Senior Network Engineer
- Chicago, IL
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Architect and deploy enterprise-class networks using Cisco Meraki switches, wireless APs, and SD-WAN appliances.
- Configure and manage Fortinet firewalls (FortiGate), VPNs, and security fabric for perimeter defense and remote access.
- Design resilient LAN/WAN architectures with emphasis on uptime, throughput, and security.
- Lead implementation of network upgrades, migrations, and expansions across multiple sites.
- Monitor network performance using tools like Meraki Dashboard, FortiAnalyzer, and Syslog solutions.
- Troubleshoot complex connectivity issues involving routers, firewalls, switching, and cloud-managed wireless.
- Provide Tier 2/3 support for network-related incidents and escalations.
- Participating in on-call rotation and occasional travel to remote sites throughout the continental US
- Implement network security best practices, including segmentation, ACLs, firewall policies, and VPN tunnels.
- Perform regular firewall rule audits, vulnerability mitigation, and logging review.
- Assist in compliance with frameworks such as PCI-DSS, HIPAA, or SOC 2 as applicable.
- Maintain detailed documentation of network designs, configurations, diagrams, and procedures.
- Collaborate with IT, Security, and DevOps teams to ensure cross-functional network readiness.
- Participate in DR/BCP planning and testing for network continuity.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience preferred
- 7+ years of hands-on experience with Cisco Meraki products (MX, MS, MR series).
- 5 + years of hands-on experience with Fortinet solutions, especially FortiGate, FortiManager, and FortiAP.
- Experience delivering remote support via colleagues/smart hands who are onsite.
- Wireless planning, monitoring, and troubleshooting experience.
- Working with Network Management Systems such as Solarwinds or FortiManager.
- Ability to participate in on-call rotation and occasional travel to remote sites throughout the continental US.
- Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills with commitment to quality work
- Adapts and thrives in a demanding and fast-paced environment.
- Ability to anticipate needs, find alternative solutions and be proactive in achieving desired outcomes
- Strong knowledge of routing/switching protocols (OSPF, BGP, STP, VLANs).
- Proficiency with VPN technologies (IPSec, SSL VPN, site-to-site).
- Experience managing multi-site or retail network environments.
- Familiarity with cloud networking (Azure, AWS VPCs) is a plus.
- Strong documentation and communication skills.
- Cisco Meraki CMNA (Cisco Meraki Network Associate)
- Fortinet NSE 4 or higher
- CCNA/CCNP (nice to have)
- CompTIA Network+ or Security+ (optional)
- Ability to travel to retail and production facilities (10-20% travel expected).
- Must be able to lift 25 pounds occasionally.
- May require after-hours or on-call availability during emergencies.
- Must pass any and all required background checks
- Must be and remain compliant with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry
- Must possess valid driver's license
- Must be a minimum of 21 years of age
- Must be approved by state badging agency to work in cannabis industry