Enterprise Network Engineer Cisco & Security

NORC at the University of Chicago; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Retirement plan

Group life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Holidays and parental leave

Bereavement leave

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

NORC at the University of Chicago is seeking an IT professional to help build and support Cisco-based LAN/WAN environments and provide infrastructure analysis and technical support. The role is based in Chicago and follows a hybrid schedule with in-office presence required.

The position focuses on network, virtual servers, storage, and IP telephony, with opportunities to influence security standards and project implementations. A Bachelor's degree and 3 years’ experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant IT field.
• 3 years of experience in installation and maintenance of Citrix or Cisco-based infrastructure in an Enterprise context.
• Strong customer interaction and verbal/written communication skills.
• Some travel to company site.
• Experience across network, virtual servers, storage systems and IP telephony.
• Proficient with Windows operating system.

Responsibilities

• Support new network infrastructure projects and implementations.
• Assist with development and implementation of security standards and guidelines for production center platforms and remote access.
• Coordinate network system upgrades and maintenance tasks.
• Develop recommendations for upgrades to ensure a stable, available network infrastructure.
• Research and consult with vendors and internal customers to ensure infrastructure effectiveness.
• Diagnose and resolve complex network infrastructure problems.
• Apply best practices to improve procedures and services.
• Solve a range of problems using standard procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Customer communication

Travel flexibility

Hybrid work readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Citrix

Cisco

Windows OS

IP Telephony

Virtual servers

Storage systems

Job description

NORC at the University of Chicago is seeking an IT professional to help build and support Cisco-based LAN/WAN environments and provide infrastructure analysis and technical support. The role is based in Chicago and follows a hybrid schedule with in-office presence required.

The position focuses on network, virtual servers, storage, and IP telephony, with opportunities to influence security standards and project implementations. A Bachelor's degree and 3 years’ experience are required.