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Blue Signal LLC. lists this Senior Network Engineering Consultant opportunity in chicago, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Senior Network Engineering Consultant
Join a highly dynamic consulting team at the forefront of infrastructure modernization across the healthcare space. Our client is a national managed services provider supporting enterprise-level medical clients in building and maintaining critical network environments. In this role, you’ll be embedded with a medical customer constructing multiple new facilities, acting as a key technical leader and architect across simultaneous projects.
This Role Offers:
Long‑term consulting opportunity with a high degree of autonomy
Direct influence over technical architecture in a high‑impact, mission‑critical environment
Ability to lead large‑scale infrastructure deployments across multiple greenfield sites
Work alongside senior engineers and decision‑makers within a collaborative and consultative framework
Exposure to advanced technologies including SD‑WAN, ACI, and secure wireless solutions
Professional development through hands‑on leadership of multi‑site projects and mentoring junior staff
Focus:
Architect and lead deployments for secure, resilient LAN/WAN environments using Cisco, Palo Alto, and Aruba technologies
Design and implement perimeter defense strategies, firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, and cloud‑integrated access solutions
Oversee network cutovers and equipment migrations, ensuring compliance and minimal downtime
Collaborate with customer IT leadership to provide consultative recommendations and roadmap designs
Mentor and guide junior team members throughout project engagements
Document infrastructure and change control according to strict compliance standards
Manage multiple concurrent deployments with competing priorities and tight timelines
Skill Set:
7+ years in a customer‑facing network engineering or consulting role
Deep proficiency in Cisco routing/switching, wireless, and firewall configurations
Experience designing or deploying ACI environments and SD‑WAN solutions
Palo Alto configuration and management expertise
CCNP, CCIE, or equivalent hands‑on expertise required
Strong communication skills and ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments
Experience in healthcare environments or similar regulated industries is a plus
About Blue Signal:
Blue Signal is a leading executive search firm, specializing in engineering recruitment. Our engineering recruiting team has expertise placing high‑performing talent in areas such as electrical, mechanical, civil, and telecom engineering. Learn more at bit.ly/46IAFRJ
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Worksite address
chicago, IL, 60290, US
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