LHH · 11 hours ago
Network Engineer
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$115K/yr - $115K/yrLHH is an iconic U.S. manufacturer seeking a Network Engineer to modernize mission-critical network infrastructure. The role involves designing, building, securing, and optimizing LAN/WAN environments while collaborating across IT and business teams.
Human Resources
Hiring Manager
Ian Kirksey
Responsibilities
Design, implement, and support scalable LAN/WAN/intranet architectures across plants, offices, and cloud endpoints
Administer and harden network gear—firewalls, routers, switches, wireless APs, VPN—with defense-in-depth practices
Monitor performance & security, triage incidents, document fixes, and drive preventive improvements
Plan capacity & growth by analyzing traffic and forecasting future needs
Partner with cross-functional teams to architect network solutions for new apps, SaaS, and datacenter/cloud workloads
Stay current on emerging networking/cybersecurity tech and recommend pragmatic enhancements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's in Computer Science, IT, or related field
Proven success designing and supporting enterprise network architectures
Hands-on mastery of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, VPNs, and routing protocols
Strong understanding of network security (firewalls, IDS/IPS, encryption, zero-trust concepts)
Experience configuring/managing routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, and voice
Problem-solving mindset with crisp documentation and communication
Experience leading upgrades/migrations and multi-stakeholder implementations
Preferred
Master's in Computer Science, IT, or related field
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
HSA/FSA
401(k) with 6% match
2% profit sharing
Life & Disability insurance
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Company
LHH
At LHH, we believe work should be meaningful, fulfilling, and connected.
Founded in 1967
10001+ employees
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Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Dave Hilbig
President & CEO, OCM-LHH Utah, Wyoming
Ted Diven, MBA
CEO - OCM / Lee Hecht Harrison (ID, MT, NV)
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