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We are a Managed Service Provider (MSP) and we are looking for a Junior Network Engineer to design, implement, maintain, monitor and support our growing network infrastructure. You will be part of a team that is responsible for data center network operations, client networks and available network architectures that meet business objectives and SLAs.
Responsibilities
- Configure and install various network devices and services (e.g., routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, VPN, QoS, VoIP, VMWare, SANs)
- Perform network maintenance and system upgrades including service packs, patches, hot fixes and security configurations
- Monitor performance and ensure system availability and reliability
- Monitor system resource utilization, trending, and capacity planning
- Provide Level-2/3 support and troubleshooting to resolve issues
- Work within established configuration and change management policies to ensure awareness, approval and success of changes made to the network infrastructure
- Select and implement security tools, policies, and procedures in conjunction with the company’s management team
- Liaise with vendors and other IT personnel for problem resolution
Requirements
- Proven hands-on network engineering experience
- CCNP or higher (CCIE and/or CISSP highly valued)
- Deep understanding of networking protocols (e.g., IPSEC, HSRP, BGP, OSPF, 802.11, QoS)
- Solid understanding of the OSI or TCP/IP model
- Extremely experienced with VoIP technologies (including Asterisk, FreeSWITCH, 3CX)
- VMWare experience (certification preferred) and Proxmox
- SANs/vSANs and vMotion
- Hands-on experience with monitoring, network diagnostic and network analytics tools
- University degree in Computer Science or a related subject
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $55,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
- VMWare: 5 years (Preferred)
- Computer networking: 5 years (Preferred)
- LAN: 5 years (Preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Springfield, IL 62703