Network Engineer I
On-site · Allen, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Assist in the design, implementation, and maintenance of network infrastructures; follow process documents to configure network devices; troubleshoot basic routing protocols such as BGP, OSPF, and IS-IS; support the development of simple network automation scripts using Python and Ansible; learn to use GitHub for version control and collaboration on network projects; participate in network performance monitoring and basic optimization tasks; assist in maintaining network security and compliance with industry standards; help document network configurations, procedures, and basic designs.
Required Qualifications
- 2 years of relevant experience in networking or telecommunications (internships or entry-level roles count)
- Layer 1- Experience troubleshooting physical network equipment and cabling
- Layer 2- Understanding of networking technologies, such as MPLS and EVPL
- Layer 3- Basic familiarity with BGP, OSPF, and IS-IS routing protocols
- Introductory knowledge of Python and Ansible for network automation
- Awareness of GitHub for version control
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- Experience with Cisco, Juniper, or other network equipment is a plus
- Entry-level certifications (e.g., CCNA, JNCIA, Network+) are a plus
- Basic knowledge of network security practices
- Familiarity with cloud networking (AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus
- Interest in SDN (Software-Defined Networking) technologies
- Experience working with remote Technicians on site
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