Senior Network Engineer

Hello Professional,

Our client is looking Senior Network Engineer project in Lincolnshire IL below is the detailed requirements.

Position: Senior Network Engineer

Location: Lincolnshire IL

Skills: Network technologies (Routing, Switching, Wireless and Firewalls) and can have basic knowledge on Zscaler

Job Description:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline (or equivalent practical experience).
• Minimum of 8+ years of hands-on experience in enterprise network engineering, security, and infrastructure deployment.
• Proven track record of supporting large-scale, complex, and highly available global IT environments.
• Data Center Automation & Visibility: Practical experience operating Cisco Nexus Dashboard for centralized fabric management, proactive monitoring, and operational automation in complex data centers.
• Enterprise Wireless & Edge: Strong background in deploying and managing HPE Mist Wireless, Cisco Meraki, and Cisco Enterprise Wireless environments.
• Next-Generation Firewalls: Extensive background supporting Palo Alto Firewalls. Holding an active Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE) or Administrator (PCNSA) certification is highly preferred to validate this expertise.
• Travel Requirements: Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% globally or domestically to support major implementations and M&A integration projects.

Certifications: CCNP/CCIE (Enterprise and/or Data Center), JNCIP-MistAI, Zscaler Digital Transformation Engineer (ZDTE), CISSP or PCNSE

Professional Skills

• Team Collaboration: A collaborative mindset with the ability to guide cross-functional teams and lead technical initiatives by example.
• Customer-Focused: Highly empathetic to cultural differences within a global workforce and dedicated to delivering exceptional IT support.
• Analytical Thinking: Exceptional troubleshooting abilities under pressure, combined with the communication skills needed to translate technical issues to business stakeholders.