Remote Network Automation Jobs in Park Ridge, IL

Netrix Global is seeking a Network Team Lead to drive technical delivery, team leadership, and pre-sales support across our networking practice. This role is heavily focused on LAN/WAN architecture, SD-WAN, and network security, with secondary responsibility for wireless solutions.

The ideal candidate will lead a team of engineers while remaining hands-on in solution design and delivery. This individual will also partner closely with Sales to support pre-sales efforts, helping shape client solutions, develop proposals, and act as a trusted advisor throughout the sales lifecycle.

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of network engineers, providing technical oversight, guidance, and career development.
• Own the design and implementation of enterprise LAN/WAN architectures, including routing, switching, segmentation, and high availability.
• Lead the design and deployment of SD-WAN solutions across multi-site enterprise environments.
• Act as the primary escalation point for complex network and security issues.
• Design and implement Cisco-based solutions, including:
  • Routing & Switching (Catalyst, Nexus)
  • Firewalls (ASA, FTD)
  • Identity Services Engine (ISE) for NAC and segmentation
• Design and implement Palo Alto Networks firewall solutions, including policy design, threat prevention, and advanced security services.
• Drive architecture and deployment of Fortinet and Cisco Meraki solutions where applicable.
• Provide wireless (WLAN) support and design oversight as a secondary responsibility (site design, optimization, troubleshooting).
• Partner with Sales and Account Teams to support pre-sales activities, including:
  • Client discovery and requirements gathering
  • Solution architecture and design
  • Statement of Work (SOW) development
  • Technical presentations and demos
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted technical advisor.
• Oversee project delivery to ensure quality, timeliness, and alignment to scope.
• Contribute to practice development, including defining standards, best practices, and reusable architecture.
• Collaborate with leadership to identify growth opportunities and expand networking capabilities.
• Champion modern networking approaches, including SASE, segmentation, and zero trust architectures.

• 7 10 plus years in networking, with a strong focus on LAN/WAN and SD-WAN architectures experience.
• Proven experience leading or mentoring engineers in a consulting or professional services environment.
• Demonstrated ability to support sales cycles, including solutioning, client presentations, and proposal development.
• Deep hands-on experience with:
  • Routing & Switching (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, VLANs, STP, etc.)
  • Cisco Firewalls (ASA, FTD)
  • Cisco ISE (NAC, policy enforcement, segmentation)
• Strong experience designing and implementing Palo Alto Networks firewalls, including Panorama, security policies, and advanced threat features.
• Strong experience designing and implementing SD-WAN solutions (Cisco Viptela, Meraki, Fortinet, or similar).
• Solid understanding of segmentation, zero trust principles, and secure network design.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present to both technical and executive audiences.
• Experience developing architecture designs, SOWs, and client-facing deliverables.
• Advanced hands-on experience with:
  • Cisco routing and switching platforms (Catalyst, Nexus)
  • Cisco firewalls (ASA, FTD) and security architectures
  • Cisco ISE for identity-based access control
  • Palo Alto Networks firewalls (policy management, Panorama, threat prevention)
• Strong experience with:
  • LAN/WAN design and implementation
  • SD-WAN architectures and deployments
  • Network segmentation and access control models
• Working knowledge of:
  • Fortinet and Cisco Meraki platforms
  • Wireless networking (design, deployment, troubleshooting)
  • SASE frameworks and cloud-integrated networking
• Experience with large-scale, multi-site enterprise network deployments
• Familiarity with network automation and scripting is a plus

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications such as:
  • CCNP or CCIE (Enterprise Infrastructure or Security)
  • PCNSE (Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer)
  • Cisco ISE-related certifications
  • Fortinet NSE certifications
• Experience working within Cisco, Palo Alto, and Fortinet partner ecosystems
• Background in consulting or managed services organizations
• Experience designing secure network architectures aligned to zero trust principles

At Netrix Global our values are the philosophies and principles that we live by. They support our vision, help us achieve our goals and commit us to a common purpose.

We Own Outcomes, Win Together, Make An Impact, Enjoy The Journey, and Respect All!

Netrix Global is a mission-driven organization with the goal of providing the people, processes, and technology needed to run and scale modern, data-driven businesses that are always on and always secure. Our breadth of capabilities allows us to provide holistic offerings that solve even today's most complex business challenges, delivering to you an integrated, optimized, and future-proof solution.

We work with clients of all sizes and specialize in solutions for healthcare, manufacturing, government, education, financial services, and legal industries. Netrix is consistently ranked in the CRN VAR500, detailing the country's top system integrators.

At Netrix, we're driven to solve business problems with innovative technology solutions. We focus on end-users and are committed to client satisfaction.

We offer a competitive compensation package, comprehensive group benefits to meet the needs of you and your family, flexibility, and time off when you need it, and a casual work environment. The role can be remote/home office, with some travel required.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If you need reasonable accommodations, please let us know by contacting NetrixHR@Netrixglobal.

To learn more about Netrix Global please go to www.netrixglobal.com