Top 751 Network security engineer Jobs in Illinois

Mid - Level Network Engineer
The LaSalle Network —Buffalo Grove, IL
- $40 - $50 an hour
- Contract
- Azure
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
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MSP Level 3 Network Engineer, Chicagoland (5+ Yrs MSP Exp Required)
Netsphere Technologies, Inc. —Buffalo Grove, IL
- $90,000 - $115,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Hybrid work
- 5 years
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Embedded Systems Development Engineer
Shure —Niles, IL
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- Full-time
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- Computer Science
- 5 years
- Bachelor of Science
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Lead IT Systems & Security Engineer
FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT GROUP LLC —Itasca, IL
- $100,000 - $120,000 a year
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Network Software Engineer Lead
Leidos —Scott AFB, IL
- $107,900 - $195,050 a year
- Full-time
- 6 years
- Doctoral degree
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Transport Network Engineer II
Leidos —Scott AFB, IL
- $59,150 - $106,925 a year
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- Bachelor of Science
- System design
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Senior Software Engineer
Contemporary Control Systems, Inc. —Downers Grove, IL
- $117,600 - $135,000 a year
- Full-time
- Computer science
- Computer Science
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MDA Network Engineer II
Leidos —Scott AFB, IL
- $59,150 - $106,925 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Bachelor of Science
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Network Engineer
J&J Ventures, Gaming LLC —Effingham, IL
- $90,000 - $110,000 a year
- Full-time
- Computer science
- Computer Science
- Office
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- Health insurance
Senior Network Software Engineer
Leidos —Scott AFB, IL
- $87,100 - $157,450 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Research
- Master's degree
Network Software Engineer
Leidos —Scott AFB, IL
- $69,550 - $125,725 a year
- Full-time
- Research
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
Network Engineer
Robert Half —Chicago, IL
- $50 - $60 an hour
- Temporary
- Mid-level
- Analysis skills
- US work authorization
- Disability insurance
- Dental insurance
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IT Operations Manager
Office of Statewide Pretrial Services —Springfield, IL
- $110,004 - $125,004 a year
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Health savings account
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Implementation Network Engineer
Computer World Services —Scott AFB, IL
- $70,000 - $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
Senior Cloud Engineer – AWS
Brooksource —Chicago, IL
- Up to $80 an hour
- Contract
- Computer Science
- Pass drug screening
- 3 years
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Military Service - U.S. Space Force, Computer Systems Engineer
Military Service - U.S. Space Force —Chicago, IL
- From $60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Engineering
- System design
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
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Staff Cloud Engineer/Finance/AWS/Chicago, IL LOCAL
Motion Recruitment —Chicago, IL
- Full-time
- Background check
- Computer science
- Azure
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Principal Cloud Engineer Azure
BMO Financial Group —Chicago, IL
- $112,200 - $209,000 a year
- Full-time
- DevOps
- Research
- Office
- Health insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
Network Software Engineer
Leidos —Scott AFB, IL
- $69,550 - $125,725 a year
- Full-time
- Research
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
Transport Network Engineer III
Leidos —Scott AFB, IL
- $73,450 - $132,775 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- System design
- Master's degree

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Mid - Level Network Engineer

The LaSalle Network -
Buffalo Grove, IL

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Job Details

Contract
$40 - $50 an hour
5 days ago

Benefits

Dental insurance
Vision insurance

Qualifications

Telecommunications network device configuration
Implementing network security protocols
Customer communication
Wireless networking
VLAN
Production systems
Cisco routers/switches implementation
Wireless communication system operation
Network routing

Full Job Description

Mid-Level Network Engineer
Our client is seeking a Mid-Level Network Engineer to join their growing infrastructure team in a client-facing, hands-on role supporting both customer environments and internal systems. This position is ideal for a networking professional with approximately 3-5 years of experience who enjoys a blend of project-based implementations, troubleshooting, and ongoing customer support.

The ideal candidate possesses strong networking fundamentals, excellent communication skills, and the ability to independently execute network deployments while serving as a trusted advisor to clients.

