Remote Network Consultant

$80 - $90 hourly
Job Category: Technology
Position Type: Contract / Temporary
Work Model: Remote
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Job ID: 143979
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LaSalle Network has partnered with our client in their search for a Remote Network Consultant. As a subject matter expert in Fortinet networking, the key responsibilities of this role include providing technical thought leadership, identifying operational risks and improvements and developing network designs based on client requirements. This role also involves mentoring global team members, leading ITSM functions and ensuring general service health for all network services.

Remote Network Consultant Responsibilities:
  • Provide strategic technical guidance and governance
  • Collaborate with leadership, client account teams and clients to identify and address operational risks and opportunities for improvement
  • Assist in developing and implementing service/process improvements
  • Work with solution architects to design and review client solutions
  • Drive process enhancements and efficiency through automation
  • Create network designs based on client needs and document associated technical details
  • Mentor team members in technology and customer support
  • Collaborate on ITSM functions with global team
  • Define and oversee incident and request management processes
  • Review and standardize change management processes
  • Lead root cause analysis and problem management efforts
  • Ensure service availability and uptime for network services
  • Maintain CMDB inventory accuracy
  • Implement operational best practices, including SRE practices
  • Ensure compliance with audit requirements
  • Travel for client workshops and internal meetings as needed

Remote Network Consultant Requirements:
  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Ability to interact with technical vendors
  • Proactive and self-motivated with strong ownership
  • Expert knowledge in network architecture in datacenter and cloud environments
  • Proficiency with Fortinet suite of products, including NGFW and SD-WAN
  • Extensive knowledge of network diagnostics, protocols and disciplines
  • Expertise in network automation using CI/CD toolsets
  • Familiarity with common infrastructure technologies and cloud platforms
  • 10+ years of experience in a complex environment with web applications
  • Experience in client-facing and service delivery roles
  • ITIL certification and industry-standard technical certifications are desirable
  • College degree or equivalent experience preferred

If you are interested in this opportunity and meet the qualifications, please apply today!

Thank you,

Conor Srebernak
Project Manager
LaSalle Network
 
LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.

LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Marketing, Technology, Supply chain, Healthcare Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search. LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries.

LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends and hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets. LaSalle Network offers temporary Field Employees benefit plans including medical, dental and vision coverage. Family Medical Leave, Worker's compensation, Paid Leave and Sick Leave are also provided. View a full list of our benefits here