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Entry Level Core Network Engineer Jobs in Chicago, IL

BlackSpade

Software Engineer with DevOps

Chicago, IL · On-site

$110K/yr

AI & DevOps Engineer (Elite Entry-Level Track) Salary: $70,000/year W2 with a guaranteed ... If you have core coding skills but keep hitting "Experience Walls" for DevOps roles, BlackSpade is ...

The LaSalle Group

Mechanical Engineer Designer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$70K - $80K/yr

LaSalle Network is hiring for a Mechanical Engineer Designer to join a collaborative, high-energy ... LEED accredited professional preferred * Entry-level position; minimum of one year of experience

Relevante, Inc.

Project Engineer

Munster, IN · On-site

$75K/yr

We will train an entry level graduate and/or hire an experienced industrial construction project ... To stay connected with our network, please follow us on LinkedIn

Infobahn SoftWorld Inc

Systems Engineer

Elgin, IL · On-site

... Network plus experience is a bonus Main Responsibilities: Programming customer radio systems. Software Proficiency: Windows and Google programs preferable Required Experience Level: Entry Level Work ...

TransMarket Group

Infrastructure Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$110K - $145K/yr

Working with network engineers to reliably upgrade and replace old network equipment * Developing ... Flexibility to occasionally work outside of core business hours and on weekends. * Ability to ...

Ascend Technologies

Desktop Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

Liaise with Infrastructure Engineers, Network Engineers and Architects to support the ... CORE VALUES We are seeking highly motivated individuals who have the willingness and ability to ...

Ascend Technologies

Desktop Engineer

Chicago, IL · Remote

Liaise with Infrastructure Engineers, Network Engineers and Architects to support the ... CORE VALUES We are seeking highly motivated individuals who have the willingness and ability to ...

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Network Data Systems

NOC Engineer

Schaumburg, IL · On-site

$45K - $65K/yr

Hands-on experience with networking devices and/or applications is required. * 2+ years of network ... core of our business and success. The company, and our success, has been built on integrity and ...

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How much do entry level core network engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for entry level core network engineer in Chicago, IL is $112,327.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $91,700.00 and $137,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level Core Network Engineer vs Network Support Technician?

AspectEntry Level Core Network EngineerNetwork Support Technician
CertificationsCCNA, CompTIA Network+CompTIA A+, Network+ (optional)
Work EnvironmentDesign, implement, and troubleshoot core network infrastructureMaintain and support existing network systems
ResponsibilitiesConfigure routers/switches, assist in network designMonitor network performance, resolve connectivity issues

Entry Level Core Network Engineers focus on designing and implementing core network infrastructure, requiring certifications like CCNA. In contrast, Network Support Technicians primarily support and troubleshoot existing networks. Both roles often work in similar environments but differ in scope and responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Entry Level Core Network Engineer job openings in Chicago, IL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $112,327 per year, or $54 per hour.

Campus Software Engineer (Intern)

Jump Trading

Chicago, IL • On-site

$250K/yr

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Job description

Jump Trading Group is committed to world class research. We empower exceptional talents in Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science to seek scientific boundaries, push through them, and apply cutting edge research to global financial markets. Our culture is unique. Constant innovation requires fearlessness, creativity, intellectual honesty, and a relentless competitive streak. We believe in winning together and unlocking unique individual talent by incenting collaboration and mutual respect. At Jump, research outcomes drive more than superior risk adjusted returns. We design, develop, and deploy technologies that change our world, fund start-ups across industries, and partner with leading global research organizations and universities to solve problems.

Core Development is a global team of technologists who lean into the cutting edge of agentic development to architect, build and maintain our world-class trading platform From optimizing our core trading engine to building custom hardware, we leverage the latest agentic tools to deliver the infrastructure that drives our trading and business needs.

What You'll Do:

Our software engineering internship is an intensive 10-week experience with our technology team that designs, codes, tests, and maintains our distributed trading system and one of the world's largest supercomputers.

You will be working side by side with our experienced software engineers and will receive ongoing coaching from a dedicated mentor throughout the summer. Our internship program is the primary way we identify top young software engineers for our core development team, and it's a proven path for earning full-time opportunities at Jump.

Over the course of the summer, you will take on projects working on production code and gain experience with our full-cycle process for development, testing, and release using Agile methodologies. You will apply your programming and analysis skills to contribute to our real-time large-scale, high-performance trading platform and related infrastructure.

Other duties as assigned or needed

Skills You'll Need:

  • Hands-on experience and a high level of proficiency in one or more of the following:
  • C++ development on Linux platform
  • Python development on Linux platform
  • Strong understanding of data structures and threading models
  • Ability to work with a team in a fast-paced environment, deploying new software daily
  • Passion for solving complex problems and learning to build optimal solutions from scratch, instead of simply assembling things from existing libraries
  • Interest in using knowledge from several areas -- such as hardware, networking, OS design -- to produce extremely high-performance software
  • Reliable and predictable availability

Also Helpful, but Not Required:

  • Past internship or job experience in a software development role is a plus
  • Advanced coursework in algorithms, network programming, operating systems, compilers
  • Experience with AI tools like Claude Code in a real work environment
  • No finance or economics study or work experience required

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS are encouraged to apply. We accept students eligible for CPT/OPT and we sponsor work visas for full-time positions

The estimated base salary for this role is $250,000 per year.

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