Junior Network Engineer

International Market Centers • High Point, NC

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About The Position

ANDMORE, a Blackstone portfolio company, empowers wholesale buyers and sellers to connect, grow, and prosper through premier physical markets and design centers. Operating over 20 million square feet of showroom and event space, ANDMORE supports industries such as home décor, gift, furniture, and apparel with campuses in Atlanta, High Point, Las Vegas, and New York City. The Junior Network Engineer will provide day-to-day support for ANDMORE's enterprise network infrastructure, ensuring reliable connectivity across corporate offices, campuses, and event venues. This role is ideal for an early-career professional looking to build hands-on experience with enterprise networking technologies in a dynamic, high-volume environment. Working closely with senior engineers, the Junior Network Engineer will assist with monitoring, troubleshooting, and maintaining both wired and wireless systems while developing skills in advanced routing, switching, firewalls, and cloud networking.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field; or equivalent hands-on experience.
• 0-2 years of professional IT/networking experience (internships, labs, or academic projects accepted).
• Basic understanding of TCP/IP, VLANs, routing, switching, and wireless technologies.
• Familiarity with enterprise network equipment (Cisco, Aruba, Palo Alto) preferred.
• Coursework or certifications such as CompTIA Network+, CCNA, or equivalent are a plus.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with a willingness to learn from senior team members.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team.

Nice To Haves

• Eager to grow into advanced networking roles.
• Careful and accurate in documentation, configuration, and troubleshooting.
• Responsive to internal and external users, especially during high-profile events.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, event-driven environment with shifting priorities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the installation, configuration, and maintenance of network devices including switches, routers, access points, and firewalls.
• Monitor network performance and availability, escalating issues as necessary.
• Provide Tier 1-2 support for network-related helpdesk tickets, including Wi-Fi, VPN, and connectivity issues.
• Participate in troubleshooting outages, latency issues, and performance bottlenecks under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Support setup and tear-down of temporary event networks, ensuring reliable guest Wi-Fi and vendor access.
• Maintain accurate documentation of network topology, configurations, and standard operating procedures.
• Assist with implementing security policies, patches, and updates across the network.
• Collaborate with the Infrastructure and IT Operations teams to ensure systems remain secure and compliant.
• Stay current with emerging networking technologies and pursue certifications to advance technical knowledge.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: General Merchandise Retailers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees