Sr Network Engineer II

Job Title:Senior Network Engineer
Location:Remote – Preference for candidates near Elk Grove Village area Illinois, South Bend area Indiana, or Greater Indianapolis Indiana (not required)
Salary Range:$140,000

Job Title:Senior Network Engineer
Location:Remote – Preference for candidates near Elk Grove Village area Illinois, South Bend area Indiana, or Greater Indianapolis Indiana (not required)
Salary Range:$140,000

We’re seeking a Senior Network Engineer to join a high-performing Infrastructure team at a growing technology organization undergoing multiple acquisitions. This is an opportunity to work with cutting-edge network and systems technologies in a dynamic and collaborative environment. Ideal candidates have a passion for learning, a proactive mindset, and a deep technical foundation across networking, security, and systems.

• Minimum 6 years of experience in network engineering


• Advanced experience with Palo Alto Firewalls and Panorama administration


• VLAN subnet design and implementation


• Experience with OSPF and BGP routing protocols


• Proficiency in VPN technologies, including IPSec


• Strong experience with both Windows Server and Linux operating systems


• Scripting proficiency in at least one language (Bash, PowerShell, Perl, or Python)


• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience


• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship


• Ability to participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation (every 4–7 weeks)

• Experience with Juniper, Cisco, or HPE Aruba switches (Juniper preferred)


• Experience with enterprise wireless and NAC solutions


• Familiarity with authentication technologies such as LDAP, Active Directory, and RADIUS


• Exposure to AWS or Azure cloud environments


• Experience with configuration management platforms (e.g., Ansible, Chef)


• Experience with Disaster Recovery planning and monitoring tools


• Relevant certifications: PCNSA, PCNSE, JNCIA, JNCIS, JNCIP, JNCIE, CCSP, ITIL, or others

• Evaluate, test, develop, and implement technical solutions that drive business value


• Support and maintain infrastructure: switches, routers, load balancers, firewalls, compute, storage, and virtualization assets


• Lead lifecycle management, upgrades, capacity planning, and major incident response


• Coordinate closely with Engineering, Security, Architecture, and Support teams


• Maintain uptime, performance, and operational integrity of systems and networks


• Lead or support appliance/software upgrades and preventative maintenance


• Document procedures, develop engineering drawings, and manage configurations


• Solve problems independently and proactively propose solutions


• Demonstrate leadership and influence across technical and business stakeholders

• Standard benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance


• Competitive salary with performance-based bonus potential


• Professional development opportunities


• Collaborative team culture with an emphasis on innovation and continuous learning


• Remote flexibility with occasional travel as needed

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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