Network Engineer

American IT Systems
Rosemont, IL, United States
5 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
1 year minimum
Compensation
$120,640.0 - $128,960.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Border Gateway Protocol Cyber Security Computer Networks Data Centers Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Network Address Translation Disaster Recovery Domain Name System (DNS) Firmware Monitoring of Systems Networking Hardware Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
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Internet Service Provider Network Security Network Architecture Network Installation Services Network Monitoring Routing Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) Remote Access Technology TCP/IP Virtual Local Area Networks Wide Area Networks Wireless Networks Wi-Fi Technology Computer Network Operations Firewalls (Computer Science) Juniper Network Support Wireless Technologies Fortinet Cisco Switches Cisco Network Optimization Servicenow

Job description

  • We are seeking an experienced Network Engineer to manage and support the customer’s enterprise network and security infrastructure.
  • The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with Fortinet firewalls, Cisco switching, Juniper wireless technologies, network monitoring, incident troubleshooting, and onsite hands-and-feet support.
  • This role requires close collaboration with customer teams, vendors, and global support organizations to ensure a secure, reliable, and high-performing network environment. Key Responsibilities
  • Network & Security Operations Administer, monitor, and troubleshoot enterprise network infrastructure, including FortiGate Firewalls, Cisco Switches, and Juniper Wireless infrastructure. Configure, maintain, and optimize firewalls, switching, wireless, VLANs, routing, VPNs, and network security policies.
  • Perform firmware upgrades, configuration backups, patching, and preventive maintenance on network devices.
  • Monitor network availability, performance, and capacity, proactively identifying and resolving issues.
  • Diagnose and resolve LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi, VPN, DNS, and connectivity issues. Participate in network implementation, upgrades, migrations, and disaster recovery activities.
  • Ensure network security compliance by implementing approved security policies and best practices.
  • Monitoring & Incident Management Monitor enterprise network infrastructure using Customer-owned monitoring tools.
  • Perform alert triage, fault isolation, and root cause analysis for network-related events.
  • Create, update, and resolve network incidents and service requests within agreed SLAs.
  • Execute approved network changes in accordance with change management procedures.
  • Prepare operational reports, network health dashboards, and incident summaries.
  • Onsite Hands-and-Feet Support Provide onsite support for installation, rack-and-stack, cabling, hardware replacement, device provisioning, and troubleshooting.
  • Coordinate with remote engineering teams during network maintenance and incident resolution.
  • Support data center and branch office network infrastructure activities.
  • Vendor Coordination Coordinate with OEM vendors, ISPs, telecommunications providers, and third-party support teams for issue resolution and escalation management.
  • Manage vendor support cases through closure.
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Requirements

Skill 1 Yrs of Exp Network & Security Operations Administer Skill 2 Yrs of Exp Network Architecture Skill 3 Yrs of Exp Cisco CCNA Skill 4 Yrs of Exp - Fortinet Good To have Skills Skill 1 Yrs of Exp Network Architecture Skill 2 Yrs of Exp Network Security Skill 3 Yrs of Exp Firewall Skill 4 Yrs of Exp - Routing, * Fortinet FortiGate Firewalls Cisco Switching and Routing Juniper Wireless Infrastructure TCP/IP, LAN/WAN, VLANs, STP, Routing Protocols (OSPF/BGP preferred) VPN Technologies (Site-to-Site and Remote Access) DNS, DHCP, NAT Network Security and Firewall Policy Management Enterprise Network Monitoring Tools Network Performance Analysis and Troubleshooting Configuration Backup and Firmware Upgrades ITSM Tools (ServiceNow preferred), * 8-12 years of enterprise network engineering experience.

  • Strong knowledge of network architecture, routing, switching, wireless, and security technologies.
  • Experience supporting large enterprise or data center environments.
  • Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills.
  • Strong communication and documentation skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional and global teams.
  • Preferred Certifications Cisco CCNA / CCNP Fortinet Certified Professional (FCP) / NSE Juniper JNCIA / JNCIS

Soft Skills

  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
  • Strong customer and stakeholder management skills. Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills., Job Overview: Pay Range: $52.00hr - $57.00hr Requirement/Must Have: 8-12 years of enterprise network engineering experience. Strong knowledge of network architecture, routing…

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