Lead Network Engineer

Who We Are

Burwood Group is not your average technology consulting firm. We are an innovative, culture-driven industry leader that helps companies use and manage technology to transform business and improve outcomes. Founded in 1997, and headquartered in Oak Brook, IL, we've grown to be a 200+ employee firm with team members spread from Southern California to North Carolina.  

Burwood fosters an employee ownership culture that applauds both teamwork and personal growth. We’ve cultivated an incredible team of people who are dedicated to their craft and passionate about using their skills to impact the success of the company. Join our team and build a career as unique as you are. 

Job Title: Lead Network Engineer 

Status: U.S. citizen or Green Card Holder

Start Date: Immediate 

Onsite Work Type: Downers Grove, Illinois 

Contract Type: W2 Contract-to-Hire 

The Lead Network Engineer will be responsible for architecting, standardizing, documenting, implementing, and supporting the network infrastructure for critical reliability and maximum uptime. This role will serve as a LAN/WAN expert and will entail recommending and supporting the selection, development, deployment, monitoring, maintenance, and enhancement of network technologies for both traditional network and Azure networking. The role will also be responsible for leading the network engineering group with direct reports. You will partner with Burwood team members and our premier healthcare client to deliver the following technical solutions.

• Design, implement, and maintain (break/fix) all network platform technologies including Cisco-based LAN, WAN, Wireless, VOIP, and Security. 

• Establish and maintain the physical and logical architecture of all network components. 

• Perform switching/routing, load balancing, and firewall administration. 

• Diagnose and resolve complex configuration and troubleshooting issues within a multi-vendor, multi-site infrastructure. 

• Ensure network fail-over capabilities between critical operational components and data centers. 

• Manage and provide technical guidance or training to mid-level and junior staff of the network group. 

• Handle escalations and resolve issues for mid-level and junior staff. 

• Define standards and best practices for network solutions and maintaining the network including creating and documenting processes/procedures related to network design, monitoring, security, and disaster recovery. 

• Establish, monitor, evaluate, and report key performance and key risk indicators (KPIs and KRIs) to provide leadership with visibility into the effectiveness of the Network Infrastructure. 

• Monitor network operations to identify performance and capacity issues. 

• Measure the volume and performance of network traffic. 

• Identify utilization and performance issues. 

• Develop plans and implement new technologies and services to satisfy capacity and performance requirements. 

In addition, you will join a Center of Excellence where you’ll interact with your peers across the country to help develop best practices and future solutions. 

WHO YOU ARE

As a highly skilled and certified network engineer, you possess strong proficiency in configuring, troubleshooting, and optimizing Layer 2 and Layer 3 protocols, as well as security protocols. Your extensive knowledge of TCP/IP network protocols and certifications such as CCNP, with additional expertise in ISO27001 and HITRUST, make you an invaluable asset to any team. 

Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree in business, information systems, or related field. 

• 10+ years of experience in Network Design or Network Engineering. 

• Experience Cisco Firepower and Secure Firewall Management Center 

• 7 or more years of experience administering complex network environments. 

• 5 or more years of experience configuring Cisco IOS. 

• 5 or more years of experience with Layer 2 and Layer 3 protocols. 

• 2 or more years of experience with Azure Networking. 

• VMware Velo Cloud SD-WAN experience a plus. 

• Megaport Cloud experience a plus. 

• Previous healthcare experience is a plus. 

THE TECH STUFF 

• Strong proficiency with the configuration, troubleshooting, proper operation, and best practices of Layer 2 protocols (i.e., Spanning-tree, 802.3ad Link Aggregation, 802.1q Trunking, LLDP/CDP, etc.), Layer 3 protocols (ARP, VRRP/HSRP, OSPF, OSPFv3, BGPv4), Security protocols (IPsec and SSL with respect to VPN). 

• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP network protocols (e.g., SSH, HTTP(S), SMTP, etc.), other than those above, and their proper operation. 

• Ability to be on-call rotation for network support. 

• Knowledge of ISO27001 is a plus. 

• Knowledge of HITRUST is a plus 

Certification: 

• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) required. 

• Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) is a plus. 

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) is a plus.

THE PERKS 

Additionally, Burwood provides our W2 contract team members the following benefits: 

• 401(k) and Roth 401(k) savings plan, complete with a company match 

• Health, dental, and vision insurance 

Compensation packages at Burwood Group are based on various factors unique to each candidate including work location, skillset, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons. The estimated annual compensation for this role when it converts to full-time is (100k to $149k).  

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion 

We are not intent on being the largest company; but rather, the best. These are the words we live by. This means we welcome all the best talent - regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, religion, and age. 

Being open to all cultural backgrounds, life experiences, thoughts, and ideas not only strengthens company culture but also encourages different-in-kind thinking and promotes economic success.