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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # TELECOM/NETWORK ENGINEER - **Company:** CAPITAL STAFFING SOLUTIONS - **Location:** Austin, MN, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $135,200.0 - $149,760.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Catalyst (Software), Cisco Routers, Data Link, Computer Networks, System Configuration, Monitoring of Systems, OSI Models, Network Troubleshooting, Network Architecture, Networking Basics, Network Administration, Cisco Switches, Server Operating Systems & Platforms - **Published:** September 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=a6b7646102374f74 ## About the Role See Education Section for Required Experience. -Expert knowledge of telecom/network concepts and 7-layer OSI model is required. -Knowledge of basic telecom/network management and monitoring tools. -Basic understanding of desktop and server operating systems is desirable. -Must be able to work with minimum direction and able to work effectively in a team environment. -Must be customer focused and possess excellent communications and interpersonal skills to interact with a variety of personnel at various levels within and outside the institution. -Good organizational and time management skills are required to handle the workload and track the various projects going on simultaneously. -Solid analytical skills are also a necessity. Required Education: -Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline with a minimum of two (2) years of professional technical work experience. OR -Associate's degree with a minimum of four (4) years of professional technical work experience. OR -Minimum of (6) years professional technical work experience required for individuals without a degree., * Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline with a minimum of two (2) years of professional technical work experience. * OR Associate's degree with a minimum of four (4) years of professional technical work experience. * OR Minimum of (6) years professional technical work experience required for individuals without a degree. * Expert knowledge of telecom/network concepts and 7-layer OSI model is required. * Knowledge of basic telecom/network management and monitoring tools. * Good organizational and time management skills are required to handle the workload and track the various projects going on simultaneously. * Solid analytical skills are also a necessity. * A self-directed "doer" - someone who doesn't need hand-holding to execute standard installs and configurations, but who also communicates proactively, documents thoroughly, and integrates well with 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 * Hardware & Platform Experience: * 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 ## Description The Telecom/Network Engineer will design, configure, manage, troubleshoot, support and implement the Telecom/Network Infrastructure. Will also perform limited project management with some coordination of efforts by various support staff. Communicates project status to project proponents., Under general supervision, participates in decisions on technical direction, architecture design, and product selection for the enterprise telecom/data network. -Assists with the deployment of telecom/network technology. -Exercises independent judgment. -Under general direction works on complex technical issues. -Provides input to short and long-term section strategy and budget planning. -May be required to perform some of the duties of Telecom/Network Specialist. -Receptive to new ideas and to learning new technologies. -Plans and leads small projects and performs project management coordinating the efforts of internal and external staff with the customer and business needs. -On occasion oversees projects and tasks assigned to project team members and may be asked to provide input to their evaluations. -Occasionally works under stressful conditions, participating in implementations and troubleshooting efforts that may have significant patient care and/or financial impact to the organization. -May be asked to represent Telecommunications and Networks to committees at Mayo. ## 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) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [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)