Elk Grove Village, Illinois, United States of America
Full Time
2 weeks ago
$140,000 - $150,000 USD
No Visa Sponsorship
Key skills
FirewallsVoIPProject ManagementPrototyping
About this role
Role Overview
Design, develop, analyze, troubleshoot, and document computer networks (such as Juniper and Cisco Systems) and infrastructure
Lead major network projects to support capacity growth, upgrades, new products/features, and integration
Maintain in-depth up-to-date knowledge of standards, guidelines, industry trends, etc., for the Networking discipline, including LAN, WAN, SD-Wan, Wireless, Data Center networking and firewalls
Lead the team in the implementation of these standards
Execute comprehensive scopes of work in alignment with assigned implementation plans, including system architecture builds, testing protocols, technical documentation, and end-user training
Contribute to the development and analysis of network designs and protocols including prototyping and assessment
Lead end-to-end planning, engineering, forecasting, and implementation efforts for moderately complex network systems, proactively identifying and aligning resource requirements to ensure optimal performance and scalability
Recommend changes in maintenance and systems standards, training support personnel on the conversion and implementation of the system
Ensure compliance with change control processes and adherence to standards
Participate in the diagnosis, isolation, and resolution of network problems, providing root cause analysis
Proactively identify potential issues in the production environment and help recommend potential solutions.Work cross-functionally to accomplish assignments
Interact with internal and external peers and managers to exchange complex information related to areas of specialization
Provide coaching, guidance, and on-the-job training to more junior engineers
Partner with the Information Security team to assess risk of threats to the network and ensure that appropriate actions are taken in a timely manner.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree required with emphasis on Computer Science and Management Information Systems
Certifications in Cisco, Palo Alto, and/or Aruba are preferred
Minimum five years of experience in IT infrastructure and networking, with a strong background in network design, planning, and implementing scalable, highly available, and mission-critical network environments
Advanced knowledge and expertise in Cisco, and Palo Alto Networks required
Experience with a variety of routing protocols and IP Addressing ( BGP, EIGRP, and OSPF) required
Demonstrated experience in project management—including planning, organization, and resource coordination—is required
Experience implementing WIFI and VOIP QOS policies in complex environments required
Tech Stack
Firewalls
VoIP
Benefits
Investing in Our Employees, Our Communities, and Our Customers