Network Engineer

workday.neiu.edu

Chicago, IL, US
Base: $70,000 - $85,000; bonus/equity: not specifi...
Fully remote
Lan/wan network management
Network security implementation
Network equipment configuration
The Network Engineer provides technical expertise, support, and project leadership for IT infrastructure, ensuring performance, security, and system reliability

Job Summary

  • The Network Engineer provides technical expertise, support, and project leadership for IT infrastructure, ensuring performance, security, and system reliability.
  • University employees may be eligible for a variety of State of Illinois benefits including health, dental, vision, sick and vacation days, and participation in the State Universities Retirement System.
  • This position requires on-call availability for emergency support during outages, security incidents, critical system failures, and after-hours maintenance and upgrades.

Matching Summary

The Network Engineer provides technical expertise, support, and project leadership for IT infrastructure, ensuring performance, security, and system reliability.

Salary

Base: $70,000 - $85,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: State of Illinois benefits including health, dental, vision, sick and vacation days, retirement system participation

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • LAN/WAN network management
  • Network security implementation
  • Network equipment configuration
  • Troubleshooting complex network issues
  • Network performance monitoring
  • Project leadership in IT infrastructure

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with Aruba Network Fabric
  • Data center infrastructure solutions
  • Industry network certifications
  • VoIP and wireless network optimization
  • Scripting or automation with Python or PowerShell
  • Effective professional communication

Key Requirements

  • 5 years combined education and IT experience
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or related discipline preferred
  • Experience in supervisory or lead worker capacity
  • Industry certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, Network+
  • Valid work authorization in the United States
  • Background check required

Work Rights

Must have valid US work authorization; Illinois residency required within 180 days

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