Senior Network Engineer / M365 / Infrastructure

Motion Recruitment Partners LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Vacation Time

Job summary

Motion Recruitment Partners LLC is seeking an experienced Network Engineer in Chicago to manage and support enterprise network infrastructure. This role emphasizes Cisco Meraki environments with an upcoming network migration project.

The ideal candidate will have over 7 years in Network Engineering, expert troubleshooting skills, and experience in supporting multi-location environments. A strong focus on hands-on engineering work coupled with leadership interaction is essential. The position offers medical, dental, and vision insurance among other benefits.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Network Engineering or Infrastructure Engineering.
• Strong hands-on networking experience including routing and switching.
• Experience with Cisco Meraki environments.

Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day infrastructure needs and network support.
• Assist in large-scale network migration projects.
• Work directly with senior IT leadership on operational challenges.

Skills

Network Engineering

Cisco Meraki

Routing and Switching

Windows Server

Active Directory

Job description

A growing, multi location organization headquartered in downtown Chicago is expanding its internal IT team to support continued business growth and new site openings. This role focuses on enterprise network infrastructure, multi site connectivity, and systems support, with a strong emphasis on Cisco Meraki environments and an upcoming network migration project.

This is a network first opportunity designed for an experienced engineer who wants to take ownership of a live, business critical environment. The person in this role will work directly with senior IT leadership and play a key part in a large scale network transition while still handling day to day infrastructure needs. It is ideal for someone who enjoys being hands on, solving real operational challenges, and making a visible impact across the organization.

Required Skills & Experience

• 7+ years of experience in Network Engineering or Infrastructure Engineering
• Strong hands on networking experience including routing, switching, firewalls, and wireless environments
• Experience with Cisco Meraki (required)
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve network issues in production environments
• Experience supporting multi location or distributed environments
• Solid understanding of Windows Server and Active Directory

Desired Skills & Experience

• Exposure to Ubiquiti or similar networking platforms
• Experience with network migrations or infrastructure upgrade projects
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 and cloud based environments
• Experience in restaurant, retail, or other operational environments
• Ability to communicate clearly and work directly with senior stakeholders

What You Will Be Doing

Tech Breakdown

• 50% Networking (routing, switching, Meraki, connectivity)
• 25% Infrastructure and Systems (Windows Server, Active Directory)
• 15% Network Migration and Project Work
• 10% POS and Operational Technology

Daily Responsibilities

• 75% Hands On Engineering Work
• 10% Project Coordination
• 15% Team Collaboration

The Offer

You will receive the following benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Vacation Time

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.