Network Engineer 5

Role: - Network Engineer 5 Location: - (Hybrid) East Peoria, IL Duration: - 12 Months Position's Contributions to Work Group: - As a LAN Analyst for the CAT Americas team, you will have the opportunity to work both independently and as part of a team on complex network projects. You will develop your professional network and leadership skills as you support a wide variety of network-related solutions. You will also utilize your technical skillset and business understanding to help solve critical business problems. - This role will work with the LAN team to provide support for all CAT locations across the Americas. Typical task breakdown: - Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve LAN issues and replace defective components as needed - Respond as needed to support requests that relate to LAN development and support - Provide off-shift support for critical incidents. Team members rotate through an on-call schedule, requiring occasional off-shift and weekend support calls - Work directly, as needed, with business partners and vendors with integration of infrastructure - Design and implement processes and process improvements to aid in development and support - Follow ITSM process and documentation for all changes - Collaborate with other technical teams as needed to plan and execute changes (i.e., firewall, VPN, wireless, NAC, etc.) - Advise business partners regarding technical questions/issues in the LAN space Education & Experience Required: - Bachelor's degree with 10 years' experience Technical Skills (Required) - Computer-related or engineering-related four-year degree (or equivalent work experience) - 10 years of progressively responsible roles in the Network Engineering space - LAN implementation and support, knowledge of risk domains, tiered domains, TCP/IP fundamentals, ethernet, QoS, IP subnetting, cabling (copper & fiber), OSPF, VLAN Trunking, VLANs, and switching configuration - Functional experience with LAN operations and implementation utilizing Cisco switches and familiarity with Cisco equipment - Ability to work in a team atmosphere and collaborate with others in a positive manner (Desired) - Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) - Experience with automation technologies and scripting - Experience with DNA Center - Wireless knowledge and experience - Relevant work experience with medium to large companies Soft Skills (Required) - Attention to detail - Effective communication skills Disqualifiers/Red Flags: - If the candidate does not reside in the Peoria, IL area - If the resume does not list where the candidate currently resides, the resume will be DQ, no exceptions. - If the candidate does not reside in local area but open to relocating on their own dime, please make sure to list that on the resume, or they will be DQ, no exceptions.