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Qorali

Lead Network Engineer

Qorali, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Base pay range $140,000.00/yr - $170,000.00/yr

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Director of Data, BI & DevOps Recruitment at Qorali Are you passionate about designing and running enterprise‑grade networks that power business‑critical systems? We’re looking for an experienced

Lead Network Engineer

who thrives at the intersection of networking and automation. In this role, you’ll help architect and maintain a resilient, secure, and scalable global network spanning both on‑prem and cloud environments.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys hands‑on engineering, forward‑thinking design, and close collaboration across teams to deliver robust, high‑performing connectivity solutions.

What You’ll Do

Design, implement, and support enterprise network environments across data centres and cloud platforms.

Configure and optimize routing, switching, firewalls, load balancers, and related systems.

Contribute to the evolution of hybrid networking strategies, ensuring alignment with security and governance standards.

Lead technical troubleshooting for complex issues in collaboration with vendors and internal teams.

Develop and maintain documentation, implementation plans, and architecture roadmaps.

Participate in on‑call rotations to ensure network reliability and continuity.

What You Bring

Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical topics for diverse audiences.

A collaborative mindset with a focus on solving problems pragmatically and efficiently.

Experience leading initiatives and mentoring peers in fast‑moving environments.

Technical Skills & Experience

Proven expertise with

automation and DevOps tools

such as Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, and GitHub.

Solid understanding of

Infrastructure‑as‑Code

concepts and implementation.

Hands‑on experience managing

cloud networking

(AWS preferred; Azure or GCP welcome).

Deep knowledge of

Layer 3 routing and switching , including protocols like BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP.

Practical experience with

Cisco technologies

(IOS, NX‑OS, XR).

Familiarity with DNS/IPAM, VPNs, NAC, firewalls, DDoS mitigation, and packet analysis.

Experience with

Cisco ACI

is a must.

Background supporting

mainframe and storage networking

environments is required.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

15% annual bonus

22 days of PTO

plus paid holidays

6% 401(k) match

Comprehensive

health, vision, dental, and life insurance

Hybrid schedule –

Chicago‑based

(office presence required)

Please note:

Visa sponsorship is not available

for this position.

Seniority level Mid‑Senior level

Employment type Full‑time

Job function Information Technology

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