Network Engineer II

Overview

Hybrid
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2
Contract - 6 Month(s)

Skills

Cisco
Cisco VPN
EIGRP
Firewall
Network

Job Details

no sponsorship - no 3rd party phone calls

Network Engineer

SELLING POINTS: 24x7 infrastructure switching routing firewalsl load balancing wireless Cisco ISE TACACS DNS NTP Windows Linux Azure Cat 9000 Cisco ACI F5 Big ID LTM GTM APM Cisco FTD/FMC

Location: Chicago, IL, United States

on site 3 days on si

You will play a vital role in supporting the firm s 24x7 network infrastructure. This position combines implementation of cutting-edge technologies with the day-to-day management of our firmwide systems driving secure, reliable connectivity across offices worldwide

  • Enterprise Network Management Oversee switching, routing, firewalls, load balancing, wireless, authentication platforms (Cisco ISE, TACACS), DNS, NTP, and Windows/Linux server administration across Kirkland s global network.
  • Cloud & Virtual Environments Manage firm resources in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and Microsoft Azure environments.
  • Technology Implementation Deploy and support Cisco hardware platforms (Catalyst 9000, Cisco ACI, Cisco ASR), F5 Big-IP (LTM/GTM/APM), Cisco FTD/FMC, Illumio Core, and wireless controllers (5520/9800).
  • Performance & Security Apply WAN/LAN standards and best practices, support VPN solutions (Site-to-Site, SSL, IPsec), and remediate vulnerabilities in collaboration with security teams.
  • Automation & Scripting Leverage scripting to streamline network operations and implement process efficiencies.
  • Monitoring & Troubleshooting Utilize network tools such as Cisco FMC, SolarWinds NPM/NCM, Cisco Prime, DNA Center, Stealthwatch, Wireshark, and NetScout Ngenius to diagnose and resolve issues.
  • Vendor & Provider Collaboration Partner with external providers to maintain connectivity, structured cabling (copper/fiber), and service-level agreements.
  • Operational Support Participate in on-call rotations, handle incidents and requests via ServiceNow, and assist with hardware installation (including lifting up to 50 lbs.).

What You ll Bring

  • Education Bachelor s degree in computer science or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Experience 5+ years supporting large campus environments, with deep knowledge of enterprise networking.
  • Certifications Cisco CCNA/CCNP or Azure Network Engineer Associate certifications preferred.
  • Technical Expertise Proficiency in EIGRP, BGP, route manipulation, VSS, VPC, RSTP, GETVPN, IOSXE, NxOS, Cisco AnyConnect VPN, TACACS/RADIUS, syslog, and netflow.
  • Problem-Solving Strong analytical mindset, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize multiple competing tasks.
  • Collaboration & Communication Ability to build relationships, influence outcomes, and work across teams with professionalism and agility.
  • Tools & Software Skilled with Microsoft Office Suite and ServiceNow platforms.

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