Hybrid Network & Security Engineer - Cisco/Fortinet Expert

CDW; Lake Zurich (IL); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

CDW is seeking a Network & Security Engineer to support and enhance enterprise network environments with a strong focus on Cisco and Fortinet technologies. The role will involve troubleshooting, firewall management, VPN implementations, and key infrastructure projects.

The position is hybrid (2 days onsite weekly) and contract-to-hire, offering opportunities to work on network migrations, upgrades, and security initiatives while ensuring robust network operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of network engineering or administration experience.
• Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills.
• Hands-on experience with Cisco networking technologies.
• Hands-on experience with Fortinet firewalls and VPNs.
• Experience with network migration and infrastructure projects.
• Solid understanding of routing, switching, TCP/IP, VLANs, VPNs, and wireless networking.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot complex network and connectivity issues across LAN/WAN, wireless, VPN, routing, and switching environments.
• Support and administer Cisco and Fortinet network infrastructure.
• Lead and assist with network projects, including VPN migrations from Cisco to Fortinet and other infrastructure initiatives.
• Manage firewalls, switches, routers, wireless networks, and network security tools.
• Maintain network documentation, topology diagrams, VLANs, and IP schemas.
• Perform network upgrades, patching, firmware updates, and capacity planning.
• Support security initiatives including vulnerability remediation, access controls, and monitoring.

Skills

Network engineering

Troubleshooting

Cisco

Fortinet

VPNs

Job description

CDW is seeking a Network & Security Engineer to support and enhance enterprise network environments with a strong focus on Cisco and Fortinet technologies. The role will involve troubleshooting, firewall management, VPN implementations, and key infrastructure projects.

The position is hybrid (2 days onsite weekly) and contract-to-hire, offering opportunities to work on network migrations, upgrades, and security initiatives while ensuring robust network operations.