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run, connect, and scale. As a Senior DevOps & Site Reliability Engineer, you will be hands-on at the center of that work. You will... ...Python, plus solid knowledge of REST APIs, DNS, TLS/certificates, networking, and a…
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Network Engineer jobs in Chicago, IL
Network engineers design, build, and maintain the networks that connect an organization — routing, switching, wireless, firewalls, and increasingly cloud and software-defined networking.
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AppsDemonstrated experience leading technical teams and mentoring engineers. Preferred QualificationsExperience building and managing CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps.Strong understanding of cloud networking, identity…
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simply — helping mission-driven organizations achieve more through technology.Required ExperienceB.S. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, MIS, or related field3+ years of professional work experience, preferably i…
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We have a community of resources that are ready and willing to support your ideas, build your skills and expand your professional network. We want you to integrate all aspects of your life with your career. At Armanino,…
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Your work days are brighter here.We’re obsessed with making hard work pay off, for our people, our customers, and the world around us. As a Fortune 500 company and a leading AI platform for managing people, money, and ag…
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lead, and do the most consequential work of their careers.Your OpportunityStantec is seeking an accomplished US Transmission Line Engineering Manager to lead and advance our transmission line engineering and design pract…
centers to modernizing transmission systems, our industry-recognized engineers and scientists have been at the forefront of grid... ...bring our authentic selves to work every day.Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian…
and stakeholder management skills. Additional education, certifications, and/or licenses Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field required. Master's degree preferred. Azure, Cloud Architecture…
ABOUT USG AND OUR DIGITAL CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE JOURNEYUSG Corporation is an industry-leading manufacturer of building products and innovative solutions highlighted by Sheetrock, Durock, and Securock Brands. Headquartered…
Network Engineer Location: Chicago, IL – Hybrid (1-2x a month onsite) Employment Type: Short-Term Contract with High Likelihood of Conversion Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Network Engineer to support th…
We are seeking a Tonkean Platform Support Engineer to provide application support, workflow administration, integration troubleshooting, and continuous improvement for Tonkean-based solutions. The role will work closely…
architectures, technical plans, and development tasks. *Define architecture standards, integration patterns, technical decisions, and engineering best practices. *Provide technical direction, mentor engineers, and lead d…
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What network engineers earn in Chicago
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $30–$43 | $63k–$89k |
| Mid level | $43–$58 | $89k–$121k |
| Senior | $56–$75 | $117k–$157k |
Adjusted for the Chicago market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Routing and switching (BGP, OSPF)Cisco or Juniper platformsFirewalls and VPNsTCP/IP deep knowledgeWireless networkingNetwork monitoring toolsCloud networking (VPC, SD-WAN)Automation (Python, Ansible)Documentation and diagrams
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Users at one site report intermittent connectivity. How do you troubleshoot?
Work the layers: physical, then switching, routing, and upstream — using monitoring data to narrow scope. Intermittent issues test patience and method, so show both.
Explain what happens at each OSI layer when a user loads a website.
Keep it crisp and accurate through the layers; this is a fluency check. Tie each layer to a real troubleshooting tool you would use there.
How would you design the network for a new office?
Ask about size and needs first, then cover segmentation, redundancy, wireless coverage, and internet failover. Mentioning documentation and future growth rounds it out.
When would you use BGP versus OSPF?
External versus internal routing in essence — explain it through where each lives in a real network you have run rather than textbook definitions alone.
Tell me about a change you made that caused an outage, and what you learned.
Everyone in networking has one. Show the discipline that came out of it: change windows, peer review, rollback configs staged in advance.
How are you using automation in network operations?
Config templating, compliance checks, or Python/Ansible scripts — even small examples count. The field is moving this way and interviewers check for the trajectory.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For network engineers specifically — generic advice costs you here
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State network scale: sites, users, devices, and bandwidth managed — it is the first credibility check.
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List certifications prominently (CCNA, CCNP) since networking still hires heavily on them.
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Name specific platforms (Cisco IOS/NX-OS, Meraki, Palo Alto, Fortinet) rather than 'networking equipment'.
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Quantify reliability wins: uptime improved, outage minutes reduced, failover designs that worked when tested.
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Include automation and cloud networking experience — it distinguishes you from config-only candidates.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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