Senior Network Engineer (POS) :: Chicago, Illinois

SENIOR NETWORK ENGINEER REQUIREMENTS:3+ years experience in routing, core switching, Firewalls, VLAN, VPN, WLAN, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, monitoring tools, network topologies and Cisco network components 3+ years experience in F5 BigIP load balancing 3+ year's with Exp in a POS environment (POS terminal set ups) or enterprise environment experience Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)Proficient in the following protocols and technologies: EIGRP, OSFP, BGP, MPLS, STP, HSRP, and VPNWorking knowledge of Network access methods including T1, DS3, OC3, Ethernet, Wireless (WLC and Meraki) and ISDN.Knowledge of Unified Communications and Cisco voice products preferred Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or Cisco Certified Design Associate (CCDA) preferredDNS/DHCP/IP Address Management tools (Infoblox) preferred Scripting skills with Python, Puppet, Ansible or Chef preferredSENIOR NETWORK ENGINEER RESPONSIBILITIES:The Senior IT Engineer - Network will be primarily responsible for configuring, managing, implementing and supporting the LAN, WAN, and WLAN networks.developing technology standards and procedures, collaborating on architectural direction, and assisting Sr. level engineers with designing solutions that meet the needs of a rapidly evolving business. Design and deploy company LANs, WANs and WLANs including routers, switches, firewalls, and other network related hardware Work closely with the business team and IT to develop high performing, efficient, cost effective, and operationally supportable solutions that meet the business complex requirements. Ensure operations of enterprise-level network hardware and data communications systems by minimizing system downtime and maximizing system performance. Work to identify opportunities for network performance and functionality improvement within the environment.