Job Description
Join our award-winning IT team as a Network Technician in Chicago! We're seeking a detail-oriented professional to maintain and optimize our enterprise infrastructure. This direct-hire role offers growth opportunities, competitive benefits, and the chance to work with cutting-edge technology in a collaborative environment.
Responsibilities
- Install, configure, and maintain network hardware (routers, switches, firewalls)
- Monitor network performance using tools like SolarWinds and Wireshark
- Resolve network outages and implement security protocols
- Document network changes and create technical documentation
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on IT projects
- Perform routine network audits and vulnerability assessments
- Train staff on network best practices
Qualifications
- 3+ years of enterprise network administration experience
- CCNA or CompTIA Network+ certification required
- Proficiency in Cisco, Juniper, and Palo Alto technologies
- Strong understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and VPNs
- Experience with cloud networking (AWS/Azure) preferred
- Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work flexible hours during maintenance windows