R.J. Corman Railroad Group is currently seeking a Senior Network Engineer to join our team in Nicholasville, KY.
Responsibilities:
- Support and maintain corporate and field network environments across railroad offices, terminals, shops, yards, and remote locations supporting rail operations.
- Troubleshoot and resolve network connectivity issues impacting operational systems, dispatching, safety, and business functions.
- Serve as an escalation point for complex network incidents and outages.
- Administer and support Cisco ISE for user and device authentication, wired and wireless access control, and integration with Active Directory and security policies.
- Troubleshoot access issues affecting office staff, field devices, and railroad operational systems.
- Manage Cisco Umbrella DNS-layer security policies and support remote users and locations.
- Support and coordinate fiber and structured cabling infrastructure, including MDF/IDF closets, patch panels, switches, cabling documentation, and labeling.
- Coordinate with contractors and vendors for fiber installations, repairs, and testing.
- Support Azure networking components, including site-to-site VPNs and secure connectivity between on-premises locations and Azure.
- Deploy, configure, and support Cradlepoint LTE/5G devices for remote sites, temporary locations, and backup connectivity.
- Monitor connectivity, performance, and reliability of cellular network solutions.
- Manage vendor relationships, Cisco SmartNet support cases, hardware replacements, and support escalations.
- Assist with hardware lifecycle planning and refresh coordination.
- Maintain network documentation, including network diagrams, IP address tracking, site connectivity details, and troubleshooting procedures.
- Follow and contribute to change management practices.
- Collaborate with IT Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Field Operations, railroad leadership, and site contacts.
- Mentor junior team members and provide guidance on network best practices.
- Communicate clearly during outages or changes impacting railroad operations.
Specialized or Technical Knowledge, Education and Experience:
- 10+ years of experience supporting enterprise network environments.
- Hands-on experience with Cisco ISE.
- Hands-on experience with Cisco Umbrella.
- Experience with Cisco SmartNet support processes.
- Experience with fiber and wired network infrastructure.
- Azure networking experience (basic to intermediate).
- Experience with Cradlepoint or cellular WAN devices.
- Strong troubleshooting skills in real-world operational environments.
- Ability to support business-critical systems where uptime and safety are priorities.
- Comfortable working with vendors, contractors, and internal teams.
- Experience supporting industrial, transportation, railroad, or field operations environments preferred.
- Cisco and/or Azure certifications, or equivalent experience, preferred.
- Familiarity with remote site networking.
- Familiarity with backup and failover connectivity.
- Familiarity with ITIL or structured IT support practices.
- Practical, solutions-oriented mindset.
- Strong sense of ownership and reliability.
- Ability to balance security with operational needs.
- Strong communication skills with technical and non-technical users.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to work in both office and railroad field environments.
- Ability to respond to network incidents and outages affecting operational systems.
- Ability to travel as needed.
Environmental Conditions:
• Works in a combination of office, railroad facility, terminal, yard, shop, and remote field environments.
- Supports network infrastructure in operational railroad settings.
- May require travel to railroad facilities, remote locations, and field sites.
- Works in environments where uptime, safety, and operational continuity are critical.
Benefits: R.J. Corman Railroad Group, LLC is committed to providing its employees and their families with quality benefits. R.J. Corman offers the following benefits:
Full-Time Team Members:
- Immediate Eligibility Starting Day One of Employment:
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- PTO (Paid Time Off) Accrual
- 8 Paid Holidays Per Year
- Veteran’s Day is a Paid Holiday for US Veterans
- Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance
- Voluntary Short and Long-Term Disability
- Voluntary Accident Insurance
- FSA and HSA Options
- 401K Employer Match
- Paid Maternity Leave
- Group Life Insurance
All Team Members:
- 401K Retirement Savings Plan
- Referral Bonuses
- Employee Discounts from Various Suppliers
- Employee Assistance Program
- Annual Boot Voucher
- Company Provided PPE
- Prescription Safety Glasses Allowance
R. J. Corman Railroad is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer that is committed to a safe and drug-free workplace. R. J. Corman performs pre-employment criminal background checks and substance abuse testing, which includes a urine drug test to detect the presence of illegal drugs. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping R. J. Corman a safe and drug-free company.