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# Network Security Engineer

- **Company:** Insight Global
- **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $93,600.0 - $110,240.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Azure, Catalyst (Software), Firmware, IP Addressing, Subnetting, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Security, Network Layer, Network Diagrams, Network Monitoring, Routing, Cisco Nexus Switches, SAP Sales and Distribution, TCP/IP, Virtual Local Area Networks, Wide Area Networks, Wireless Access Point, Computer Network Operations, Network Support, Cisco
- **Published:** October 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.chicagocareersite.com/job.asp?id=3448909581&tx=FP5148FFL&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

* 3+ years of hands-on network support/engineering experience.
 * Solid Cisco switching, TCP/IP, subnetting, VLAN, and routing fundamentals.
 * Experience with several of the following preferred: Cisco Nexus/Catalyst, Meraki, Palo Alto, Panorama, Prisma/GlobalProtect, Silver Peak/EdgeConnect, Azure networking, or NetBox.
 * firewall experience (Palo Alto prefferred)
 * Experience with network monitoring, troubleshooting, upgrades, and carrier support.
 * CCNA-level knowledge preferred; certification is not required.
 * Aruba SDWan
 * ability to work after hours (once converted fulltime)

## Description

We are seeking a mid-level Network Engineer to assist our Infrastructure team with day-to-day network operations, maintenance, troubleshooting, upgrades, and documentation. The ideal candidate is a hands-on mid-level engineer who can take ownership of routine network operational work without requiring expert-level knowledge of every technology in the environment. This role can sit remotely near an office location: Charlotte NC, Chicago IL, Dallas TX, Houston TX, Los Angeles CA, Miami FL, New York NY, San Francisco CA, Silicon Valley CA, Washington DC; as they ideally come in 2-3 days a week as needed. Ideally PST hours 8-5PM PST.

Key Tasks

 * Monitor network infrastructure and respond to alerts and outages.
 * Troubleshoot Layer 2/Layer 3 connectivity, VLAN, routing, WAN, and performance issues.
 * Support Cisco Nexus and Catalyst switches.
 * Assist with switch code/firmware upgrades and maintenance.
 * Support Cisco Meraki switches and wireless access points.
 * Monitor and troubleshoot Silver Peak / Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN.
 * Provide operational support for Palo Alto firewalls and Panorama.
 * Troubleshoot Prisma Access / GlobalProtect VPN connectivity.
 * Monitor and troubleshoot Internet and WAN carrier circuits.
 * Open and manage carrier/vendor support tickets through resolution.
 * Assist with connectivity troubleshooting between local sites and Azure environments.
 * Perform routine network changes using established change-control processes.
 * Maintain and complete NetBox documentation, including devices, interfaces, IP addresses, VLANs, circuits, and sites.
 * Maintain network diagrams, inventories, and operational documentation. Work independently on routine issues and escalate complex problems to senior staff or vendors.