Network Engineer

RR Donnelley

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

Posted 10/19/2026full-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 performance and reliability.

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RoutingCore SwitchingFirewallsCisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)Network Performance Analysis

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Hard Skills

TCP/IPDNSDHCPEIGRPBGPHSRPVPNLoad BalancingNetwork TopologiesWAN Technologies

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCommunication SkillsCustomer Relations

Tools & Technologies

NetScalerPalo AltoMonitoring ToolsCisco PlatformsWireless Access Points

Certifications & Qualifications

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

Industry Keywords

Network InfrastructureNetwork SecurityNetwork PerformanceMPLSEthernet

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
Configure, maintain and deploy LAN, WAN and wireless networks
Manage routers, switches, firewalls, wireless access points, load balancers and related network hardware
Troubleshoot, diagnose and resolve network problems
Research and recommend software or hardware changes to address deficiencies and improve network performance
Support network connectivity and related issues for internal and external customers
Serve as a technical resource for complex network problems
Participate in client projects to improve and upgrade network infrastructures
Interface with technical and business staff, vendors and external customers
Analyze network activity and problems to identify and prevent systematic errors
Recommend network design changes to improve availability and performance
Assess network performance and bandwidth requirements
Provide network planning recommendations to management
Document procedures and maintain network diagrams and related materials
Work with data center and IT teams to determine space, power and connectivity needs
Participate in Tier 3 on-call production support
Define standard engineering designs, templates, processes and procedures
Evaluate and select tools, arrange product demonstrations and assess deployments
Mentor junior engineers and develop “how to” guides
Coordinate activities with vendors
Perform other related duties and participate in special projects

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 in NetScaler or similar load balancing technologies
3+ years’ experience in 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, analytical and problem-solving skills
Fluency in Network Technology principles, network strategies, carrier offerings design, VPN solutions and Cisco platforms
Knowledge of network, security and load balancing
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays when required
Ability to participate in Tier 3 on-call production support activities
Successful completion of pre-employment background and drug screening

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 included depending on the role
Remote work availability