Onsite Network Engineer Level 1 - Chicago (W2 Contract)

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

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