Senior Network Engineer

Valiant Technologies LLC; Lincolnshire (IL); In loco; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Valiant Technologies LLC in Lincolnshire, IL, seeks a senior network engineer to guide global IT infrastructure deployments. You will lead cross-functional teams, design and implement data-center automation, and ensure high availability across worldwide environments.

Responsibilities include leading programs, deploying secure networks, and supporting large-scale operations with up-to-date technologies. Travel up to 10% may be required.

Competenze

• 8+ years in enterprise network engineering, security, and infra deployment.
• Experience supporting large-scale, global IT environments.
• Practical data center automation and centralized fabric management.
• Background in wireless and edge: HPE Mist, Cisco Meraki, Cisco Enterprise Wireless.
• Active PCNSE or PCNSA certification preferred.

Mansioni

• Lead cross-functional IT initiatives and technical programs.
• Design, deploy, and optimize global network and security architectures.
• Ensure high availability and performance in large data centers.
• Travel up to 10% for major implementations and M&A projects.

Conoscenze

Team Collaboration

Customer-Focused

Analytical Thinking

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology / Computer Science / Engineering

Strumenti

Cisco Nexus Dashboard

Nexus Dashboard

HPE Mist Wireless

Cisco Meraki

Cisco Enterprise Wireless

Palo Alto Firewalls

PCNSE / PCNSA

Descrizione del lavoro

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.