Network Security Administrator

Network & Security Engineer Lake Zurick, IL Hybrid (2 days onsite weekly)Contract to HireCDW is looking for a Network & Security Engineer with strong troubleshooting skills and hands-on experience supporting and enhancing enterprise network environments. This role will focus on Cisco and Fortinet technologies, network operations, and key infrastructure projects including firewall migrations, VPN implementations, and network upgrades.What You'll Be DoingTroubleshoot complex network and connectivity issues across LAN/WAN, wireless, VPN, routing, and switching environmentsSupport and administer Cisco and Fortinet network infrastructureLead and assist with network projects, including VPN migrations from Cisco to Fortinet and other infrastructure initiativesManage firewalls, switches, routers, wireless networks, and network security toolsMaintain network documentation, topology diagrams, VLANs, and IP schemasPerform network upgrades, patching, firmware updates, and capacity planningSupport security initiatives including vulnerability remediation, access controls, and monitoringRequirements5+ years of network engineering or network administration experienceStrong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skillsHands-on experience with Cisco networking technologiesHands-on experience with Fortinet firewalls and VPNsExperience with network migration and infrastructure projectsStrong understanding of routing, switching, TCP/IP, VLANs, VPNs, and wireless networkingExperience working in structured cabling and network infrastructure environmentsExcellent communication and collaboration skillsPreferredCCNA or higherExperience with Azure, SD-WAN, SASE, or hybrid cloud networkingExposure to security frameworks, vulnerability management, and compliance environmentsThis is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on engineer who enjoys solving complex network issues while contributing to strategic infrastructure projects.