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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Network Engineer - **Company:** SICE INC - **Location:** Opa-locka, FL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** LTE (Telecommunication), Systems Engineering, User Authentication, Border Gateway Protocol, Network Congestion, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Disaster Recovery, Domain Name System (DNS), Ethernet, Firmware, Network Topologies, Networking Hardware, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Intrusion Detection Systems, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Multi-protocol Systems, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Network Security, Network Diagrams, Network Connections, Network Planning and Design, Network Monitoring, Network Segmentation, Network Protocols, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Simple Network Management Protocols, Smart Devices, Software Requirements Analysis, TCP/IP, Virtual Local Area Networks, Wireless Access Point, Network Routers, Computer Networking Systems, System Availability, Test Scripts, Wireless Devices, Firewalls (Computer Science), Low Latency, Cisco - **Published:** October 1, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/16_084829ce12 ## About the Role * OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Certification (or equivalent safety training, especially if working in or around roadways or construction sites). * CCNA / CCNP (Cisco), SEC, or equivalent vendor certifications. * Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or similar security cert. * Wireless communication certifications (e.g. for microwave links, RF, FCC licensing knowledge). * Vendor-specific certifications: e.g. from manufacturers of ITS radios, wireless gear, transceivers, cellular, etc. * Project Management or PMP (if the role involves overseeing deployments). * First Aid / CPR / AED (useful for field work). * Continuing education in ITS communication standards (e.g. NTCIP, IEEE, DOT, etc.). PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE * Degree in Telecommunications, or related field. * Strong experience (often 5+ years) with network design, configuration, and operations, especially in field / industrial / communications infrastructure settings. * Experience with ITS-related networking: field device connectivity, remote sites, perhaps wireless (microwave, cellular, point-to-point), fiber, sometimes LTE / 5G / etc. * Knowledge of network protocols and standards: TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, SNMP, OSPF, BGP, VLANs, QoS, MPLS, etc. * Familiarity with redundancy, resiliency, latency, jitter, high-availability networks. * Experience with network hardware & vendors: routers, switches, firewalls, wireless equipment, fiber transceivers, etc. * Good diagnostics and troubleshooting skills, including using network monitoring and test tools. * Strong documentation skills; ability to make detailed network diagrams, configuration documentation, field test reports. * Strong communication skills; ability to work with field staff and non-technical stakeholders. * Willingness/ability to travel to field sites. COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS * Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check. * Must pass a pre-employment Drug and Alcohol Test * Must demonstrate eligibility to work in U.S. * Possession of a valid driver's license is a requirement for this job. * Possession of relevant certifications required for the role. ## Description The Network Engineer is responsible for designing, deploying, managing, and maintaining network systems that support ITS infrastructure-this includes traffic control systems, communications (fiber, wireless, etc.), CCTV, sensors, data backhaul, field device connectivity, and monitoring. The Network Engineer ensures high availability, reliability, security, and performance of networked systems, while working closely with field teams, civil/electrical engineers, vendor partners, DOTs, municipalities, utility providers, and/or telecom carriers., * Design, engineer, and implement network topologies and connectivity for ITS applications: fiber optic networks, wireless links, Ethernet, MPLS, VPN, etc. * Conduct network capacity planning, performance analysis, and scalability assessments to support ITS growth. * Define network hardware (routers, switches, wireless access points, antennas, edge devices), firmware/software requirements, and configure network devices. * Ensure reliable, redundant, and resilient network pathways (dual feeds, backup links, failover configurations). * Implement and maintain network security: firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention (IDS/IPS), encryption, authentication, access control, network segmentation. * Monitor networks for latency, throughput, packet loss, jitter; detect and respond to bottlenecks or faults. * Troubleshoot issues in field devices, communication links, backhaul networks; coordinate with field technicians and others to resolve outages or performance issues. * Collaborate with systems engineers, civil/electrical engineers for field visibility (fiber routes, wireless line of sight, conduit paths, grounding, power, etc.). * Maintain network documentation: network diagrams, configurations, change logs, test reports, service level agreements (SLAs). * Support deployment of new ITS devices and systems (CCTV, sensors, detection, signal controllers, dynamic message signs), ensuring network connectivity. * Participate in commissioning, testing, and validation of communication infrastructure. * Plan and implement disaster recovery / business continuity for network systems. * Coordinate with vendors, carriers, municipalities, DOTs, utility providers. * Keep up to date with standards and regulations relevant to ITS communications (e.g., NTCIP, IEEE, FCC wireless regulations, state/local codes). ## 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 Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Playing Pong on a shoulder press machine](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100140-playing-pong-on-a-shoulder-press-machine) - [An Applied Introduction to eBPF with Go](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1075-an-applied-introduction-to-ebpf-with-go) - [Your Infrastructure Is Not a Playground: AI Agents for Infra Done Right](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2084-your-infrastructure-is-not-a-playground-ai-agents-for-infra-done-right) - [Agent Smith Gets Hardware: Autonomous IoT Hacking From Debug Port to Cloud API](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100258-agent-smith-gets-hardware-autonomous-iot-hacking-from-debug-port-to-cloud-api) ## 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) - [How should you format your IT resume?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/68-how-should-you-format-your-it-resume) - [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) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [How to land a developer job in Amsterdam](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/36-how-to-land-a-developer-job-in-amsterdam) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market)