Network Engineer
- Source: Indeed
- Innovate Tech IT LLC
- $94,100 to $150,000 /yr
- Remote
- United States
- Full-Time
- Mid level
Job Description
About the Role
We are seeking a motivated and technically skilled Network Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of networking concepts, network infrastructure, troubleshooting, and security fundamentals. Freshers with relevant academic projects, internships, certifications, or hands-on lab experience in networking are encouraged to apply.
Key Responsibilities
- Configure, monitor, and maintain network infrastructure including routers, switches, firewalls, and other network devices.
- Troubleshoot network connectivity, performance, and configuration issues.
- Monitor network performance, availability, and reliability to identify and resolve potential issues.
- Assist with the installation, configuration, and maintenance of LAN, WAN, VPN, and wireless networks.
- Perform network diagnostics using tools such as ping, traceroute, nslookup, Wireshark, and other monitoring tools.
- Configure and troubleshoot TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, NAT, and routing protocols.
- Assist in configuring and maintaining network security controls, firewalls, access control lists, and VPNs.
- Support network upgrades, migrations, and infrastructure improvement projects.
- Document network configurations, topology diagrams, troubleshooting procedures, and technical changes.
- Work with IT teams and other stakeholders to resolve network-related incidents and service requests.
- Monitor network logs and alerts and escalate critical issues when required.
- Follow network security, backup, disaster recovery, and change management procedures.
- Participate in network capacity planning and identify opportunities for performance and reliability improvements.
Required Skills
- Strong understanding of networking fundamentals including OSI Model, TCP/IP, LAN, WAN, VLAN, VPN, DNS, and DHCP.
- Knowledge of routing and switching concepts.
- Understanding of routing protocols such as OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, or RIP.
- Basic knowledge of network security concepts, firewalls, ACLs, NAT, and VPN technologies.
- Familiarity with Cisco or other networking equipment and network configuration.
- Ability to troubleshoot connectivity, routing, switching, and performance-related issues.
- Knowledge of IP addressing, subnetting, IPv4, and IPv6.
- Familiarity with network monitoring and troubleshooting tools.
- Good understanding of network documentation and technical procedures.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
Good to Have (Not Mandatory)
- CCNA, CCNP, Network+, or other relevant networking certifications.
- Hands-on experience with Cisco routers and switches.
- Exposure to firewalls such as Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco ASA, or similar technologies.
- Familiarity with cloud networking concepts in AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
- Basic knowledge of Linux or Windows Server networking.
- Exposure to network automation using Python, Ansible, or similar tools.
- Familiarity with network monitoring platforms such as SolarWinds, PRTG, Nagios, or similar tools.
- Knowledge of SD-WAN, SDN, or modern network infrastructure.
- Experience with virtualization and networking concepts in VMware or similar environments.
- Academic projects, internships, home labs, or hands-on networking projects are a plus.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Networking, Computer Engineering, Electronics, or a related field.
- Relevant certifications such as CCNA, Network+, or equivalent are a plus.
- Relevant academic projects, internship experience, or hands-on networking lab experience is preferred.
- Freshers with strong networking fundamentals and practical knowledge are encouraged to apply.
Why Join Us?
- Opportunity to work on real-world networking and infrastructure projects.
- Hands-on exposure to enterprise networking technologies and tools.
- Collaborative environment focused on learning and professional growth.
- Opportunity to work with networking, cloud, security, and infrastructure teams.
- Continuous learning through practical troubleshooting and network engineering projects.
- Exposure to modern network infrastructure and enterprise IT environments.
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: Remote
Pay: $94,100.00 - $150,000.00 per year
Work Location: Remote
Skills
- wireshark
- cisco-routers
- fortinet-security
- cisco-asa
- amazon-web-services
- microsoft-azure
- google-cloud-platform
- microsoft-windows-server
- window-server
- Python
- Ansible
- solarwinds
- prtg
- nagios
