Sr. Network Engineer

Chicago, ILHybridContract$55/hr - $60/hrSenior Network Engineer (Contract): A mission-driven national organization dedicated to advancing professional standards, education, and public service is seeking a Senior Network Engineer (Contract) to join their IT Infrastructure team. This individual will be responsible for designing, implementing, managing, and maintaining enterprise network infrastructure across on-premises, offsite, and cloud environments. In this role, you'll work on complex networking initiatives involving routing protocols, firewalls, SD-WAN, wireless networking, VoIP, DNS, DHCP, and cloud connectivity while supporting critical business operations. You'll have the opportunity to contribute to infrastructure modernization efforts, provide technical leadership, and help ensure highly available, secure, and scalable network services across the organization. If you're an experienced network engineer looking for a challenging contract opportunity where you can make a significant impact, apply today.Required Skills & Experience5+ years of network engineering experience with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or 8+ years of relevant experience with equivalent education/certifications Strong knowledge of routing protocols, ACLs, firewall policies, SD-WAN, WAPs, web application firewalls, DHCP, DNS, and VoIP/SIP technologies Experience designing, implementing, managing, and maintaining enterprise network infrastructure Ability to troubleshoot complex network and data communication issues Comfortable performing cabling, lifting, racking, and maintaining physical network hardware Willingness to participate in on-call rotations and work onsite as needed Desired Skills & ExperienceExperience supporting hybrid cloud and multi-site network environments Strong project planning, documentation, and implementation skills Experience developing test plans and network implementation strategies Excellent communication skills with the ability to provide recommendations and communicate infrastructure changes to stakeholders Experience with network modeling, analysis, and capacity planning You will receive the following benefits:Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your familyDental & Orthodontia BenefitsVision BenefitsHealth Savings Account (HSA)Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsVoluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability InsuranceHospital Indemnity Insurance401(k) including match with pre and post-tax optionsPaid Sick Time LeaveLegal and Identity Protection PlansPre-tax Commuter Benefit529 College Saver PlanMotion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.