Jr. Network Infrastucture Engineer

Legrand North America•Franklin Township, NJ

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Jr. Network Infrastructure Engineer to join the Data Power and Control Team in Somerset, NJ in a hybrid capacity. This position is intended for candidate with foundational knowledge in networking and a clear desire to grow into a senior network infrastructure or systems engineering role. The Jr. Network Infrastructure Engineer supports the design, deployment, and maintenance of enterprise network environments, assists with troubleshooting connectivity and performance issues, and contributes to infrastructure reliability under the guidance of senior engineers. The role emphasizes hands-on learning, documentation discipline, and gradual ownership of network responsibilities across a global footprint.

Requirements

Associate or Bachelor degree in Network Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
Working knowledge of networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, subnetting, VLANs, routing protocols (OSPF, BGP), and switching
Familiarity with network hardware from vendors such as Cisco, Juniper, or Palo Alto
Comfort using command line interfaces for network device configuration and diagnostics
Basic understanding of network security concepts including firewalls, ACLs, and VPNs
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with a methodical approach to problem solving
Clear written and verbal communication skills suitable for technical documentation and cross-team coordination
Consistent, reliable work habits with strong attention to detail

Nice To Haves

Entry-level industry certification such as CompTIA Network+, Cisco CCNA, or Juniper JNCIA
Exposure to SD-WAN, MPLS, or cloud networking platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
Experience with network monitoring tools such as SolarWinds, PRTG, or similar
Introductory experience with automation or scripting for network tasks (Python, Ansible, or similar)
Internship, lab work, or hands-on project experience in a network or infrastructure environment

Responsibilities

Assist with the configuration, monitoring, and maintenance of routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless infrastructure
Support troubleshooting of network incidents including connectivity, routing, and performance issues across LAN, WAN, and cloud-connected environments
Perform routine network operations tasks such as device configuration backups, firmware updates, and access control list reviews
Document network topology, change records, and incident resolutions clearly and accurately
Assist with the deployment and testing of new network segments, VLANs, and connectivity expansions
Follow established change management, security, and operational procedures for all network modifications
Escalate complex issues to senior engineers while maintaining ownership of assigned tasks through resolution
Participate in team knowledge sharing, on-call rotation support, and continuous improvement initiatives
Deliver timely, critical support across multiple geographies, including the Americas, Europe, and Asia