Junior Network Engineer

Job Description

In this role the selected person will be responsible for the following:
Installing, supporting, maintaining and safeguarding all components of their networks

Recommending and implementing local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN) and network security policies and standards

Evaluating vendor products in hardware; software and telecommunications equipment and recommending purchases consistent with the organization's objectives

This role participates with the on-call rotation for evenings and/or weekends when necessary

Education And Experience

Possession of a bachelor's degree in information systems, computer science or a related field

Three (3) years of professional and technical experience that includes installation and maintenance of network systems, firewalls, network design, Internet and Intranet, and wireless support; or an equivalent combination of training and experience

Must possess a valid Class E State driver's license to travel to office locations

Required Qualifications

Knowledge of network systems analysis, multi-vendor firewall hardware, routing and fiber optics, data communications techniques, telephony infrastructure, and IT management principles

Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Visio diagram creation and modification

Considerable knowledge of network routing, switching, and firewall installation and configuration, network wiring, and outside plant cabling and system terminology

Ability to isolate, define and resolve failed equipment in the network

Ability to interpret and run data captures and diagnose issues using said captures. Familiarity in troubleshooting the Linux environment