Network Engineer

We are looking for an experienced Network Engineer to support enterprise networking and security initiatives in Schaumburg, Illinois. This Long-term Contract position focuses on designing, administering, and optimizing secure network environments across firewall, wireless, and cloud-managed platforms. The role requires a hands-on, detail-oriented individual who can strengthen connectivity, improve visibility, and help deliver infrastructure changes with minimal disruption.

Responsibilities:

• Administer and enhance network security platforms using Fortinet solutions, including firewall, endpoint access, and analytics tools.
• Manage Aruba-based switching, wireless, and centralized management environments to maintain reliable campus and branch connectivity.
• Plan and execute secure connectivity updates, including IPsec-related changes, pilot deployments, and production implementations.
• Integrate network and security systems with identity services such as Active Directory and Entra ID to support controlled access.
• Oversee certificate usage and lifecycle processes to help maintain trusted authentication across network services.
• Monitor logs, generate operational reporting, and troubleshoot issues spanning firewalls, routing, wireless, and security infrastructure.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including standard procedures, operational runbooks, and knowledge transfer materials.
• Collaborate with technical teams to support cloud-managed networking and security platforms while improving performance and resilience.