Senior IT Infrastructure Engineer

Job Type: Full Time

Location: Downtown - Chicago, IL

Remote Work: Hybrid

Job Description

Design, develop, and maintain IT infrastructure, monitor network performance, optimize server capacity, and secure networks and data.  Recommend changes and implement agreed-upon enhancements.

Responsibilities 

• Design and upgrade network infrastructure
• Manage firewall, patches, and vulnerabilities 
• Maintain computer network including VPN, LAN/WAN, routers, physical hardware, and cloud technologies
• Monitor computer systems to improve network performance
• Troubleshoot, resolve, and communicate networking issues to other employees and management
• Maintain and repair hardware including peripheral devices
• Schedule upgrades and maintenance without interrupting business workflow
• Provide technical direction and training to co-workers about network systems
• Work with vendors to procure required equipment for phones, networks, and systems
• Optimize disaster recovery procedures 
• Maintain current knowledge and understanding of security and networking best practices to offer the best solutions and protection to company systems
  

Skills & Abilities

• Firewall and security
• Networking design
• Programming languages such as Power Shell, Windows Scripting, and/or Basic 
• Cloud computing, AWS, Azure
• Server management
• Storage management
• Network monitoring/administration 
• Virtual and remote access management, VPN, RDP
• Proficient knowledge of macOS, iOS, and Windows operating systems
• Strong working knowledge of Office 365, including system rollouts 
• Working knowledge of SQL server would be a plus 
• Problem-solving and troubleshooting
• Disaster recovery preparation and testing
• Mobile device management would be preferred
• Excellent working knowledge of both Apple computers and Windows PCs
• Outstanding communication skills
• Team player with excellent collaboration skills including working with C-Level executives  

Qualifications

• Education: BS in Computer Science or related field
• Experience: Minimum 7 years of experience with proven track record in IT infrastructure roles
• Certifications: CompTIA Server+, CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate), CISSP preferred 

Qualified candidates must send a cover letter with resume to: 
Applications@oldrepublicpro.com