Jr Network Engineer

Jr Network Engineer

Our client, a leading academic and research institution in Central Massachusetts, is seeking a curious and self-directed Jr Network Engineer to assist in basic day-to-day tasks, routine projects and network maintenance.

Location: 100% on site in Worcester, MA
Rate: $25-30/hr., depending on experience
Contract: 6 month contract with potential to extend or go permanent

• Provide escalation support and guidance to Service Desk in troubleshooting issues
• Deploy, configure and maintain network hardware including switches, routers, wireless access points, and other
• Provide 24/7 connectivity for users of the data network including adds/moves/changes and wireless connectivity
• Maintain internal Network Documentation platform including IP Address Management (IPAM) system data current
• Update and audit patch management physical campus data
• Inventory and asset updates as equipment is deployed
• Respond to events as reported by ITS Monitoring Platform including network outage incidents
• Predictive UPS maintenance
• Clean and service fiber optic links when errors exceed thresholds
• Support physical plant additions and renovations as they relate to the fiber optic, voice, and data infrastructure
• Work with wiring vendors to scope, quote and implement various cabling projects
• Investigate with staff and faculty on non-typical requirements satellite internet for research grants, etc.
• Additional duties may be required as circumstances and events dictate.

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field, or 2-3 years professional experience with vendor certifications in similar or related work.
• Experience with network hardware, cabling, and network management software including troubleshooting.
• Experience with Ethernet, Wireless standards, and TCP/IP networking.
• Experience with Juniper Networks and Aruba Networks equipment is preferable.
• Experience with Linux systems for executing provided tools and scripts.
• Ability to communicate clearly with all network users

If this is a role that interests you and you’d like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!