Network Engineer

Locations:
Chicago, IL and Washington D.C. (hybrid)

$60-68/hr

This role will support our enterprise Network Transformation Program, a $100M capital refresh initiative focused on modernizing LAN/WAN infrastructure across Exelon’s corporate offices and branch sites (non-generation environments). These engineers will join the Enterprise Networking team and play a key role in supporting site refreshes, routing and switching enhancements, and overall network upgrades.

These roles require individuals who can hit the ground running, contribute immediately to project execution, and collaborate across cross-functional teams including architecture, procurement, and implementation planning.

The Senior Network Engineer will lead and support critical network infrastructure initiatives across the enterprise environment. This role is ideal for a seasoned engineer with deep technical expertise, a strong understanding of enterprise-level networking, and the ability to architect, implement, and optimize complex network solutions. You’ll serve as a technical leader and strategic partner in driving the performance, availability, and security of our global networks.

• Design and development of network assessment, design, connectivity, and process for connecting to various network environments.
• Design, implement, and support enterprise network solutions (LAN, WAN, WLAN, SD-WAN, VPN, and Data Center networking).
• Participate in network architecture planning and modernization initiatives to support scalable, secure, and high-performing infrastructure.
• Serve as an escalation point for complex troubleshooting and performance issues across routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and wireless controllers.
• Evaluate and deploy new technologies, tools, and automation strategies to optimize network performance and management.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity, infrastructure, and application teams to ensure network alignment with business and security goals.
• As needed, mentor junior engineers and contribute to best practices, documentation, and knowledge‑sharing across the team.
• Lead or support enterprise-scale projects such as network segmentation, cloud connectivity, site migrations, and resiliency efforts.
• Interact with all levels of employees, including executives, vendors, involved in the network design, connectivity, maintenance, review, approval, testing and communication of business plans and cloud connectivity plans.
• Assist with the installation and implementation of configuration management tools.
• Motivate others to translate ideas into actions and results. Defines project, team, and unit work in terms of results. Through leadership, drives self and team to accomplish goals. Balances persistence and challenges with concern for others.
• Perform basic independent troubleshooting by looking through logs and can investigate and fix simple issues. Help to troubleshoot complex issues.

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related discipline and 6+ years relevant experience in network communications, network planning, cloud computing, disaster/recovery, or 11+ years in comparable work experience.
• Deep expertise in configuring and managing Cisco technologies (routers, switches, ASA/Firepower firewalls, wireless solutions).
• Strong knowledge of network routing and switching protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, STP, VLANs, VRFs).
• Experience with SD‑WAN (preferably Cisco Viptela or Meraki) and exposure to cloud networking in AWS, Azure, GCP or other Cloud environments.
• Solid understanding of network security principles, including firewall management, segmentation, and VPN technologies.
• Industry certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, or equivalent are strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to lead projects and work cross‑functionally in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment.
• Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to be capable of successfully delivering services using advanced configuration tools.
• Demonstrated knowledge of industry trends.
• Experience developing and implementing new technologies or platforms.
• Demonstrates acumen in best practices and issues management in…