Description
We are seeking a motivated and detailoriented EntryLevel Network Technician to join our team for a largescale hardware upgrade initiative. The successful candidate will assist in upgrading and deploying VPN hardware appliances across various sites ensuring secure and consistent connectivity.
Responsibilities
- Assist with the configuration and deployment of VPN hardware devices at remote customer locations.
- Perform firmware upgrades and apply configuration templates as directed.
- Follow detailed upgrade procedures and documentation to ensure standardization across all deployments.
- Troubleshoot connectivity issues during and after installations escalating complex problems as needed.
- Collaborate with the networking team to schedule upgrades and minimize downtime for endusers.
- Maintain accurate records of hardware installations configurations and asset tracking.
- Provide basic postupgrade support and testing to confirm device functionality.
Qualifications
- Associate degree in Information Technology Computer Networking or related field (or currently pursuing).
- Basic understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP subnets firewalls VPNs).
- Familiarity with network hardware such as routers firewalls or VPN appliances is a plus.
- Comfortable using terminal/commandline interfaces and basic network diagnostic tools (e.g. ping tracert).
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow structured procedures.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Entrylevel certifications such as CompTIA Network Cisco CCNA or similar is a plus.
- Previous handson experience with VPN devices or remote access solutions is a plus.
Required Experience:
IC