Managed Firewall Services for Safer Business

Managed firewall services that guard your network against unauthorized access without adding work for your staff. Family-run since 1994, our local technicians maintain your defenses.

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Our Managed Firewall Services

A growing network needs more than a box in the closet. We pair firewall protection with monitoring and responsive IT support.

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

Firewall rules stay current, so the same problems do not keep returning. Your firewall works alongside threat detection, access management, and endpoint protection.

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Trusted By Businesses

Security That Supports Growth

These organizations outgrew the network setup they started with. See how managed firewall support keeps them secure and ready to grow.

"LME is has an amazing team and have been great development partners on all our projects. They deliver on time and keep us updated frequently on what they are doing!!!"

Marlan Walker
Marlan Walker

"LME has proven to be an exceptionally reliable partner for us, consistently delivering high-quality results across a diverse range of projects. Joe is always offering helpful suggestions and making sure issues are resolved."

Shashi Narahari
Shashi Narahari

"When Joe assigned Ivan as our lead, we felt like we finally had IT solved. Ivan has been with us 24×7 and the team behind him makes sure nothing falls through the cracks."

David Schuelke
David Schuelke

"We’ve been using LME Services for our business IT support, and the experience has been fantastic. Their cybersecurity expertise, responsiveness, and ability to explain complex tech in plain English really set them apart."

Jason Bergen
Jason Bergen

"We are not IT savvy people and wanted the best equipment within our budget with the easiest set-up and usage possible, so we could focus our time on our legal clients. They’ve helped optimize our technology and simplify it down to something that is easy for us to use."

Lara Cleary
Lara Cleary

"I can’t say enough great things about LME Services. I’ve trusted them for years with my computer support needs. They are reliable, knowledgeable, and always willing to help."

Patty Lovelady
Patty Lovelady

"Thanks to LME Services’ efforts, our workflow issues are finally resolved. We’ve worked with other IT companies but they lacked the oversight we needed. Leon and his team collaborate seamlessly with us and make sure we know someone cares."

Travis Penfield
Travis Penfield

"They deliver on a wide-breadth of IT services and ensure everything works correctly. With the personal touch of a small team, LME communicates efficiently and is instantly responsive by email or phone."

George Dades
George Dades

"LME is has an amazing team and have been great development partners on all our projects. They deliver on time and keep us updated frequently on what they are doing!!!"

Marlan Walker
Marlan Walker

"LME has proven to be an exceptionally reliable partner for us, consistently delivering high-quality results across a diverse range of projects. Joe is always offering helpful suggestions and making sure issues are resolved."

Shashi Narahari
Shashi Narahari

"When Joe assigned Ivan as our lead, we felt like we finally had IT solved. Ivan has been with us 24×7 and the team behind him makes sure nothing falls through the cracks."

David Schuelke
David Schuelke

"We’ve been using LME Services for our business IT support, and the experience has been fantastic. Their cybersecurity expertise, responsiveness, and ability to explain complex tech in plain English really set them apart."

Jason Bergen
Jason Bergen

"We are not IT savvy people and wanted the best equipment within our budget with the easiest set-up and usage possible, so we could focus our time on our legal clients. They’ve helped optimize our technology and simplify it down to something that is easy for us to use."

Lara Cleary
Lara Cleary

"I can’t say enough great things about LME Services. I’ve trusted them for years with my computer support needs. They are reliable, knowledgeable, and always willing to help."

Patty Lovelady
Patty Lovelady

"Thanks to LME Services’ efforts, our workflow issues are finally resolved. We’ve worked with other IT companies but they lacked the oversight we needed. Leon and his team collaborate seamlessly with us and make sure we know someone cares."

Travis Penfield
Travis Penfield

"They deliver on a wide-breadth of IT services and ensure everything works correctly. With the personal touch of a small team, LME communicates efficiently and is instantly responsive by email or phone."

George Dades
George Dades

"LME is has an amazing team and have been great development partners on all our projects. They deliver on time and keep us updated frequently on what they are doing!!!"

Marlan Walker
Marlan Walker

"LME has proven to be an exceptionally reliable partner for us, consistently delivering high-quality results across a diverse range of projects. Joe is always offering helpful suggestions and making sure issues are resolved."

Shashi Narahari
Shashi Narahari

"When Joe assigned Ivan as our lead, we felt like we finally had IT solved. Ivan has been with us 24×7 and the team behind him makes sure nothing falls through the cracks."

David Schuelke
David Schuelke

"We’ve been using LME Services for our business IT support, and the experience has been fantastic. Their cybersecurity expertise, responsiveness, and ability to explain complex tech in plain English really set them apart."

Jason Bergen
Jason Bergen

"We are not IT savvy people and wanted the best equipment within our budget with the easiest set-up and usage possible, so we could focus our time on our legal clients. They’ve helped optimize our technology and simplify it down to something that is easy for us to use."

Lara Cleary
Lara Cleary

"I can’t say enough great things about LME Services. I’ve trusted them for years with my computer support needs. They are reliable, knowledgeable, and always willing to help."

Patty Lovelady
Patty Lovelady

"Thanks to LME Services’ efforts, our workflow issues are finally resolved. We’ve worked with other IT companies but they lacked the oversight we needed. Leon and his team collaborate seamlessly with us and make sure we know someone cares."

Travis Penfield
Travis Penfield

"They deliver on a wide-breadth of IT services and ensure everything works correctly. With the personal touch of a small team, LME communicates efficiently and is instantly responsive by email or phone."

George Dades
George Dades
The LME Difference

Why Choose LME Services?

Fed up with vague firewall invoices and slow fixes? LME brings transparent pricing and real people who answer live.

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 different technician every visit means your firewall rules drift. A second-generation, family-run team learns your network and stays with it.

Portrait of Joe Engelking, CEO of LME Services

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.

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

Firewall trouble on-site shouldn't mean waiting on a far-away provider to find time for you. Our Hoffman Estates technicians give hands-on help in Schaumburg, Elk Grove Village, and greater Chicagoland.

Chicagoland

Primary Region

24/7 Monitoring

Support Model

Hoffman Estates

Headquarters

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Trusted By Clients

Awards and Recognition

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GoodFirms Best Company to Work With

Recognized by GoodFirms in 2023 for a client-first approach to IT support.

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UpCity Top IT Provider

Featured on UpCity among top-rated managed IT services providers in Chicago.

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Clutch Top Managed Service Provider Illinois 2024

Ranked by Clutch as a top managed service provider in Illinois for 2024.

Secure Your Business Network With Confidence

Outgrown your network security or ready to leave a slow provider? Tell us about your firewall needs and we will plan next steps.

Contact Us Today

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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.