Job#: 3044027 Job Description: Senior Network Engineer
Location: Hanover Park, Illinois (Partial Remote, 4 days onsite)
Role Overview
We are seeking a skilled Network Engineer to manage and support data center network infrastructure across multiple client environments. This role is responsible for the design, maintenance, and security of switching, routing, and wireless systems supporting large-scale client hardware and software deployments. The ideal candidate brings hands-on Cisco and Palo Alto expertise, strong architecture skills, and a proactive, client-focused approach.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage two data centers supporting 90+ client networks built on Cisco switches, routers, and wireless infrastructure.
- Provide network security through next-generation (NGFW) Palo Alto firewalls.
- Support switching, routing, and wireless operations for client hardware and software mass deployments.
- Design network connectivity architecture aligned to business and client goals.
- Maintain client relationships, network connectivity, and hardware inventory; troubleshoot and resolve issues.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including sales, management, and cyber security.
- Lead and support spine-and-leaf network deployments to improve data center performance through low-latency, higher-bandwidth design.
Required Qualifications
- Proven experience in network engineering within a data center or managed services environment.
- Hands-on expertise with Cisco switches, routers, and wireless infrastructure.
- Experience configuring and managing Palo Alto NGFW firewalls.
- Strong understanding of network security principles and collaboration with cyber security teams.
- Experience designing network connectivity architecture for multi-client environments.
- Ability to manage multiple client networks and projects simultaneously.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with spine-and-leaf data center architecture.
- Familiarity with routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP) and VLAN/segmentation design.
- Experience supporting client hardware/software mass deployments.
Company Overview & Culture
Our organization is a leading provider of services in the public sector and services industry. We are dedicated to delivering innovative solutions and maintaining strong client relationships. We foster a collaborative environment where our teams work together to achieve project goals and drive success.
Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
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Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.
Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.
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