Senior Data Network Engineer, Cisco

New Era Technology

Senior Cisco Data Network Engineer responsible for designing and implementing networks for clients at New Era Technology. Collaborating with teams and vendors to ensure effective network operations.

Posted 5/18/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Firewalls

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design & implement networks, including LANs, WANs, routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless networks, to meet the needs of our client's business operations.
Perform network assessments to identify areas for improvement and recommend solutions aligned with project objectives.
Troubleshoot and resolve network issues during implementations.
Collaborate with third-party vendors and service providers to coordinate network-related activities.
Participate in IT infrastructure projects and provide technical guidance and support to project teams.
Document network infrastructure and processes for future reference and knowledge sharing.
Stay up-to-date with the latest technologies and industry developments to ensure the network infrastructure remains current and effective.
Coordinate activities with third parties (e.g., network providers, cabling vendors) according to organizational procedures.
Perform site readiness surveys and equipment staging when necessary.
Inspect, inventory, and track in-scope products procured by the organization.
Order equipment as directed by organizational procedures.
Notify the Project Manager of problems with received products (e.g., shipping damage, wrong products, etc.).
Stage, configure, and test products according to implementation processes and procedures.
Install, configure, and test equipment as required.
Provide appropriate post-installation problem resolution as defined in the implementation processes and procedures.
Replace defective equipment using organizational RMA procedures.
Provide first-day-of-business support for facility openings and moves until the site is officially turned over to operational teams.
Prepare for and participate in design reviews.
Update related tools within the scope of the project as required.
Take and store pictures of the implemented equipment, racks, and cabling if time permits and as required
Prepare turnover documentation as required and update records for asset tracking.
Report exceptions as soon as practical after they occur.
Perform physical decommissioning of old equipment.
Provide guidance to local on-site contacts when required and appropriate.
Provide updates to cookbooks based on project experiences and insights.
Conduct root cause analysis and contribute to post-incident reviews for P1/P2 incidents.
Advise on issues and collaborate to resolve any arising problems during project implementation.
Participate in team meetings and provide regular project progress updates.
Follow organizational policies and procedures for change management, security, and compliance.
Escalate issues and concerns to appropriate organizational contacts in a timely manner.
Communicate with stakeholders and end-users as needed to provide updates and ensure satisfaction with services provided.
Maintain up-to-date documentation related to projects and tasks, including network diagrams, device configurations, and system documentation.
Complete required training as identified by the organization.
Collaborate with other teams and engineers as needed to provide comprehensive solutions for organizational needs.
Seek opportunities for process improvement and share ideas for review and implementation.
Participate in knowledge-sharing activities such as peer reviews and mentoring programs to build expertise across the team.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's or Master's degree in information technology/computer science or similar through education or equivalent experience.
Mandatory CCNA certification.
CCNP or similar certification by experience is a plus.
3-5 years of relevant experience
Solid knowledge of LAN, WAN, QoS, WLAN, and related technologies.
Willingness to work with a flexible schedule to meet project requirements.
Readiness to travel to support network deployment activities.
Effective problem-solving skills and ability to work under tight deadlines.
Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
Proficiency in English, both written and verbal.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive benefits
Continuous training and development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

network designLANWANroutersswitchesfirewallswireless networksnetwork assessmenttroubleshootingroot cause analysis

Soft Skills

problem-solvingteamworkcollaborationcommunicationflexibilitytime managementknowledge sharingmentoringadaptabilitystakeholder engagement

Certifications

CCNACCNP