Network Engineer

SIDRAM TECHNOLOGIES; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

SIDRAM TECHNOLOGIES is seeking a hands-on Network Engineer Level 1 to support, deploy, and optimize enterprise LAN/WAN, Wireless, and SD-WAN infrastructure across corporate environments in Chicago. The role requires strong troubleshooting skills and experience with Cisco Meraki, Cisco Catalyst, Zscaler, and multi-vendor networks.

Ideal candidates have 2–4 years of relevant experience, are comfortable working onsite, and can engage in documentation, runbooks, and rollout checklists while

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of network engineering/support experience.
• Cisco Meraki Preferred.
• Cisco Catalyst experience.
• ThousandEyes Preferred/Familiarity.
• Strong TCP/IP & OSI Model knowledge.
• Understanding of IEEE 802 standards.
• Enterprise multi-vendor network troubleshooting.
• IPsec fundamentals: IKEv2, PSKs, tunnel monitoring & failover.
• LAN/WAN, Wireless & SD-WAN knowledge.
• Experience with repeatable multi-site network deployments.
• Strong understanding of network design principles.
• Zscaler ZIA/ZPA experience.
• Microsoft Office, Visio & Excel.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

• Lead network deployments, new builds, and expansion projects.
• Manage complete network equipment lifecycle procurement through decommissioning.
• Configure and support LAN/WAN, Wireless & SD-WAN environments.
• Work with Cisco Meraki & Cisco Catalyst technologies.
• Support regional site rollouts and network integrations.
• Configure and maintain Zscaler ZIA/ZPA.
• Troubleshoot complex network issues across the OSI model.
• Work with ISPs and internal teams to resolve connectivity issues.
• Support network security, patch compliance, and infrastructure hardening.
• Follow Change Management / CAB processes.
• Create documentation, runbooks, and rollout checklists.
• Contribute to network automation and process improvements.

Skills

Network engineering

Cisco Meraki

Cisco Catalyst

Zscaler ZIA/ZPA

TCP/IP

OSI model

LAN/WAN

SD-WAN

Wireless

ThousandEyes

Tools

ThousandEyes

Microsoft Visio

Excel

Job description

URGENT HIRING: NETWORK ENGINEER LEVEL 1

Job Title: Network Engineer Level 1

Job Code: GTUS110375

Location: Chicago, IL Onsite

Employment: W2 CONTRACT ONLY

Visa: USC ONLY

Duration: 6 Months

Openings: 1

Priority: URGENT

INTERVIEW PROCESS

• 1st Round: Teams Interview
• 2nd Round: In-Person Face-to-Face Interview

Role Overview

Seeking a hands-on Network Engineer to support, deploy, and optimize enterprise LAN/WAN, Wireless, and SD-WAN infrastructure across corporate environments.

The ideal candidate will have strong troubleshooting skills and experience with Cisco Meraki, Cisco Catalyst, Zscaler, and enterprise network environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead network deployments, new builds, and expansion projects
• Manage complete network equipment lifecycle procurement through decommissioning
• Configure and support LAN/WAN, Wireless & SD-WAN environments
• Work with Cisco Meraki & Cisco Catalyst technologies
• Support regional site rollouts and network integrations
• Configure and maintain Zscaler ZIA/ZPA
• Troubleshoot complex network issues across the OSI model
• Work with ISPs and internal teams to resolve connectivity issues
• Support network security, patch compliance, and infrastructure hardening
• Follow Change Management / CAB processes
• Create documentation, runbooks, and rollout checklists
• Contribute to network automation and process improvements

Required Skills

• 2 4 years of network engineering/support experience
• Cisco Meraki Preferred
• Cisco Catalyst experience
• ThousandEyes Preferred/Familiarity
• Strong TCP/IP & OSI Model knowledge
• Understanding of IEEE 802 standards
• Enterprise multi-vendor network troubleshooting
• IPsec fundamentals: IKEv2, PSKs, tunnel monitoring & failover
• LAN/WAN, Wireless & SD-WAN knowledge
• Experience with repeatable multi-site network deployments
• Strong understanding of network design principles
• Zscaler ZIA/ZPA experience
• Microsoft Office, Visio & Excel
• Strong communication and documentation skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Flexible schedule

Candidate Requirements

W2 CONTRACT ONLY

USC ONLY

Chicago, IL Onsite

2 4 Years Experience

Teams Interview + In-Person F2F Interview