Senior Network Engineering Manager – Cisco & Security

Orion Steel; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages and bonus

Medical, dental, and prescription

Disability programs

Retirement plans

Life Insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Apprenticeship and career advancement

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Orion Steel Group, L.L.C. is seeking a senior Network Manager to design, deploy, and manage Cisco networks across our industrial environment.

You will lead a team of network engineers, implement robust security measures, and partner with vendors to maintain the infrastructure. The role requires 8+ years of Cisco experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to work hands-on when needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related field.
• 8+ years of experience with Cisco networking and firewall equipment.
• 3+ years as Network Manager of a mid-size organization (> $500M revenue).
• Experience leading a team of 3+ network engineers.
• 2+ years with Cisco Umbrella and Cisco ISE.
• CCIE (Enterprise Infrastructure / Design Expert / Data Center) or equivalent.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work hands-on in an industrial setting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage complex Cisco networks.
• Install, configure, and troubleshoot Cisco networking hardware and software.
• Develop and implement network security measures.
• Provide technical support to users and other network engineers.
• Collaborate with engineers and technicians to maintain and improve the network.
• Stay up-to-date on Cisco technologies through training and industry resources.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cisco networking

Firewall management

Network design

Network deployment

Network security

Team leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Hands-on

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT

Tools

Cisco Umbrella

Cisco ISE

Job description

Orion Steel Group, L.L.C. is seeking a senior Network Manager to design, deploy, and manage Cisco networks across our industrial environment.

You will lead a team of network engineers, implement robust security measures, and partner with vendors to maintain the infrastructure. The role requires 8+ years of Cisco experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to work hands-on when needed.