Sr Network Engineer II

Job Title:Senior Network EngineerLocation:Remote – Preference for candidates near Elk Grove Village area Illinois, South Bend area Indiana, or Greater Indianapolis Indiana (not required)Salary Range:$140,000Job Title:Senior Network EngineerLocation:Remote – Preference for candidates near Elk Grove Village area Illinois, South Bend area Indiana, or Greater Indianapolis Indiana (not required)Salary Range:$140,000IntroductionWe'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 & QualificationsMinimum 6 years of experience in network engineeringAdvanced experience with Palo Alto Firewalls and Panorama administrationVLAN subnet design and implementationExperience with OSPF and BGP routing protocolsProficiency in VPN technologies, including IPSecStrong experience with both Windows Server and Linux operating systemsScripting proficiency in at least one language (Bash, PowerShell, Perl, or Python)Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experienceMust be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorshipAbility to participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation (every 4–7 weeks)Preferred Skills & QualificationsExperience with Juniper, Cisco, or HPE Aruba switches (Juniper preferred)Experience with enterprise wireless and NAC solutionsFamiliarity with authentication technologies such as LDAP, Active Directory, and RADIUSExposure to AWS or Azure cloud environmentsExperience with configuration management platforms (e.g., Ansible, Chef)Experience with Disaster Recovery planning and monitoring toolsRelevant certifications: PCNSA, PCNSE, JNCIA, JNCIS, JNCIP, JNCIE, CCSP, ITIL, or othersDay-to-Day ResponsibilitiesEvaluate, test, develop, and implement technical solutions that drive business valueSupport and maintain infrastructure: switches, routers, load balancers, firewalls, compute, storage, and virtualization assetsLead lifecycle management, upgrades, capacity planning, and major incident responseCoordinate closely with Engineering, Security, Architecture, and Support teamsMaintain uptime, performance, and operational integrity of systems and networksLead or support appliance/software upgrades and preventative maintenanceDocument procedures, develop engineering drawings, and manage configurationsSolve problems independently and proactively propose solutionsDemonstrate leadership and influence across technical and business stakeholdersCompany Benefits & CultureStandard benefits package including health, dental, and vision insuranceCompetitive salary with performance-based bonus potentialProfessional development opportunitiesCollaborative team culture with an emphasis on innovation and continuous learningRemote flexibility with occasional travel as neededTECH #RemoteSeniority levelSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeEmployment typeContractJob functionJob functionInformation TechnologyIndustriesStaffing and RecruitingReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at The Planet Group by 2xSign in to set job alerts for "Senior Network Engineer" roles.Sr Network Engineer (High Frequency Trading)Chicago, IL $150,000.00-$225,000.00 3 weeks agoChicago, IL $135,000.00-$160,000.00 2 weeks agoCyber Security Network Firewall AdministratorChicago, IL $100,000.00-$120,000.00 1 week agoChicago, IL $149,260.00-$190,310.00 3 weeks agoChicago, IL $136,090.00-$195,690.00 16 hours agoDowners Grove, IL $112,000.00-$154,000.00 1 week agoSenior Manager, GSC Network OptimizationChicago, IL $145,000.00-$155,000.00 3 days agoBolingbrook, IL $119,300.00-$165,000.00 2 weeks agoChicago, IL $102,100.00-$127,600.00 1 week agoChicago, IL $87,000.00-$111,000.00 6 days agoChicago, IL $101,920.00-$131,040.00 2 days agoLisle, IL $42,661.58-$77,317.19 6 days agoChicago, IL $85,000.00-$105,000.00 1 month agoManager of Linux Operations and AdministrationSenior Network Engineering Manager - SDWANChicago, IL $120,960.00-$208,680.00 2 days agoSenior Discovery IT System Administrator (Top Secret Clearance Required)Chicago, IL $160,579.80-$231,948.60 1 month agoOak Brook, IL $110,000.00-$130,000.00 3 days agoChicago, IL $90,000.00-$110,000.00 4 days agoDowners Grove, IL $100,000.00-$120,000.00 1 month agoChicago, IL $78,870.00-$103,191.00 2 weeks agoChicago, IL $76,000.00-$98,000.00 1 week agoChicago, IL $131,040.00-$189,280.00 2 days agoChicago, IL $85,750.00-$109,500.00 5 months agoLevel-3 Technical Services- Naperville, IL (M-F 8:30am-5:30pm CST)Naperville, IL $70,000.00-$75,000.00 1 month agoWe're unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.J-18808-Ljbffr