Network Engineer

Seeking to hire at least one Sr. Network Engineer for a 6‑month contract to support approximately 39 site network refreshes scoped for 2026. In replacing the outdated hardware across these site locations will enable the ability to deploy Cyber Vision across these sites and other locations across the US and globally. Cyber Vision is designed for industrial environments and critical infrastructure and provides deep visibility, threat detection, and security controls for Operational Technology (OT) networks, which will enable the client to protect their industrial assets without disrupting operations.

This Sr. Network Engineer would join a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenues of approximately $8 billion. The company delivers innovative equipment and components, specialty systems and support services through five major operating segments. It combines global scale with operational agility to lead the markets it serves, recognized for its entrepreneurial approach for over 60 years, with a team of over 24,000 employees who take an ownership mindset and collaborate with customers to redefine what is possible.

• Exhibits technical skills for network optimizations and problem solving such as network modeling.
• Network security, Cisco ASA and other firewall devices.
• Silver Peak for wide area network.
• Wintel server knowledge is a plus.
• Strong knowledge and working experience of network support tools like Solar Winds monitoring tools.
• Network maintenance and administration using ISE.
• Documentation and maintenance in Net Box.
• Plans, monitors, and appraises job results.
• Communicates with parties external to the organization (e.g., customers, vendors, suppliers).
• Initiates, coordinates, and enforces systems, policies, and procedures.
• Develops personal growth opportunities.
• Directs technological research by studying organizational goals, strategies, practices, and user projects.
• Verifies application results by conducting system audits of technologies implemented.
• Recommends IT strategies, policies, and procedures by evaluating organizational outcomes.
• Identifies problems.
• Evaluates trends.
• Maintains quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending workshops, reviewing publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
• Contributes to team efforts by accomplishing related results as needed.

• Technical management.
• Network engineering understanding (of previously mentioned skills).
• Analyzing information and problem solving.
• Informing others.
• Vendor management.
• Data center management.
• Developing project scoping and budgets.
• Coordination.
• Strategic planning.
• Execution quality management.

• Bachelor’s degree in a computer field.
• Five or more years of IT work experience.
• Optional product or system certification.

• Experience working in a technical PM function supporting site separation, site acquisition, site closure, and site consolidation.
• MCSA/CCNA certifications or equivalent in either networking or system administration.
• Excellent organizational skills and project tracking abilities; experience of procurement and logistics; strong focus and attention to detail; ability to work in a very fast‑paced, hectic, and energetic environment while maintaining high quality standards; project/task prioritization and schedule development.

Fully remote position; based out of Downers Grove, IL.

The pay range for this position is $65.00 – $80.00 per hour.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical illness, accident, and hospital
• 401(k) retirement plan – pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life insurance (voluntary life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short- and long-term disability
• Health…