Network Engineer

Job Description:

This expansion role is for a Network Engineer in the Midwest (Chicago) area to perform on-site and project-based consulting with various customers to implement, and support Cisco-based networks. Your first project is a full time position with one of our customers deploying Cisco network devices at various sites in the area. When not required to be on client site, you will be working from your home, but you MUST be commutable to Chicago and areas around, to be considered for this role.

In this role, you will:

Implement, troubleshoot, and document enterprise networks and related systems
Provide knowledge transfer and informal training to clients
Lead changes and serve as the point-of-contact for onsite vendors during change implementation
Coordinate with on-site customer leads for implementation planning

What you need to succeed:

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) level expertise in Enterprise Infrastructure (formerly Route/Switch), (enterprise wireless and collaboration are welcome as well - let's talk)
Demonstrable experience in the implementation, troubleshooting and support of large enterprise networks
Good understanding and practical experience with routing protocols (EIGRP, OSFP, and BGP)
Good understanding and practical experience with switching technologies (Spanning tree, EtherChannel, Port Security, 802.1X, MAB)
Good understanding and practical experience with facility cabling layouts and low-voltage wiring plants
Willingness and ability to travel 50%

Desirable:

Strongly prefer experience with the implementation of Cisco based wireless network infrastructure
Familiarity with Virtual Private Network (VPN) and firewall technologies (Cisco, Palo Alto, Juniper, Check Point, etc)

85000.00 To 110000.00 (USD) Annually

Life at BlueAlly

A preferred partner for many companies, BlueAlly helps clients scale, optimize, and manage IT capacity to reach their business goals. With over 700 global engagements successfully delivered, BlueAlly excels in the delivery of Managed Services, Converged Infrastructure, and Consulting Solutions. \n\nOur employees work with clients who lead in their market segments, bringing innovative products and services to consumers. Clients turn to us not for the run-of-the mill, but instead for the unique: the strong technologists, broad thinkers, and innovative solution developers. We welcome and nurture such high-caliber professionals.\n\nSERVICES:\n\n(1.) Our broad-based CONVERGED INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES enable customers to address challenges that encompass the entire IT infrastructure. \n\nâ€¢ Infrastructure Assessment and Advisory Services â€“ optimizing the performance and efficiency of enterprise-wide IT assets.\nâ€¢ Managed Services â€“ helping clients lower the costs and risk of resource-intensive IT operations, while increasing efficiency.\nâ€¢ Data Center Solutions â€“ a unified approach for data centers, including consolidation and virtualization of data centers, servers, and networks.\nâ€¢ Network & Security Solutions â€“ keeping networks safe and secure, from network assessments to security health checks. \n\n(2.) BlueAllyâ€™s CONSULTING SOLUTIONS are focused on Information Management and Outsourcing Services that help our customers fully leverage Business Intelligence and Business Analytics capabilities.