Job ID :
3637
Company :
Internal Postings
Location :
CHICAGO, IL
Type :
Contract to Hire
Duration :
3 Months
Status :
Active
Openings :
1
Posted :
01 Jul 2013
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JOB DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITES:
  • To ensure stable operations within the production network including by adhering to industry best practices including change/incident management and information security policies.

 

  • Orchestrate the resolution of network incidents both locally and globally

 

  • Coordinate/define network requirements (design, configure, install, etc.) for the firm, clients and vendors

 

  • Direct and communicate the timely implementation of network infrastructure

 

  • Develop and implement network backup and recovery plans to ensure reliable network infrastructure

 

  • Maintain and validate procedure and infrastructure documentation.

 

  • Oversee network maintenance including patch release cycles and change implementation.

 

  • Participate in Incident Management & Change Management procedures

 

  • Participate in Global network design and support.

 

·         After hours and weekend support as required

 

 

JOB SCOPE:  This role is for a Cisco network administrator who will provide expert support, superior customer service and analytical designs with regards to security, stability and efficiency for our complex and global network environment.

  Manages:  None     

 

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent degree/experience.

 

  • CCIE preferred but demonstrated expertise is acceptable

 

  • Minimum 5 years experience as a network administrator.

 

Key Competencies:

  • Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex network issues.

 

  • Strong communication skills.

 

  • Demonstrated ability to create clear & concise documentation.

 

  • Proven leadership & team work

 

  • Able to collaborate with diverse teams and staff of all levels to implement projects and resolve incidents

 

  • Financial industry experience desired.

 

Technical Requirements:

 

  • Routing - comprehensive mastery including

Hardware: Cisco 4000 /  6500 / 7600; Nexus 7000

Protocol: OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, MPLS, Multicast, HSRP, QoS

 

  • Switching – comprehensive mastery including

Hardware: Cisco Catalyst 3500 / 3700 / 4900; Nexus 5000

Technologies: Gigabit Ethernet, 10G, PoE, FabricPath

 

  • Firewall – comprehensive mastery including

Hardware: ASA, Juniper, PaloAlto

Applications: IDS / IPS, Nessus, Snort

 

  • VOIP – intermediate knowledge

Hardware: 2800, 3500 MCU, 7900

Applications: UCM 8, CUCIMOC, ER, UM, SIP Trunks,

 

  • Familiarity with ITIL standards and processes.