Description We are offering a short term contract employment opportunity for a Network Engineer within the education industry. This role is based in Chicago, Illinois and will be part of a team that oversees network infrastructure including routers and switches. The role will require a hybrid work schedule with a significant amount of field work, and will focus on a Cisco environment.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the network infrastructure for the university, including routers, switches, and other related equipment.

• Manage the transition from an old Vaya system to Teams, necessitating experience with voice over systems.

• Carry out field work as required, including on-site duties such as activating jacks.

• Focus on maintaining and improving the Cisco environment, with special attention to wireless technology.

• Manage over 3000 access points and handle the reconfiguration of cameras.

• Have knowledge of routing protocols such as Border Gateway Protocol (BGP), Checkpoint, Cisco ASA, Cisco Routers, Cisco Technologies, Computer Hardware, and Configuration Management.

• Understand design principles, Eigrp, Firewall Technologies, and Network Engineering.

• Show flexibility with work schedule, with potential for remote work depending on the school year and term time. Requirements

• Expertise in Checkpoint firewall technologies

• Familiarity with Cisco ASA

• Proficient in managing Cisco Routers

• Extensive knowledge of Cisco Technologies

• Experience with Computer Hardware

• Skilled in Configuration Management

• Ability to work on design related tasks

• Familiarity with Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP)

• Experience in Firewall Technologies

• Proven experience in Network Engineering

• Degree in relevant field or equivalent work experience

• Excellent problem-solving abilities

• Strong communication and collaboration skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously

• Experience in a university or higher education setting is preferred but not required.

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