Senior Network Engineer

Veriipro; Deerfield (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Veriipro is seeking a Senior Network Engineer based in Deerfield, Illinois. The role focuses on managing and optimizing large-scale enterprise network infrastructures, particularly in Azure environments.

The successful candidate will design Azure network architecture, oversee network security implementations, and lead automation efforts. The position requires extensive experience in Azure networking and enterprise environments, along with relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in network engineering in large-scale enterprise environments.
• 3+ years hands-on Azure networking experience.
• Expertise in BGP, OSPF, and other routing protocols.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage enterprise Azure network architecture.
• Implement and manage Azure Firewall Premium policies.
• Lead the implementation of Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA).

Skills

Azure networking

BGP

Network automation

Enterprise firewalls

Education

CCNP Enterprise or CCNP Security

CCIE

Tools

Python

Terraform

Ansible

Job description

Job Overview

We are seeking a Senior Network Engineer to manage and optimize large-scale enterprise network infrastructure, focusing on Azure networking, WAN, data center, and security. The role involves managing Azure network architectures, routing protocols, enterprise firewalls, and network automation for global, multi-site environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and manage enterprise Azure network architecture, including Virtual WAN, ExpressRoute, and Private Endpoints.
• Optimize and manage ExpressRoute circuits and BGP routing policies.
• Implement and manage Azure Firewall Premium policies and DNS Zone integration.
• Oversee SD‑WAN overlays, policy‑based routing, and application‑aware path selection for branch sites.
• Lead the implementation of Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) and network segmentation strategies.
• Conduct security reviews, vulnerability assessments, and collaborate on threat investigations with SOC teams.
• Enhance network monitoring using Azure Network Performance Monitor, SolarWinds, and ThousandEyes.
• Lead capacity planning for WAN circuits, Azure VNets, and data center fabrics.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years in network engineering in large‑scale enterprise environments (global WAN, multi‑site data centers).
• 3+ years hands‑on Azure networking experience (Virtual WAN, ExpressRoute, Firewall, NSGs).
• Expertise in BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, IS‑IS routing protocols.
• Experience with enterprise firewalls (Palo Alto PAN‑OS, Fortinet, Cisco).
• CCNP Enterprise or CCNP Security (required), CCIE (preferred).
• Experience with network automation using Python, Terraform, or Ansible.