Cisco Network Engineer

Oxford Solutions is working with a rail technology client seeking a Senior Cisco Network Engineer for a direct hire opportunity. This role will support network and telecommunications design, configuration, testing, and commissioning activities for transportation-related technology projects.

This is an onsite position with travel required, primarily along the East Coast. Candidates should be comfortable traveling approximately 25% to 50% of the time based on project needs.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, test, and support commissioning of telecommunications and network systems
• Support project execution according to established schedules, technical requirements, and customer expectations
• Work with wired and wireless network architectures, topologies, routing, switching, and communications protocols
• Resolve technical interfaces between telecommunications systems and related project systems, such as signaling, rolling stock, and other connected infrastructure
• Support field implementation, troubleshooting, and validation of network and communications systems
• Review technical documentation, drawings, test plans, and configuration requirements
• Assist with network design decisions involving performance, reliability, security, scalability, and system integration
• Work with internal engineering teams, project teams, vendors, and customer representatives to resolve technical issues
• Support communications engineering activities involving radio frequency systems, fiber optics, digital communications, servers, applications, hardware, and software
• Document configurations, test results, technical issues, and commissioning progress

Qualifications

• 5 to 7 years of network engineering experience, with strong Cisco networking experience
• Extensive working knowledge of network design, including wired and wireless networks
• Experience with network architectures, topologies, design patterns, constraints, and protocols
• Strong working knowledge of switching and routing protocols
• Experience supporting wireless communications in demanding or complex environments
• Knowledge of fiber optics, digital communications processors, servers, network hardware, software, and related communications technology
• Understanding of communications engineering principles, including radio frequency allocations, electromagnetic wave propagation, RF field strength measurements, and tolerances
• Ability to support network testing, troubleshooting, commissioning, and field implementation
• Experience working on large-scale infrastructure, transportation, industrial, or mission-critical systems is a plus
• CCNP or equivalent certification preferred
• Ability to travel approximately 25% to 50%, primarily along the East Coast
• Strong communication, documentation, and problem-solving skills

Senior Cisco Network Engineer - 26-00445