Junior Network Engineer

The Hartford • Hartford, CT

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a motivated Junior Network Engineer with 2–4 years of experience supporting enterprise network operations. This role provides hands-on exposure to Juniper switches, Ivanti VPN, F5 load balancers, Infoblox DNS/DHCP, and Zscaler ZIA, while developing strong fundamentals in routing, switching, DNS/DHCP, VPN technologies, and troubleshooting. You will work closely with senior engineers to resolve tickets, perform basic configurations, support project work, and maintain documentation and diagrams. This is an excellent opportunity to grow technical depth within a large, modern enterprise network.

Requirements

• 2–4 years of experience in network engineering or network operations.
• Strong understanding of routing/switching fundamentals, DNS/DHCP, VPN technologies, and troubleshooting.
• Experience updating documentation and network diagrams.
• Strong communication and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with senior engineers and cross-functional teams.
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the US without company sponsorship.
• The company will not support the STEM OPT I-983 Training Plan endorsement for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Ivanti VPN administration.
• Basic F5 fundamentals (LTM).
• Exposure to IPAM tools (Infoblox preferred).
• CompTIA Network+ certification or actively working toward certification.

Responsibilities

• Resolve Tier 1–2 network tickets and perform general troubleshooting.
• Conduct basic switch configuration on Juniper platforms.
• Assist with support for Ivanti VPN, F5, Infoblox DNS/DHCP, and Zscaler ZIA.
• Update network documentation and maintain accurate diagrams.
• Support senior engineers with project tasks, testing, and deployments.
• Follow established operational and change-management procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed