Overview
Skills
Job Details
A client of Innova Solutions is immediately hiring for a Network Engineer Mid
Position type: Full-time, Contract
Duration: 12 months with possible extension
Location: Oakbrook Terrace Illinois 60181
Position Snapshot: Mid-Level Network Engineer
Mid-Level Network Engineer to help drive our network transformation across exciting initiatives from branch refreshes to cutting-edge site builds.
This role is your gateway to hands-on Cisco networking in a hybrid environment, with opportunities to collaborate with senior engineers on high-impact deployments. If you thrive in fast-paced settings and have a passion for automation and innovation, we want to hear from you!
What You ll Be Doing
- Configure, deploy, and troubleshoot Cisco routers and switches to support network refreshes and new site rollouts.
- Assist with staging, shipping, and on-site coordination of network equipment.
- Manage change requests via enterprise ticketing systems, ensuring full compliance with Exelon s protocols.
- Partner with engineers, project managers, and real estate teams to bring customer initiatives to life.
- Participate in Agile sprints (bi-weekly cadence, no daily standups).
- Document network configurations and operational procedures for seamless team handoffs.
- Analyze and resolve network performance issues with precision.
- Contribute to automation efforts using tools like Ansible and Python.
What You Bring to the Table
- 3 5 years of Cisco networking experience (or 6 8 years without a degree but with proven expertise).
- Strong hands-on skills with Cisco routers and switches.
- Exposure to SD-WAN technologies.
- Experience navigating enterprise ticketing/change request systems.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Certifications That Set You Apart
- CCNA Required
- CCNP Preferred
Bonus Skills That Make You Shine
- Familiarity with automation tools:
- Ansible (YAML proficiency)
- Python scripting
- Agile project experience
- Ability to work independently while contributing to large, cross-functional teams
- Experience in enterprise environments, especially in the utility sector or Fortune 200 500 companies
Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration! Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible.
We are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar positions. If this role is not a fit for you, we do offer a referral bonus program for referrals that we successfully place with our clients, subject to program guidelines. ASK ME HOW.
Thank you!
Himanshu Kumar
PAY RANGE AND BENEFITS:
Pay Range*: $75.00 - $78.51 per hour
*Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.
Benefits: Innova Solutions offers benefits( based on eligibility) that include the following: Medical & pharmacy coverage, Dental/vision insurance, 401(k), Health saving account (HSA) and Flexible spending account (FSA), Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Short term and Long term Disability, Accident & Critical illness coverage, Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection, Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
ABOUT INNOVA SOLUTIONS: Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Innova Solutions employs approximately 50,000 professionals worldwide and reports an annual revenue approaching $3 Billion. Through our global delivery centers across North America, Asia, and Europe, we deliver strategic technology and business transformation solutions to our clients, enabling them to operate as leaders within their fields.
Recent Recognitions:
- Named One of America s Best Employers for New Grads by Forbes (2024
- Named One of the Best Companies to Work for by U.S. News & World Report (Private Companies List, 2024-2025)
- One of the Largest IT Staffing Firms in the US Ranked #3 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024)
- One of the Largest Staffing Firms in the US Ranked #13 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024; includes Innova Solutions, Volt, & HireGenics)
- Named One of the Top Ten Private Companies in Atlanta by the Atlanta Business Chronicle (2023)
- One of the Largest Certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) in the United States (NMSDC, 2024)
- AWS Advanced Tier Services Partner with 100+ certifications
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Innova Solutions offers a referral bonus for qualified Ambassadors who refer eligible referrals. Submit referrals at and earn $250-$1,000 per referral.
Innova Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Innova Solutions is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us at or . Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Innova Solutions encourages all interested and qualified candidates to apply for employment opportunities. Innova Solutions (HireGenics/Volt) does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. 1324b.
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