Network Engineer

MMD Services

Downers Grove (IL)

On-site

USD 115,000 - 125,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading technology firm based in Downers Grove, Illinois, is hiring a Network Engineer. This role involves maintaining and administering the company's networks, implementing security measures, and troubleshooting issues. Candidates should possess a strong understanding of network infrastructure, hardware, and have a bachelor's degree in a related field. The salary range is $115,000 to $125,000 annually, and this is a full-time position.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with a network engineering focus.
Strong understanding of network infrastructure and hardware.
Ability to implement, administer, and troubleshoot network devices.

Responsibilities

Maintain and administer computer networks including related computing environments.
Perform disaster recovery operations and data backups.
Protect data and software by implementing network security measures.

Skills

Network infrastructure understanding

Troubleshooting network devices

Problem-solving skills

Network security experience

LAN and WAN experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in information technology or equivalent

Tools

Routers

Firewalls

Switches

Wireless access points

Job description

Overview

This range is provided by MMD Services. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$115,000.00/yr - $125,000.00/yr

Our client operates worldwide and stands at the forefront of developing innovative solutions for the government, municipal, and industrial industries. They provide everything from state-of-the-art emergency vehicles to effective street sweepers, significantly improving our daily experiences and the cleanliness of our cities. Focused on advanced public safety and communication systems, they guarantee the swift delivery of essential alerts to the appropriate parties.

Position Summary

Network Engineer will be responsible for maintaining and administering our company\'s Wide Area and Local networks. Primary duties will include maintenance of computer networks, hardware, software, and other related systems, performing disaster recovery operations, protecting data, software, and hardware from attacks, and replacing faulty network hardware components when necessary. They will also be working closely with the users of our network to identify potential issues and resolve existing problems.

Candidates will need to have a strong understanding of network infrastructure and network hardware. Will also need to be able to implement, administer, and troubleshoot network devices including WAPs, firewalls, routers, switches, and controllers. A deep knowledge of application transport and network infrastructure protocols is highly desired.

Responsibilities

Maintaining and administering computer networks and related computing environments including systems software, applications software, hardware, and configurations.
Performing disaster recovery operations and data backups when required.
Protecting data, software, and hardware by coordinating, planning and implementing network security measures.
Troubleshooting, diagnosing and resolving hardware, software, and other network and system problems.
Replacing faulty network hardware components when required.
Maintaining, configuring, and monitoring virus protection software and email applications.
Monitoring network performance to determine if adjustments need to be made.
Conferring with network users about solving existing system problems.
Operating master consoles to monitor the performance of networks and computer systems.
Coordinating computer network access and use.
Designing, configuring, and testing networking software, computer hardware, and operating system software.
Lead/Manage Network team.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in information technology or equivalent experience in a related field with a network engineering focus.
Strong understanding of network infrastructure and network hardware.
Ability to think through problems and visualize solutions.
Ability to implement, administer, and troubleshoot network infrastructure devices, including wireless access points, firewall, routers, switches, controllers.
Knowledge of application transport and network infrastructure protocols.
Ability to create accurate network diagrams and documentation for design and planning network communication systems.
Provides specific detailed information for hardware and software selection.
Ability to quickly learn new or unfamiliar technology and products using documentation and internet resources.
Ability to work with all levels of staff within and outside of IT and outside the organization.
A self-starter able to work independently but comfortable working in a team environment.
Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
Dependable and flexible when necessary.
Network security experience.
LAN and WAN experience.

Compensation

$115,000 - $125,000

Equal Opportunity

MMD Services Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, physical/mental disability, medical condition, military/veteran status, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, alienage, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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