Junior network Engineer
Posted Today by Prowise Solutions Inc
Negotiable
Undetermined
Remote
Remote
Summary: The Junior Network Engineer role at Prowise Solutions is a 12-month contract position focused on maintaining and optimizing a global network infrastructure for a leading client in food and agriculture. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of experience or be a high-performing graduate with hands-on experience in cloud networking and routing. This position requires occasional travel for site-specific projects while primarily being remote. The role emphasizes network operations, troubleshooting, security compliance, and performance monitoring.
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).
Key Skills:
- 2-3 years of hands-on experience in network engineering or a related IT infrastructure role.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Network Engineering, or a related field.
- 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).
- Excellent problem-solving abilities and clear communication for explaining technical issues to non-IT stakeholders.
- Certifications: CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) or CompTIA Network+ preferred.
- Experience with Python, Ansible, or PowerShell for automating repetitive network tasks preferred.
- Familiarity with Cisco ISE, Zscaler, or SASE/SSE solutions preferred.
Salary (Rate): £35 hourly
City: undetermined
Country: undetermined
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Detailed Description From Employer:
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: 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.