Job Description
Job Description
Role: Network Technician-CCNP
Level: Consultant
Location: AIS Technology Bureau, City of Chicago
Travel: Minimal
Responsibilities
· Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve or escalate incidents and problems with internal and external groups (Data Center Services, application support teams, escalations, the NOC, vendors, ISPs, etc.)
· Configure and install network routers, switches and appliances, including IMAC requests, in accordance with ITIL best practices using ServiceNow
· Perform day-to-day operational tasks to maintain the network
· Work with operations and application owners for redundancy, resiliency, and fail-over
· Optimize bandwidth utilization and plan network capacity based on the customer’s evolving needs (e.g., new applications)
· Collaborate with the Senior Network Architect on design improvement, capacity planning and changes in business requirements
· Configure/modify firewalls and ACLs, set up CPN tunnels
· Maintains configurations and performs troubleshooting on F5 Big IP, Infoblox, and Palo Alto firewalls
· Responds to network related security alerts from the SOC
Requirements
· A 4-year college degree
· Current CCNP certification
· 5 years of experience in multi-site networks supporting 5000+ users
· Well versed in ITIL concepts
· Familiarity with common network tools/toolsets
· Experience in the design, execution, and maintenance of network security
· Hands-on experience maintaining Big IP, Infobox and Palo Alto firewalls. Vendor certifications of these products is a plus
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
\nCompany Description
Founded in Chicago, AAR & Assocs. Ltd., is a full breadth technology firm. Our motto is “Management and technology that makes your organization exceptional”. Our Company utilizes technology to transform both private and public sector entities into exceptionally run organizations. Our specialties include developing technology infrastructure, proprietary software management tools, and installation of hardware and life cycle management. We bring together highly skilled teams that use innovative methods and technology to achieve what others deem impossible. Our IT Services can help manage your company in the most efficient manner, including supplying some of the most qualified individuals to fulfill your outsourcing needs. Our goal is to help your company stay competitive in an ever-changing world.
We are an MBE/DBE/SBA 8(a) certified firm dedicated to adding value while giving back to our community.
Recently, AAR & Assocs. Ltd. has expanded our technical services.
We now also provide consulting expertise in the area of telecommunications with emphasis on program and project management and network system engineering, spanning across various platforms and architectures.
Company Description
Founded in Chicago, AAR & Assocs. Ltd., is a full breadth technology firm. Our motto is “Management and technology that makes your organization exceptional”. Our Company utilizes technology to transform both private and public sector entities into exceptionally run organizations. Our specialties include developing technology infrastructure, proprietary software management tools, and installation of hardware and life cycle management. We bring together highly skilled teams that use innovative methods and technology to achieve what others deem impossible. Our IT Services can help manage your company in the most efficient manner, including supplying some of the most qualified individuals to fulfill your outsourcing needs. Our goal is to help your company stay competitive in an ever-changing world. \r\n\r\nWe are an MBE/DBE/SBA 8(a) certified firm dedicated to adding value while giving back to our community.\r\nRecently, AAR & Assocs. Ltd. has expanded our technical services. \r\n\r\nWe now also provide consulting expertise in the area of telecommunications with emphasis on program and project management and network system engineering, spanning across various platforms and architectures.