Senior Network Engineer / M365 / InfrastructureChicago, IllinoisOnsiteDirect Hire$40/hr - $60/hrA growing, multi location organization headquartered in downtown Chicago is expanding its internal IT team to support continued business growth and new site openings. This role focuses on enterprise network infrastructure, multi site connectivity, and systems support, with a strong emphasis on Cisco Meraki environments and an upcoming network migration project. This is a network first opportunity designed for an experienced engineer who wants to take ownership of a live, business critical environment.
The person in this role will work directly with senior IT leadership and play a key part in a large scale network transition while still handling day to day infrastructure needs. It is ideal for someone who enjoys being hands on, solving real operational challenges, and making a visible impact across the organization.Required Skills & Experience7+ years of experience in Network Engineering or Infrastructure EngineeringStrong hands on networking experience including routing, switching, firewalls, and wireless environmentsExperience with Cisco Meraki (required)Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve network issues in production environmentsExperience supporting multi location or distributed environmentsSolid understanding of Windows Server and Active DirectoryDesired Skills & ExperienceExposure to Ubiquiti or similar networking platformsExperience with network migrations or infrastructure upgrade projectsFamiliarity with Microsoft 365 and cloud based environmentsExperience in restaurant, retail, or other operational environmentsAbility to communicate clearly and work directly with senior stakeholdersWhat You Will Be DoingTech Breakdown50% Networking (routing, switching, Meraki, connectivity)25% Infrastructure and Systems (Windows Server, Active Directory)15% Network Migration and Project Work10% POS and Operational TechnologyDaily Responsibilities75% Hands On Engineering Work10% Project Coordination15% Team CollaborationThe OfferMedical, Dental, and Vision InsuranceVacation TimeApplicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.Specialization: System Administration