Senior Network Security Analyst, Chicago, IL The Senior Network Security Analyst position is part ... As a member of the network engineering and infrastructure team, this position will also provide ...
Senior Network Security Analyst, Chicago, IL The Senior Network Security Analyst position is part ... As a member of the network engineering and infrastructure team, this position will also provide ...
Sr. Manager - Network Engineering
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Sr. Manager - Network Engineering
Chicago, IL · Hybrid
$107K - $146K/yr
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Chicago, IL · On-site
$107K - $146K/yr
Role Overview The Sr. Manager of Network Engineering is a senior technical leader responsible for leading a high-performing network engineering team that designs, builds, and operates the low-latency ...
Sr. Manager - Network Engineering
Chicago, IL · On-site
$107K - $146K/yr
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Senior Network Architect
Chicago, IL · On-site
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$107K - $146K/yr
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$33 - $38/hr
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Junior Network Engineer
Chicago, IL · Hybrid
$33 - $38/hr
This position offers hands-on experience in networking, while working under Senior Network Engineers. This Engineer will be responsible for monitoring network alarms and outages, dispatch to remote ...
Junior Network Engineer
Chicago, IL · On-site
$33 - $38/hr
This position offers hands-on experience in networking, while working under Senior Network Engineers. This Engineer will be responsible for monitoring network alarms and outages, dispatch to remote ...
Junior Network Engineer
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$33 - $38/hr
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Senior Lead Network Engineer II Employment Type: Full Time Department: Information Technology CGS is seeking an experienced Senior Lead Network Engineer to join a team focused on the evaluation ...
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Senior Lead Network Engineer II
$148K - $214K/yr
Senior Lead Network Engineer II Employment Type: Full Time Department: Information Technology CGS is seeking an experienced Senior Lead Network Engineer to join a team focused on the evaluation ...
Senior Lead Network Engineer II
Chicago, IL · On-site
$107K - $146K/yr
Senior Lead Network Engineer II Employment Type: Full Time Department: Information Technology CGS is seeking an experienced Senior Lead Network Engineer to join a team focused on the evaluation ...
Senior Lead Network Engineer II
Chicago, IL · On-site
$107K - $146K/yr
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Senior Network Security Engineer
Aurora, IL · On-site
$103 - $113/hr
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$150K - $185K/yr
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$130K - $160K/yr
... Engineer is responsible for the design, deployment, and maintenance of a complex enterprise network for Orion Steel. Reporting to the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) the role will lead ...
Sr. Manager, Network Engineering
Chicago, IL · On-site
$130K - $160K/yr
... Engineer is responsible for the design, deployment, and maintenance of a complex enterprise network for Orion Steel. Reporting to the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) the role will lead ...
Senior Network Architect & Administrator
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$150K - $185K/yr
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Senior Network Architect & Administrator
Chicago, IL · Hybrid
$150K - $185K/yr
Position Overview The Senior Network Architect amp; Administrator is a critical technical leader ... This role blends strategic architecture with hands‑on engineering, ensuring the network can ...
Sr. Manager, Network Engineering
Chicago, IL · On-site
$130K - $160K/yr
... Engineer is responsible for the design, deployment, and maintenance of a complex enterprise network for Orion Steel. Reporting to the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) the role will lead ...
Sr. Manager, Network Engineering
Chicago, IL · On-site
$130K - $160K/yr
... Engineer is responsible for the design, deployment, and maintenance of a complex enterprise network for Orion Steel. Reporting to the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) the role will lead ...
Network Engineer
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$105K - $135K/yr
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Network Engineer
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$105K - $135K/yr
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What is a senior network engineer?
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What does a senior network engineer do?
A senior network engineer builds and maintains data communication networks for a company or organization. As a senior network engineer, you have several years of industry experience and lead a team of junior network engineers and network administrators to ensure both the local area network (LAN) and wide area network (WAN) are functioning properly. Your job duties include installing software and hardware, creating a layout plan for cables, and troubleshooting and solving problems that arise with the networks for which you are responsible.
What is the difference between Senior Network Engineer vs Network Administrator?
| Aspect | Senior Network Engineer | Network Administrator |
|---|---|---|
| Certifications | CCNP, CCIE, Cisco certifications | CCNA, CompTIA Network+ |
| Work Environment | Design, implement, and troubleshoot complex networks | Maintain and support existing network infrastructure |
| Responsibilities | Network architecture, advanced troubleshooting, project leadership | Network setup, monitoring, routine maintenance |
While both roles involve network management, a Senior Network Engineer focuses on designing and implementing complex network solutions, often leading projects. In contrast, a Network Administrator primarily maintains and supports existing networks, ensuring smooth daily operations.
