Automation, BGP, Bash Scripting, Best Practices, Business Operations, Cloud Architecture, Cloud Computing, Customer Relations, DNS (Domain Name System), Firewalls, Go Programming Language (Golang), Hybrid Cloud, IP (Internet Protocol) Routing, Identify Issues, Load Balancing, Network Administration/Management, Network Architecture/Engineering, Network Connectivity, Network Design, Network Routing, Network Security, Network Support, Problem Solving Skills, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Reliability Engineering, Security Design, Security Infrastructure, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol), VPN (Virtual Private Network), Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Chicago, IL
POSTED
30+ days ago
Innovate. Create. Elevate. At Ontrac Solutions, we partner with elite engineering organizations to build systems that operate at planetary scale.
Our client, a leading cloud and infrastructure-focused organization, is seeking Staff / Senior Network Engineers to help support and evolve complex hybrid and cloud networking environments. We are looking for individuals who do not just work in networking — but understand how connectivity, security, and infrastructure design come together to support performance at scale.
These are not routine support roles. These are not basic network administration positions. These are infrastructure roles that enable resilient, secure, high-performance systems across enterprise environments.
About the Role
Ontrac Solutions is seeking Staff / Senior Network Engineers to support a high-impact client engagement focused on complex cloud and hybrid networking environments. These roles are ideal for hands-on network engineering professionals with deep experience in Google Cloud networking, enterprise infrastructure, and secure, scalable network design.
The right individuals will partner closely with cloud platform engineering teams and customer stakeholders to help design, implement, troubleshoot, and optimize resilient networking solutions from project definition through delivery.
What You'll Do
Design and support hybrid network architectures connecting on-premise environments with Google Cloud
Troubleshoot complex networking issues across routing, DNS, and load balancing layers
Build, manage, and maintain infrastructure using Terraform or similar infrastructure-as-code tools
Design secure network architectures, including segmentation and firewall policies
Improve network reliability through automation and operational best practices
Collaborate with internal engineering teams and customer stakeholders to ensure successful implementation and delivery
Required Qualifications
Strong understanding of TCP/IP, BGP routing, DNS, and load balancing
Extensive experience with Google Cloud networking, including:
VPC
VPN
Interconnect
Load balancing
Firewall policies
Experience with Infrastructure as Code, preferably Terraform
Strong troubleshooting skills across multi-layer network environments
Solid understanding of network security principles
Relevant Google Cloud certifications
Relevant networking certifications
Nice to Have
Experience automating network tasks using Python, Bash, Go, or similar languages
Strong systems thinking across both cloud and on-prem environments
Experience improving network reliability and observability
Proven background in hybrid cloud networking architectures
What We're Looking For
We're looking for engineers who are both strategic and hands-on — strong communicators who can navigate technical complexity, solve problems quickly, and work effectively across internal and client-facing teams. The ideal candidates will be comfortable owning key networking responsibilities in fast-moving cloud environments and helping shape infrastructure that supports reliability, security, and scale.