Junior Network Engineer

Assurit is currently seeking an experienced Junior Network Engineer to support one of our clients.

About the Role:

You will be responsible for installing, configuring, and maintaining network infrastructure to support our state agency clients. You will work within an excited team and continue your development under the tutelage of our talented engineering department.

Start Date: ASAP

Responsibilities:

• Assist with the preparation and physical implementation of network equipment as part of new deployments or equipment refreshes.
• Assist with creation of design and project proposals to meet customer requirements.
• Installation of new equipment as part of a new deployment, break/fix, or equipment refresh.
• Assist with creation and maintenance of technical documentation.
• Support operations as part of an on-call rotation.
• Assist with lab testing and validation of new hardware and code.
• Assist with creation of maintenance plans and documentation as part of change control.
• Conduct site surveys for future network deployments and generate report of findings.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or engineering related field (Preferred)
• 5+ years of experience in a computer related field.
• ITIL 4 Foundation (Preferred)
• JNCIA or CCNA (Required)
• Previous experience in production network environments and on-call responsibilities.
• Working knowledge of wireless networking.
• Understanding and familiarity with network protocols such as BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, TCP/IP, Spanning Tree, and MPLS.
• Experience with network monitoring and diagnostic tools.
• Previous experience with the creation and maintenance of documentation such as operating procedures and network diagrams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong time, priority, and task management skills.
• Familiarity with Service Provider networks a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple assigned tasks concurrently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Assurit is an award winning, certified small business headquartered in Fairfax, VA. We offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package inclusive of medical and dental coverage, as well as paid time off.

Founded in 2013, Assurit has become a trusted provider of cybersecurity expertise to customers across federal, state and local governments, as well as the commercial sector. We are an employee-centric organization that focuses on the growth and development of our greatest asset - our people. We believe that if our Team is trained and educated, we will always be able to deliver our promise of customer success. If you enjoy work environments focused on continuous learning and growth, Assurit will be a great fit for you.

Assurit is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.