Senior Network Engineer

Senior Network Engineer (Hybrid)

***This is a hybrid role based on-site in Hoffman Estates, IL***

As a Network Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, implementation, and support of enterprise solutions focused on the areas of Network (LAN, WAN, WiFi, Firewall) and datacenter technologies.

• Act as an SME, leading end-to-end network solutions by planning, designing, deploying, testing, documenting, troubleshooting, and auditing
• Skilled architect and administrator of network systems
• Deliver presentations, when necessary, about emerging technologies for senior leadership
• Manage network-related budgets
• Participate in engineering discussions, working with internal and external teams
• Be an escalation point for our Tier 1 support
• Planning, implementation, and maintenance of a multitude of communications platforms and technologies.
• Work closely with other engineers and architects to develop technical documents and to implement new technologies as part of large-scale lifecycle programs and enterprise key initiative.
• Responsible for creating and delivering best standards and practices across the network domain
• Follow ITSM/ITIL procedures regarding changes and incidents
• Ownership, coordination, and collaboration for any issues brought to your attention
• Manage vendors, including: reviewing and negotiating contracts, ensuring deliverables are met
• Manage escalations and expedite with vendors when necessary
• Familiar with SoPs, runbooks, project plans, HLD, LLD, configuration templates, operational handoff documents
• Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations
• Stay engaged and be familiar with latest infrastructure technologies and methodologies
• Responsible for lifecycle management, maintenance contracts and licensing, total cost of ownership and inventory control of all network assets globally

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience working with network services, including: routing, switching, VPN/tunneling, wireless, load balancers, oob, datacenter, and firewalls
• Knowledge across different types of network connectivity tech such as: MPLS, VPN, Internet, SDWAN, and point-to-point
• An understanding of the OSI model and how systems and services operate within the model
• Familiarity with enterprise-class network management and analysis systems, such as: ManageEngine, Ekahau, and Wireshark
• Capable of implementing network systems, including: creating configuration cutsheets/runbook, change requests, and handoff docs for operations
• Experience troubleshooting networked systems and working with operations teams for problem isolation and resolution
• Ability to manage conflicting priorities
• Perform other duties and responsibilities, as assigned
• Must have problem solving skills and the ability to multitask
• Ability to work under pressure and at a huge volume and fast pace environment