Senior Network Architect – Multi-Site Deployments

Blue Signal; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term consulting opportunity

Professional development through mentoring

Exposure to advanced technologies

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Senior Network Engineering Consultant in Chicago to lead infrastructure modernization projects in the healthcare industry. You will architect secure LAN/WAN environments leveraging your 7+ years of experience and proficiency in technologies such as Cisco, Palo Alto, and ACI. This role involves collaborating with IT leadership to deliver comprehensive network solutions and mentoring junior team members. It offers a high level of autonomy and a focus on advanced technologies in a critical environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in a customer-facing network engineering or consulting role.
• Deep proficiency in Cisco routing/switching, wireless, and firewall configurations.
• Experience designing or deploying ACI environments and SD-WAN solutions.

Responsibilities

• Architect and lead deployments for secure, resilient LAN/WAN environments.
• Design and implement perimeter defense strategies, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and VPNs.
• Oversee network cutovers and equipment migrations ensuring compliance.

Skills

Customer-facing network engineering

Cisco routing/switching

Wireless and firewall configurations

ACI environments

SD-WAN solutions

Palo Alto configuration

Strong communication skills

Education

CCNP or CCIE certification

Job description

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Senior Network Engineering Consultant in Chicago to lead infrastructure modernization projects in the healthcare industry. You will architect secure LAN/WAN environments leveraging your 7+ years of experience and proficiency in technologies such as Cisco, Palo Alto, and ACI. This role involves collaborating with IT leadership to deliver comprehensive network solutions and mentoring junior team members. It offers a high level of autonomy and a focus on advanced technologies in a critical environment.