Forbes Technical Consulting · 5 hours ago
Senior Network Engineer
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$140K/yr - $155K/yr
8+ years expForbes Technical Consulting is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to join their collaborative infrastructure team supporting a large, global enterprise environment. This senior-level role focuses on designing, implementing, and supporting complex Cisco-based network infrastructure across multiple locations.
ConsultingProfessional ServicesStaffing Agency
Hiring Manager
Lauren Woods
Responsibilities
Design, implement, and support advanced enterprise network infrastructure including routers, switches, wireless, load balancers, and WAN technologies
Provide hands-on support for Cisco LAN/WAN, SD-WAN, wireless, and load-balancing environments
Lead and execute complex networking projects, including new service rollouts, office buildouts, and hardware refreshes
Monitor network performance, availability, and capacity; proactively identify and recommend improvements
Troubleshoot escalated network issues using packet capture, monitoring, and diagnostic tools
Manage and upgrade Internet, MPLS, point-to-point circuits, and cloud connectivity
Collaborate with security teams on firewall, VPN, and network security initiatives
Work closely with architects and engineers to define standards, review designs, and ensure high availability
Maintain detailed documentation of network configurations, processes, and controls
Participate in on-call rotations and after-hours work for installs, maintenance, and incident response
Support business continuity planning and testing efforts
Stay current with emerging networking technologies and propose improvements that enhance reliability and performance
Qualification
Required
8+ years of experience supporting enterprise network environments
Deep hands-on expertise with Cisco networking technologies, including routing, switching, and wireless
Advanced knowledge of TCP/IP networking and protocols (EIGRP, OSPF, BGP, MPLS, QoS, IPSEC, VPN)
Strong experience with Cisco IOS, IOS XE, Nexus, Meraki SD-WAN, and Cisco wireless infrastructure
Experience with load balancing, network virtualization, and WAN technologies
Proven ability to design, implement, and troubleshoot complex network topologies
Experience managing telecommunications circuits and coordinating with service providers
Hands-on experience with cloud networking concepts across Azure and AWS
Familiarity with enterprise monitoring and network management tools
Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience
Preferred
Cisco certifications (CCNA, CCNP or higher)
Experience with F5 load balancers
Exposure to network automation tools (Ansible, Python)
Experience with Cisco DNA Center, ThousandEyes, or SolarWinds
Experience with Cisco ISE, Infoblox, or packet analysis tools (Wireshark or similar)
Familiarity with modern security and networking solutions (ZTNA, SASE, SWG, DLP)
Working knowledge of Linux and Windows administration
Company
Forbes Technical Consulting
Forbes Technical Consulting provides IT staffing for contract, contract-to-hire, and direct-hire openings.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase