Senior Network Engineer - Juniper and Palo Alto

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ob Title: Senior Network Engineer II
Location: Hybrid EST or CST ONLY
Compensation: Approx. $150K base + bonus/stock (dependent on experience)
Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, paid holidays
Start Date: Targeting August/September
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Overview:
A high-growth technology organization is seeking a Senior Network Engineer II to join its collaborative Technical Operations team. This hands-on role is critical to designing, building, and modernizing a secure, scalable, hybrid infrastructure that spans on-premise and multi-cloud environments. If you're passionate about infrastructure-as-code, automation, and solving real-world problems in a high-impact setting—this is the opportunity for you.
What You’ll Do: Design, implement, and manage hybrid network infrastructure across cloud and on-prem environments Own technical initiatives supporting infrastructure modernization, automation, and observability Provide Tier 3 support for complex network issues, break/fix, and system escalations Administer Palo Alto firewalls and Panorama, Juniper/Cisco switching and routing Configure and maintain VPNs, VLANs, wireless solutions, and authentication protocols (LDAP, RADIUS) Automate routine processes using Python, Bash, PowerShell or similar scripting tools Collaborate with Security, Architecture, Engineering, and Support teams Participate in rotational on-call support and high-impact change events Create and maintain documentation, technical diagrams, and change records What You’ll Bring: 6+ years of enterprise-level network/system engineering experience Advanced expertise with: Palo Alto firewalls & Panorama Juniper or Cisco routing/switching VLANs, OSPF/BGP, VPNs (IPSec), NAC Strong hands-on experience with Windows/Linux servers Experience with scripting and infrastructure automation (Python, PowerShell, Bash, Ansible, Terraform) Exposure to AWS , Azure , or GCP cloud environments Working knowledge of observability tools and network monitoring Familiarity with security best practices and compliance frameworks Preferred certifications: PCNSE, JNCIE, CCSP, ITIL Why You Should Apply: Join a company undergoing strategic platform modernization Work alongside high-caliber engineers in an autonomy-driven culture Directly contribute to designing the future state of enterprise infrastructure Thrive in a collaborative, no-red-tape environment focused on outcomes over process Interview Process: 1-hour call with VP Deep technical interview with Principal Engineers Virtual lab exercise (hands-on config & troubleshooting) Background Check & Drug Screen Required
Location:
Des Plaines

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