Managed Firewall Services for Safer Business

Protect your business network with managed firewall services from LME Services. Our team combines continuous monitoring, cybersecurity expertise, threat detection, and practical guidance to help reduce unauthorized access, ransomware exposure, and operational disruption. Designed for small and mid-sized businesses, our security-first approach provides dependable support and clear communication without adding complexity to your internal team.

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Our Managed Firewall Services

Integrated firewall protection, cybersecurity monitoring, and responsive IT support help businesses strengthen network security and resilience.

Firewall Security Management

LME Services helps manage firewall security as part of a broader cybersecurity program, supporting threat monitoring, access controls, and security-focused IT operations.

Threat Monitoring

Proactive monitoring helps identify suspicious activity and technology issues across business systems, with experienced technicians available to investigate and respond to concerns.

Managed Cybersecurity

Combine firewall oversight with managed detection and response, SIEM, identity and access management, endpoint protection, and security and compliance audits.

Security Without Complexity

Strengthen Your Network Security

Managed firewall services help create a stronger defensive layer around your business network while supporting the broader security needs of your organization. LME Services combines proactive monitoring, threat detection and response, identity and access management, endpoint protection, and practical guidance. With 24/7 SOC oversight and local support for Chicagoland businesses, your team can operate with greater confidence and less technology disruption.

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Trusted By Businesses

Security That Supports Growth

See how practical managed IT and cybersecurity support helps organizations stay secure, operational, and prepared.

"The entire IT installation was incredibly smooth and stress-free. We are very happy with all of the equipment, software, and support we have received from LME."

Lara Cleary
The LME Difference

Why Choose LME Services?

Get practical firewall and cybersecurity support from a family-run team focused on keeping businesses secure and running.

24/7 Oversight

24/7 SOC monitoring and managed detection capabilities help identify threats and support timely response.

Local Expertise

Our team supports Chicagoland businesses with practical guidance and familiar, dedicated technical relationships.

Security Focused

Firewall support connects with MFA, SIEM, MDR, endpoint protection, and broader cybersecurity capabilities.

Plain-English Guidance

Clear communication helps business owners understand security priorities without unnecessary technical complexity.

Meet The LME Services Team

A second-generation team delivering practical, security-focused technology guidance.

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Joe Engelking

CEO

Joe Engelking serves as CEO of LME Services, proudly carrying forward the standard of service excellence his father, Leon, established in 1994. Based at the company's Hoffman Estates headquarters, Joe leads new business development and client relationships across the Chicagoland area, ensuring every organization receives technology solutions tailored to their unique needs. As a second-generation leader, he blends decades of family expertise with a forward-thinking approach, championing the integration of AI and automation into client operations to improve efficiency and security. Joe is deeply committed to LME's mission of practical, plain-English technology guidance, working closely with small and mid-size businesses, law firms, and financial services companies. His leadership reflects a genuine dedication to keeping clients running, secure, and confident in their technology partner.

Portrait of Leon Engelking, Founder of LME Services

Leon Engelking

Founder

Leon Engelking is the Founder of LME Services, having launched the company in 1994 after a career at IBM during the early rise of Microsoft and personal computing. Recognizing an underserved population of business owners who needed dependable, practical IT support as internet adoption emerged, Leon built LME from the ground up to meet that need. Over more than three decades, he guided the company through major technology shifts, including ransomware growth, cloud computing adoption, and the transition to remote work. His vision established LME's family-run culture and its commitment to long-term client relationships throughout Chicagoland. Leon's legacy continues to shape the company's values of security-first operations and dedicated, personalized service for small and mid-size businesses across the region.

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Shania Vernon

Customer Support / Business Operations

Shania Vernon supports LME Services' clients through customer support and business operations, playing a key role in ensuring smooth day-to-day interactions between the company and the businesses it serves. She helps coordinate client communications and operational processes, contributing to LME's reputation for dependable, responsive service across the Chicagoland area. Shania works behind the scenes to ensure that clients receive timely assistance and that internal operations run efficiently, supporting the company's broader mission of keeping businesses running without disruption. Her attention to detail and dedication to client satisfaction reflect LME's family-run values of long-term relationships and practical, straightforward service. Shania is an essential part of the team that helps small and mid-size businesses feel confident in their technology partner.

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Ivan Chapa

Systems Engineer

Ivan Chapa serves as Systems Engineer at LME Services, acting as a lead technical resource for clients throughout the Chicagoland area. He is frequently recognized in client testimonials for his reliable 24/7 support and consistent follow-through on technical issues, ensuring businesses stay secure and operational at all times. Ivan's expertise spans managed IT services, systems monitoring, and troubleshooting, allowing him to resolve complex technical challenges efficiently while communicating clearly with clients. His hands-on approach and commitment to responsiveness align with LME's mission of ensuring clients are never caught off guard by technology issues. Ivan plays a critical role in maintaining the dependable, security-focused service that has defined LME Services' reputation for over three decades.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are managed firewall services?

Managed firewall services involve having a qualified technology provider oversee firewall security as part of an organization’s broader cybersecurity program. Support may include security configuration, monitoring, threat review, access management, maintenance, and response coordination. LME Services connects firewall oversight with managed cybersecurity capabilities such as threat detection, SIEM, identity and access management, endpoint protection, and 24/7 SOC monitoring.

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Have More Firewall Security Questions?

Talk with LME Services about your network, risks, and support needs.

Service Areas We Support

LME Services provides managed cybersecurity and technology support across Chicagoland and selected additional service areas.

Need Security Support In Your Area?

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Awards and Recognition

LME Services Google review recognition

Google Reviews

Rated 4.9 out of 5 across 30 reviews

LME Services GoodFirms review recognition

GoodFirms Reviews

Rated 5.0 across 17 customer reviews

LME Services founded in 1994 recognition

Founded In 1994

Family-run technology provider with long-term experience

Secure Your Business Network With Confidence

Tell us about your firewall and cybersecurity needs, and our team will discuss practical next steps.

Contact Us Today

For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at 847-496-5196. You can also send us a quick email at info@lmeservices.com.