IT Network & Telecommunications Specialist
Core
Design, implement, maintain, and administer network and telecommunications systems for critical transportation infrastructure, including ITS, traffic operations, and fiber networks.
Role type
Senior IC network and telecommunications specialist
Builds
Regional ITS networks, communications infrastructure, and connectivity for field-based OT environments
Domain
Transportation / Network Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | infrastructure
Required skills
Network architecture design, routing and switching, fiber system design, wireless network management, traffic and ITS systems knowledge, security testing, asset lifecycle management, technical documentation, remote access technologies (SSH, VPN, IPsec), project coordination
Preferred skills
Cisco and Palo Alto networking equipment knowledge, WSDOT ITS design principles, project management principles
Technologies
Cisco, Ethernet, GIS, Hardware, Support, Network, Security, VPN, Web, DMS, Firewall, ITSM, LESS
Responsibilities
Conduct site surveys and evaluate networking solutions; design, procure, install, configure, and manage full lifecycle of network equipment; plan and implement physical and network connectivity for field-based OT/ITS environments; monitor performance and provide advanced troubleshooting for escalated connectivity issues; maintain telecommunications standards, procedures, and technical documentation; manage multiple network projects and coordinate with vendors; manage network equipment inventory and asset lifecycle activities
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities