Network Engineer Level 1

Network Engineer - Level 1

Edu Tek is an established IT Services firm looking to hire an energetic, motivated individual with strong interpersonal skills to provide onsite network support to our clients. We're looking for a driven and technically inclined individual ready to launch their career in IT. As a Level 1 Network Engineer, you'll play a hands-on role supporting our onsite teams and working closely with experienced Network Engineers to maintain and optimize essential systems and infrastructure.

Work Location: Fully On-Site


Compensation: $60,000 - $70,000 DOE

Travel: Minimal travel required; candidates must have a personal vehicle


Screening: Background check and fingerprinting required

Responsibilities

Collaboration & Support:

• Partner with onsite IT support and network teams to troubleshoot and resolve issues
• Assist in maintaining core communication systems and networking devices

Network & Security:

• Configure and manage firewalls (FortiGate, SonicWall, Palo Alto, Cisco ASA)
• Support and manage Active Directory users, groups, and GPOs
• Administer MDM solutions (Intune/Azure, JAMF, SCCM, Google Admin, WorkspaceOne)
• Deploy and oversee content filtering systems (LightSpeed, GoGuardian, FortiEMS)
• Maintain backup systems (Barracuda, Veeam) and ensure data recovery strategies

Server & Storage Operations:

• Administer virtual environments (Hyper-V/VMware) and NAS/SAN systems
• Manage patching workflows via SUS, WUS, and SCCM
• Troubleshoot domain issues and maintain group policies
• Integrate macOS devices with Active Directory

Design & Documentation:

• Draft infrastructure designs, including IP planning and subnet mapping
• Create clear diagrams and documentation for servers and networks
• Assist with helpdesk ticket management and reporting

Skills & Qualifications

Must-Have Technical Skills:

• Proficient with DNS, DHCP, VLANs, subnets, and networking fundamentals
• Skilled with network monitoring tools
• Experience in imaging (MDT, SCCM) and firewall setup
• Strong troubleshooting across systems and platforms

Certifications:

• Required: CompTIA Network+
• Preferred: JAMF 100, Google Admin, CCNA, NSE4 or similar
• Bonus: Fortinet NSE, CompTIA Security+

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred but not mandatory
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a hands-on technical role

If you're passionate about technology and eager to grow in a dynamic IT environment, we'd love to meet you.