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Network Engineer

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listing for: Forbes Technical Consulting
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-10
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    Network Engineer, Cloud Computing: Infrastructure & Operations, Systems Engineer, Network Security
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 110000 - 170000 USD Yearly USD 110000.00 170000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

We are seeking a Network Engineer to join a highly collaborative infrastructure team supporting a large-scale enterprise environment. This role offers a unique blend of operational support, network engineering, architecture, automation, and strategic project work. The ideal candidate enjoys solving complex networking challenges, improving reliability and performance, and partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver secure and scalable solutions.

This position provides exposure to modern networking technologies across on-premises and cloud environments while offering opportunities to influence standards, automation initiatives, and long-term infrastructure strategy.

Responsibilities
  • Design, implement, and support enterprise network infrastructure and services.
  • Maintain and enhance network performance, availability, scalability, and security.
  • Troubleshoot complex network issues across multiple environments and technologies.
  • Develop, maintain, and improve network standards, policies, procedures, and documentation.
  • Collaborate with engineering, security, cloud, and infrastructure teams on strategic initiatives.
  • Participate in network architecture planning and technology evaluations.
  • Identify opportunities for automation and operational efficiency improvements.
  • Support infrastructure modernization and cloud networking initiatives.
  • Mentor junior team members and share technical knowledge across the organization.
  • Participate in on-call support and incident response activities as needed.
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
  • 5+ years of experience in network engineering, network operations, or infrastructure engineering.
  • Strong expertise with enterprise networking technologies including:
  • Cisco IOS and Nexus platforms
  • Arista switching technologies
  • Cisco ASA, Firepower (FTD), Fortinet, or similar firewall platforms
  • VPN technologies
  • Routing and switching protocols
  • ACLs, STP, SNMP, and network security fundamentals
  • Experience with cloud-managed networking platforms such as Cisco Meraki or similar solutions.
  • Knowledge of cloud networking concepts including:
  • Virtual Private Clouds (VPCs)
  • Subnets
  • Routing tables
  • Hybrid connectivity architectures
  • Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as:
  • Terraform
  • Ansible
  • Familiarity with network monitoring, observability, and troubleshooting tools.
  • Strong understanding of network security best practices and principles.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Industry certifications such as:
  • CCNA
  • CCNP
  • Equivalent networking certifications
  • Experience with SD-WAN technologies.
  • Exposure to automation frameworks and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Experience supporting hybrid cloud environments.
  • Experience with Solar Winds or similar monitoring and network management platforms.
  • Scripting experience using Python, Bash, Power Shell, or similar languages.
Technical Environment

Technologies may include:

  • Arista
  • Fortinet
  • Terraform
  • Ansible
  • Python
  • Bash
  • SD-WAN
What We’re Looking For
  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
  • Ability to think creatively and solve problems beyond standard textbook solutions.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong documentation and process improvement mindset.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
  • Passion for continuous learning and staying current with emerging technologies.

If you enjoy designing, supporting, and improving enterprise-scale network environments while helping drive modernization and automation initiatives, we’d love to hear from you.

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