Network Engineer

Information Technology Partners, Inc. (ITP) founded in 1991, is an information technology design and support firm specializing in contemporary network and client computing technologies. ITP maintains offices in Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin and California -- providing services to its clients located throughout the United States. ITP provides a comprehensive suite of managed technology services to its clients in the manufacturing, distribution, retail, nonprofit and health fields.

Note: All employees are required to be vaccinated against Covid19.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Our company has an immediate need for a Network Engineer who can implement equipment installation plans based on the Network Administrator’s specifications, maintain each component of the network and troubleshoot issues. The Network Engineer will be responsible for monitoring the network firewall, assessing the functionality of the network routers, ensuring all Internet security software is updated regularly, developing and implementing company email policies in accordance with the IT Manager and maintaining the company phone system. Develops and implements standards, procedures and processes for the network operations team. Plans and manages the support of new technologies (including wireless and VoIP) network performance and reliability.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Functions:

1. Maintain detailed inventory and configuration documentation

2. Ensure operational compliance with system security policies
and procedures; backup and recovery procedures; system maintenance procedures.

3. Maintain network specific recovery plan; including annual
testing

4. Utilize and implement production systems using move-to-production controls

5. Participate in capital technology infrastructure improvement projects

6. Facilitate all system upgrades; ensuring operational preparedness once installed

7. Monitor infrastructure and network performance; remediation of issues

8. Sustain the necessary data throughput rate by monitoring networking activity and maintaining existing equipment

9. Respond to network connectivity issues and resolve any wireless communication issues

10. Update the network using planned maintenance and change control processes.

12. Collaborate with third-party support and service vendors to ensure that the Servers, Applications and Network infrastructure stays operational

13. Positions available on all shifts. We are a 24/7 support team.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology or related field preferred

Juniper and Cisco experience required

5+ years’ experience in managing computer networks

3+ years’ experience in network architecture and deployment

Professional / Technical Skills

• Technology network operations experience
• Technology policy and procedure development/maintenance
• Juniper EX/QFX Switching
• Cisco Catalyst Switching
• Juniper SRX firewalls
• BGP Experience
• Network Design and Implementation
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal and listening)

Local Candidates only - No Agencies

(Note: All ITP employees are required to be vaccinated against Covid. We are currently following masking recommendations by the L.A. County Health Dept.)

Salary and Benefits:

• Salary commensurate with the local job market and a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, 401K, tuition assistance and a paid time off package which includes your birthday.

• Please include your salary requirement and resume, and answer all Screening Questions when you apply. If applicable, include a link to your portfolio or website.

• Candidates receiving offers will be subject to a background check and drug screening prior to employment.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEOC and CCPA guidelines.

ITP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.