Senior Network Engineer — Onsite in Chicago

cognizant technologies; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off

401(k) plan and contributions

Long‑term/Short‑term Disability

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

A leading tech company is seeking an experienced Sr Network Engineer in Chicago, IL. The successful candidate will have expertise in Cisco networking technologies, including Meraki, VPN configurations, and SDWAN. This onsite role requires 10-14 years of experience, and offers a salary ranging from $70,000 to $115,000, plus benefits like medical insurance and a 401(k) plan. Successful candidates will work closely with cross-functional teams to maintain and optimize network infrastructure.

Qualifications

• 10 to 14 years of experience in network infrastructure.
• Strong experience with networking tools and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily network operations for optimal performance.
• Provide technical support for Cisco systems.
• Implement and manage Cisco Switching and Routing solutions.
• Configure and maintain Cisco VPNs for secure access.
• Deploy Cisco Catalyst SDWAN solutions to enhance performance.
• Monitor network performance and enhance efficiency.
• Collaborate with teams to meet business requirements.

Skills

Cisco Meraki Wired and Wireless systems

Cisco Switching and Routing technologies

Configuration and management of Cisco VPNs

Cisco Catalyst SDWAN (Viptela) solutions

Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Network security principles

Communication and collaboration skills

Documentation abilities

Learning new network technologies

Managing network infrastructure projects

Education

Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or equivalent

Job description

A leading tech company is seeking an experienced Sr Network Engineer in Chicago, IL. The successful candidate will have expertise in Cisco networking technologies, including Meraki, VPN configurations, and SDWAN. This onsite role requires 10-14 years of experience, and offers a salary ranging from $70,000 to $115,000, plus benefits like medical insurance and a 401(k) plan. Successful candidates will work closely with cross-functional teams to maintain and optimize network infrastructure.