Jr. Network Engineer (Local Candidates ONLY)
About The Position
This role is responsible for the monitoring, health, and performance of the Cisco network infrastructure, including switches, routers, firewalls, and wireless systems. The Jr. Network Engineer will support senior engineers in configuring and maintaining LAN, WAN, and VLANs, troubleshoot network issues, and assist with implementing network security best practices. The position also involves network documentation, daily operational tasks, maintaining monitoring tools, assisting with backup and restoration, supporting equipment deployment, performing preventive maintenance, and contributing to infrastructure improvement projects. Strong customer service skills are essential for assisting employees with connectivity issues.
Requirements
- Minimum seven (5) years in MIS and the Computer Industry.
- Experience managing Microsoft Windows Systems
- Basic understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, routing, switching, VPN).
- Solid understanding of ASA/Firepower firewalls and network security fundamentals.
- Strong experience with Cisco WAN, LAN, and WIFI equipment and software
- Strong experience with Cisco IOS, Nexus OS experience is a MUST
- Strong verbal and written communication skills required.
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule according to the needs of the business, including weekends and holidays.
Responsibilities
- Monitoring, health, and performance of the Cisco network (switches, routers, firewalls, and wireless infrastructure).
- Support senior 3rd party engineers in configuring and maintaining LAN, WAN, and VLANs across the organization.
- Troubleshoot network issues and escalate to senior team members as needed.
- Implement network security best practices, including access control, patching, and firewall rule updates.
- Maintain network documentation, including diagrams, inventories, and configuration records.
- Support daily operational tasks such as port activations, cable tracing, equipment labeling, and hardware installations.
- Maintain network monitoring tools and respond to alerts.
- Assist with backup and restoration processes for network-related systems.
- Support workstation, server, and network equipment imaging, configuration, and deployment tasks.
- Participate in routine preventive maintenance and diagnostic checks on network infrastructure.
- Contribute to infrastructure improvement projects under guidance from senior staff.
- Maintain strong customer service standards when assisting employees with connectivity issues.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support the MIS department.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
