Lead Network Engineer

Job Title: Lead Network Engineer Status: U.S. citizen or Green Card HolderStart Date: Immediate Onsite Work Type: Downers Grove, Illinois Contract Type: W2 Contract-to-Hire  The Lead Network Engineer will be responsible for architecting, standardizing, documenting, implementing, and supporting the network infrastructure for critical reliability and maximum uptime. This role will serve as a LAN/WAN expert and will entail recommending and supporting the selection, development, deployment, monitoring, maintenance, and enhancement of network technologies for both traditional network and Azure networking. The role will also be responsible for leading the network engineering group with direct reports. You will partner with Burwood team members and our premier healthcare client to deliver the following technical solutions.Design, implement, and maintain (break/fix) all network platform technologies including Cisco-based LAN, WAN, Wireless, VOIP, and Security. Establish and maintain the physical and logical architecture of all network components. Perform switching/routing, load balancing, and firewall administration. Diagnose and resolve complex configuration and troubleshooting issues within a multi-vendor, multi-site infrastructure. Ensure network fail-over capabilities between critical operational components and data centers. Manage and provide technical guidance or training to mid-level and junior staff of the network group. Handle escalations and resolve issues for mid-level and junior staff. Define standards and best practices for network solutions and maintaining the network including creating and documenting processes/procedures related to network design, monitoring, security, and disaster recovery. Establish, monitor, evaluate, and report key performance and key risk indicators (KPIs and KRIs) to provide leadership with visibility into the effectiveness of the Network Infrastructure. Monitor network operations to identify performance and capacity issues. Measure the volume and performance of network traffic. Identify utilization and performance issues. Develop plans and implement new technologies and services to satisfy capacity and performance requirements.  In addition, you will join a Center of Excellence where you’ll interact with your peers across the country to help develop best practices and future solutions.