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Title: Senior Network Engineer

Location: Gary, IN (Hybrid)

Visa: USC/GC ONLY  

MOI: Skype

Job Description:

The successful candidate will serve in a project delivery role as part of the Data Networking team supporting technical solution pre-planning, design, deployment, testing and migration activities related to WLAN enhancements as part of the Digital transformation initatives.

In addition, the candidate will provide support to manage relevant day-to-day operations roles for the Data Networking team, as necessary. 

• Participates as a fully integrated member of assigned project team, responsible to the delivery of successful solutions
• Contributes to the team support for data network incident and event management including investigation, troubleshooting, reporting , resolution, root cause analysis and corrective action management
• Participates and advises as part of the design of network solutions using approved, standard technology in cooperation with peers, vendors and partners
• Monitors data networks for performance, security and stability – takes action to identify trends and proactively address issues
• Supports all phases of the project deployment, from planning and design thru physical installation; candidate is willing to work in a hands-on role deploying equipment in a heavy-industry environment, as required

Specific Experience Required: 

• Demonstrated experience supporting data networking Wired LAN technologies in an enterprise environment (Cisco).
• Demonstrated success participating and/or leading complex enterprise-level projects with focus on disciplines related to Data Networking, Network Security, Enterprise Cyber Security and / or Cyber Security compliance.

Personal Skills Required:

• Results-oriented member of technical support teams; the successful candidate is a self-starter, able to manage complex incidents, proactively identify opportunities for improvement and develop innovative solutions
• Excellent time management skills including ability to multi-task and effectively prioritize work
• Excellent work ethic; willing to extend the extra effort and time required to meet critical deadlines
• Strong oral and written communications skills; able to articulate ideas and listen effectively; professionally communicates with all customers, vendors and technical support staff, including remote customers and team members in foreign countries
• Strong analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Accomplished analyst able to manage complex technical problems through identification, design, solution definition and implementation
• Demonstrated experience managing vendor relationships related to incident management, project coordination, relationship development and SLA maintenance
• On call support required, including participation in team on call (24/7) rotation; candidate must be willing to work flexible hours as demanded by outage, migration & on-call activities
• Hands-on team member willing to work in heavy industry/plant environments when required