Network Engineer - Hybrid | Cisco/Palo Alto | NERC CIP

invenergyllc; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Invenergy is seeking a Network Engineer to join our Technology Solutions team in Chicago. You will design, implement, and support our enterprise network infrastructure with emphasis on reliability, security, and NERC CIP compliance, using Cisco, Palo Alto firewalls, and Aruba Wireless products.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with enterprise LAN/WAN design, VPNs, scripting for automation, and the ability to collaborate across teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and Information Technology.
• 3+ years of network engineering experience in an enterprise environment.
• Proficiency configuring and troubleshooting Cisco routers and switches.
• Knowledge of layer 2/3 network designs.
• Experience with wireless access points/controllers (Cisco/Aruba).
• Willingness to travel; eligible to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and maintain enterprise LAN/WAN networks using Cisco routers, switches, and wireless solutions.
• Deploy, manage, and troubleshoot Palo Alto Networks firewalls, VPNs, and security policies.
• Implement and support Aruba wireless access, including controllers and ClearPass policy management.
• Monitor network health and performance; identify bottlenecks and optimize.
• Ensure network compliance with NERC CIP through documentation, audits, and control implementations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on project delivery, change management, and incident response.

Skills

Network engineering

Cisco network design

Wireless networks

Scripting for automation

Communication skills

Travel readiness

US work authorization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or IT

Tools

SolarWinds

Nagios

Monitor Logic

Azure networking

AWS networking

Job description

Invenergy is seeking a Network Engineer to join our Technology Solutions team in Chicago. You will design, implement, and support our enterprise network infrastructure with emphasis on reliability, security, and NERC CIP compliance, using Cisco, Palo Alto firewalls, and Aruba Wireless products.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with enterprise LAN/WAN design, VPNs, scripting for automation, and the ability to collaborate across teams.