High Frequency Network Engineer (IL) - Next Step Systems

Next Step Systems

$100,000 - $250,000 / year

US-IL-Chicago

$100-$250K

Description:
Perform design, administration and troubleshooting for global network infrastructure in an aggressive, latency sensitive environment. Looking for an entrepreneurial, self-directed technical expert that can work both independently and with the broader team. The right candidate is focused on asking better questions as opposed to simply providing immediate answers. Additionally, the right candidate has an out-going disposition and enjoys being on a tight team rather than just “going it alone”.

Qualifications:
-Excellent written and verbal communication skills
-Experience working in fast-paced, aggressive companies
-5 years experience in a design role
-3 years experience in an administrative role
-Strong knowledge troubleshooting Layer 1, Layer 2 and Layer 3 issues
-Protocol knowledge:
*TCP/IP
*OSPF
*BGP
*MSDP
*PIM (SM and DM)
*WCCP
-Vendor Experience:
*Cisco
-Routing, L3 and L2 switching
-Firewalling (FWSM, PIX and ASA)
-VPN (Site-to-Site IPSec)
-WAAS
*F5
-Firepass
-LTM/GTM
-Experience setting up and working with co-location providers

Preferred:
-Experience in the financial industry
-Experience in a 24 x 7 global network environment
-Experience designing, administering and troubleshooting multicast networks
-Experience with Internet-facing architectures (design, security and administration)
-CCIE certification