Network Infrastructure Engineer: VMware & Cisco

Beacon Hill; Winthrop Harbor (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing firm in Illinois is seeking an IT Operations Specialist with expertise in infrastructure operations, VMware administration, and network configuration. The ideal candidate will provide day-to-day support, enhance system performance, and collaborate within structured IT environments. A Bachelor's degree in IT or a related field is preferred, along with strong troubleshooting skills and a clear communication style.

Qualifications

• Hands-on VMware administration, including ESXi and vCenter.
• Experience provisioning and troubleshooting virtual machines.
• Working knowledge of VLANs and switch port configuration.
• Exposure to structured IT environments and ITIL processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide infrastructure operations support across server and network environments.
• Monitor systems and respond to alerts.
• Participate in incident, change, and problem management processes.
• Collaborate with teams to enhance system performance.

Skills

VMware administration

Troubleshooting skills

Network configuration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

HP (HPE) server hardware

Cisco switches

Job description

A leading staffing firm in Illinois is seeking an IT Operations Specialist with expertise in infrastructure operations, VMware administration, and network configuration. The ideal candidate will provide day-to-day support, enhance system performance, and collaborate within structured IT environments. A Bachelor's degree in IT or a related field is preferred, along with strong troubleshooting skills and a clear communication style.