Network Engineer- W2 Contract

Company Description

Who We Are 

Burwood Group is not your average technology consulting firm. We are an innovative, culture-driven industry leader, that helps companies use and manage technology to transform business and improve outcomes. Founded in 1997, headquartered in Oak Brook, IL, we've grown to be a 200+ employee firm with team members spread from Southern California to North Carolina. 

Burwood fosters an employee ownership culture that applauds both teamwork and personal growth. We’ve cultivated an incredible team of people who are dedicated to their craft and passionate about using their skills to impact the success of the company. Join our team and build a career as unique as you are. 

Job Description

Role Type: W2 Contractor

Status: U.S. Citizen, Green Card Holder

Note: We are unable to partner on a corp-to-corp (C2C) basis

Term: Contract to hire

Start Date: Immediate

Work Location: Fully On-site in Peoria, IL 

What You'll Do 

We are looking for a dedicated Network Engineer who will work as a member of a team to provide ongoing maintenance and implementation of the network infrastructure. The ideal candidate will ensure stability, availability, reliability, and security of the production network environment. This role involves addressing complex problems that require in-depth evaluation of various technical and non-technical factors. Additionally, the specialist will perform daily problem resolution, preventive maintenance, and performance tuning, all within best practice standards.

Key Responsibilities

· Network Maintenance: Provide ongoing maintenance and implementation of LAN/WLAN/WAN functionality to ensure network stability and reliability.

· Problem Resolution: Analyze and resolve complex network issues, performing daily problem resolution and preventive maintenance.

· Performance Tuning: Conduct performance tuning to optimize network performance according to best practice standards.

· Network Security: Ensure the security of the production network environment through proactive measures and timely interventions.

· Technical Evaluation: Evaluate technical and non-technical factors to address and resolve complex network issues.

· Collaboration: Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical staff at all organizational levels, working both independently and within a team environment.

· Project Management: Manage and deliver multiple project phases simultaneously, balancing ongoing operational issues with long-term strategic work.

Required Qualification

Qualifications

· Proficient in LAN/WLAN/WAN functionality with the ability to understand, recommend, and implement solutions.

· Strong understanding of Cisco routing, switching, firewalls, VPN, VoIP, and wireless systems.

· Comfortable with common network concepts such as TCP/IP, DHCP, and DNS.

· Excellent written and oral communication skills.

· Sound problem resolution, judgment, negotiating, and decision-making skills.

· Ability to troubleshoot issues across all aspects of Information Technology.

· Adaptability to a rapid and fast-paced changing environment.

· Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications

· Experience with network infrastructure in the financial services or technology sectors.

· Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools is a plus.

· Experience with industry standards and regulations.

Additional Information

The PERKS

If you ask any of our employees here at Burwood “what we love”, the top answer is always the same: our culture. Our employees are driven, innovative, fun-loving, and always willing to help. In addition to that, Burwood also offers some fantastic benefits:

• Health, dental, and, vision insurance
• 401(k) savings plan

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
We are not intent on being the largest company; but rather, the best. These are the words we live by. This means we welcome all the best talent - regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, religion, and age. 

Being open to all cultural backgrounds, life experiences, thoughts and ideas not only strengthens company culture but also encourages different-in-kind thinking and promotes economic success.