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Network Architect 6+ Months / Fulltime Chicago, IL- Oniste The engineer in this role should exhibit a strong passion for building and improving secure networks, with a focus on project delivery. This role requires the individual to think critically through problems and be a self-starter when completing assigned project and support escalation work. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are a must, as significant customer interaction is required. Roles and responsibilities:
- Design, configure, and test network solutions per scope of customer projects
- Perform troubleshooting and support activities as part of project delivery
- Lead or participate in discovery and design workshops
- Support physical installation of network and security devices, either in person or remotely
- Lead network assessment projects, and provide oversight for Engineering staff members in the development and presentation of findings and recommendations
- Communicate progress and status of deliverables to customer and other stakeholders
- Maintain technical acumen and apply as necessary
- Experience in DR set up
- 10+ years of network/security implementation and/or management experience required
- Strong understanding of network routing and switching protocols required
- Demonstrated experience with WAN and backbone network protocols (BGP, OSPF, MPLS, etc.) required
- Experience with next generation firewall technology (Palo Alto, Check Point, Fortinet, etc.) desirable
- Experience with cloud (AWS, Azure, GC) network and/or security desirable
- Certificates within network/security domain (CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, PCNSE, etc.) desirable
- Excellent analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills with the ability to communicate complex technical issues in an easy-to-understand manner
- Resourceful, with the ability to work independently
- Strong time management skills and attention to detail
- Ability to multi-task activities with shifting priorities
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Systems preferred