Senior Network Engineer

Quantum Technologies. LLC; Lincolnshire (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantum Technologies. LLC in Lincolnshire, IL seeks an experienced Senior Network Engineer to lead cross-functional IT initiatives, manage complex data center automation, and support large-scale global environments.

The role requires hands-on expertise with Nexus Dashboard, wireless ecosystems (HPE Mist, Cisco Meraki), and Palo Alto firewalls. Travel up to 10% globally or domestically to support major implementations and M&A integration projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of hands-on enterprise network engineering, security and infrastructure deployment.
• Experience supporting large-scale, global IT environments.
• Experience with Nexus Dashboard for centralized fabric management and automation.
• Strong background in HPE Mist, Cisco Meraki and Cisco wireless environments.
• Extensive Palo Alto firewall experience; PCNSE/PCNSA certification preferred.

Skills

Team collaboration

Customer-focused

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Engineering

Tools

Cisco Nexus Dashboard

HPE Mist Wireless

Cisco Meraki

Cisco Enterprise Wireless

Palo Alto Firewalls

PCNSE/PCNSA certification

Job description

US Citizen, Green Card, H-1B, OPT-EAD, CPT, Other

Work Authorization:US Citizen, Green Card, OPT-EAD, CPT, H-1B, H4-EAD, Other

Job Description:

Professional Skills:

• Team Collaboration: A collaborative mindset with the ability to guide cross-functional teams and lead technical initiatives by example.
• Customer-Focused: Highly empathetic to cultural differences within a global workforce and dedicated to delivering exceptional IT support.
• Analytical Thinking: Exceptional troubleshooting abilities under pressure, combined with the communication skills needed to translate technical issues to business stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline (or equivalent practical experience).
• Minimum of 8+ years of hands-on experience in enterprise network engineering, security, and infrastructure deployment.
• Proven track record of supporting large-scale, complex, and highly available global IT environments.
• Data Center Automation & Visibility: Practical experience operating Cisco Nexus Dashboard for centralized fabric management, proactive monitoring, and operational automation in complex data centers.
• Enterprise Wireless & Edge: Strong background in deploying and managing HPE Mist Wireless, Cisco Meraki, and Cisco Enterprise Wireless environments.
• Next-Generation Firewalls: Extensive background supporting Palo Alto Firewalls. Holding an active Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE) or Administrator (PCNSA) certification is highly preferred to validate this expertise.
• Travel Requirements: Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% globally or domestically to support major implementations and M&A integration projects.

Certifications:

• CCNP/CCIE (Enterprise and/or Data Center)
• JNCIP-MistAI

We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship/ immigration status, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.