Junior Network/Systems Engineer

We’re looking for a Junior Network/Systems Engineer to join our IT team. You’ll work alongside senior engineers on our network and systems infrastructure, learning enterprise hardware and tools on the job. This is a great fit if you have solid networking fundamentals and want to grow into a network or systems engineering career.

Key Responsibilities

Network & Systems Administration Help set up and maintain switches, routers, Wi-Fi access points (UniFi), FortiGate firewalls and Arista equipment. Under the guidance of senior engineers, configure VLANs, subnets, DHCP, DNS, basic firewall rules and user VPN connections. Perform routine maintenance, firmware updates and security patching.

Monitoring & Support Monitor network uptime and bandwidth alerts, escalating complex issues to senior engineers. Troubleshoot L1/L2 connectivity, Wi-Fi and user VPN access issues. Support the IT Helpdesk with network and systems tickets. Documentation & Procurement Keep network diagrams, IP tables, port mappings and hardware inventories up to date.

Create and track Purchase Requests (PRs) for IT equipment and licenses, request vendor quotes and coordinate hardware deliveries.

Requirements

0–2 years of experience in IT support, helpdesk or junior network/systems administration, or equivalent hands-on practice (home lab, Packet Tracer/GNS3, university or personal projects). Understanding of networking fundamentals: TCP/IP, subnetting, VLANs, NAT, DHCP, DNS and basic routing. Basic Linux command-line skills (Ubuntu, Debian or RHEL).

Willingness to learn enterprise hardware and infrastructure tools on the job.

Nice to Have

Familiarity with firewall rules and VPN setup (FortiGate experience is a plus). Basic knowledge of virtual machines (Proxmox VE is a plus). Entry-level certifications (CompTIA Network+, CCNA in progress, Linux Essentials). Experience with enterprise Wi-Fi or basic scripting (Bash, Python). Experience with any diagramming tool (e.

g. Draw.io). Good to Know The role involves hands-on work with hardware: rack mounting, cabling and moving equipment. Maintenance and updates are sometimes scheduled outside business hours.