Network Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Network Engineer

Location : Waukegan IL , Chicago, IL , Los Angeles CA

Job Description :

The Senior IT Network Engineer is primarily responsible for the design, implementation and support of enterprise network infrastructure utilized by our healthcare client. Additionally, this position is expected to mentor more junior staff, i.e. the IT Network Engineer. This position performs tasks in association with IM Application and Infrastructure Teams. Duties may be performed directly or coordinated with external technology and / or service partners. This position requires the individual to have a master level understanding of all assigned network, and application technologies and to assume responsibility for the successful completion of complex project tasks.

Responsibilities / Job Functions :

• Develops and manages complex projects related to the network infrastructure and related technologies.
• Mentors and develops the network technology skills of junior staff.
• Establishes and maintains network infrastructure roadmaps and technology standards
• Implements and maintains Juniper / Cisco and other network vendor technologies.
• Maintains wired and wireless network equipment and software.
• Performs network troubleshooting and analysis utilizing packets sniffers and other inspection tools
• Works with the Information Security and Compliance Teams for policy and design needs related to network infrastructure security.
• Develops and maintains data cable, network rooms, and other physical elements of the network infrastructure.
• Participate in other department or organizational project tasks as required.
• Completes assigned Service Desk support tickets within IM Department standards
• Serves as liaison to vendors for equipment and software maintenance
• Develops and documents procedures covering all aspects of enterprise-wide network infrastructure
• Monitors and reports on performance for all enterprise network infrastructure and technologies.
• Performs ongoing capacity and performance planning for enterprise network infrastructure and related technologies.
• Assumes on-call responsibility for network infrastructure, per the schedule.
• Other job functions as assigned.

Required Skills

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