Secured Network Solutions and IT Management

Protect your systems, users, and business operations with secured network solutions and practical IT management from LME Services. From cybersecurity monitoring and access controls to backups, compliance support, and responsive helpdesk service, our family-run team helps Chicagoland businesses reduce disruption and stay secure with clear guidance tailored to their environment.

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Our Secured Network Services

Integrated cybersecurity, monitoring, backup, compliance, and IT management services help businesses protect systems and maintain operations.

Cybersecurity Services

Managed cybersecurity combines threat detection and response, security audits, SIEM, identity and access management, endpoint protection, and SOC oversight for email, data, and employee systems.

Managed IT Services

Outsourced IT management covers network infrastructure, system monitoring, performance optimization, user training, cloud management, cybersecurity, compliance assistance, and responsive support.

Remote Monitoring Support

Proactive monitoring identifies infrastructure problems and threats while experienced technicians provide 24/7 human support to diagnose issues and reduce business disruption.

Backup & Recovery

Automated backups protect servers, workstations, and cloud data with offsite replication, ransomware-resistant versioning, test restores, and documented recovery objectives.

Compliance Management

Risk assessments, policy development, gap analysis, monitoring, documentation, training, and auditor coordination support HIPAA, ISO, SOC, and other industry-specific requirements.

Office 365 Management

Microsoft 365 support includes secure deployment, email configuration, user and group administration, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams, licensing, training, backups, and audit support.

Practical Security Guidance

Security And IT Management That Works Together

LME Services unifies secured network protection with dependable IT management, so your team has one partner for monitoring, cybersecurity, backups, compliance, cloud systems, and helpdesk support. Built for small and mid-size businesses across Chicagoland, our family-run team provides plain-English guidance and 24/7 support designed to keep systems secure, available, and easier to manage.

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Client Success Stories

See how practical managed technology support helps organizations stay secure, connected, and operational.

"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

"From a personal standpoint, they’ve freed up a great deal of my time to focus on other priorities. The most important thing to us as a company has been their responsiveness. Any time we have an issue, they address it promptly and effectively. I can handle most smaller issues on..."

Anonymous
The LME Services Difference

Why Choose LME Services?

Get a dedicated technology partner focused on security, continuity, and straightforward business support.

Family-Run

A second-generation provider delivering relationship-focused service from its Hoffman Estates headquarters.

24/7 Support

Human monitoring and technician support help Chicagoland businesses respond to issues whenever they arise.

Unified Protection

Managed IT, cybersecurity, backup, disaster recovery, and telecom support work together through one team.

Plain-English Guidance

Practical recommendations help local business owners understand technology decisions without unnecessary complexity.

Meet The LME Services Team

Experienced people provide responsive, security-focused technology support.

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.

Portrait of Shania Vernon, Customer Support and Business Operations at LME Services

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.

Portrait of Ivan Chapa, Systems Engineer at LME Services

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 secure network solutions?

Secure network solutions are the technologies, policies, and managed services used to protect business networks, systems, users, and data from unauthorized access, threats, and disruption. They can include monitoring, endpoint protection, identity and access management, cybersecurity audits, backups, incident response, and compliance support. LME Services combines these capabilities with ongoing IT management and human support.

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Service Areas We Serve

LME Services supports businesses across Chicagoland, Wisconsin Dells, and Charleston, SC.

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Awards and Recognition

Google customer review recognition

Google Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars across 30 reviews

GoodFirms customer review recognition

GoodFirms Reviews

5.0 rating across 17 reviews

LME Services established business recognition

Founded In 1994

More than three decades of service experience

Secure Your Business Technology

Share your goals with LME Services and receive practical guidance for your network, security, and IT needs.

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.