Senior Network Architect – Cloud, WAN & Security

Akaasa Technologies; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 229,233,000 - 243,560,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight/Sargent & Lundy is seeking a Sr Network Engineer to implement, operate, troubleshoot, and continuously improve the enterprise network across data centers, Azure cloud, WAN, campus/LAN, wireless, and security environments.

The role requires strong experience with Palo Alto firewalls, Cisco Catalyst, Meraki, and Azure networking, and offers a hybrid work model with on-site presence in downtown Chicago.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in enterprise network environments, including senior-level responsibilities.
• Experience with Palo Alto firewalls, Azure networking, and WAN/LAN architectures.
• Familiarity with VPNs, DNS/DHCP/IPAM, and security integrations.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level operational support and tier-3 troubleshooting for enterprise networks and Azure cloud services across data centers and offices.
• Configure and troubleshoot Palo Alto firewalls, including policies, NAT, VPN, and high availability.
• Design and support Azure networking, Cisco Catalyst, and Meraki switching across campus and distributed offices.
• Implement routing and switching with VLANs, VRFs, STP, HSRP, QoS, and iBGP/eBGP.
• Manage DNS, DHCP, IPAM, and Active Directory-related networking services.
• Support remote-access and site-to-site VPNs, including Zscaler and security integrations.

Skills

Senior network engineering

Azure networking

Palo Alto firewalls

Meraki switching

VPN

BGP/HSRP/EIGRP

DNS/DHCP/IPAM

Zscaler

Global Protect

Tools

Palo Alto

Azure

Cisco Catalyst

Meraki

Zscaler

GlobalProtect

Job description

Insight/Sargent & Lundy is seeking a Sr Network Engineer to implement, operate, troubleshoot, and continuously improve the enterprise network across data centers, Azure cloud, WAN, campus/LAN, wireless, and security environments.

The role requires strong experience with Palo Alto firewalls, Cisco Catalyst, Meraki, and Azure networking, and offers a hybrid work model with on-site presence in downtown Chicago.