Junior Network Engineer
Junior Network Engineer
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$ 60000 - 80000
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Job Description
We are seeking a junior network engineer to join our dynamic IT team. This person will be responsible for planning building and maintaining both physical and virtual networks including LANs WANs and cloud-based systems. This involves configuring devices like routers and switches troubleshooting connectivity issues and optimizing network performance.
Primary Responsibilities
- Perform administration and configuration of all network equipment including but not limited to firewalls switches and wireless access points.
- Participate in planning design technical review and implementation for new network infrastructure hardware and network operating systems for voice and data communication networks.
- Design solutions with other teams to support new or updated technologies.
- Monitor and assist in managing network infrastructure (firewalls routers switches wireless access points).
- Desktop support person in a Windows environment with some network.
- Assist in implementing and maintaining network and security policies procedures and configurations.
- Support incident response efforts by identifying analyzing and escalating potential security threats.
- Maintain user access controls permissions and authentication systems.
- Perform basic vulnerability scans and support patch management.
- Monitor network and security logs for unusual or unauthorized activity.
- Assist in maintaining documentation for network diagrams configurations and standard procedures.
- Support internal audits and compliance efforts (e.g. HIPAA PCI or ISO 27001 if applicable).
- Collaborate with senior security analysts/administrators to remediate system vulnerabilities.
Skills/Qualifications
- 1 years of hands-on experience or strong academic background in networking and/or security (internships acceptable).
- Desktop support person in a Windows environment with some network.
- Basic understanding of TCP/IP DNS DHCP VPNs and firewalls.
- Familiarity with security concepts such as authentication encryption and endpoint protection.
- Strong troubleshooting skills and willingness to learn new technologies.
- Ability to analyze network performance data and identify areas for improvement.
- Ability to work under direction and escalate issues appropriately.
- Excellent problem-solving organizational skills and detailed orientated.
- Strong communication skills and interpersonal skills with ability to collaborate convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Results oriented with high attention to detail ability to multi-task and meet deadlines in a dynamic fast-paced team environment.
- Healthcare coverage starting at $0 out of pocket for individuals
- HSA with annual company contribution ($200/individual $350/family)
- Vision and Dental offered
- Deep discounts on supplemental plans (LTD Critical illness Hospital stay and Accident)
- $50K life and AD&D coverage at no charge
- 401K with 100% match for first 3% and 50% match for the next 2% contributed (up to a 5% match)
- Unlimited PTO policy
$60000-$80000/yr
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
