Information Technology - Network Engineer

American Bar Association; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Health spending accounts

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Prepaid legal

ABA membership

Job summary

The American Bar Association in Chicago, IL is seeking an Information Technology - Network Engineer to design, implement, and manage our enterprise network infrastructure, including on‑premises, offsite, and cloud components. You will ensure reliable routing, VPN/SD‑WAN, DHCP/DNS, firewall policies, VOIP/SIP, and hardware maintenance, with on‑site rotation and occasional travel.

This role requires strong networking knowledge and relevant experience, with hybrid work options and a comprehensive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field with 5+ years of relevant experience, or alternative with 8+ years.
• Strong knowledge of routing protocols, ACL/firewall policies, SD-WAN, DHCP, DNS, VOIP/SIP, and cloud/on-premises environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, Build, Test, Implement, Manage and Maintain the enterprise network infrastructure.
• Monitor, Identify, Diagnose, and Resolve complex network/data issues.
• Design, test, and inspect data communications systems.
• Develop test plans, implementation plans, and project timelines for various projects.
• Perform network modeling, analysis, and planning.
• Provide formal corporate communications on directional changes or changes that will impact existing services
• Provide recommendations
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Networking

SD-WAN

Firewall policies

VOIP/SIP

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

High school diploma with 8+ years experience

Job description

Information Technology - Network Engineer

Chicago, IL, USA •

ABA Chicago, 321 North Clark, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America

Job Description

The American Bar Association (ABA) was founded on a commitment to advance the rule of law in the United States and beyond by providing practical resources for legal professionals, conducting law school accreditation, developing model ethics codes and more. Today, the ABA remains a member-based organization that works to ensure access to justice for all, a fair legal process, and respect for the rule of law at home and across the globe.

The ABA is committed to service and refining the standards that guide the legal profession. ABA staff are provided multiple types of continuing education and career development opportunities. Your work will help eliminate bias, enhance diversity, and advance the rule of law throughout the US and around the world.

The ABA recognizes the value staff contribute to our success through a generous benefits package that protects their health and their financial security. The ABA’s wide array of benefit offerings include 401(k), medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, health spending accounts, supplemental life and disability insurance, prepaid legal programs, and a complimentary membership to the American Bar Association, which offers additional benefits.

Flexible/hybrid work arrangements may be available for residents of CA, DC, IL, IN, MD, MI, MN, TX, VA, and WI. Residency requirements may apply. ABA employees are eligible to apply for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).

Job Summary/General Purpose of Job

• IL residents
• The network engineer is responsible for the implementation and management of the network infrastructure. The duty requires the individual to plan, design, implement, provide a high level of support and maintenance to the environment that is on-premises, offsite and in the Cloud. They will need to ensure pristine maintenance of the physical and virtual server instances. The individual must have strong knowledge of the different routing protocols, ACL/firewall policies, SD-WAN, WAP, Web Application firewalls, DHCP, DNS, VOIP/SIP, internet circuits and troubleshooting skills. The duties will also require the individual to be onsite when needed, lift/rack/maintain physical hardware and rotate on-call.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities (listed in order of importance and/or time spent)

• Design, Build, Test, Implement, Manage and Maintain the enterprise network infrastructure.
• Monitor, Identify, Diagnose, and Resolve complex network/data issues.
• Design, test, and inspect data communications systems.
• Develop test plans, implementation plans, and project timelines for various projects.
• Perform network modeling, analysis, and planning.
• Provide formal corporate communications on directional changes or changes that will impact existing services
• Provide recommendations
• Performs other related duties as required.

Required Education, Qualifications, Experience

• A Bachelors’ degree in computer science or related field with a minimum of five plus years’ relevant experience; or a high school diploma, certifications or equivalent with a minimum of eight years’ relevant experience.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to perform cabling, lifting, racking, or moving heavy equipment.

Extent of Travel Required in the Job

• As a normal course of business, this job will typically require travel of less than 30% of the time.

The American Bar Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with the American Bar Association, please call 312-988-5188.

ABA Chicago, 321 North Clark, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America