Senior Network Engineer at Randstad USA

job summary:

Server Management:

Administer and maintain server infrastructure, including installation, configuration, and monitoring.

Perform regular system updates, backups, and ensure high availability of servers.

Troubleshoot server-related issues and optimize server performance.

Storage Management:

Design, implement, and maintain the storage infrastructure ecosystem.

Design, implement, and maintain data backup environment, including off-site disaster recovery.

Responsible for applying patches, upgrading software, and making sure that data is secure.

Maintain the fiber channel switches, cloud storage and SAN arrangements.

Active Directory:

Design, implementation, and maintenance of Active Directory and Azure Active Directory environments.

Responsibilities include managing domains and troubleshooting Active Directory authentication issues.

Ensure that the Active Directory environment is secure, efficient, and scalable.

Manage certificate authority servers, certificate lifecycle, and secure PKI infrastructure.

Provide management and support of DNS systems.

Develop strategies for disaster recovery and ensuring compliance with regulations and policies.

 
location: ITASCA, Illinois
job type: Permanent
salary: $115,000 - 140,000 per year
work hours: 8am to 4pm
education: Bachelors
 
responsibilities:

Network Design:

• Design end-to-end network solutions, including LAN, WAN, VPNs, routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, data center, cloud networks, and other network-related devices that meet performance, reliability, and security requirements.
  
  
• Evaluate new networking technologies, products, and services to identify opportunities for improvement and innovation.
  
  
• Participate in design reviews, provide technical guidance and mentorship to other team members.

Implementation & Configuration:

• Deploy and configure network infrastructure components based on the design, ensuring proper integration with existing systems and adherence to best practices and security standards.
  
  
• Performing regular maintenance tasks such as software updates, security patches, and hardware upgrades to ensure the network operates smoothly and securely.
  
  
• Configure firewalls & implement security policies, security detection, prevention & response systems.

Security and Compliance:

• Develop, implement, and enforce security measures to protect the organization's network from unauthorized access, malware, and other threats. This includes setting up firewalls, security event detection systems, and implementing security best practices.
  
  
• Assist during regular security audits and vulnerability assessments.
  
  
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards.

Technical Support:

• Diagnose and resolve network-related problems, whether they stem from hardware failures, software issues, configuration errors, or security breaches. This requires an understanding of networking protocols and troubleshooting methodologies. This may involve using network monitoring tools, packet sniffers, and other diagnostic utilities.
  
  
• Collaborate with the service desk team to resolve escalated technical problems.
  
  
• Develop and maintain documentation for troubleshooting and network configurations.
  
  
• Perform incident root cause analysis and remediation of system outages.
  
  
• Participate in on-call rotation to provide off-hours support and maintenance.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Collaborate with peers, system architects, and other stakeholders to develop effective IT solutions.
  
  
• Work closely with other IT teams, such as system administrators, security specialists, and application developers, to ensure that the network infrastructure meets the organization's overall goals and requirements.
  
  
• Effectively communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. This includes providing status updates, explaining network issues, and proposing solutions in a clear and concise manner.
  
  
• Develop and maintain network documentation, including diagrams, configurations, and oper