Compensation & Benefits
Hourly Rate: $40.00 - $50.00 per hour
Compensation will be determined based on experience, technical qualifications, certifications, and overall fit for the position. Candidates with strong networking experience, client-facing abilities, and relevant certifications may be considered at the higher end of the range.
Benefits: LaSalle Network consultants are eligible to enroll in benefits. For details, visit https://www.thelasallenetwork.com/consultants/

What You'll Do
Network Implementations & Deployments

Deploy, configure, and support enterprise networking infrastructure, including switches, routers, firewalls, and wireless solutions.
Independently install and configure switch stacks of up to five switches, including:
- Physical installation and cabling
- Stack configuration and validation
- VLAN creation and assignment
- Trunk and access port configuration
- Uplink configuration
- Firmware verification and updates
- Connectivity testing and deployment validation
Participate in network refreshes, migrations, and infrastructure expansion projects.
Create and maintain implementation documentation, network diagrams, and technical runbooks.
Assist with network assessments and recommend improvements to network performance, scalability, and reliability.

Network Operations & Support

Provide Tier 1-3 support for client and internal network environments.
Troubleshoot and resolve routing, switching, wireless, VPN, firewall, and connectivity issues.
Monitor network performance and identify opportunities for optimization.
Respond to escalated incidents and assist with root cause analysis (RCA).
Participate in a manageable on-call rotation supporting production environments.
Maintain network documentation, inventory, and change management records.

Client Engagement

Serve as a technical resource during implementations and support engagements.
Communicate project updates, technical recommendations, and issue resolutions to stakeholders.
Build strong relationships with clients through responsiveness, professionalism, and technical expertise.
Collaborate with end users, IT leadership, and third-party vendors to ensure successful outcomes.
Participate in client meetings and provide technical guidance on infrastructure best practices.

Vendor & Technical Collaboration

Work directly with vendors and OEMs to troubleshoot issues and coordinate support cases.
Assist with technology evaluations, solution recommendations, and best practice adoption.
Collaborate with senior engineers on complex infrastructure projects and escalations.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and operational efficiencies.

Qualifications
Required

3+ years of network engineering, network administration, or infrastructure support experience.
Strong knowledge of:
- TCP/IP
- Routing & Switching
- VLANs
- Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)
- DNS & DHCP
- Wireless Networking
- Network Security Fundamentals
Experience deploying and supporting Cisco, Meraki, Aruba, Fortinet, or comparable enterprise networking technologies.
Ability to independently deploy and configure a 5-switch stack in a production environment while validating connectivity and performance.
Experience working across multiple technology disciplines such as networking, cloud, security, or systems infrastructure.
Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a customer-first mindset.
Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred

Experience with Azure or AWS cloud environments.
Exposure to VMware and server infrastructure technologies.
Previous MSP, consulting, or client-facing IT experience.
Additional certifications such as Fortinet NSE, Security+, Azure certifications, or CCNP.

Why Join?

Growth-driven addition to an expanding engineering team.
Contract-to-hire opportunity with long-term career potential.
Exposure to diverse technologies and client environments.
Collaborative team culture with shared knowledge and mentorship.
Hands-on project work with significant client interaction and ownership.
Opportunity to expand technical expertise across networking, security, and cloud technologies.
Minimal travel requirements.
Manageable on-call rotation.

Work Environment

Hybrid workload consisting of client implementations and ongoing support activities.
Client-facing role with a steady flow of project work and occasional high-priority escalations.
Collaborative engineering team that encourages knowledge sharing and professional development.
Hands-on manager who provides support while empowering engineers to own projects and client relationships.

Ideal Candidate
We're looking for a well-rounded network professional who combines strong technical capabilities with excellent client-facing communication skills. The right candidate can confidently manage deployments, troubleshoot complex networking issues, collaborate across teams, and independently execute projects such as deploying and configuring a multi-switch stack while maintaining exceptional customer service.

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LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.

LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Engineering, Marketing, Technology, Supply Chain, Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search. LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries.

LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends and hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets. LaSalle Network offers temporary Field Employees benefit plans including medical, dental and vision coverage. Family Medical Leave, Worker's compensation, Paid Leave and Sick Leave are also provided.

View a full list of our benefits here: https://www.thelasallenetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Field-Employee-Benefits-LaSalle-Network.pdf

All assignments are at-will and their duration is subject to change.

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network security engineer jobs in illinois

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