Network Engineer Fulltime-permanent Job Duties: Evaluates customer requests or project tasks, analyzes requirements and pertinent technical information, then develops and implements quality, cost-effective solutions Assists in configuration and installation of data communications equipment in accordance with the change management policy Acts as an escalation point for network incidents Maintains and documents the network system in accordance with company Standards including but not limited to; hardware versions and maintenance, software versions and maintenance, diagrams, management systems. Updates central documentation of the global network at the time of approved change completion Participates in the development of, adherence to, and enforcement of networking systems standards and policies for connected computing environments Assists with the implementation of network standards and procedures Proactively Monitors network using standard monitoring system Contributes to capacity reporting for assigned network services Maintains weekly system configuration backups Maintains purchase orders and maintenance agreements. Installs, customizes, and tests network communications systems. Reviews current network system configurations and performance, reviews technical reports, makes recommendations and assists with design solutions to meet short- and long-range goals (Proactive problem management) Provides operational and technical support of advanced information network hardware and software Key Skills: Firewalls VPN, switches Routers IDP Salary: $70,000 - $80,000 Location : Chicago (Loop) Contact: Brian Shaver, IT Ascent, Inc., 847-466-1172, Experience: Desired skills: . To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here