CISCO Team Network Engineer
Chicago Financial Search, Inc.
- Chicago, IL
- $85,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Observing our network's performance and availability.
- Delivering primary network support for connectivity issues involving clients and vendors.
- Assisting and addressing customer inquiries and concerns for our collocated clients.
- Interacting with end users and maintaining professional communication while managing their expectations.
- Executing regular failover and disaster recovery tests as part of our planned activities.
- Supporting the development and deployment of network security protocols.
- Aiding in the continual upkeep and documentation of our network and security systems.
- Participate in the planning, rollout, and setup of new network projects.
- A bachelor's degree in network engineering or equivalent qualifications and background.
- 3-5 years of network engineering field expertise.
- Having vendor-specific certifications, such as Cisco, is advantageous
- A solid grasp of networking protocols and infrastructure as a whole.
- Proficiency in deploying, managing, and diagnosing networking equipment, including firewalls, routers, and switches.
- Familiarity with CISCO, ARISTA, and Palo Alto Network devices is considered an advantage.
- Having experience in multicast configuration is a beneficial asset.
- Experience in cloud networking is an advantageous qualification.
- Experience in providing Network Operations Center (NOC) support to clients.
- Having experience in network security is considered an advantage.
- Proficiency in producing precise network diagrams and documentation.
- Familiarity with the financial markets is considered advantageous.
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities.
- Capacity to rapidly acquire proficiency with new or unfamiliar technology and products through the use of documentation and online resources.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Detail Oriented.
- Skill in collaborating with staff at all organizational levels.
- Strong work ethic.
- Reliable and adaptable as needed.
- Capacity to thrive in a fast-paced and high-pressure technology-driven environment.
- Self-directed project and time management skills.
- Professionalism and a driven attitude.
- Open to a hybrid work arrangement, with a minimum of 3+ days per week at our cutting-edge office located in downtown Chicago.
- Must be based in the Chicagoland area or willing to relocate to Chicago.