Junior Network Engineer (Chicago)

Junior Network Engineer

We are seeking a junior network engineer to join our dynamic IT team. This person will be responsible for planning, building, and maintaining both physical and virtual networks, including LANs, WANs, and cloud-based systems. This involves configuring devices like routers and switches, troubleshooting connectivity issues, and optimizing network performance.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform administration and configuration of all network equipment, including but not limited to firewalls, switches, and wireless access points.
• Participate in planning design, technical review and implementation for new network infrastructure hardware and network operating systems for voice and data communication networks.
• Design solutions with other teams to support new or updated technologies.
• Monitor and assist in managing network infrastructure (firewalls, routers, switches, wireless access points).
• Desktop support person in a Windows environment with some network.
• Assist in implementing and maintaining network and security policies, procedures, and configurations.
• Support incident response efforts by identifying, analyzing, and escalating potential security threats.
• Maintain user access controls, permissions, and authentication systems.
• Perform basic vulnerability scans and support patch management.
• Monitor network and security logs for unusual or unauthorized activity.
• Assist in maintaining documentation for network diagrams, configurations, and standard procedures.
• Support internal audits and compliance efforts (e.g., HIPAA, PCI, or ISO 27001 if applicable).
• Collaborate with senior security analysts / administrators to remediate system vulnerabilities.

Skills / Qualifications

Benefits Summary :

Compensation : $60,000-$80,000 / yr