Senior Network Systems Lead

Cayuse Holdings, LLC; Illinois; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Cayuse Holdings, LLC is seeking a Senior Network Specialist to oversee complex network operations, designs, and management across large-scale environments. You will provide technical leadership and supervise IT teams to ensure performance, security, and compliance.

The role requires expertise in LAN/MAN/WAN, policy development, and budgeting, with a focus on reliability and scalable infrastructure to support strategic IT initiatives.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in network engineering and large-scale environments.
• CCNP, CCDP, CCSP, CCIP, and Security+ certifications required.
• Experience designing LAN/MAN/WAN, routing and switching.
• Ability to supervise multi-functional teams and manage complex projects.
• Top-Secret security clearance and ability to pass background checks.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level technical guidance for monitoring and directing information systems operations.
• Design, build, and implement robust network systems across LAN, MAN, and WAN.
• Oversee records and reports related to network operation and maintenance.
• Troubleshoot complex hardware, software, and network issues with escalation.
• Plan large-scale systems projects with vendor evaluations and cost analyses.
• Lead procurement, testing, installation, and support of networking systems.
• Supervise multi-functional teams in network operations and security.

Skills

CCNP

CCDP

CCSP

CCIP

Security+

Network architecture

Security policies

Tools

Monitoring tools

Vendor evaluation tools

Cisco IOS

Job description

Cayuse Holdings, LLC is seeking a Senior Network Specialist to oversee complex network operations, designs, and management across large-scale environments. You will provide technical leadership and supervise IT teams to ensure performance, security, and compliance.

The role requires expertise in LAN/MAN/WAN, policy development, and budgeting, with a focus on reliability and scalable infrastructure to support strategic IT initiatives.