Junior Network Engineer (12-Month Contract)

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Seeking a Junior Network Engineer for a 12-month contract to support a global food and agriculture client's network infrastructure. Responsibilities include configuring, troubleshooting, and securing network devices, with a focus on emerging technologies like Private 5G. Requires 2-3 years of experience or equivalent graduate-level expertise in networking and cloud.

Key Highlights
12-Month Contract role for a Junior Network Engineer.
Support a massive global network infrastructure for a food and agriculture leader.
Involves hands-on experience with routing, firewalls, cloud networking, and emerging tech like Private 5G.
Key Responsibilities
Assist in configuring and maintaining routers, switches, and firewalls to ensure high uptime and reliability across LAN/WAN environments.
Diagnose and resolve connectivity issues under moderate supervision, minimizing downtime for critical supply chain operations.
Support the implementation of security measures, including firewalls (CheckPoint/Cisco), VPNs, and Zero Trust architectures to protect against evolving threats.
Utilize tools like SNMP and NetFlow to monitor performance and suggest improvements for scalability and efficiency.
Assist in the maintenance of cutting-edge infrastructure, including software-defined networking (SD-WAN) and Private 5G initiatives at industrial sites.
Maintain accurate network diagrams, IP addressing schemes, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Technical Skills Required
TCP/IP OSI model BGP OSPF Cisco Juniper AWS VPC Azure VNet CheckPoint SNMP NetFlow
Benefits & Perks
$40.00 - $45.00 / hour
100% Remote (Occasional travel required for site-specific projects)
Nice to Have
CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate)
CompTIA Network+
Python
Ansible
PowerShell
Cisco ISE
Zscaler
SASE/SSE solutions

Job Description


Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, Prowise Solutions Inc, is seeking the following. Apply via Dice today!

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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