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# Network Engineer

- **Company:** Spectraforce
- **Location:** North Chicago, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Border Gateway Protocol, Software Documentation, CompTIA Network+, Ethernet, Internet Protocol, Multi-protocol Systems, Junos, Network Planning and Design, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), TCP/IP, Juniper, Routing & Switching
- **Published:** September 30, 2026
- **Apply:** http://leoforce.us/Careers/Spectraforce/JobDetails.html?jobid=6613db8d-2eac-421e-9ba4-673973e9dd0b&OrgId=1&UserId=47

## About the Role

* Bachelor's Degree (BSEE / BSCE preferred)
 * 3-5 years of Network Engineering, System Engineering or Wireless Communications experience (preferred)
 * Experience deploying outdoor Point?to?Point and Point-to-Multi-Point wireless solutions, preferably with Cambium Networks
 * Strong organization, project management and communication skills
 * Experience, good understanding, and working knowledge in IP networking, network design methodologies and troubleshooting (Ethernet, TCP/IP, L2/L3, MPLS)
 * Experience/knowledge with current industry camera and video equipment, Video Management Solutions
 * Experience directly working with end user customers is desirable
 * Excellent communication skills and the ability to present complex topics to non?technical audiences
 * Self motivated and able to maintain focus in a pressured environment

Preferred Experience

 * Troubleshoot/monitor network performance and resolve performance and connectivity issues
 * Experience with switching and routing protocols (OSPF, ISIS, iBGP, eBGP, M?BGP, MPLS RSVP?TE, and LDP)
 * Certifications through CompTIA Network+, Juniper JNCIA, Junos, Nokia NRS1, CCNA, or similar (preferred)
 * Experience/knowledge in RF System Design (line of sight microwave propagation)

## Description

* Final Design and implementation of the video network including infrastructure, VMS, and camera equipment
 * Delivering professional presentations
 * System staging
 * System acceptance testing
 * Develop and maintain engineering designs, diagrams, and bill of materials
 * Provide technical support and advice to PM and Installation teams
 * Working with Operations and Project Managers to complete site walks to determine specific client needs and scope
 * Create project specific install plans, scope documents, and test plans
 * Configure, integrate, and troubleshoot equipment as required; provides support and assistance to third parties for sub?contracted activities
 * Act as external liaison for customers' general contractors, subcontractors, and trades people as needed during implementation and support phases
 * Provide customer and peer training
 * Deliver final customer system documentation