Network Engineer

Oxford Global Resources; Deerfield (IL); On-site; USD 61,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford Global Resources is seeking a network professional to establish and maintain network performance by designing configurations and troubleshooting outages. The role emphasizes building robust LAN/WAN environments and securing access through policy enforcement.

You will work on monitoring, upgrades, and collaboration with network architects to optimize performance, enforce policies, and report status while supporting ongoing learning and industry standards compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience designing and implementing network configurations.
• Ability to track project expenses and manage budgets.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting capabilities in complex networks.
• Knowledge of LANs, Proxy Servers, networking standards and security concepts.

Responsibilities

• Designs networking environment by configuring systems and directing installation.
• Monitors performance, troubleshoots outages, schedules upgrades, and coordinates with network architects.
• Establishes and enforces network policies, defines access controls and security measures.
• Reports on network status, prioritizes information, and manages projects to accomplish objectives.

Skills

Project Management

Problem Solving

LAN Knowledge

Proxy Servers

Networking Knowledge

Network Design and Implementation

Network Troubleshooting

Network Hardware Configuration

Network Performance Tuning

People Management

Tracking Budget Expenses

Job description

Summary:

Establishes and maintains network performance by building net configurations and connections; troubleshooting network problems.

Project Details:

Establish networking environment by designing system configuration; directing system installation; defining, documenting, and enforcing system standards. Maximize network performance by monitoring performance; troubleshooting network problems and outages; scheduling upgrades; collaborating with network architects on network optimization. Secure network system by establishing and enforcing policies; defining and monitoring access. Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations. Accomplish information systems and organization mission by completing related results as needed. Report network operational status by gathering, prioritizing information; managing projects.

Job Experience:

• Tracking Budget Expenses
• Project Management
• Problem Solving
• LAN Knowledge
• Proxy Servers
• Networking Knowledge
• Network Design and Implementation
• Network Troubleshooting
• Network Hardware Configuration
• Network Performance Tuning
• People Management
• Hourly Rate: 44-58

Oxford is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Oxford will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

Oxford provides supplemental medical (we do not offer major medical), dental, vision, life, and disability benefit plans along with a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan. Paid holidays based on eligibility and paid sick leave for applicable jurisdiction, as required. Oxford is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email [e-mail]. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.