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OnTrac

Network Engineer– Enterprise IT

OnTrac, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Network Engineer – Enterprise IT (Remote) OnTrac is hiring 3 Enterprise IT Network Engineers (Remote). If you are eager to join a dynamic and expanding company where you can learn, make a meaningful impact, and thrive in a fast‑paced environment, we encourage you to apply today.

Founded in 1986, OnTrac has become the leading provider of same-day and next-day delivery services in the U.S. for premier e-commerce and product‑supply businesses, including five of the largest retailers in the U.S. The role supports a combination of

REMOTE

and

ON‑SITE

work across corporate offices, branches, sort centers, and a remote/hybrid workforce in the eastern U.S., requiring up to 50% travel to remediate Layer 1 hardware Topology. Preferred candidates are based in Philadelphia, PA; Washington, DC; Atlanta, GA; Nashville, TN; Columbus, OH; or Chicago, IL.

Pay $100,000 to $131,000 / year depending on experience and qualifications

Shift Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. (After‑hours maintenance and on‑call responsibilities during network upgrades or incidents are required.)

Employment Logistics The Network Engineer is responsible for the design, deployment, management, and optimization of enterprise network infrastructure with an emphasis on Cisco Meraki solutions. This role ensures high availability, performance, and security of the corporate LAN, WAN, and wireless networks across multiple sites. Success requires a combination of deep technical expertise with strong problem‑solving and collaboration skills.

Benefits

Competitive individual and group benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Paid Time Off, including Holiday pay

401(k) with company match

Safe and clean work environment

Must‑Haves

At least 3 years of experience in enterprise network engineering or administration.

Proven experience deploying and managing Cisco Meraki environments (Dashboard, APIs, templates, monitoring, troubleshooting).

Strong understanding of TCP/IP, VLANs, VPNs, DNS, DHCP, and routing protocols (e.g., OSPF, BGP).

Expertise in network security principles, including firewalls, segmentation, and threat mitigation.

Exceptional troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skills.

Demonstrated ability to work in a multi‑site enterprise environment and support on‑call rotation as needed.

Your Mission In Motion

Design, implement, and maintain scalable and secure enterprise network solutions using Cisco Meraki technologies (MX, MS, MR, MV, and Systems Manager).

Configure and manage firewall policies, VPNs (IPSec/SSL), NAT, routing, and segmentation in complex enterprise environments.

Monitor and optimize network performance through the Meraki Dashboard and other analytics tools.

Configure and manage firewalls, routers, switches, and wireless access points across multiple enterprise locations.

Integrate Meraki networks with existing infrastructure, cloud services, and security platforms.

Manage SD‑WAN connectivity and ensure seamless performance between branch sites, sort centers, colo, and cloud data centers.

Implement and enforce network security policies, VPN configurations, and user access controls.

Apply familiarity with SaaS Client VPN solutions like Tailscale.

Collaborate with IT security, systems teams, and cloud teams to align network strategies with enterprise objectives.

Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues, escalating to vendors when necessary.

Maintain documentation of network designs, topologies, configurations, and procedures.

Provide technical guidance and mentoring to IT staff on Meraki and general networking best practices.

Stay current with new Meraki features, firmware updates, and industry trends in enterprise networking.

Paving Your Way To Your Success

Expertise in Cisco Meraki Full Stack – MX, MS, MR.

Experience with Meraki APIs and network automation tools (e.g., Python, Ansible, Postman).

Cloud networking (Azure, AWS, or GCP) and hybrid network architectures.

Understanding of Zero Trust, SASE, and network access control (NAC) frameworks.

Cloudflare WAF, Proxied DNS

Experience integrating Meraki with identity and access management (IAM) or SD‑WAN solutions.

Seniority Level Mid‑Senior Level

Employment Type Full‑time

Job Function Information Technology

Industries Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

Equal Opportunity Employer OnTrac is an equal‑opportunity employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, abilities, and experiences. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or age. Join us in our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Lasership, Inc. dba OnTrac Final Mile with its affiliates, including OnTrac Logistics, Inc. (collectively, "OnTrac" or the "Company") is an equal opportunity employer.

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