Senior Network Engineering Consultant

Blue Signal LLC.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term consulting opportunity

Professional development through mentoring

Exposure to advanced technologies

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Senior Network Engineering Consultant in Chicago to lead infrastructure modernization projects in the healthcare industry. You will architect secure LAN/WAN environments leveraging your 7+ years of experience and proficiency in technologies such as Cisco, Palo Alto, and ACI. This role involves collaborating with IT leadership to deliver comprehensive network solutions and mentoring junior team members. It offers a high level of autonomy and a focus on advanced technologies in a critical environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in a customer-facing network engineering or consulting role.
• Deep proficiency in Cisco routing/switching, wireless, and firewall configurations.
• Experience designing or deploying ACI environments and SD-WAN solutions.

Responsibilities

• Architect and lead deployments for secure, resilient LAN/WAN environments.
• Design and implement perimeter defense strategies, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and VPNs.
• Oversee network cutovers and equipment migrations ensuring compliance.

Skills

Customer-facing network engineering

Cisco routing/switching

Wireless and firewall configurations

ACI environments

SD-WAN solutions

Palo Alto configuration

Strong communication skills

Education

CCNP or CCIE certification

Job description

Senior Network Engineering Consultant

Join a highly dynamic consulting team at the forefront of infrastructure modernization across the healthcare space. Our client is a national managed services provider supporting enterprise-level medical clients in building and maintaining critical network environments. In this role, you’ll be embedded with a medical customer constructing multiple new facilities, acting as a key technical leader and architect across simultaneous projects.

This Role Offers:

• Long‑term consulting opportunity with a high degree of autonomy

• Direct influence over technical architecture in a high‑impact, mission‑critical environment

• Ability to lead large‑scale infrastructure deployments across multiple greenfield sites

• Work alongside senior engineers and decision‑makers within a collaborative and consultative framework

• Exposure to advanced technologies including SD‑WAN, ACI, and secure wireless solutions

• Professional development through hands‑on leadership of multi‑site projects and mentoring junior staff

Focus:

• Architect and lead deployments for secure, resilient LAN/WAN environments using Cisco, Palo Alto, and Aruba technologies

• Design and implement perimeter defense strategies, firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, and cloud‑integrated access solutions

• Oversee network cutovers and equipment migrations, ensuring compliance and minimal downtime

• Collaborate with customer IT leadership to provide consultative recommendations and roadmap designs

• Mentor and guide junior team members throughout project engagements

• Document infrastructure and change control according to strict compliance standards

• Manage multiple concurrent deployments with competing priorities and tight timelines

Skill Set:

• 7+ years in a customer‑facing network engineering or consulting role

• Deep proficiency in Cisco routing/switching, wireless, and firewall configurations

• Experience designing or deploying ACI environments and SD‑WAN solutions

• Palo Alto configuration and management expertise

• CCNP, CCIE, or equivalent hands‑on expertise required

• Strong communication skills and ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments

• Experience in healthcare environments or similar regulated industries is a plus

About Blue Signal:

Blue Signal is a leading executive search firm, specializing in engineering recruitment. Our engineering recruiting team has expertise placing high‑performing talent in areas such as electrical, mechanical, civil, and telecom engineering. Learn more at bit.ly/46IAFRJ