Junior Network Engineer

Entravision • McAllen, TX

12d

About The Position

We are looking for a skilled Network Engineer to maintain, optimize, and scale our network infrastructure. In this role, you will bridge the gap between day-to-day operations and high-level architecture. You’ll be responsible for ensuring our systems are secure, redundant, and
lightning-fast, supporting everything from local branch connectivity to cloud-integrated environments.

Requirements

• Core Networking: Deep understanding of the OSI Model and TCP/IP.
• Routing & Switching: Hands-on experience with protocols such as BGP, OSPF, EIGRP,and VLAN tagging (802.1Q).
• Hardware: Proficiency with Cisco (IOS/NX-OS), Juniper, or Arista hardware.
• Firewalls: Experience with Fortinet, Palo Alto, or Cisco ASA/Firepower.

Nice To Haves

• SD-WAN: Understanding of Software-Defined WAN technologies is a major plus.

Responsibilities

• Design & Implementation: Plan and deploy LAN/WAN architectures, including routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless access points.
• Performance Monitoring: Proactively monitor network health and performance using tools like SolarWinds, Nagios, or PRTG to identify bottlenecks before they impact users.
• Security & Compliance: Manage VPNs, implement firewall rules (Next-Gen Firewalls),and ensure network security protocols (IPsec, SSL, TLS) are up to date.
• Cloud Integration: Support and maintain connectivity between on-premises infrastructure and cloud environments (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Troubleshooting: Act as the Tier 1/2 escalation point for network outages, performing deep-packet analysis (Wireshark) and root cause analysis.
• Documentation: Maintain precise network diagrams, IP address schemes, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees