Advanced Network Engineer
Wintrust Financial Corporation · Rosemont - WTFC - 9801 W Higgins Rd. (0444)
$85,000–$110,000from the description
Jul 19, 2026
Rosemont - WTFC - 9801 W Higgins Rd. (0444)
Jul 20, 2026
What this job asks for AI summary
A hands-on network engineering role responsible for managing and troubleshooting a large corporate WAN/LAN/wireless environment, including Cisco device configuration, network monitoring, documentation, and data center hardware work. The position also supports major technology projects alongside architects and senior engineers. It suits an experienced network engineer holding a CCNA, with familiarity across SD-WAN, Cisco ISE, Meraki wireless, and tools such as SolarWinds and Infoblox.
Mid level · 5+ years · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI · Full-time
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How this req sits in the market our data
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What the occupation pays Median $105,439 (middle half $84,570–$132,981). This posting is about at that midpoint.
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Why we read it this way (9)
The title 'Advanced Network Engineer' carries no standard seniority level word, so advertised seniority is Unspecified. The 5–7 years of experience and scope (assisting architects, no org-wide authority) support a Mid-level classification.
The degree requirement states 'Bachelor's degree or equivalent,' so no hard degree gate is set.
SolarWinds is listed as 'preferably' — treated as preferred.
Infoblox is listed as 'preferably' within the DDI/IP management requirement — treated as preferred.
CCNP is listed as 'preferred' — treated as preferred.
Scripting (Bash, Perl, or Python) is framed as 'ability to understand' rather than a hard gate — treated as preferred with the three named options as interchangeable alternatives.
The role is tagged #LI-Hybrid, indicating a hybrid (not fully remote) arrangement.
'Cisco ADI' in the posting appears to be a typo or internal abbreviation; it has been omitted as no canonical technology by that name could be identified.
The alt SOC (15-1252) is noted because the role involves some scripting/automation awareness, but the primary day-to-day work is clearly network operations and administration.
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