Network Engineer I — Onsite Chicago (SD-WAN, Meraki)

Match Point Solutions; West Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 83,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MatchPoint Solutions in Chicago, IL is seeking a Network Engineer Level 1 to support our global network footprint. This onsite, six-plus month assignment focuses on deployments, lifecycle management, and engineering of LAN/WAN, wireless, and SD-WAN networks.

You will work with IT and security teams to deliver reliable, secure, and high-performing infrastructure, while sharpening your troubleshooting skills across complex enterprise environments.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of working experience in a customer-driven support role for a large organization
• Understanding of network design theories and TCP/IP/OSI models
• Experience with enterprise network deployments and multi-vendor environments
• Proficient with network tools and change-management processes
• Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to work under pressure
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Flexible schedule and onsite availability

Responsibilities

• Independently lead deployments, new builds, and expansion projects across offices and sites
• Manage full lifecycle of network equipment including procurement, configuration, and decommissioning
• Configure and support LAN/WAN, wireless, and SD-WAN environments (Cisco Meraki/Catalyst)
• Support growth and stabilization of network infrastructure across regional sites
• Collaborate with IT and cybersecurity teams to improve patching and security posture
• Configure and maintain Zscaler ZIA/ZPA and assist with rollout
• Troubleshoot complex issues across OSI layers and coordinate with ISPs
• Propose tooling, automation, and documentation improvements
• Follow change-management processes for network modifications

Skills

Meraki experience

ThousandEyes experience

TCP/IP knowledge

OSI model understanding

Network design theories

Self-starter in team

Strong communication

Tools

Cisco Meraki

Cisco Catalyst

Zscaler

ThousandEyes

Job description

MatchPoint Solutions in Chicago, IL is seeking a Network Engineer Level 1 to support our global network footprint. This onsite, six-plus month assignment focuses on deployments, lifecycle management, and engineering of LAN/WAN, wireless, and SD-WAN networks.

You will work with IT and security teams to deliver reliable, secure, and high-performing infrastructure, while sharpening your troubleshooting skills across complex enterprise environments.