Network Administrator

Sentinel is seeking an experienced Network Administrator to support our client in Schaumburg, IL. This is a six-month onsite contract opportunity for a hands-on networking professional with strong Fortinet expertise and a background in network security, design, and infrastructure administration. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience across the Fortinet ecosystem, including firewalls, switches, analyzers, and security platforms, as well as expertise in cybersecurity remediation and troubleshooting complex network environments. This is an onsite position at the Schaumburg, Illinois office.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience supporting Fortinet networking and security products.
• Strong experience with FortiGate firewalls, FortiSwitch, FortiAnalyzer, and related Fortinet technologies.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience managing cybersecurity advisories, vulnerabilities, and remediation activities.
• Advanced understanding of networking protocols, routing, switching, wireless technologies, and network security best practices.
• Experience with network design, implementation, and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of disaster recovery, incident response, and business continuity planning.
• Previous experience working within local government, municipal, or public sector environments would be preferred.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.
• Occasional after-hours support will be required for maintenance windows, upgrades, and emergency issues.
• The candidate must have a car, as this position requires travel between location and the transportation of equipment
• A valid driver’s license and proof of vehicle insurance will be required
• Legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship
• Must demonstrate a “can-do” attitude

We focus on candidates that display our “ACE” factor - Attitude, Compassion, and Enthusiasm to deliver quality solutions with exceptional customer service.

$48/hr - $58/hr

What you get:

We offer competitive pay, medical, dental, vision, 401K and more.

Sentinel delivers solutions that can efficiently address a range of IT needs - from security, to communications, to systems & networks, to software applications, to cloud and managed services; all of which include our staffing solutions for our clients. Since 1982, Sentinel has grown from providing technology maintenance services to our current standing as one of the leading IT services and solutions provider in the US. We have aligned with many of today’s global technology leaders including Cisco, Dell, VMware and Microsoft. Sentinel services customers both nationally and internationally with primary support operating centers in Downers Grove (HQ), Chicago, and Springfield, IL; Phoenix, AZ.; Lansing, and Grand Rapids, MI; Milwaukee, WI; and Denver, CO.

If you are MOTIVATED… you can make IT happen at Sentinel. Our commitment to our employees is to create a work environment that encourages creativity, an entrepreneurial spirit, fosters growth through certification and hands-on training, and values a team-oriented culture with rewards based on impact!

If you share our passion about what technology can do and want to be part of a top workplace environment - we’d like to have you join our team. Learn more at