Job Description
Company Description Refoundry LLC is a technology partner focused on helping mid-market and growing enterprises secure, scale, and streamline their IT environments. With deep expertise in AI, Microsoft Cloud and Security, Network Infrastructure. The company’s Wingman framework combines strategic leadership, managed IT and security services, and AI readiness consulting to transform IT into a driver of business growth. Refoundry emphasizes resilience, scalability, and future-ready platforms for cloud and AI innovation, delivering clarity, confidence, and long-term value to clients. Team members join a culture centered on partnership, accountability, and outcome-driven solutions.
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Role Description The Network Engineer is a full-time ONSITE role in Chicago, IL responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining secure, scalable network infrastructures for Refoundry’s client. Day-to-day tasks include configuring and managing routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs and other network equipment; monitoring network performance; diagnosing and resolving connectivity and security issues; and documenting network topology and changes.
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Qualifications
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- Demonstrated proficiency in Network Engineering and Network Design, including planning, implementing, and optimizing LAN/WAN architectures and hybrid cloud connectivity.
- Strong Network Administration experience, including configuration and management of routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, and wireless networks.
- Advanced Troubleshooting skills to diagnose and resolve network performance, reliability, and connectivity issues in complex environments.
- Solid understanding of Network Security principles and practices, including segmentation, access control, encryption, and threat mitigation.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Active Directory and integration of on-premises and cloud networks.
- Experience with common networking protocols and technologies (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, SD-WAN, VPN, VLAN STP, etc) and monitoring tools such as Solarwinds.
- CCNA required, CCNP preferred, with 5 years practical experience;
- Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to work independently onsite with customers, and collaborate effectively across technical and non-technical teams.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or comparable professional experience.
- Experience with Cisco network infrastructure equipment and Palo Alto firewalls is required.
- A valid driver’s license will be required
- Legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship
- Must demonstrate a “can-do” attitude
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We offer great team work environment, competitive salary and benefit plan including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Disability, Two weeks vacation, additional paid time-off for Personal and Sick, certification and hands-on training.