Network Engineer

TEKsystems • Decatur, IL

14d • $50 - $55 • Remote

About The Position

We are seeking an expert Wireless Network Engineer to design, deploy, and optimize enterprise wireless networks across corporate and manufacturing environments. This role is responsible for end-to-end wireless architecture, including RF engineering, site surveys, and high-performance network design using technologies such as Cisco Meraki, LTE, and Starlink. The engineer will support complex manufacturing environments, ensuring reliable connectivity for IoT devices, AGVs, and production systems. Responsibilities include network monitoring (SolarWinds), automation and policy management (Cisco DNAC, Python/APIs), and device management (Microsoft Intune). This position acts as a technical SME, partnering with leadership on strategy and mentoring junior engineers.

Requirements

• Must live in Decatur, IL, or Erlanger, KY, area.
• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience with Git, Ansible, Terraform (1–3+ years preferred).
• Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code practices.
• Understanding of ITIL / change management processes.
• Ability to act as SME and escalation point.
• Experience mentoring junior engineers.
• Strong vendor management and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Nice To Haves

• CCNP Enterprise (Wireless)
• Cisco Wireless Specialist (Design/Implementation)
• CCIE (Enterprise/Wireless)
• Cisco Meraki Certifications
• Automation & DevOps Exposure
• Exposure to cloud-managed networking and SD-WAN solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and optimize enterprise wireless networks across corporate and manufacturing environments.
• Manage end-to-end wireless architecture, including RF engineering and site surveys.
• Design high-performance networks using technologies such as Cisco Meraki, LTE, and Starlink.
• Support complex manufacturing environments, ensuring reliable connectivity for IoT devices, AGVs, and production systems.
• Perform network monitoring using SolarWinds.
• Implement automation and policy management using Cisco DNAC and Python/APIs.
• Manage devices using Microsoft Intune.
• Act as a technical SME (Subject Matter Expert).
• Partner with leadership on strategy.
• Mentor junior engineers.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree