Medline Industries has experienced DOUBLE DIGIT growth for 53 of the past 54 years. Plus, we've again been name a Chicago Tribune TOP EMPLOYER. Doesn't this look like a combination that is worth pursuing? Yes! Check us out!

(This position is a hybrid remote work position. While most work can be done remotely, attendance in the Mundelein, IL office will be required on occasion on short notice. Individuals must be located within a reasonable commute distance to accommodate.)

JOB SUMMARY

The Network Engineer is primarily responsible for designing, implementing and building branch infrastructure used to support Medline's business needs. Help ensure maximum availability, reliability, and performance of related infrastructure, systems and network-related applications. This position may travel domestically to our branch locations up to 25% per year.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Work with low voltage vendors to provide cable infrastructure for network, paging and security camera installation.

Work to resolve trouble tickets generated for the team by the corporate helpdesk system.

Configure, deploy and maintain networking solutions of Medline's LAN, WAN, WLAN, SDWAN, Cloud and Network Security focused infrastructure.

Identify and resolve network problems including routing, switching, wireless connectivity, and application performance issues.

Collaborate with team members to generate documentation for project overviews, process and validation.

Gain an understanding of network monitoring applications, including alert configuration, new device provisioning and general day-to-day functioning of the monitoring tool set.

Analyze performance data and metrics, identify problem areas and provide actionable insight to problem resolution.

Act as a point of escalation for other IS teams regarding network infrastructure issues.

Drive issues to closure by engaging appropriate resources.

Participate in on-call rotation of designated network resources.

Collaborate with Sr. Network Engineers for business continuity review and execution.

COVID-19 Vaccination

Please be aware that Medline requires all employees starting in this position to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. This position will require the successful candidate to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated by their start date. Medline is an equal opportunity employer, and will provide reasonable accommodations to those individuals who are unable to be vaccinated for COVID-19 consistent with federal, state, and local law.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or similar preferred.

CCNP preferred.

Work Experience

5 years of experience as a Network Engineer preferred.

Experience with Cisco SD WAN preferred.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Self-starter with ability to prioritize many projects and problems independently.

Ability to create accurate network diagrams and documentation for design and planning network communication systems.

Ability to troubleshoot LAN/WAN & application performance problems to resolution in multitasking environments. Layer 1 through Layer 7.

Strong interpersonal skills with a desire to collaborate with internal and external business/technical teams.

Ability to work out of any of Medline's Chicagoland area facilities on any given day.

Communications: Excellent interpersonal, creativity, attention to detail, and oral and written communication skills tailored for the intended audience.

Physical Demands: Candidate must be able to lift and move equipment up to 30 lbs. Must be able to install and route cables inside of equipment rack cabinets and small equipment rooms.

Occasional extended work hours and weekends required for maintenance activities.

Up to 25% overnight travel may be required.

This position is a hybrid remote work position. While most work can be done remotely, attendance in a Chicago area office may be required on short notice. Individuals must be located within a reasonable commute distance to accommodate.

About Medline:
Medline is the largest privately held manufacturer and distributor of healthcare supplies in the United States, providing more than 550,000 products that serve the entire continuum of care. Our innovative products and programs can be found in most hospitals, extended-care facilities, surgery centers, physician offices, home care dealers, home health agencies and retail outlets.

Founded in 1910, Medline has grown from a small manufacturer of aprons, surgical gowns and uniforms to a thriving $13 billion global enterprise because of our dedicated people, entrepreneurial spirit and honest values.

Again named one of the country's "Best and Brightest Companies to Work For," and once again named to Chicago Tribune's Top Workplaces, Medline has experienced fifty-plus years of consecutive annual growth, and is headquartered in Northfield, IL