Junior Network Engineer

Chicago, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 60000 - 80000

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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.

Benefits Summary:

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

Compensation:
$60000-$80000/yr

Required Experience:

Junior IC