Network Consultant Engineer, Oak Brook, IL

The Network Consultant Engineer is a full time permanent position. Looking for well-rounded Network Consultants with experience working with small and mid-sized businesses. A diverse technical skillset is key along with stellar client service skills, excellent written/verbal communication skills, high energy level and dynamic personality. Must own a reliable car with insurance to travel to client sites 50% of the time downtown and throughout the Chicago area and suburbs when necessary. Position will be a combination of remote and on-site support.

Responsibilities:

- The Network Consultant Engineer will manage a client base and support and maintain Microsoft Server solutions including Windows Server, SharePoint, and SQL.
- The Network Consultant Engineer will install and support large platform Networks.
- The Network Consultant Engineer will handle administration of virtualization solutions built on Server, SharePoint, Microsoft, and Citrix technologies.
- The Network Consultant Engineer will install and maintain networking solutions from industry-leading providers such as Dell Sonicwall, HP Procurve, and others.
- The Network Consultant will maintain and monitor environments using a variety of solutions, and also provide Tier 2 support on more challenging help desk issues.
- The Network Consultant Engineer will design and implement IT solutions for client base.
- The Network Consultant Engineer will design documents and maintain client infrastructure.
- The Network Consultant Engineer will design document and implement client backup and disaster recovery systems.
- The Network Consultant Engineer will monitor client systems performance and reliability.

Qualifications:

- 5+ years of information technology experience.
- Experience with Microsoft Server solutions including Networking, Windows Server and SharePoint.
- Experience with Firewalls, Citrix, Storage, and SQL.
- Ability to handle administration of Citrix technologies.
- Ability to install and support large platform networks.
- Ability to install and maintain networking solutions.
- Ability to provide Tier 2 support on more challenging help desk issues (desktop, software applications, user endpoint issues, workstation migrations, hardware, internet connectivity, etc.).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to provide a high level of customer service.
- Excellent problem solving skills.
- Consulting experience with small to mid-size company is a plus.
- MSP (Managed Service Provider) experience is a plus.
- Must have reliable transportation (car) to go to Chicago area clients when needed.

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