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Job description
The Senior Network Security Analyst position is part of a collaborative team that provides technical solutions and support to caregivers and employees across all locations. Essential responsibilities include providing solutions for service reliability, incidents, requests, completing project based technical assignments including upgrades, rollouts, and other new initiatives, and participating in identifying opportunities for improvement to ensure system reliability.
As a member of the network engineering and infrastructure team, this position will also provide technical guidance to other members of the Information Systems (IS/IT) delivery and support teams that require network connectivity and services. The position will provide analysis and resolve both moderate and complex networking systems requests and issues, as well as assist with end user hardware and software computer problems in a timely and accurate fashion and provide support team and end user training where required.
This position requires you to be onsite 2 days a week on a rotation basis every 2 weeks.
Other Responsibilities:
- Able to travel to offsite clinic locations and between campuses.
- Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds of equipment, some twisting and turning with equipment installs.
- Provide after hour's on-call support.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer science, Information systems, Cybersecurity or directly related work experience.
- Master's Degree, preferred.
- 5 years of experience in Information Security and Network Engineering.
- Designing, configuring, setting up, and maintaining complex switching environments to meet business requirements or enhance performance. Configuring, setting up, and maintaining Cisco SDWAN.
- Palo Alto, ASA firewalls, CISCO Switches, and Routers.
- TCP/IP and Ports configurations.
- Vulnerability Diagnostic Tools, Like Nessus and , Tenable Information Security Standards, Applications, and Controls.
- Investigating event logging.
- Experience with End Point security tools and their configuration and management.
- Familiar with endpoint security tools like Traps, etc. IDS/Systems, Web Application Firewalls.
- Demonstrated interest, knowledge and experience planning, configuring and supporting medium and large sized networks, infrastructure environments and technology, including Cisco routers, switches, controllers, ASA, Palo Alto and/or Checkpoint firewall appliances, Cisco and/or Aruba wireless access points, IPSec and SSL VPN, UPS components, and standardized cabling practices.
- Demonstrated experience and skills creating and maintaining network component and network solutions diagrams, support reference materials, user self-help documentation, technical documentation and procedural documentation.
- Experience working with common network monitoring and management tools (Cisco Prime, SolarWinds, WireShark, ServiceNow, etc.).
- Considerable skills in conveying knowledge to users, peers and management regarding products and project plans.
- Basic knowledge and ability to write scripts for the automation of maintenance and network equipment configuration and management.
- Knowledge of networking hardware, standards, and protocols, including TCP/IP, MPLS, BGP, VoIP, DHCP, DNS, WiFi5/WiFi6, VLANs, Network Segmentation.
- Knowledge of computer and/or network security systems, applications, standards, and procedures.
- Knowledge of network and computing device authentication protocols and standards (2FA, AAA, IPSec, AD, WPA/AES, Radius, etc).
- Ability to identify and resolve computer system malfunctions and operational problems.
- Ability to assist with technical analysis and decisions on network segmentation based on router and firewall traffic analysis.
- Run network scans without disrupting network operations to identify purpose of all devices from a scan and lead technical discussion with other Information Systems (IT/IS) analysts, engineers and support teams.
- Analyze network service traffic and configuration firewall reports by IP address, network segment and Port.
- Provide technical project and support oversight to PMs and other project team engineers and act as a Liaison between network engineering and other IT/IS teams.
- Responsibilities may require occasional evening and weekend work and local travel in response to needs of the systems being supported.
- Comprehensive ability to work effectively as a team member on multiple complex assignments.
- Good customer service, verbal and written communication skills.
- Good interpersonal and technical leadership skills within the group and across the organization.
- Ability to solicit ideas from others and provide constructive technical feedback.
- Healthcare systems and technology knowledge desired.
Network and I.T. industry certifications desired:
- Security Plus is preferred.
- CCNA is preferred.
Benefits include medical insurance, retirement plan, PTO, etc. Salary: 80K+ DOE. Keywords: Chicago IL Jobs, Senior Network Security Analyst, Cybersecurity, Network Engineering, Information Security, Cisco, Switches, TCP/IP, MPLS, BGP, VoIP, DHCP, DNS, Wifi, VLANs, Networking, Chicago Recruiters, Information Technology Jobs, IT Jobs, Chicago Recruiting
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11 - 50 Employees
Headquarters location
Naperville, IL, US
Year founded
1995