Network Infrastructure Specialist

3 weeks ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States Metra Full time

About the Role:

Metra is seeking a highly skilled Network Engineer to join our team. As a Network Engineer, you will be responsible for installing, maintaining, and monitoring local area network (LAN) and wide area network (WAN) equipment and software.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design, research, and implement LAN/WAN solutions for enterprise networks.
  • Solve infrastructure problems and manage performance and capacity issues.
  • Lead network security architecture and deployment activities and manage daily Cisco infrastructure security.
  • Assess new software releases to determine if upgrades are needed, apply patches, and execute/test upgrades for Cisco infrastructure.
  • Document infrastructure issues, processes, and environment utilizing the provided tools.
  • Coordinate and oversee the work of third-party networking consultants, maintain equipment with current vendor support agreements, and function as primary contact for resolution of Cisco support issues.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in computer-related discipline, engineering, or in lieu of degree, any combination of education and work experience may be substituted for the required degree that equals four years in Information Technology infrastructure and networking services.
  • At least six years of progressively responsible IT experience that includes implementing LANs, WANS, and Cisco infrastructure in a primary data center/disaster recovery environment, working with Cisco enterprise-level switches, routers, firewalls, and wireless LAN controllers, and at least three years planning, analyzing, configuring, installing, and managing Cisco systems.
  • Considerable knowledge of Cisco technologies, multiple routing and Cisco OTV protocols (OSPF/BGP/HSRP/EIGRP), and current Cisco IOS.
  • Considerable knowledge of security-related technologies such as 2-factor authentication, RADIUS, RSA, and 802.1x.
  • Good knowledge of load balancers, monitoring tools, and enterprise business systems/applications used for both internal and external-facing systems as they relate to infrastructure support.
  • Proficient in WAN, T-1, Frame Relay, MPLS, and wireless Cisco protocols.
  • Strong Layer 2 and 3 network skills.
  • Skill assessing highly complex infrastructure problems and investigating, developing, and implementing solutions.
  • Strong analytical and organization skills with attention to detail.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills when interacting with users, management, and consultants.
  • Ability to multi-task, prioritize multiple objectives, and bring projects to completion.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
  • Must be willing to travel within and outside of Metra's 6-county region.
  • Must be available to work flexible hours in the early morning, late afternoon, evenings, or weekends.

Preferred:

  • CCNP or F5 certification.

Metra is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

It is our policy to fill vacant positions with qualified candidates without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, gender identity, disability, or any protected categories, assuming an individual can perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.

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