Senior Network Engineer

MillerKnoll; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Equity awards

Life Insurance

Disability

Job summary

MillerKnoll is seeking a senior IT networking leader to drive enterprise network strategy, design, and governance from Chicago. You will partner with cross-functional teams and steer multi-tier IT projects across regions, ensuring scalable, secure infrastructure.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in IT, strong Ethernet/WAN expertise, and experience with Cisco/Meraki, Fortinet, and cloud certs. Competitive benefits and a dynamic, inclusive culture await.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, IS, or relevant field.
• 5+ years of professional IT experience.
• 3 years on project teams, global projects preferred.
• Strong networking, security and cloud certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Act as a visionary, bridging IT with business objectives and leading cross-functional initiatives.
• Identify opportunities and drive continuous improvement for IT processes.
• Evaluate and integrate new technologies and IT initiatives.
• Drive and execute solutions for complex technical problems and network enhancements.
• Oversee budgets, documentation, and resource allocation for network projects.
• Mentor staff and translate complex outputs for all business levels.

Skills

Ethernet & WAN

TCP/IP

Voice & Wireless

Global Enterprise Networking

DNS & Domain

IT Strategy Alignment

IT Governance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in CS/IS

5+ years IT experience

3 years on project teams

Global project experience

Tools

Cisco Meraki

AWS Certification

Fortinet Certification

FortiGate

FortiClient

FortiADC

Infoblox

Wireshark

Cisco ISE

SD-WAN

Job description

Why join us?

Our purpose is design for the good of humankind. It's the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of MillerKnoll means being a part of something larger than your work team, or even your brand. We are redefining modern for the 21st century. And our success allows MillerKnoll to support causes that align with our values, so we can build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone.

Responsible for working with cross-functional teams in the implementation of technical designs and multi-tier solutions using technologies within project scope and the strategic direction of MillerKnoll. Applies network engineering methodologies for the implementation, optimization, and support of enterprise-level IT infrastructure solutions.

Strategic Leadership & Innovation

• Act as a visionary and cross functional thought leader, bridging the gap between IT and broader business objectives.


• Proactively identify opportunities and drive continuous improvement for IT processes and initiatives.


• Spearhead the evaluation and integration of new technologies and IT initiatives.

Technical Execution & Governance

• Drive and execute solutions for the organization’s technical problems.


• Evaluate complex existing network systems and make recommendations for improvement.


• Contribute to overall strategic network vision using analysis, design and engineering.


• Drive adoption and application of IT best practices and standards.


• Develop and maintain documentation for network systems.


• Oversee small-to-medium project budgets, maintaining strict accountability for expenses and resource allocation.

Mentorship & Communication

• Serve as a technical SME, seamlessly translating and presenting complex technical output to all levels of the business.


• Assist with developing global talent by actively teaching advanced IT knowledge and skills.


• Take on additional responsibilities as requested to drive business success.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or relevant academic discipline is preferred.


• 5+ years of professional IT experience.


• 3 years of participation on project teams.


• Global project experience.

Licenses and Certifications

• Cisco CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional) Certification preferred.


• Amazon Web Services (AWS) Certification preferred.


• Fortinet Certification preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of Ethernet, wide area networking, routing, TCP/IP, voice and wireless communications.


• Network experience in global enterprise environments


• Understanding of DNS & Domain Registration.


• Understanding of current core business practices and how IT solutions support them.


• Advanced knowledge of IT functional area strategies and how they are integrated.


• Must be able to perform all essential functions of the position with limited assistance.

Additional Skills and Abilities

• Experience with network switches, routers & wireless; Cisco/Meraki preferred.


• Working experience with wireless (802.11x) communications; Cisco/Meraki preferred.


• Experience with wireless authentication (802.1x) products; Cisco ISE preferred.


• Experience with remote access products; FortiClient preferred.


• Experience with network security/firewall products; FortiGate preferred.


• Experience with SDWAN & VPN; FortiGate SDWAN and ADVPN preferred.


• Experience with load balancing products; FortiADC preferred.


• Experience with DNS products; Infoblox preferred.


• Experience with network management software and network tuning tools, i.e., Wireshark.


• Able to flex work schedules as needed to support after-hours activities, maintenance windows, incidents, and on-call responsibilities.


• Ability to travel 5%-10% of time or as needed to achieve business objectives.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Who We Hire?

Simply put, we hire qualified applicants representing a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. MillerKnoll is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veterans from every branch of military service, and more. Here, you can bring your whole self to work. We’re committed to equal opportunity employment, including veterans and people with disabilities.

Compensation range for this role is $85,000.00 - $100,000.00. Relevant salary considerations will include candidate qualifications and experience, other business/organizational needs and market factors . You may also be eligible to receive a geographic premium, annual discretionary incentive and equity awards which are subject to the rules governing these programs.

The company offers a full spectrum of benefits including:

• Medical


• Prescription Drug


• Dental


• Vision


• Health Savings Account


• Dependent Day Care Savings Account


• Life Insurance


• Disability and Other Insurance Plans


• Paid Time Off (including Vacation and Parental Leave)


• Holidays


• 401(k)


• Short/Long Term Disability


• in addition to other special perks reserved for our associates

E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification.

In general, MillerKnoll positions are closed within 45 days and are open for applications for a minimum of 5 days.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact MillerKnoll Talent Acquisition at [e-mail].