Title: Senior Network EngineerPay Rate: $100,000+ Skills: Cisco, Microsoft Windows Server Technologies, Microsoft Windows Desktop Technologies, Linux/Unix/Solaris, SAN, Citrix, Enterprise Backup Solutions, Virtualization Technologies, Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft MCSE/MCITP, Cisco CCNA, EMC data storage. Job DescriptionSD3 is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer with a financial services background. This is a permanent opportunity with an SD3 client located in Chicago. The Senior Systems Engineer will serve as a primary resource for the client's most complex technical issues and projects. A Senior Systems Engineer will learn our client's methodology for delivering outstanding technology service, and will support our client by refining that methodology to continually improve our technical consulting projects and/or support work. A Senior Systems Engineer will work to further develop their technical skills, along with business knowledge and consulting skills. Key Responsibilities Assisting project leadership in completing project tasks and applying technology to client business issues, such as: specialized Windows/Linux/Storage systems design and implementation, new trading firm build-outs, performance tuning, and best practice reviews. Serving as a key resource for other consultants in solving complex technical issues. Mentoring junior consultants and developing internal processes and knowledge to advance the technical level of the client. Researching new technology and analysing risks and benefits of applying that technology within our clients mission-critical environments. Working with internal teams to design and package offerings applicable to the financial industry. Serving as a lead architect for enterprise-level designs for our institutional networking clients. Key Requirements - most but not all required Possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree Detailed knowledge of and at least 5 years experience with design, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting for most of the following: Microsoft Windows Server technologies Microsoft Windows desktop technologies One or more variants of Linux/Unix/Solaris SAN storage technologies Previous consulting experience Networking experience (CCNA level or above) Financial industry experience Experience with a wide variety of technologies Citrix Enterprise backup solutions Virtualization technologies High performance computing Microsoft Exchange Microsoft SQL Server A wide variety of industry-respected certifications and supporting skills such as: Microsoft MCSE/MCITP or above Cisco CCNA or above EMC Expert or above High comfort level working in an intense environment Excellent interpersonal and client facing skills Ability to adapt work habits to a specified methodology High attention to detail About SD3SD3 is an Information Technology consulting firm dedicated to providing superior service, quality, and satisfaction to our clients. SD3 specializes in managing projects and/or providing expert consultants for the areas of custom application and database development, Datawarehouse and system integration. At SD3, we value our consultants' ability to blend into our client's organization, fill in their gaps, and work cooperatively within their team while at the same time bringing an outside, out-of-the-box perspective to all of their information technology issues. For Additional InformationPlease visit our Website. Candidates for this position must be located in the Chicago area and have the following skills: strong written and oral communications, and demonstrated ability to work independently and as a strong team member. We are interested in filling this position quickly. APPLY NOW! If you would prefer to email your Resume, send it to (see below). No third party candidates will be considered. Only qualified candidates with suitable experience will be contacted. No H1 sponsorship available. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here