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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # TELECOM/NETWORK ENGINEER - **Company:** TALENT Software Services - **Location:** United States - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Catalyst (Software), Cisco Routers, Data Link, Computer Networks, System Configuration, EtherChannel, Monitoring of Systems, OSI Models, Network Troubleshooting, Network Architecture, Networking Basics, Network Administration, Wide Area Networks, Routing & Switching, Cisco Switches, Server Operating Systems & Platforms - **Published:** September 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/61399475-2737-45df-affe-7f9d7292029b ## About the Role * Expert knowledge of telecom/network concepts and the 7-layer OSI model. * Knowledge of basic telecom/network management and monitoring tools. * Basic understanding of desktop and server operating systems is desirable. * Ability to work with minimum direction and effectively in a team environment. * Customer-focused with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. * Good organizational and time management skills to handle workload and track various projects simultaneously. * Solid analytical skills. Scope: * Design, configure, and maintain enterprise switching and routing infrastructure. * Operate independently on well-defined initiatives while collaborating within a broader engineering team. Core Technical Requirements: * Self-directed individual who executes standard installs and configurations without hand-holding. * Communicates proactively, documents thoroughly, and integrates well in a team-based engineering environment. Networking Fundamentals: * Strong working knowledge of the OSI model, specifically Layers 1-3 (Physical, Data Link, Network). * Ability to troubleshoot and reason about network issues at the appropriate OSI layer., * Hands-on experience configuring and installing Cisco switches - Catalyst C9000 series. * Hands-on experience configuring and installing Cisco routers - Catalyst C8000 series. * Experience deploying equipment at both the access layer and distribution layer. Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills: * MEC (Multi-Chassis EtherChannel) configuration experience. * SD-WAN deployment or administration experience. ## Description * Design, configure, manage, troubleshoot, support, and implement the Telecom/Network Infrastructure. * Perform limited project management and coordinate efforts by various support staff. * Communicate project status to project proponents., * Participate in decisions on technical direction, architecture design, and product selection for the enterprise telecom/data network under general supervision. * Assist with the deployment of telecom/network technology. * Exercise independent judgment on complex technical issues under general direction. * Provide input to short and long-term section strategy and budget planning. * Plan and lead small projects, coordinating efforts of internal and external staff with customer and business needs. * Occasionally oversee projects and tasks assigned to project team members and provide input to their evaluations. * Work under stressful conditions, participating in implementations and troubleshooting efforts with significant impact. * Represent Telecommunications and Networks to committees as needed. ## Related Videos - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [What Makes Open Source Work: Licensing and Beyond](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1416-what-makes-open-source-work-licensing-and-beyond) - [Data is Key: Scraping Metadata from Websites](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/708-data-is-key-scraping-metadata-from-websites) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Going Quantum: The future of the internet ...](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/672-going-quantum-the-future-of-the-internet) - [Offline first!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/645-offline-first) ## Related Articles - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [The CAMARA Project: How Telcos Collaborating Improves Developer Experience](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/671-the-camara-project-how-telcos-collaborating-improves-developer-experience) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [From developer to manager – what does it take to become an engineering manager?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/42-from-developer-to-manager-what-does-it-take-to-become-an-engineering-manager) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Basic And Advanced Networking in Dart and Flutter](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/112-basic-and-advanced-networking-in-dart-and-flutter)