Top 14 Lead it systems engineer Jobs in Chicago, Il

Lead System Engineer
Everforth —Willowbrook, IL
- Full-time
- 5 years
- System design
- Mentoring
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Lead, Network Engineer - AI
Humana —Chicago, IL
- $117,600 - $161,700 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Computer science
- Computer Science
- AWS
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
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Senior Systems Engineer & Project Lead
Noventech, Inc. —Lombard, IL
- $90,000 - $120,000 a year
- Full-time
- Computer science
- Computer Science
- 5 years
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Engineering Systems & PLM Implementation Lead
Molex —Lisle, IL
- $130,000 - $150,000 a year
- Pass drug screening
- System design
- Senior level
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
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Senior Lead Network Engineer II
Contact Government Services, LLC —Chicago, IL
- $148,512 - $214,517 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Computer Science
- Engineering
- 3 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Systems Engineer-Senior Lead Networking Specialist - Hybrid (Illinois)
First American Bank —Elk Grove Village, IL
- $140,000 - $150,000 a year
- Full-time
- Azure
- Computer Science
- 5 years
- On-the-job training
Lead Digital Engineer - IBM Maximo Solution Architect
Capgemini Sogeti —Chicago, IL
- $86,900 - $160,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Computer science
- Oracle
- Computer Science
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
3d
Windows Server Team Lead
Chicago Trading Company (CTC) —Chicago, IL
- $175,000 - $225,000 a year
- On call
- Hybrid work
- DevOps
- Windows
- Supervising experience
- Paid parental leave
- Parental leave
Lead ServiceNow Developer
United Airlines —Chicago, IL
- $102,220 - $133,194 a year
- Full-time
- Computer science
- Computer Science
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Customer Success AI Strategy & Agent Development Lead
Tempus —Chicago, IL
- $140,000 - $190,000 a year
- Full-time
- System design
- JavaScript
- Product management
- Health insurance
Lead Associate Principal, Network Engineering
Options Clearing Corporation —Chicago, IL
- $123,500 - $176,500 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Azure
- Computer Science
- 5 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance

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Lead System Engineer

Everforth -
Willowbrook, IL

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Job Details

Full-time
4 days ago

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Qualifications

Network topology design
Containerization systems
QoS
Endpoint Security
Cloud identity and access management (IAM)
Defect resolution root cause analysis
Azure Networking Services
Ansible
Managing projects in an engineering role
High availability solutions design
Tooling
Technical documentation
5 years
Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Improving system uptime or availability
CCNA
Implementing cloud migration projects
Network migration projects
Hardware maintenance
Vendor coordination
System design
Vulnerability Remediation
Incident Escalation
Router implementation
Hyper-V
Bash
Server virtualization deployment
VLAN
Cisco routers/switches implementation
Managing engineering teams

Full Job Description

Lead System Engineer

Lead System Engineer

Position Overview

We deliver the world's most advanced security technology solutions across a broad range of competencies. We analyze, assess, develop, and integrate security solutions, whether the focus is on mobile tactical platforms, critical infrastructure, or hundreds of miles of an international border. Our mission is to design and implement highly technical solutions to make our nation safer.

We are seeking an experienced Lead System Engineer to design, implement, and maintain reliable infrastructure solutions that support mission-critical services. The ideal candidate will lead platform and network initiatives, drive projects across virtualization and physical network environments, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with security and operations teams to ensure high availability, performance, and secure configurations.

Key Responsibilities

Lead design, deployment, and maintenance of network infrastructure, including switches, routers, and LAN/WAN components to ensure high availability and performance.
Architect, implement, and manage virtualization environments (Hyper-V and other hypervisors) and associated storage and backup integrations.
Manage and optimize Cisco systems and configurations, including routing, switching, VLANs, and QoS.
Troubleshoot complex network, server, and virtualization issues; perform root cause analysis and implement long-term fixes.
Develop and maintain infrastructure as code, automation scripts, and runbooks using PowerShell, Bash, or configuration tools to streamline operations.
Collaborate with security and cloud teams to implement secure network designs, access controls, and monitoring for vulnerabilities and incidents.
Lead migration and upgrade projects, including hardware refreshes, virtualization platform upgrades, and cloud/adoption initiatives.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to system and network engineers, set standards and best practices, and review designs and changes.
Coordinate with vendors and manage support escalations for network, virtualization, and security appliances.
Monitor system and network health; configure and tune monitoring, logging, and alerting to meet SLA and reliability targets.

Qualifications

5+ years of hands-on experience in system and network engineering, with a strong emphasis on network infrastructure and virtualization.
Proven experience with Cisco networking (routing, switching, VLANs, ACLs) and enterprise switch and router platforms.
Hands-on experience with Hyper-V virtualization and managing virtualized workloads; familiarity with vSphere and Docker is a plus.
Strong troubleshooting skills for switches, routers, firewalls, and virtual environments.
Proficiency with network protocols and technologies (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VLANs, VPNs) and experience configuring enterprise network devices.
Experience automating tasks and writing scripts using PowerShell and/or Bash; knowledge of Ansible is beneficial.
Solid understanding of authentication, Active Directory, and identity management; familiarity with Entra and Intune is a plus.
Experience working with firewall platforms (FortiGate, Ubiquiti, Netgear) and endpoint protection such as SentinelOne is desirable.
Familiarity with Azure cloud services and hybrid architectures; experience with cloud networking and security controls is a plus.
Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices, vulnerability management, and incident response processes.
CCNA certification or equivalent network engineering certification preferred.
Strong communication, documentation, and leadership skills, with experience mentoring junior engineers and driving cross-team initiatives.

Benefits

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401K
PTO
For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 07/02/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed.Everforth CyberCoders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, status as a crime victim, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring process includes AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications, and a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. A human recruiter reviews all results. Click here for details on our virtual recruiter . Everforth CyberCoders will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local law, including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. Everforth CyberCoders is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. Individuals needing special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment can contact a member of our Human Resources team at [email protected] to make arrangements.

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