Network Engineer

Motion Recruitment; East Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 113,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a seasoned LAN Analyst/Network Engineer with extensive experience in LAN infrastructure and Cisco networking. This role involves troubleshooting, supporting complex projects, and collaborating with IT teams. Ideal candidates will have strong technical skills and effective communication abilities.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in Network Engineering.
• Strong understanding of VLAN Trunking and IP subnetting.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve LAN issues.
• Provide off-shift support for critical incidents.
• Collaborate on complex LAN projects.

Skills

LAN implementation and support

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree

Tools

Cisco switch operations

TCP/IP

VLANs

Ethernet

Job description

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We're seeking a seasoned LAN Analyst/Network Engineer with 5–7 years of hands-on experience in LAN infrastructure, Cisco networking, VLANs, IP subnetting, and switch configuration. This role involves troubleshooting, supporting complex LAN projects, collaborating with cross-functional IT teams, and providing on-call support. Ideal candidates will have a strong technical background, attention to detail, and effective communication skills.

Job Location: East Peoria, IL 61611

Duration: 12 months with strong possibility of extension

Job Description:

• As a LAN Analyst, you will work both independently and as part of a team on complex network projects.
• You will develop your professional network and leadership skills while supporting a wide variety of network-related solutions.
• You will utilize your technical skills and business understanding to help solve critical business problems.
• This role provides support for multiple locations across the Americas.

Position’s Contributions to Work Group:

• Collaborate on complex LAN projects both independently and within a team.
• Apply networking expertise and business insight to resolve key technical challenges.
• Support infrastructure across multiple locations in the Americas.

Typical Task Breakdown:

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve LAN issues and replace defective components as needed.
• Respond to support requests related to LAN development and operations.
• Provide off-shift support for critical incidents, participating in an on-call rotation.
• Coordinate with business partners and vendors for infrastructure integration.
• Design and implement process improvements related to network development and support.
• Adhere to ITSM processes and documentation standards for all changes.
• Work collaboratively with other technical teams (e.g., firewall, VPN, wireless, NAC) to execute changes.
• Provide technical guidance in the LAN domain to business stakeholders.

Interaction with Team:

• Collaborate with multiple internal technical teams including LAN, Security, Firewall, and general IT support.

Education & Experience Required:

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree with 10+ years of experience.

Technical Skills (Required):

• 5–7 years of progressive experience in Network Engineering
• LAN implementation and support
• Strong understanding of risk domains, tiered domains, TCP/IP, Ethernet, QoS, IP subnetting
• Experience with copper and fiber cabling, OSPF, VLAN Trunking, VLANs, and switch configuration
• Hands-on experience with Cisco switch operations and configuration
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to work effectively within teams

Technical Skills (Desired):

• Experience with automation/scripting
• Experience with DNA Center (Catalyst Center)
• Wireless infrastructure experience
• Background working with mid- to large-sized organizations

Soft Skills (Required):

• High attention to detail
• Resume must clearly state the candidate's current location. If missing, candidate will be disqualified (no exceptions).
• If not local but willing to relocate at own expense, this must be explicitly stated on the resume to avoid disqualification.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Construction

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