Cisco Network Engineer - Must be a US Citizen or Green Card Holder (NO OPT)

Cisco Network Engineer – Must be a US Citizen or Green Card Holder (NO OPT) Longterm Contract – Location: Granite City IL (On-site) – Pay rate: $58 The successful candidate will serve in a project support role within the Data Networking team. The position will provide technical solution pre‑planning, design, deployment, testing and migration activities related to plant networking support tasks at Granite City Works Plant. The role focuses on wireline networking support, with particular emphasis on OT Process networks, fiber optic networking and related solutions. Responsibilities: Participate as a fully integrated member of the assigned project team, responsible for delivering successful solutions. Lead support for data network incidents and event management, including investigation, troubleshooting, reporting, resolution, root‑cause analysis and corrective action management. Participate and advise in the design of network solutions using approved, standard technology in cooperation with peers, vendors and partners. Monitor data networks for performance, security and stability, taking action to identify trends and proactively address issues. Support all phases of project deployment, from planning and design through physical installation; candidate is willing to work in a hands‑on role deploying equipment in a heavy‑industry setting. Minimum Requirements: Demonstrated experience supporting data networking technologies in an enterprise environment, including LAN switching and routing in a Cisco enterprise network environment. Experience supporting OT/process networking, including Cisco IE and related technology. Strong work experience and knowledge related to structured cabling solutions, with emphasis on telecommunications/networking fiber technologies, maintenance, troubleshooting and installation. Experience operating OTDR and related testing equipment. Desired Qualifications: WLAN fundamentals and support of Cisco solutions. Cisco CCNA certification or higher. WLAN tools, including Ekahau or related equipment. Project Management experience or certification. Additional Technologies (plus if experienced): Advanced IP routing experience, including OSPF and BGP protocol solution design proficiency. Data center network support, including Cisco Nexus platform. Internet routing and security. Network security controls and related disciplines. Scripting or programming in a network environment (Ansible, etc.). Must also have access to their own vehicle and be able to drive to different campus locations. Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time #J-18808-Ljbffr enkompas Technology Solutions