CCIE Network Infrastructure Consultant Location: Chicago, IL Full Time Permanent CCIE or equivalent experience, Route/Switch, Network Architecture, IP Telephony, Voice and Converged Communications, Security. A SmartSource client, one of IL top Cisco's Gold Partner and Partner of the Year in Security Solutions for the Central Region is looking to add to its growing team. Candidates should have an education and/or background in Computer Science or Information Technology. Ideal candidates will have 4+ years of practical experience working in IT, professional services, or customer support organizations with an emphasis on Cisco networking and EMC/VMWare products and some Microsoft infrastructure a plus. Candidates should be a subject matter expert in one or more of the following areas: Cisco internetworking (CCIE), Voice over IP, IP Contact Center, security, EMC and Microsoft infrastructure solutions. The lead consultants must possess strong interpersonal, business and technology skills that enable them to engage at the CxO and Director/Manager levels, as well as lead teams of consultants and clients. Ideal candidates will also be experienced in IT consulting with a holistic understanding of the IT operations within a business organizations. o Primary Responsibilities:  Provide lead technical expertise to clients and project teams  Serve as lead/senior consultant and subject matter expert in specific technology area  Manage and execute project level tasks and milestones  Work cohesively with other Burwood Group project team members and co-workers o Additional Job Qualifications  4+ years experience in IT, professional services and/or customer support organizations  Technical knowledge and experience in Microsoft, Cisco, and/or EMC/VMWare  Advanced Cisco knowledge, experience and certifications (CCIE) highly desirable  IP Telephony and call/contact center knowledge a plus  Possess a broad understanding of IT and business operations  Experience presenting to and interfacing with upper level management  Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex network and communications issues  Technical team lead with delivery track record  Account relationship and project management skills  Highly detail oriented and does not leave anything to chance  Ability to self manage work, time, and priorities  Excellent oral and written communication skills  Strong educational background and the desire to learn  Only those willing to do what it takes to be the best need apply To Be Considered for this opportunity, please send a word copy of your resume to Tricia: To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here