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Sr Network Engineer II Job at The Planet Group in Tinley Park

The Planet Group, Tinley Park, IL, United States


Job Title:Senior Network Engineer

Location:Remote – Preference for candidates near Elk Grove Village area Illinois, South Bend area Indiana, or Greater Indianapolis Indiana (not required)

Salary Range:$140,000
Job Title:Senior Network Engineer

Location:Remote – Preference for candidates near Elk Grove Village area Illinois, South Bend area Indiana, or Greater Indianapolis Indiana (not required)

Salary Range:$140,000

Introduction

We’re seeking a Senior Network Engineer to join a high-performing Infrastructure team at a growing technology organization undergoing multiple acquisitions. This is an opportunity to work with cutting-edge network and systems technologies in a dynamic and collaborative environment. Ideal candidates have a passion for learning, a proactive mindset, and a deep technical foundation across networking, security, and systems.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Minimum 6 years of experience in network engineering

Advanced experience with Palo Alto Firewalls and Panorama administration

VLAN subnet design and implementation

Experience with OSPF and BGP routing protocols

Proficiency in VPN technologies, including IPSec

Strong experience with both Windows Server and Linux operating systems

Scripting proficiency in at least one language (Bash, PowerShell, Perl, or Python)

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

Ability to participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation (every 4–7 weeks)

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

Experience with Juniper, Cisco, or HPE Aruba switches (Juniper preferred)

Experience with enterprise wireless and NAC solutions

Familiarity with authentication technologies such as LDAP, Active Directory, and RADIUS

Exposure to AWS or Azure cloud environments

Experience with configuration management platforms (e.g., Ansible, Chef)

Experience with Disaster Recovery planning and monitoring tools

Relevant certifications: PCNSA, PCNSE, JNCIA, JNCIS, JNCIP, JNCIE, CCSP, ITIL, or others

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

Evaluate, test, develop, and implement technical solutions that drive business value

Support and maintain infrastructure: switches, routers, load balancers, firewalls, compute, storage, and virtualization assets

Lead lifecycle management, upgrades, capacity planning, and major incident response

Coordinate closely with Engineering, Security, Architecture, and Support teams

Maintain uptime, performance, and operational integrity of systems and networks

Lead or support appliance/software upgrades and preventative maintenance

Document procedures, develop engineering drawings, and manage configurations

Solve problems independently and proactively propose solutions

Demonstrate leadership and influence across technical and business stakeholders

Company Benefits & Culture

Standard benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance

Competitive salary with performance-based bonus potential

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative team culture with an emphasis on innovation and continuous learning

Remote flexibility with occasional travel as needed

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Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Employment type Contract
Job function Job function Information Technology
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