7 Layer Solutions Inc.
Level 2 Network Engineer – Advisory Services (3–5 Years experience)- Chicagoland
7 Layer Solutions Inc., Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Location
Chicagoland (Hybrid / On-Site as Needed)
Company 7 Layer Solutions Inc.
About 7 Layer 7 Layer is a Chicago-based technology advisory and cybersecurity firm built around accountability, real-world execution, and long-term client partnerships. We operate at the intersection of IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, compliance, and business strategy—helping organizations build secure, scalable environments that support growth. Our Advisory Services team works on high-impact assessments, redesigns, and transformation projects. We move fast, take ownership, and expect our engineers to think like consultants, not just technicians.
Role Overview We’re looking for a Network Engineer (3–5 years’ experience) to join our Advisory Services & Projects team. This role is focused on network assessments, client advisory, security-driven design, and project implementation—not standard help desk or ticket-driven support. You’ll work directly with business owners, IT leaders, and security teams to evaluate real-world environments, identify risk, and lead infrastructure improvements across the Chicagoland market. This is an ideal role for someone who wants to grow out of pure support work and into true engineering and consulting.
What You’ll Be Doing
Lead network and security assessments across client environments
Identify risk, performance gaps, and security exposures
Build remediation roadmaps and project scopes
Design and implement:
Network refreshes and upgrades
Firewall replacements & security improvements
Wireless redesigns and optimizations
Configure and deploy:
*Meraki (Firewalls, Switches, APs)
*Fortinet (Firewalls, Switches, APs)
Palo Alto firewalls
SonicWall firewalls
Design and support:
VLAN segmentation
Secure VPN solutions (site-to-site + client VPN)
NAT and routing policies
Partner with our cybersecurity and compliance teams on:
Network hardening
Zero-trust initiatives
Segmented security architecture
Participate in:
Pre-sales technical discovery
Solution design
Client presentations and post-assessment reviews
Produce:
Clean network diagrams
Assessment reports
Project documentation
What We’re Looking For (Required)
3–5 years of hands‑on network engineering experience
Strong experience with:
Meraki
Fortinet
Solid understanding of:
TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP
VLANs, routing, NAT
IPSec & SSL VPNs
Network security fundamentals
Azure/AWS Cloud networking concepts (VNET/VPC design, cloud firewalls/gateways)
Experience with:
Network assessments>
Project delivery
Client‑facing technical work
Nice to Have
CCNA, PCNSA
Wireless design & troubleshooting
Network monitoring or traffic analysis tools
Exposure to compliance‑driven environments (SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI, etc.)
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Company 7 Layer Solutions Inc.
About 7 Layer 7 Layer is a Chicago-based technology advisory and cybersecurity firm built around accountability, real-world execution, and long-term client partnerships. We operate at the intersection of IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, compliance, and business strategy—helping organizations build secure, scalable environments that support growth. Our Advisory Services team works on high-impact assessments, redesigns, and transformation projects. We move fast, take ownership, and expect our engineers to think like consultants, not just technicians.
Role Overview We’re looking for a Network Engineer (3–5 years’ experience) to join our Advisory Services & Projects team. This role is focused on network assessments, client advisory, security-driven design, and project implementation—not standard help desk or ticket-driven support. You’ll work directly with business owners, IT leaders, and security teams to evaluate real-world environments, identify risk, and lead infrastructure improvements across the Chicagoland market. This is an ideal role for someone who wants to grow out of pure support work and into true engineering and consulting.
What You’ll Be Doing
Lead network and security assessments across client environments
Identify risk, performance gaps, and security exposures
Build remediation roadmaps and project scopes
Design and implement:
Network refreshes and upgrades
Firewall replacements & security improvements
Wireless redesigns and optimizations
Configure and deploy:
*Meraki (Firewalls, Switches, APs)
*Fortinet (Firewalls, Switches, APs)
Palo Alto firewalls
SonicWall firewalls
Design and support:
VLAN segmentation
Secure VPN solutions (site-to-site + client VPN)
NAT and routing policies
Partner with our cybersecurity and compliance teams on:
Network hardening
Zero-trust initiatives
Segmented security architecture
Participate in:
Pre-sales technical discovery
Solution design
Client presentations and post-assessment reviews
Produce:
Clean network diagrams
Assessment reports
Project documentation
What We’re Looking For (Required)
3–5 years of hands‑on network engineering experience
Strong experience with:
Meraki
Fortinet
Solid understanding of:
TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP
VLANs, routing, NAT
IPSec & SSL VPNs
Network security fundamentals
Azure/AWS Cloud networking concepts (VNET/VPC design, cloud firewalls/gateways)
Experience with:
Network assessments>
Project delivery
Client‑facing technical work
Nice to Have
CCNA, PCNSA
Wireless design & troubleshooting
Network monitoring or traffic analysis tools
Exposure to compliance‑driven environments (SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI, etc.)
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