Sr Network Engineer II

The Planet Group; Tinley Park (IL); Remote; USD 126,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Competitive salary with performance-based bonus

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative team culture

Remote flexibility with occasional travel

Job summary

A leading technology organization is looking for a Senior Network Engineer to join their Infrastructure team. This remote role offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies. Candidates should have a strong background in network engineering, including experience with Palo Alto Firewalls and routing protocols. The position involves evaluating and implementing solutions, maintaining infrastructure, and collaborating across teams. Ideal for proactive professionals with a passion for continuous learning.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of experience in network engineering.
• Advanced experience with Palo Alto Firewalls and Panorama administration.
• Proficiency in VPN technologies, including IPSec.
• Scripting proficiency in at least one language (Bash, PowerShell, Perl, or Python).

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, test, develop, and implement technical solutions.
• Support and maintain infrastructure: switches, routers, and firewalls.
• Lead lifecycle management and major incident response.
• Document procedures and manage configurations.

Skills

Network engineering

Palo Alto Firewalls

VPN technologies

Scripting (Bash, PowerShell, etc.)

Routing protocols (OSPF, BGP)

Linux operating systems

Windows Server

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

Palo Alto Firewalls

Ansible

AWS

Azure

Job description

Job Title:Senior Network Engineer

Location:Remote – Preference for candidates near Elk Grove Village area Illinois, South Bend area Indiana, or Greater Indianapolis Indiana (not required)

Salary Range:$140,000

Job Title:Senior Network Engineer

Location:Remote – Preference for candidates near Elk Grove Village area Illinois, South Bend area Indiana, or Greater Indianapolis Indiana (not required)

Salary Range:$140,000

Introduction

We’re seeking a Senior Network Engineer to join a high-performing Infrastructure team at a growing technology organization undergoing multiple acquisitions. This is an opportunity to work with cutting-edge network and systems technologies in a dynamic and collaborative environment. Ideal candidates have a passion for learning, a proactive mindset, and a deep technical foundation across networking, security, and systems.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of experience in network engineering


• Advanced experience with Palo Alto Firewalls and Panorama administration


• VLAN subnet design and implementation


• Experience with OSPF and BGP routing protocols


• Proficiency in VPN technologies, including IPSec


• Strong experience with both Windows Server and Linux operating systems


• Scripting proficiency in at least one language (Bash, PowerShell, Perl, or Python)


• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience


• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship


• Ability to participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation (every 4–7 weeks)

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with Juniper, Cisco, or HPE Aruba switches (Juniper preferred)


• Experience with enterprise wireless and NAC solutions


• Familiarity with authentication technologies such as LDAP, Active Directory, and RADIUS


• Exposure to AWS or Azure cloud environments


• Experience with configuration management platforms (e.g., Ansible, Chef)


• Experience with Disaster Recovery planning and monitoring tools


• Relevant certifications: PCNSA, PCNSE, JNCIA, JNCIS, JNCIP, JNCIE, CCSP, ITIL, or others

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Evaluate, test, develop, and implement technical solutions that drive business value


• Support and maintain infrastructure: switches, routers, load balancers, firewalls, compute, storage, and virtualization assets


• Lead lifecycle management, upgrades, capacity planning, and major incident response


• Coordinate closely with Engineering, Security, Architecture, and Support teams


• Maintain uptime, performance, and operational integrity of systems and networks


• Lead or support appliance/software upgrades and preventative maintenance


• Document procedures, develop engineering drawings, and manage configurations


• Solve problems independently and proactively propose solutions


• Demonstrate leadership and influence across technical and business stakeholders

Company Benefits & Culture

• Standard benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance


• Competitive salary with performance-based bonus potential


• Professional development opportunities


• Collaborative team culture with an emphasis on innovation and continuous learning


• Remote flexibility with occasional travel as needed

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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