Senior Network Engineer
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Job Location:
Chicago, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 140000 - 155000
Posted on:
13 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Summary
The Senior Network Engineer works independently and as part of a team that is responsible for the installation configuration and support of the Cisco network infrastructure. The incumbent is responsible for supporting the Cisco switch router wireless SD-WAN F5 load balancing infrastructure and Internet/MPLS circuits. The Senior Network Engineer works on assignments that are typically more complex in nature and where considerable experience and judgment is required to define effective solutions and resolve issues. They must be very organized motivated and able to interact with technical and non-technical customers. Strong interpersonal skills are needed to deliver exceptional customer service and interact with cross-functional teams. They must have the ability to configure and support third party systems as well as Cisco Network Infrastructure.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Work independently but also work with other personnel to design implement and support advanced networking.
- Provide technical network integration support encompassing physical planning configuration installation and ongoing support of network hardware and software encompassing routers switches wireless load balancers and related components.
- Work on advanced projects to implement new services and features.
- Keep current with network technologies and bring new documented proposals to management clearly identifying how these proposals can improve the business.
- Lead tasks and projects providing technical direction coordination and guidance to other staff.
- Responsible for the monitoring operations and performance of the network infrastructure.
- Manage and upgrade Internet MPLS P2P circuits and Cloud connectivity.
- Lead office moves/build outs and hardware refreshes.
- Collaborate with IT Security for firewall management needs.
- Ensure capacity planning is performed and is proactive in assessing and making recommendations for improvements.
- Review design proposals for technical content Identify analyze and evaluate alternative design solutions.
- Solve problems and address issues that were escalated. Utilize packet analysis and network monitoring tools to isolate and resolve issues.
- Define maintain and ensure adherence to all IT processes and controls to ensure high availability.
- Ensure all systems are documented and administered properly with great attention to detail.
- In concert with the Network Architect plan and design new networks establish technical standards and ensure appropriate interface capabilities with other networks.
- Flexibility in work schedule to accommodate after hours Installation/Service and rotational on-call.
- Participate in business continuity planning and testing of the network infrastructure.
- Participate in cross functional projects including non-network related infrastructure.
Salaries vary by location and are based on numerous factors including but not limited to the relevant market skills experience and education of the selected candidate. If an estimated salary range for this role is available it will be provided in our Target Salary Range section. Our compensation package also includes bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits program. Benefits information can be found at Salary Range To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities (Duties) above satisfactorily and meet the requirements below. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. If you need such an accommodation please email (current employees should contact Human Resources). Education and/or Experience: Required: Preferred: Other Skills and Abilities: The following will also be required of the successful candidate: Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer #LI-Hybrid #LI-HM1Qualifications
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- EIGRP
- Load Balancing
- Routing Protocols
- Network Engineering
- BGP
- LAN
- Computer Networking
- IPsec
- OSPF
- Cisco ASA
- Juniper
- MPLS
About Company
Sidley is a global law firm, collaborating across disciplines and borders to help clients in more than 70 countries achieve business objectives.
