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 Introduction 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. Required Skills & Qualifications 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) Preferred Skills & Qualifications 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 Day-to-Day Responsibilities 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 Company Benefits & Culture 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 #TECH #Remote Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Contract Job function Job function Information Technology Industries Staffing and Recruiting Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at The Planet Group by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Senior Network Engineer” roles. 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