Cisco Network Engineer

Senior Cisco Network EngineerOxford 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.ResponsibilitiesDesign, configure, test, and support commissioning of telecommunications and network systemsSupport project execution according to established schedules, technical requirements, and customer expectationsWork with wired and wireless network architectures, topologies, routing, switching, and communications protocolsResolve technical interfaces between telecommunications systems and related project systems, such as signaling, rolling stock, and other connected infrastructureSupport field implementation, troubleshooting, and validation of network and communications systemsReview technical documentation, drawings, test plans, and configuration requirementsAssist with network design decisions involving performance, reliability, security, scalability, and system integrationWork with internal engineering teams, project teams, vendors, and customer representatives to resolve technical issuesSupport communications engineering activities involving radio frequency systems, fiber optics, digital communications, servers, applications, hardware, and softwareDocument configurations, test results, technical issues, and commissioning progressQualifications5 to 7 years of network engineering experience, with strong Cisco networking experienceExtensive working knowledge of network design, including wired and wireless networksExperience with network architectures, topologies, design patterns, constraints, and protocolsStrong working knowledge of switching and routing protocolsExperience supporting wireless communications in demanding or complex environmentsKnowledge of fiber optics, digital communications processors, servers, network hardware, software, and related communications technologyUnderstanding of communications engineering principles, including radio frequency allocations, electromagnetic wave propagation, RF field strength measurements, and tolerancesAbility to support network testing, troubleshooting, commissioning, and field implementationExperience working on large-scale infrastructure, transportation, industrial, or mission-critical systems is a plusCCNP or equivalent certification preferredAbility to travel approximately 25% to 50%, primarily along the East CoastStrong communication, documentation, and problem-solving skills