Senior network engineer Jobs in Chicago, IL

Senior Network Engineer

Chicago, IL – hybrid WFH : days onsite in the loop, days work from home

Summary

The Senior Cisco Network Engineer works independently and as part of a team that is responsible for the installation, configuration and support of the Cisco network infrastructure. There is an emphasis on Wireless and F load balancing infrastructure, with responsibilities spanning Cisco switch, router, SD-WAN and Internet / MPLS circuits, amongst other areas of networking. The organization is moving to Azure, so any experience with cloud-based networking (routing, and eventually automation as well).

What you'll be doing

• Work independently but also work with other personnel to design, implement and support advanced networking.
• Provide technical network integration support encompassing physical planning, configuration, installation and ongoing support of network hardware and software encompassing routers, switches, wireless, load balancers and related components.
• Work on advanced projects to implement new services and features.
• Keep current with network technologies and bring new, documented proposals to management clearly identifying how these proposals can improve the business.
• Lead tasks and projects providing technical direction, coordination, and guidance to other staff.
• Responsible for the monitoring, operations and performance of the network infrastructure.
• Manage and upgrade Internet, MPLS, PP circuits and Cloud connectivity.
• Lead office moves / build outs and hardware refreshes.
• Collaborate with IT Security for firewall management needs.
• Ensure capacity planning is performed, and is proactive in assessing and making recommendations for improvements.
• Review design proposals for technical content – Identify, analyze and evaluate alternative design solutions.
• Solve problems and address issues that were escalated. Utilize packet analysis and network monitoring tools to isolate and resolve issues.
• Define, maintain and ensure adherence to all IT processes and controls to ensure high availability.
• Ensure all systems are documented and administered properly with great attention to detail.
• In concert with the Network Architect, plan and design new networks, establish technical standards, and ensure appropriate interface capabilities with other networks.
• Flexibility in work schedule to accommodate after hours Installation / Service and rotational on-call.
• Participate in business continuity planning and testing of the network infrastructure.
• Participate in cross functional projects including non-network related infrastructure.

Skills we're seeking – core requirements

Nice to haves (network engineering is a broad field, but the more experience you have with the following the better) :