Senior Network Engineer

| West Suburbs | Hybrid
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Summary

A Senior Network Engineer can analyze, diagram, diagnose, design, and troubleshoot complex network environments with a focus on network security. A Senior Network Engineer has deep experience with critical/core network equipment and the ability to monitor system performance with a focus on scaling data center operations to meet organizational growth.

Responsibilities

  • Architect and lead the design and implementation of a robust, secure and scalable network as it relates to Enterprise Infrastructure and data center operations
  • Assist in maintaining, configuring, installing and testing network architecture, design, hardware, and software; Includes but not limited to routers, switches, firewalls, and enterprise wireless
  • Assist in monitoring, collecting and preparing statistical data for analysis on security monitoring, network performance, and availability (monitoring of network device logs, monitoring of port statistics)
  • Document and diagram existing network environment(s), schematically depicting communication architectures, topologies, hardware, software, transmission, and signaling links and protocols. This may include creating new diagrams or updating existing diagrams
  • Where necessary, provide guidance support and for rearchitecting network configurations based on industry best practice approaches
  • Lead the design and support the implementation of network hardening tasks
  • Perform day to day administration and operational functions of the network environment
  • Responsible for day-to-day problem troubleshooting and resolution of the networking environment (properly escalating problems when the need arises)
  • Provide network assistance to staff when required
  • Assist other team members in executing various project tasks
  • Ensure new software/products are implemented in accordance with client requirements and/or industry best practices
  • Configure, test, implement, and troubleshoot data network systems to support all aspects of the daily operations

Requirements

  • Applicant should have a 4-year degree (or equivalent technical certifications)
  • At least 15+ years of enterprise-level network related experience
  • Certified Minimum CCNP or CCIE is required
  • Extensive hands-on experience in an enterprise user environment with core switch experience, enterprise WAN (MPLS, DWDM), Hyperconverged Infrastructure, Enterprise workstations, Servers, Active Directory, and Group Policy Objects, private and public cloud, virtual networking SDDC/SDN/SD-WAN
  • Experience handling multiple projects simultaneously
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience with network architecture and protocols
  • Customer contact experience with demonstrated ability to provide superior support to external customers
  • Experience working for a top tier consulting firm
  • Transportation is required

Experience with:

    • Multi-vendor Internetworking technologies (routers, switches, firewalls).
    • Network and architecture protocols (including but not limited to TCP/IP, EIGRP, OSPF, RIP, BGP)
    • WAN technologies including MPLS and DWDM
    • Cisco hardware and software solutions
    • Cisco and Meraki Wireless solutions
    • Next-generation firewall technologies (Firesite/Firepower)

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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SDI's HQ is located in the newly redeveloped Aon Center, overlooking Millenium Park and in the heart of downtown Chicago.

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