Network Engineer III

Jobtailor; Illinois; On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks an experienced Enterprise Network Architect to design and govern scalable, secure global networks across LAN/WAN, wireless, security, and cloud environments.

You will lead the design, blueprinting, and implementation of fault-tolerant infrastructure, guide emerging technologies, and mentor network engineers to drive reliability, performance, and security across the enterprise.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in designing, engineering and leading enterprise network solutions.
• Proven experience as principal or lead architect for large, multi-site global enterprises.
• Advanced expertise in routing, switching, firewalls, load balancers, wireless and SD‑WAN.
• Cloud networking (AWS, Azure) at scale; cross‑functional project leadership.

Responsibilities

• Architect and define global enterprise network strategy across LAN, WAN, wireless, security and cloud networking.
• Lead design and blueprinting of scalable, secure, fault‑tolerant enterprise network infrastructure.
• Guide adoption of emerging technologies to improve performance, reliability and security of enterprise networks.

Skills

Routing & Switching

SD-WAN

Cloud Networking

Network Security

Leadership

Mentorship

TCP/IP

DNS/DHCP

VLANs

BGP/OSPF/EIGRP

Vendor Negotiation

Education

CCNP

CCIE

AWS Advanced Networking

Network+

CISSP

Tools

Cisco ISE

Zero Trust

Teams

8x8

Cloud Networking Tools

Job description

• Architect and define global enterprise network strategy across LAN, WAN, wireless, security, and cloud networking environments
• Lead the design and blueprinting of scalable, secure, and fault-tolerant enterprise network infrastructure
• Evaluate and implement advanced routing, switching, and connectivity solutions, including SD-WAN, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, and Direct Route
• Function as the principal escalation point for highly complex network and security issues
• Provide technical governance, establishing standards, SOPs, and design patterns for global network operations
• Guide adoption of emerging technologies to improve performance, reliability, and security of enterprise networks
• Architect and oversee implementation of enterprise firewalls, IDS/IPS, Cisco ISE, and Zero Trust initiatives
• Lead architecture and integration of AWS and Azure cloud networking solutions into the enterprise framework
• Partner with business leaders to align network architecture with organizational strategy and growth
• Drive enterprise-wide resiliency and redundancy planning to eliminate single points of failure
• Serve as a principal mentor and coach to Network Engineers, enabling knowledge development and succession planning
• Negotiate with vendors and service providers on enterprise-scale contracts, ensuring cost-effective and scalable solutions
• Oversee strategic initiatives for global connectivity, voice/video technologies (Teams, 8x8), and secure remote access
• Ensure compliance with cyber security frameworks through proactive patching, hardening, and vulnerability management

Requirements

• 15+ years of progressive experience in designing, engineering, and leading enterprise network solutions
• Proven experience as a principal or lead architect for large, multi-site global enterprises
• Advanced expertise in routing, switching, firewalls, load balancers, wireless, and SD-WAN
• Significant experience designing and leading cloud networking (AWS, Azure) at scaleli>
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional projects and influence IT and business strategy
• Strong mentorship and leadership skills with proven ability to guide technical teams
• Advanced knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, routing protocols, and enterprise-grade security solutions
• Certifications (preferred) Cisco CCNP/CCIE Enterprise (or equivalent expert-level certification).
• AWS Advanced Networking Certification
• Industry-standard certifications such as Network+, CISSP, or equivalent.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive expertise in architecting and implementing scalable, secure enterprise network solutions, with a strong focus on cloud networking (AWS, Azure) and advanced routing protocols. Proven leadership in guiding technical teams and aligning network architecture with organizational strategy.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Enterprise Network Architecture
• Cloud Networking (AWS, Azure)
• Advanced Routing Protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP)
• Network Security Solutions (Firewalls, IDS/IPS)
• Leadership and Mentorship

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Routing
• Switching
• SD-WAN
• TCP/IP
• DNS
• DHCP
• VLANs
• Load Balancers
• Enterprise Security Solutions
• Network Design

Soft Skills

• Mentorship
• Leadership
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Influencing Strategy
• Negotiation

Certifications & Qualifications

• Cisco CCNP
• Cisco CCIE
• AWS Advanced Networking Certification
• Network+
• CISSP

Industry Keywords

• Enterprise Network Strategy
• Global Connectivity
• Cyber Security Frameworks
• Vulnerability Management
• Fault-Tolerant Infrastructure

Tools & Technologies

• Cisco ISE
• Zero Trust
• Teams
• 8x8
• Cloud Networking Solutions