Network Engineer

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Shiloh, IL

Connection

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Full-Time

Overview: <p>Connection has a fantastic opportunity with one of our outstanding clients based in Shiloh, IL. They are looking for a solid&nbsp;<strong><u>Network Engineer&nbsp;</u></strong>to bring on board to be a champion for their Windows and Office 365 environment. This is a&nbsp;<strong><u>Perm Role</u></strong>.</p> <p><strong>SHIFT:&nbsp;</strong>M-F; 8:00am-5:00pm</p> <p><strong><u>What's in it for you?</u></strong></p> <ul> <li>Please ask me about the paid holidays -- you are getting the government holidays off for this role (Columbus Day, Veteran's Day would be examples).</li> <li>401k with company match.</li> <li>The ability to make a major positive impact on the business.</li> </ul>
Responsibilities: <p><strong><u>Who you are:</u></strong></p> <ul> <li>Strong experience with VOIP -- specifically Mitel System</li> <li>Comfortable monitoring networks and providing basic troubleshooting to fix issues.</li> <li>Familiar with VMWare as a support tool.</li> </ul> <p><strong><u>Job Duties</u></strong></p> <ul> <li>This position will be responsible for the design and implementation of security and network devices on the BoS WAN and LAN network.</li> <li>Participate in the maintenance and monitoring of the network and Phone system. Duties:</li> <li>Monitor the current network environment</li> <li>Design, install, maintain, and monitor the BoS FortiGate firewalls.</li> <li>Establishes networking environment by designing system configuration; directing system installation; defining, documenting, and enforcing system standards.</li> <li>Maximizes network performance by monitoring performance; troubleshooting network problems and outages; scheduling upgrades; collaborating with other IT Staff on network optimization.</li> <li>Secures network system by establishing and enforcing policies, defining, and monitoring access.</li> <li>Use knowledge of the phone system and data network to optimize the reliability and usability of voice communications.</li> <li>Install, maintain, and monitor the BoS Mitel phone infrastructure.</li> </ul> <div id="gtx-trans" style="position: absolute; left: -24px; top: 26.7639px;">&nbsp;</div>
Requirements: <ul> <li>Proven experience and success with LAN and WAN support and implementation.</li> <li>Proven experience with network capacity planning, network security principles, and general network management best practices.</li> <li>Proven experience with VOIP phone systems.</li> <li>Competence with testing tools and procedures for voice and data circuits.</li> <li>Highly skilled in Visio network diagraming.</li> <li>Knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws.</li> <li>Strong Network documenting skills.</li> <li>Ability to present ideas in user-friendly language.</li> <li>Strong customer service orientation.</li> <li>Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><u>Education &amp; Certifications:</u></strong></p> <ul> <li>The Network Engineer will have a bachelor's degree and 4 years related experience, an Associate's degree with 6 years of related experience, or 8 years related experience</li> <li>Three current applicable networking certifications CCNP, CCDA, CCNA, CISSP, WCNA, Network +, Security+ preferred.</li> </ul>