Senior Network Engineer
Paybox Corp · Carol Stream, IL · 1 mo ago
Information Technology$125k–$135k/yrFull-time
About the role
We are seeking a highly skilled and hands-on Senior Network Engineer to support and drive our continued growth. This role is responsible for designing, implementing, maintaining, and securing all aspects of our network infrastructure within a 24/7 production environment.
Responsibilities
- Design, configure, and manage enterprise network infrastructure including LAN, WAN, WLAN, VPN, and SD-WAN.
- Monitor, analyze, and optimize network performance; proactively identify and resolve bottlenecks and latency issues.
- Strengthen network security by implementing firewalls, IDS/IPS, ACLs, segmentation, and encryption technologies.
- Maintain and administer network hardware including routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and wireless controllers.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues affecting production SLAs and operational uptime.
- Lead network-related projects such as upgrades, migrations, expansions, integrations, and lifecycle refreshes.
- Create and maintain detailed documentation for network configurations, standards, and troubleshooting procedures.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience.
- 10+ years of experience in network engineering or network administration roles within enterprise or production environments.
- Strong understanding of modern networking protocols including BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, TCP/IP, VLANs, MPLS, etc.
- Hands-on experience with enterprise networking hardware, preferably HPE Switching and Mellanox, with familiarity in Cisco, Fortinet, Palo Alto, SonicWall, or equivalent.
- Deep understanding of cloud-native networking concepts and technologies across AWS, Google Cloud, and/or Azure.
- Solid understanding of IT security best practices and compliance standards relevant to regulated industries such as print.
- Strong analytical, documentation, communication, and troubleshooting skills.
Preferred Skills
- Certifications such as CCNP or equivalent.
- Experience supporting highly available network infrastructure in production environments.
- Experience with large-scale HPE and Mellanox switching environments (highly preferred).
Security & Compliance
- Implement and maintain firewall rules, ACLs, IDS/IPS, and network segmentation in coordination with security teams.
- Ensure network infrastructure aligns with compliance frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2, and PCI.
- Support and contribute to zero-trust networking initiatives and secure architecture design.
Pay
$125,000 - $135,000
Schedule
N/A
Benefits
- Health Insurance (EPO & HRA options)
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Short & Long Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life Insurance
- Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
- Company 401(k) Matching Contribution
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)