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# Senior Network Engineer

- **Company:** ApTask
- **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $145,600.0 - $166,400.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Active Directory, User Authentication, Microsoft Azure, Border Gateway Protocol, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Computer Networks, Data Centers, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Data Center Infrastructure Management (CIM), Network Address Translation, Domain Name System (DNS), Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol, Hot Standby Router Protocol, Information Technology Operations, IP Address Management, Subnetting, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Routing, TCP/IP, Virtual Local Area Networks, Software Licensing, Data Logging, Cloud Platform System, System Availability, Firewalls (Computer Science), Cisco Switches
- **Published:** August 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www2.jobdiva.com/portal/?a=4ujdnwqsdebu7m13em5f0pt5dw80o500d7dv9cbq5ebzngb7yk0n43mjtefnbx0d&compid=0/jobs/29092903#/jobs/29092903

## About the Role

* 7+ years of experience supporting enterprise network environments, including experience in a senior network engineering role.
 * Preferred Qualifications and Soft Skills
 * Experience with Cisco Catalyst and Meraki, Azure cloud, Zscaler, Palo Alto firewalls, and Global Protect.
 * Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, respond effectively to incidents, and complete projects on schedule.

## Description

The client is a prominent global technology solutions provider, renowned for its comprehensive range of services and products tailored to meet the diverse needs of businesses.
The company's core focus revolves around assisting organizations in managing and optimizing their IT operations, thereby driving productivity, efficiency, and innovation. It offers an extensive array of services, including strategic consulting, technology implementation, cloud computing, data center management, cybersecurity, software licensing, and hardware procurement.
In addition to its business-to-business (B2B) services, it also serves as a valuable resource for IT professionals and decision-makers, providing valuable insights and thought leadership through its various publications, webinars, and events.

Rate Range: $70-$80/Hr, * The Senior Network Engineer for implementing, operating, troubleshooting, and continuously improving the enterprise network and connectivity services across data centers, colocation facilities, Azure cloud, WAN, campus/LAN, wireless, and security environments.

Primary Responsibilities:

 * The primary responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:
 * Provide senior-level operational support and tier-3 troubleshooting for enterprise network, connectivity, security, and Azure cloud services across data centers, offices, branches, WAN, and Internet edge environments.
 * Configure and troubleshoot Palo Alto firewalls, including policies, NAT, routing, VPN, certificates, authentication, logging, and high availability.
 * Design, configure, and support Azure networking, Cisco Catalyst, and Meraki switching across campus, branch, and distributed office environments.
 * Implement and troubleshoot routing and switching technologies, including VLANs, VRFs, STP, HSRP, QoS, redundant paths, iBGP, eBGP, EIGRP, and TCP/IP.
 * Administer DNS, DHCP, IP address management, subnetting, segmentation, and related services supporting Active Directory and cloud environments.
 * Support remote-access and site-to-site VPNs, including Zscaler, as well as authentication and security integrations


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