to learn more – . Please email your referral details along with their resume to
Anil Sharma
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.
Benefits: Innova Solutions offers benefits( based on eligibility) that include the following: Medical & pharmacy coverage, Dental/vision insurance, 401(k), Health saving account (HSA) and 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, and 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
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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 or . 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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