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# IT Network Engineer

- **Company:** Afni, Inc.
- **Location:** Bloomington, IL, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $69,049.0 - $79,049.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Azure, Border Gateway Protocol, Cisco Routers, Networking Hardware, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Python (Programming Language), Network Security, Network Troubleshooting, Network Architecture, Network Monitoring, Routing, Network Service, Peering, Performance Tuning, Ansible, Wide Area Networks, Wireless Networks, YAML, Enterprise Software Applications, Load Balancing, System Availability, Firewalls (Computer Science), Information Technology, SolarWinds (Software), Restful APIs, Open Network Automation Platform, Cisco
- **Published:** July 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=8c1cbce701c01ac8

## About the Role

Associate's degree in Computer Science, Network Engineering, Electronics and Communications Engineering or related field and three (3) years of experience in the job offered or in a Network Services Administrator, IT Support Specialist, or Systems Administrator-related occupation. Position requires 3 years of experience in the following:

 * Utilizing Cisco routers, wireless networking, and Identity Services Engines;
 * Utilizing Cisco and Aruba Switches;
 * Utilizing ASA and Palo Alto Firewalls;
 * Utilizing Meraki Wireless and Security Appliances, and load balancers;
 * Utilizing Python including HTTPS Requests and Netmiko;
 * Utilizing Public Cloud Design;
 * Deploying and managing SD-WAN;
 * Utilizing YAML, REST APIs, and Ansible in DevNet;
 * Utilizing Azure Networking and Security Concepts including AZ-700 certification, Enterprise applications and Conditional Access, VNet peering, Traffic Manager and Load Balancing, Azure firewall, and Route base VPN with BGP; and
 * Utilizing Network monitoring tools including Solarwinds and ThousandEyes.

## Description

Under general direction, the Network Engineer will possess an in-depth understanding of networking hardware and software, and have hands-on experience with Cisco routing and switching, Palo Alto firewalls, Load Balancers, Meraki Wireless, and Network Automation. Incumbent will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and maintaining our network infrastructure to ensure optimal performance and availability. Monitor network performance and ensure system availability and reliability, tuning and optimizing the network as necessary. Conduct regular network performance tests and prepare reports on network performance and incident response. Troubleshoot network issues and outages, developing strategies to prevent them in the future. Provide tactical design direction and make recommendations in developing solution roadmaps. Collaborate with solution architecture and solution delivery to build new products and improve existing products. Operationalize solutions through documentation,
automation of common tasks, and maturing processes. Use network automation tools to streamline and enhance processes. Secure network systems by establishing and enforcing policies, and by defining and monitoring access. Research and consult with resources and industry experts to ensure the effectiveness provided solutions. Extensively utilize knowledge of network infrastructure, routing and routed protocols, and standards. Recommend solutions based upon analysis of network performance.


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