Faegre Drinker is a firm designed for clients and designed for you. We understand that our people are critical to our success and we are committed to investing in our paraprofessional, administrative and operations professionals. We are always looking for talented, service-focused individuals to join our flexible and high-performing culture. With technology tools and resources that support our hybrid work environment, our colleagues enjoy a culture of learning, support for work and personal goals, opportunities to give back to our communities, and competitive benefits and rewards programs. At Faegre Drinker, you will have the opportunity to share your expertise within and across teams and contribute to our success.

Job Description Summary:

Faegre Drinker has an opportunity for a Senior Infrastructure Network Engineer to work with our Technology, Information Security & Information Governance team in our Philadelphia, Minneapolis, Chicago or downtown Indianapolis office. You will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to designing, maintaining, and improving upon the functional areas of the network. This position will work with other talented individuals who share a passion for doing great work in the best interest of our clients.

Job Description:

What you would do:

• Assist in the design and delivery of all network operations technology including LAN/WAN, Datacenter, Network Security and Network Monitoring
• Manage inventory, documentation, and knowledge management for each networking component within the environment
• Schedule and plan lifecycle management of all firm network hardware and software to ensure that we maintain support agreement coverage as well as stay ahead of any critical path engineering issues
• Recommend and manage network improvements, updates, upgrades, enhancements, and maintenance
• Review incoming service requests as they relate to issues reported by users in order to identify any risks or enhancements that can be made to improve performance and design
• Support network operations during off hours when required
• Train and mentor staff in administering network based applications as necessary to assist with common tasks
• Special projects and other duties as assigned

What is expected:

• Ability to problem-solve
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively in a virtual environment (e.g., via phone, web/videoconference)
• Ability to concentrate on tasks, make decisions and work calmly and effectively in a high-pressure, deadline-orientated environment
• Demonstrated ability to use good judgment in taking initiative while asking for direction or clarification and consulting others, as appropriate
• Willingness to be flexible with time and adjust to a changing work environment
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships, both internally and externally, while maintaining a client service orientation
• Ability to use sound judgment and discretion in dealing with highly confidential information
• Ability to maintain regular attendance and work regularly scheduled hours
• Ability to take direction and accept supervision
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, organize and accurately prioritize work, be detail-oriented, understand when urgency is required and use good judgment in varied situations
• Ability to work effectively with co-workers in a team oriented collaborative environment

What we offer:

• Flexible working environment for work-life success
• Opportunity to participate in firm-sponsored volunteer events
• Wellness programming with personalized content and activities
• Professional environment and the opportunity to work with experts at the top of their fields
• Variety of health plan options, as well as dental, vision and 401(k) plans
• Generous paid time off

What is required:

• Minimum 6 years of relevant work experience in a Network Engineer Role
• Knowledgeable in Cisco devices and relevant systems and protocols
• Strong interpersonal skills and problem-solving abilities
• Documentation, track, manage, report, and communicate to various levels within the organization
• Strong technical aptitude to understand the entire voice stack and peripheral applications

Apply now if you are ready to join the Faegre Drinker team!

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, national origin, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic made unlawful by applicable federal, state or local laws. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspects of employment, including retirement, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline and termination.