Position Details

Salary $60K – $75K USD / year

Type Full-Time

Experience entry

Exp. Years 0-2 years

Education Not specified

Category Networking & Telecom

About this role

Assist in the deployment and configuration of network hardware and services, including Cisco routers/switches and Meraki devices. Support LAN/WAN/VPN/SD-WAN, monitor network health, and assist with firewall configuration and cloud integrations in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Assist in the deployment and configuration of network hardware; Support LAN/WAN/VPN/SD-WAN; Monitor network health with SolarWinds/PRTG/Splunk; Implement and support firewall solutions (Cisco ASA and Cisco ISE); Assist with network installation projects in data centers or cloud environments like AWS or Azure

Technical Overview

Hands-on networking with Cisco IOS/IOS-XE, Meraki, and firewall tools; monitoring with SolarWinds/PRTG/Splunk; cloud familiarity with AWS/Azure; scripting with Bash/PowerShell; experience with OSPF/BGP/EIGRP and IPsec/SSL VPN; ITIL/SDLC practices.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is an entry-level network engineer with foundational Cisco Meraki/Sonicwall/Unifi experience, strong LAN/WAN/VPN skills, and basic cloud familiarity (AWS/Azure). Must be able to support monitoring tools and scripting, and work in a fast-paced environment near Sarasota, Florida.

Must-Have Skills

Hands-on experience with Cisco IOS/IOS-XE platformsExperience deploying LAN/WAN/VPN/SD-WANExperience with network monitoring tools SolarWindsPRTGSplunkExperience with firewall solutions Cisco ASA and Cisco ISEExperience with AWS or AzureExperience with Linux or UNIXKnowledge of routing protocols OSPFBGPEIGRPExperience with IPsec VPNs and SSL VPNsITIL/SDLC experience

Nice-to-Have Skills

VMware vSphereCitrixCloud security practicesCloud integration with AWS/AzureAnsible for configuration managementPowerShell scripting

Tools & Platforms

Cisco IOS/IOS-XECisco ASACisco ISEMerakiSonicwallUnifiSolarWindsPRTGSplunkAWSAmazon Web ServicesAzureVMware vSphereCitrixBashPowerShellPythonAnsibleOSPFBGPEIGRPIPsecSSL VPNDNSDHCPITILSDLC

Required Skills

Network EngineerLevel 1Cisco IOS/IOS-XECisco routersCisco switchesMerakiSonicwallUnifiLANWANVPNSD-WANSolarWindsPRTGSplunkCisco ASACisco ISEAWSAmazon Web ServicesAzureVMware vSphereCitrixPythonShell ScriptingPowerShellAnsibleOSPFBGPEIGRPIPsecSSL VPNDNSDHCPITILSDLCLinuxUbuntuCentOSSolarisBSD

Hard Skills

Cisco IOS/IOS-XECisco routersCisco switchesMerakiSonicwallUnifiLANWANVPNSD-WANSolarWindsPRTGSplunkCisco ASACisco ISEAWSAmazon Web ServicesAzureVMware vSphereCitrixPythonShell ScriptingPowerShellAnsibleOSPFBGPEIGRPIPsecSSL VPNDNSDHCPITILSDLCLinuxUbuntuCentOSSolarisBSD

Soft Skills

CommunicationTeamworkProblem-solvingTroubleshootingAttention to detailAdaptabilityProactiveCustomer service orientedCollaborationITIL/SDLC adherence

Industry & Role

Industry Telecom

Job Function Provide level 1 network engineering support and administration for enterprise network infrastructure

Role Subtype Network Engineer

Tech Domains Cisco Networking, Linux, Windows Server, VMware, Networking / TCP-IP

Keywords for Your Resume

Network EngineerLevel 1CiscoMerakiSonicwallUnifiLANWANVPNSD-WANSolarWindsPRTGSplunkCisco ASACisco ISEAWSAmazon Web ServicesAzureVMware vSphereCitrix

Deal Breakers

Must reside within 40 miles of Sarasota, FL

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