*Position Senior Network Engineer* *Location Chicago,Illinois*
*Duration 2-4 Months* *(Should be Locals Candidates Onsite is required)* *Description: * *Certifications are important* This engagement will be full time for 2-4 months onsite in downtown Chicago. The customer would like to have this resource be local. Job Summary This position is responsible for planning, designing, implementing, maintaining and monitoring the network infrastructure and enterprise network solutions. A strong working familiarity with Cisco products with hands-on experience configuring, troubleshooting, installing, analyzing capacity issues and administering routers, switches, firewalls, wireless access points, IP management and load balancers. Work is performed by following procedures and manuals in a team environment, with frequent evaluation from and under close supervision of the Systems Manager – Networking & Telecom. Principal Duties and Responsibilities DUTIES: • Design and deploy company LANs, WANs and Wireless networks including routers, switches, firewalls, wireless access points, load balancers and other related network hardware. • Research, analyze and recommend implementation of software or hardware changes to rectify any network deficiencies or to enhance network performance. • Serve as technical resource on a functional basis for the resolution of complex network problems. • Participate in various projects intended to continually improve/upgrade network infrastructures. • Regularly interface with technical and business staff of vendors and internal teams. • Analyze network activity and network problems to discover and prevent systematic errors. • Access and recommend network design changes/enhancements for improved systems availability and performance. • Provide network planning recommendations to management. • Document procedures and keep network diagrams and related materials up to date. • Knowledge of commercial enterprise-level tools and products to provide network services, including: Web filtering, Open DNS, TACACS+, VPN and Infoblox. • Ability to work with data center and IT teams to determine space, power and connectivity needs. • Required to work hours other than regular schedule such as nights, weekends and holidays when needed. • Creates documentation relating to Networking support and best practices as required • Performs a variety technology related tasks, as assigned by the Systems Manager – Networking & Telecom The information in this position description is intended to convey information about the key responsibilities and requirements of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of the skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the opportunity. Responsibilities are subject to change. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Complete all tasks within assigned schedule and budget while maintaining a high level of quality • Provide periodic and accurate feedback on status of assignments • Identify and communicate problems that affect progress to the Networking Team • Resolve, or seek resolution to problems, from peers, immediate manager, or other Operations personnel • Follow standards and procedures identified for work assignments • Update and maintain all information and documents relevant to assignments in detail • Maintain a positive work attitude, a high level of communication and cordial relations that foster team work • Resolves requests or change orders in timely fashion Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Job Specifications - MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS EDUCATION LEVEL/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED • Bachelor’s degree in IT-related field or equivalent work experience. • 5 + years’ experience in Cisco routing, core switching, Wireless, ASA firewalls, VLAN, VPN, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, Monitoring tools, network topologies and Cisco network components. • Proficient in the following protocols: OSFP, BGP, HSRP, and VPN. • 2 + years’ experience in Citrix NetScaler or similar load balancing technologies • 2+ years’ experience with Brocade switches. • Strong understanding of WAN Technologies including MPLS, DS3, Ethernet and broadband • Strong understanding of advanced network principles and internet architecture. • Excellent customer relations skills. KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED • Must be a fluent in the principles of Network Technology, including but not limited to Network Strategies, Carrier Offerings Design, VPN solutions and Cisco Platforms. • Knowledge of Network, Security and load balancing is required. • Excellent analytical and problem solving skills. • Understanding of Client /Server and Web Application components. • Candidate should have a track record of excellent team work, written verbal communications, project management, and process. • Ability to work weekends and/or off hours as necessary to meet business needs with occasional travel. • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP). PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Travel is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 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