We are currently searching for a Video Network Engineer (Cisco Engineer) for a great contract opportunity with our client located in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago.  Palace Gate is a fast growing consulting firm that offers competitive salary and excellent benefits.

General Qualifications:

×          5+ years networking experience

×          Must have experience with Cisco Networking equipment (Routers, Switches, etc).

×          Specific Knowledge/Skills: - Hands-on experience implementing, troubleshooting or administrating network devices including Cisco firewalls, switches, routers and other network devices

×          Cisco networking, WLAN certifications or equivalent experience that proves proficiency

×          Bachelor?s degree preferred

×          Experience with IP based video technologies and components/ hardware from various vendors including: AXIS, Bosch, Pelco, Panasonic, and Sony a major plus.

×          Experience with video applications such as OnSSI and/or Milestone software is also a major plus- Customer Focused; Strong communications skills

×          Demonstrable level of competence including:

×          Working Knowledge of Video over IP

×          Thorough understanding of the OSI network model, Ethernet, and TCP/IP networking

×          Intermediate knowledge of routing protocols OSPF, EIGRP, BGP,

×          Intermediate level knowledge of LAN switching, VLANs

×          Working knowledge of WAN connectivity such as T1/T3, OC3, OC12, Frame-relay, ATM

×          Working knowledge of common network monitoring and security utilities

×          Working knowledge of QOS and configurations for video applications

×          Ability to document work in a clear and concise manner

×          Excellent balance as Individual Contributor and Team Player

×          Self starter who demonstrates initiative and is willing to assume responsibility

×          Able to develop and document procedures for operational tasks

×          Ability to train other members of the team

This position is that of a full time system manager responsible for providing remote support of IP surveillance technology/systems for several customer networks. The primary responsibilities of this position are to remotely manage customer?s networks from both a health and security perspective. Responsibilities include configuration management, and troubleshooting of core network devices including Cisco firewalls, switches and routers used as the primary backbone for both WLAN traffic and video applications.

The ideal candidate will possess a mix of both wireline, video and wireless network knowledge and will be able to quickly fill in any knowledge gaps that are important to the position responsibilities.