Shure Hiring for Architect, Network Job at Skokie, IL Full Time

Responsibilities:

• Develops strategies and determines direction for network systems solutions using current and emerging technologies relative to network infrastructure.
• Manages the purchase, installation, and support of network communications infrastructure and management tools, including Local Area Network, Wireless Local Area Network and Wide Area Network (LAN/WLAN/WAN/SD-WAN) firewall, and Voice systems.
• Plans, designs, and implements local, wide area, software defined and wireless network solutions and telecommunications services.
• Designs, configures and maintains network related systems such as routers, switches, wireless access points, firewalls, and other network devices.
• Monitors current systems and plans implementation projects as necessary through evaluating trends and planning for future needs to ensure ongoing system availability, security, performance, and adherence to service level agreements.
• Audits network hardware and software to ensure compliance with established standards, policies, procedures, and configuration guidelines.
• Operates and supports the company’s internal data network and voice communications systems.
• Supports/troubleshoots network issues and coordinates with vendors for installation of such items as routers, firewalls, switches and other network devices.
• Maintains network security of all network devices, and aids in the coordination of independent security audits performed by outside parties as required.
• Manages and maintains the communications infrastructure required for Disaster Recovery (DR) failover.
• Provides training and assists with proposal writing.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
• Minimum of 10 years of experience using skills as a seasoned, experienced professional in infrastructure/ network environments performing network planning, architecture design, engineering (hardware and software) and optimization
• In-depth understanding of network security, firewalls, intrusion detection systems
• Prior experience with configuring Cisco routers, switches, and firewalls
• Prior experience designing and executing system readiness and performance tests
• Experience in an environment that includes an enterprise management system (ERP), such as SAP, is preferred
• Cisco CCNA or CCNP preferred
• Working knowledge of Windows server administration
• Working knowledge of DNS and DHCP
• Has a full understanding of industry practices and/or company policies and procedures
• Able to work on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data or situations requires evaluation of identifiable factors
• Demonstrated ability of working on complex assignments
• Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions for difficult assignments and of diverse scope
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work well with others.
• Strong customer service skills and focus.