Job Description :
Role: Network Infrastructure Engineer
Duration: 6+ months (possible extension)
Location: Libertyville, IL
Interview: Phone and Mandatory Onsite
Industry: Finance/Credit
Rate: market
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SUMMARY: The Network Infrastructure Engineer is responsible for providing a
high level of technical and/or project management expertise to ensure
network and telecommunications technology aids in the achievement of
organizational goals and objectives. In this position, the incumbent
evaluates voice and data technologies as well as carrier services. This role
plays an integral part in the development and implementation of systems,
with significant exposure to users and interfaces regularly with outside
vendors. This individual must possess strong project management skills and
is able to maintain a high level of user trust and confidence. The Network
Infrastructure Engineer must have a proven track record of working in a team
environment and effectively interfacing with management. The Network
Infrastructure Engineer is responsible for analysis, troubleshooting,
planning, implementations and management of the data and voice technologies.
In addition, research and recommend new technologies to enhance business
processes.
Responsibilities:
* Provide second/third level support for network and escalates with
carrier and/or hardware/software vendors.
* Manage data/voice systems used throughout the enterprise.
* Ensures service levels are consistent with current business needs,
and plans accordingly for future business requirements.
* Ensure the control, reliability, and performance of all
network/telecommunications systems including the effective use of voice over
IP technologies.
* Track Monitor the overall integrity of the network and
telecommunications architecture.
* Prioritize schedule and monitor assigned technical projects,
developing and maintaining comprehensive project plans/schedules, while
using the same methodology to provide senior management with accurate and
complete status information.
* Provide teammates with assistance, and mentoring (where applicable)
to help promote, further educate, and enhance knowledge of the colleagues
within the Network/Telecom team.
* Act as mentor to junior network/ telecom support staff.
* Design, structure, and manage multiple diverse projects related to
data and IP voice systems.
* Perform installation, evaluation and performance of various vendor
products and enhancements. Maintains state the of art knowledge on network
technology.
* Research/assess available network/telecommunications technologies
in relation to the enterprise''s current and future needs.
Required Skills:
* Experienced with Layer 2/3 switches, routers, VPN, Load Balancers
wireless, CSU/DSU''s, Firewalls, Network management utilities and TCP/IP
packet analysis
* Experienced in supporting VoIP solutions
* Experienced with data and voice technologies/protocols such as
TCP/IP, DSL, VPN, Ethernet, T1, T3, MPLS, DNS, DHCP, Fiber/Copper Cabling
* Proficient experience using MS office products
* Strong problem solving skills
Cisco and other related technical certifications is a plus