Network Engineer

The Judge Group

Deerfield (IL)

Hybrid

USD 82,656 - 96,432

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A forward-thinking company is seeking a Network Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role involves monitoring and optimizing the data network, ensuring seamless connectivity and performance. You will be responsible for troubleshooting issues, implementing configuration changes, and utilizing automation tools to enhance network efficiency. If you have a strong background in networking and enjoy tackling challenges in a collaborative environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a significant impact in the technology sector.

Qualifications

3+ years of experience in Software Engineering or related fields.
Strong experience with Cisco Nexus Datacenter Concepts and routing protocols.

Responsibilities

Monitor the Data Network for performance issues and manage tickets.
Plan and implement data network configuration changes and upgrades.

Skills

Network Monitoring

Network Analysis

Incident Resolution

Data Network Configuration

Preventative Maintenance

Automation

Routing Protocols (OSPF, BGP)

Network Applications (DNS, DHCP, NTP)

Application Content Delivery Technologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Cisco Nexus

F5 (LTM/GTM)

Citrix NetScaler

Hypervisor

Job description

Our client is currently seeking a Network Engineer.

Hybrid to the northern suburbs of Chicago, IL (3 days a week onsite).

Job Description:

Monitors the Data Network for performance degradation, connectivity issues, system events, and alerts. Updates and manages tickets through resolution with vendors and internal support groups.
Tests, analyzes, performs corrective actions, and restores network equipment and services in a timely and accurate manner to minimize application impact. Provides timely notifications to management/outage team and escalates tickets to appropriate internal and external management as needed.
Responds to engagements from the Command Center to assist with network analysis, availability, and drive incident resolution.
Carefully plans and implements data network configuration changes, hardware/software upgrades, and more.
Performs Preventative Maintenance tasks and creates, maintains, and updates NOC support documentation.
Plans and drives remediation of known vulnerabilities on Network Devices.
Reviews internal NOC processes and drives improvements and efficiencies to diagnose issues quickly and manage overall workload effectively.
Uses automation, system tools, open-source solutions, observability, and 'security first' principles in daily work.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
3+ years of experience in Software Engineering, DevOps, or related fields.
Strong experience in Cisco Nexus Datacenter Concepts/Platforms including 2k, 5k, 7k, 9k.
Strong and independent working knowledge and experience with routing protocols OSPF, BGP, etc.
Strong and independent working knowledge and experience with Spanning-Tree, HSRP, VRRP, tunneling protocols, spine-leaf architecture, and Cisco ACI.
Experience with QoS operation and configuration.
Experience in the following Datacenter technologies: FEX, VDC, VPC, Fabric-Path, VRF, OTV, LISP, VXLAN.
Independent and proficient working knowledge with network applications such as DNS, DHCP, and NTP.
Independent and proficient working knowledge with application content delivery technologies such as F5 (LTM/GTM) and Citrix NetScaler.
Fundamental knowledge and experience with virtualized compute environments, i.e., Hypervisor, UCS, ESX.

Bonus Points If You Have: