Junior Network Engineer

As a Junior Network Engineer with 1 year of experience, your primary role will involve maintaining and supporting the LAN/WAN infrastructure. This includes monitoring performance, troubleshooting network issues, and ensuring the availability of network hardware such as switches, routers, access points, and firewalls. Your responsibilities will also include basic configuration and installation of routers and switches, as well as managing Wi-Fi access points and wired LAN setups. Additionally, you will provide Level 1/2 support for network-related issues and assist users with connectivity problems, coordinating with ISPs or vendors for network downtimes and escalations. Key Responsibilities: - Monitor LAN/WAN infrastructure performance and availability - Troubleshoot network issues and outages - Maintain network hardware (switches, routers, access points, firewalls) - Configure routers and switches - Install and manage Wi-Fi access points and wired LAN setups - Support IP addressing, subnetting, and VLAN configurations - Provide Level 1/2 support for network-related issues - Assist users with connectivity problems - Coordinate with ISPs or vendors for network downtimes and escalations - Maintain documentation of network layouts, configurations, and logs - Keep inventory of network equipment and licenses - Support small IT/network infrastructure projects and upgrades - Assist in new office setups, relocations, or expansions Qualifications Required: - Strong understanding of networking concepts (OSI model, TCP/IP, Subnetting, VLANs, DNS, DHCP) - Basic configuration and troubleshooting skills in routing and switching - Familiarity with tools such as Wireshark, PING, Tracert, Nmap, Putty, TFTP, Packet Tracer - Knowledge of operating systems: Windows, basic Linux - Understanding of firewall and security concepts - Basic knowledge of Ethernet cabling (Cat5/6), patch panels, and crimping On the soft skills front, problem-solving and analytical thinking will be crucial, along with good communication and teamwork abilities. You should also demonstrate a willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies. If you hold a CCNA certification (Cisco Certified Network Associate) or have hands-on networking lab/project experience, it would be considered a plus. (Note: The job description did not include any additional details about the company.),