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.
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: $60,000-$80,000/yr
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