Junior network Engineer

Remote • Posted 6 hours ago • Updated 6 hours ago
Contract W2
25% Travel Required
Remote
$35 - $40/hr
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Job Details

Skills

  • TCP/IP
  • BGP
  • OSPF
  • EIGRP
  • MPLS
  • DNS
  • DHCP
  • IPv4/IPv6.
  • VLANs
  • Trunking (802.1Q)
  • STP (Spanning Tree)
  • HSRP/VRRP
  • Layer 3 Routing.
  • LAN/WAN
  • SD-WAN (Viptela/Versa)
  • VPN (IPsec/SSL)
  • Wireless (WLAN/WPA3).
  • Cisco IOS
  • Nexus (NX-OS)
  • Catalyst
  • Cisco ISE
  • ASA Firewalls.
  • Wireshark
  • SolarWinds
  • Nagios
  • PRTG
  • ServiceNow/Jira (Ticketing).
  • CheckPoint Firewall
  • Palo Alto
  • Fortinet
  • Access Control Lists (ACLs)
  • NAT
  • Zscaler.

Summary

Job Description: Junior Network Engineer
Company: Prowise Solutions
Role: Junior Network Engineer (12-Month Contract)
Pay Rate: $40.00 $45.00 / hour
Location: 100% Remote (Occasional travel required for site-specific projects)

Role Overview
As a Talent Acquisition Lead at Prowise Solutions, I am looking for a driven Junior Network Engineer to join our team supporting Client, a global leader in food and agriculture. You will help maintain and optimize a massive global network infrastructure, ensuring secure and reliable communication across diverse operational environments from corporate offices to modernizing industrial sites with Private 5G.
This 12-month contract is ideal for early-career professionals with 2 3 years of experience or high-performing graduates from specialized programs like who have hands-on experience in cloud networking and routing.
Key Responsibilities
  • Network Operations: Assist in configuring and maintaining routers, switches, and firewalls to ensure high uptime and reliability across LAN/WAN environments.
  • Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve connectivity issues under moderate supervision, minimizing downtime for critical supply chain operations.
  • Security & Compliance: Support the implementation of security measures, including firewalls (CheckPoint/Cisco), VPNs, and Zero Trust architectures to protect against evolving threats.
  • Performance Monitoring: Utilize tools like SNMP and NetFlow to monitor performance and suggest improvements for scalability and efficiency.
  • Emerging Tech Support: Assist in the maintenance of cutting-edge infrastructure, including software-defined networking (SD-WAN) and Private 5G initiatives at industrial sites.
  • Documentation: Maintain accurate network diagrams, IP addressing schemes, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
    Minimum Qualifications
    • Experience: 2 3 years of hands-on experience in network engineering or a related IT infrastructure role.
    • Education: Bachelor s or master's degree in computer science, Network Engineering, or a related field. Graduates from specialized programs at Maharshi International University, Purdue University, or Georgia Tech with a focus on networking and cloud infrastructure are highly encouraged to apply.
    • Technical Skills:
      • Strong understanding of TCP/IP, OSI model, and routing protocols (BGP, OSPF).
      • Proficiency in configuring Cisco or Juniper devices.
      • Foundational knowledge of cloud networking (AWS VPC, Azure VNet).
    • Soft Skills: Excellent problem-solving abilities and clear communication for explaining technical issues to non-IT stakeholders.
    Preferred Skills
    • Certifications: CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) or CompTIA Network+.
    • Automation: Experience with Python, Ansible, or PowerShell for automating repetitive network tasks.
    • Security Tools: Familiarity with Cisco ISE, Zscaler, or SASE/SSE solutions.

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  • Dice Id: 10269444
  • Position Id: 8940757
  • Posted 6 hours ago
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