Network Engineer

Imagine a world where businesses can focus on making a positive impact on the communities we live in. Where they can do their work using great technology, supported by great people, that simply works the way it’s supposed to! That’s what we do, and we need your help.

For over 30 years, Sundog has worked with hundreds of small and medium-sized businesses, helping them with all their technology needs, helping them thrive and grow, helping them to achieve their vision of making the world a better place.

Why Join Us?

This is not your typical office job. Our passionately engaged team of A-players are beyond awesome!

We’re an energetic, fun, focused, and effective group who thrives on big challenges. We have a strong culture of teamwork, we work hard and have fun, and foster minds who wish to experience personal and professional growth on another level. Our culture is fast-paced and we consider our work our “art,” striving for excellence in everything we do.

Why Else?

We offer an extensive benefits package including medical, dental, paid time off and much more. 

And... We're hiring like crazy right now! Looking for smart, forward-thinking problem solvers to join our team, this means plenty of growth potential and opportunities for you, that’s right, YOU!

If inside you're saying "I’m in" please continue...

The Network Engineer communicates technology well.    

Responsibilities

As a Network Engineer, you hold a key role in the growth and success of our organization. You have a few primary responsibilities:

• The Client experience
• On-site / Remote service
• Documentation of Client networks
• Training Clients on basic IT, security and productivity best practices   
• Finding Business IT solutions

You will be accountable for:

• Installation, configuration, troubleshooting and customization of MS Office Suite applications per customer's preferences  
• Configure file, print and remote access services  
• Administration, including add/remove users and groups, configure file permissions, check event logs, configure and restore from backup 
• Backup Maintenance  
• Ability to provide accurate time estimates for how long a task will take  
• Ability to quickly learn new technologies through the use of self-study materials and intuition  

To be successful, you have:

• Experience required with Windows desktop operating systems 
• Understanding of TCP/IP and troubleshooting Internet connectivity  
• Experience with routers and firewalls  
• Experience with Terminal Services 
• Understanding of relationship between switches, patch panels and connecting nodes to a network  
• Understanding of DNS services  
• Working Knowledge of Non Cisco Firewall Technologies - SonicWALL, Linksys, NetGear  
• Working Knowledge of Wireless Technologies  

Credentials and Experience:

• Education in Networking is great, but experience, passion and culture will win the day
• Net+ is required within the first 180 days of hire
• The pay range is $20-25/hr.

This is a full-time, non-remote, hourly position located in DeKalb, Il

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law

Keywords: IT, helpdesk, field engineer, computer support, network admin, sys admin, NOC, Level support