Network Engineer

RR Donnelley

. Understand business and technical requirements and develop design specifications for operating, network, and infrastructure systems .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $91,800 - $146,800 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in network design, configuration, and troubleshooting, with a strong focus on routing, switching, and security protocols. Proficient in managing complex network infrastructures and providing technical support to enhance system performance and reliability.

Highest-signal resume keywords

RoutingCore SwitchingFirewallsCisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)

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Hard Skills

TCP/IPDNSDHCPEIGRPBGPHSRPVPNNetScalerPalo AltoMPLS

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsMultitaskingAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsCustomer Relations Skills

Tools & Technologies

Monitoring ToolsLoad BalancersNetwork TopologiesWireless Access PointsRoutersSwitchesFirewalls

Certifications & Qualifications

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)

Industry Keywords

Network TechnologyNetwork StrategiesCarrier Offerings DesignVPN SolutionsCisco PlatformsWAN TechnologiesInternet Architecture

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

DNSFirewallsSwitchingTCP/IP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Understand business and technical requirements and develop design specifications for operating, network, and infrastructure systems
Evaluate, recommend, plan, and design infrastructure, hardware, software, and middleware solutions for seamless integration
Interface with vendors to resolve hardware and software problems
Configure, maintain, and deploy LAN, WAN, and wireless networks, including routers, switches, firewalls, wireless access points, load balancers, and related hardware
Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve network problems
Research and recommend software or hardware changes to correct network deficiencies and improve performance
Support network connectivity and related issues for internal and external customers
Serve as a technical resource for resolving complex network problems
Participate in client projects to improve and upgrade network infrastructures
Interface with technical and business staff and external customers
Analyze network activity and problems to discover and prevent systematic errors
Recommend network design changes and enhancements for system availability and performance
Assess network performance and bandwidth requirements
Provide network planning recommendations to management
Document procedures and maintain current network diagrams and related materials
Work with data center and IT teams to determine space, power, and connectivity needs
Participate in on-call Tier 3 production support activities
Define standard engineering designs, templates, processes, and procedures for projects
Lead evaluation and selection of tools with management direction
Set up product demonstrations and objectively evaluate tools
Deploy tools within the group when required
Mentor junior engineers and develop “how to” guides
Coordinate activities with vendors
Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering or a related discipline with 5–7 years of relevant work experience, OR a comparable number of years of applicable work experience
Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask
Ability to analyze complex problems and identify critical elements, variables, and alternatives
Ability to organize and prioritize resources and incorporate new information
Excellent communication skills
5+ years’ experience in routing, core switching, wireless, firewalls, VLAN, VPN, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, monitoring tools, network topologies, and Cisco network components
Proficiency in EIGRP, BGP, HSRP, and VPN protocols
2+ years’ experience with NetScaler or similar load-balancing technologies
3+ years’ experience with Palo Alto
Strong understanding of WAN technologies including MPLS, DS3, Ethernet, and broadband
Strong understanding of advanced network principles and Internet architecture
Excellent customer relations skills
Fluency in Network Technology principles, including network strategies, carrier offerings design, VPN solutions, and Cisco platforms
Knowledge of networking, security, and load balancing
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
Must complete pre-employment background and drug screening
May be required to work nights, weekends, holidays, and participate in on-call Tier 3 production support

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Paid time off
Disability insurance
401(k) with company match
Life insurance
Voluntary supplemental insurance coverages
Parental leave
Adoption assistance
Tuition assistance
Employer/partner discounts
Bonus, commission or incentive program participation may be available depending on the role
Mentoring and professional development opportunities through developing “how to” guides