Network Engineer II

Reliable Software Resources Inc; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT consulting firm in Peoria is seeking a skilled individual for network management and programming tasks. You will manage a large enterprise network and enhance existing tools written in Perl and PHP. Candidates should possess 2 to 4 years of experience in related fields, strong analytical skills, and effective communication abilities. A focus on customer needs is essential, as well as the ability to train staff across technical and non-technical backgrounds.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 to 4 years of job-related experience.
• Strong programming background in Perl and PHP.
• Very strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor networks for over 15,000 devices across 400 locations.
• Enhance proprietary network monitoring tools written in Perl/PHP.
• Collaborate with team members to address skill gaps.

Skills

Perl

PHP

SQL

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Tools

Cisco ACS

Cisco Prime

MySQL

Windows Server

Job description

Overview

Organizations today are not only challenged by the constantly changing and emerging technologies, but are also confronted with difficulties in acquiring adequate human resources to meet the dynamics of the different IT Project initiatives. It becomes imperative to any business organization to utilize the most cost-effective ways of acquiring talent for immediate and long-term projects with a specific or niche skill set.

Since our inception, Reliable Software has been offering IT consulting services to the clients which enable them to maximize their IT investment and that has made us extremely competent enough to work on any IT consulting project for any industry domain. We offer world-class business solutions leveraging widely accepted strategies and technologies on different platforms and these services come at competitive rates. We design end to end business solutions from conceptualization to implementation as per the client\'s requirements.

To acquire strategic skills in a timely and cost-effective manner, many companies turn to Reliable Software for quality IT resource management. Reliable Software has the ability to quickly respond to technology initiatives by strategically acquiring skills and managing available resources. With customers ranging in size from startups to Fortune 500 enterprises, we understand the ever increasing need for talented IT professionals in the development of new technologies. Reliable Software is in business to help you maintain your competitive advantage by cost-effectively delivering highly skilled consultants when and how you need them most.

Reliable Software helps you address technical resource requirements with contract services. We invite you to see the difference working with Reliable Software and our strength is in our people and we are ready to work hard for you. Our broad portfolio of solutions enables us to meet your specific staffing requirements across all technologies and domains and below is the list

Responsibilities

• Team’s primary function is Network management and monitoring for over 15,000 devices in enterprise network of over 400 locations.
• The team has a proprietary system called VNOC for network monitoring that is written primarily in Perl/PHP.
• Environment also includes Cisco ACS, Cisco Prime, NetQoS. MySQL database is used for hosting and the tools run on Windows Servers (2003/2008).
• The team is strong in networking but they have a skill gap in programming (PHP/Perl) to be able to make much needed enhancements in the tools.
• Could also be responsible for new development as needed.

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 to 4 years job related experience.
• Programming background preferably in Perl and PHP
• Very strong analytical skills
• Very good written communication and documentation skills
• Good oral communication and interpersonal skills – (English is key)
• High customer focus
• Good planning & organizing skills
• Knowledge of SQL
• Experience required in at least 2 of the following areas:
  • Design and implementation of Distributed Applications (Web, Java)

Desired Qualifications

• MediaWiki formatting for documentation
• General knowledge of TCP/IP protocols, and WAN/LAN using ping/traceroute
• Familiar with Cisco IOS and basic router configuration files
• Linux experience searching and editing files
• Ability to train users with technical and non-technical backgrounds

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.