Jr Network Engineer

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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
6‑month contract with potential to extend or become 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 equipment
• Provide 24/7 connectivity for users of the data network including adds/moves/changes and wireless connectivity
• Maintain internal network documentation platform, keeping IP Address Management (IPAM) system data current, updating and auditing Patch Management campus data, and inventorying equipment updates as items are deployed
• Respond to events reported by the ITS Monitoring Platform, such as network outage incidents, predictive UPS maintenance, and cleaning and servicing fiber optic links when errors exceed thresholds
• Maintain physical infrastructure, supporting plant additions and renovations related to fiber optic, voice, and data infrastructure; work with wiring vendors to scope, quote and implement cabling projects; investigate non‑typical requirements such as satellite internet for research grants
• 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; troubleshooting skills
• 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

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