Job Details

Lead Network Operations Engineer

NILES-60714, IL, US
08/22/2019

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Required Skills

    CCNP
Company

Infinity Consulting Solutions, Inc

Experience

1 to 5 Year(s)

Job Description

LEAD NETWORK OPERATIONS ENGINEER

Seeking an experienced Network Operations Engineer to join an established global manufacturing group.
The Network Operations Engineer will manage the purchase, installation, and support of network communications infrastructure and management tools, including Local Area (LAN), Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN), firewalls, and Cisco Voice (Call Unity/Call Manager) systems. Additionally, you will install, and maintain network related systems such as routers, switches, wireless access points, firewalls, and other network devices while leading infrastructure projects.

You will be integral in establishing and improving on best practices for the operations team.
You will also work with Regional Managers and train them on how to handles issues on their own and when to escalate.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills re required.

Responsibilities:

Operates and supports the company's internal data network and voice communications systems.

Develops strategies and determines direction for network systems solutions using current and emerging technologies relative to network infrastructure.

Plans, designs and implements local and wide-area network solutions between multiple platforms and protocols.

Supports/troubleshoots network issues and coordinates with vendors for installation of such items as routers, firewalls, switches, PBXs and other network devices.

Monitors current systems and plans implementation projects as necessary through evaluating trends and planning for future needs to ensure ongoing system availability, performance, and adherence to service level agreements.

Audits network hardware and software to ensure compliance with established standards, policies, procedures, and configuration guidelines.

Maintains network security of all network devices, and aides in the coordination independent security audits performed by outside parties as required.

Manages and maintains the communications infrastructure required for Disaster Recovery (DR) failover.

Maintains backups of network system configurations.

Provides training and assists with proposal writing.



Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

5+ years of experience as a Network Engineer

1+ years working within Network Operations

Experience with network planning, engineering (hardware and software) and optimization.

In depth understanding of network security, firewalls, intrusion detection systems.

Experience with configuring Cisco routers, switches, and firewalls.

Experience working with Voice technologies, specifically Call Unity and Call Manager (CUCM)

Prior experience designing and executing system readiness and performance tests.

Experience in an environment that includes an enterprise management system (ERP), such as SAP, is preferred.

Working knowledge of DNS and DHCP.

Has a full understanding of industry practices and/or company policies and procedures.

Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions for difficult assignments and of diverse scope.

Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Ability to work well with others.

Strong customer service skills and focus.

Cisco CCNA or CCNP preferred.





Network Engineer
Information Technology

No Preference
FullTime Job
Other
1

Candidate Requirements
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Bachelors

Walkin Information
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8/20/2019
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Recruiter Details
Doug Klares
1350 Broadway, Suite 2205, NEW YORK-10018, NY
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