TEKsystems - Chicago, IL
posted 2 months ago
TEKsystems is seeking a Network Engineer for a long-term opportunity that will be hybrid in Chicago, IL or Lansing, MI. The Network Engineer will play a crucial role in the operations of the network, responsible for implementing and maintaining all company connections at a highly available, enterprise level. This position involves a mix of project work and system support, as part of a team dedicated to managing the network infrastructure environment. The engineer will ensure the appropriate configuration, maintenance, and installation of routers, switches, appliances, hardware, software, and tools. A key responsibility will be to maintain the health and security of the route switch environment by keeping the latest patches, updates, and configurations, while utilizing monitoring systems to identify and resolve issues. The role will primarily focus on project work, but will also include day-to-day responsibilities related to cleanup and improvements/optimization of the network. Projects that the Network Engineer will be involved in include a data center build, leveraging new technology with megaports, managing 3rd party provider links, SaaS implementations, and an Azure redesign. This position requires collaboration with department leaders to identify, design, and develop strategic network solutions that comply with technical and security policies. The engineer will also work closely with other networking and technical teams, as well as Information Security, on new initiatives. As a subject matter expert in several network technologies, the Network Engineer will assist in maintaining the network environment, including configuration, IOS updates, and patches. Troubleshooting network issues using industry-standard tools and monitoring will be a significant part of the role. The engineer will also support various network appliances and be involved in Business Continuity testing, providing after-hours on-call assistance on a rotation basis.