Job Description
Job Description
Senior Network & Infrastructure Engineer
Location : Bolingbrook, IL
Employment Type : Contract | 3-months
About the Role
We are seeking a Senior Network & Infrastructure Engineer with deep networking expertise and strong virtualization experience to design, implement, and support enterprise-class infrastructure. This role requires hands-on technical skills, project leadership, and the ability to partner with stakeholders to deliver scalable, secure, and reliable solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Network Design & Implementation – Lead the design, configuration, and deployment of enterprise network solutions, primarily on Cisco Nexus and Catalyst platforms, with some Dell networking exposure.
- Virtualization Expertise – Architect, implement, and maintain VMware virtualization environments, ensuring performance, availability, and scalability.
- Project Leadership – Own infrastructure projects from planning to execution, including scoping, design documentation, implementation, and handoff.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration – Work closely with systems, security, and application teams to deliver integrated infrastructure solutions.
- Operational Excellence – Establish best practices for monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimizing network and virtualization performance.
- Technology Evaluation – Assess new networking and virtualization technologies and provide recommendations to improve infrastructure resiliency and efficiency.
Qualifications
7+ years of hands-on networking experience, with strong expertise in Cisco Nexus and Catalyst platforms (design, implementation, and troubleshooting).Experience with Dell Networking products a plus.Strong background in VMware virtualization (ESXi, vCenter, clustering, HA / DR).Proven track record of owning infrastructure projects end-to-end (design, build, deployment, and documentation).Solid understanding of routing, switching, firewalls, load balancers, and network security fundamentals.Familiarity with data center technologies, storage, and hybrid cloud architectures preferred.Excellent communication and documentation skills, with the ability to interface directly with business and technical stakeholders.Relevant certifications (CCNP, CCIE, VMware VCP, etc.) strongly preferred.What We’re Looking For
A proactive, senior-level engineer who thrives in both design and hands-on implementation.Someone who can confidently run infrastructure projects, not just support them.A collaborator who enjoys solving complex problems across networking and virtualization domains