Junior Network Engineer

5 years

0 Lacs

Posted:6 days ago| Platform: Linkedin logo

Apply

Work Mode

Remote

Job Type

Full Time

Job Description

Shift:

US Central Timezone — 04:00 PM to 01:00 AM CDT or 12:00 AM to 08:00 AM CDT (2 days off during the week, weekend off not guaranteed)

Availability:

Preferably Immediate Joiner

Hiring Requirements

  • Experience: 3–5 years in Networking
  • Preferred: 1–2 years of exposure in Web and Cloud Hosting industry

Core Skills & Responsibilities

Networking Fundamentals

  • Strong understanding of TCP/IP, IPv4/IPv6, VLANs, and subnetting
  • Proficiency in routing protocols: BGP, OSPF, MPLS
  • Experience with VPN technologies (IPSec, SSL, GRE, site-to-site, remote access)
  • Hands-on with switching technologies: STP, EtherChannel, VXLAN
  • Certifications: CCAN R&S (EI), CCNP R&S (EI), or JNCIA-Junos, JNCIS-ENT, JNCIS-SP, JNCIP-ENT, CCNA DC, CCNP DC (mandatory)
  • Practical experience with Cisco Catalyst & Nexus switches, Juniper EX/QFX/MX series
  • Preferred exposure to Arista or Mellanox data center switches

Hosting & Data Center Networking

  • Experience with DNS (Bind, PowerDNS, Anycast)
  • Knowledge of protocols: HTTP(S), SMTP, FTP/SFTP in hosting environments
  • Load balancing experience (Nginx, HAProxy, or hardware LB like F5, Citrix)
  • Understanding of multi-tenant hosting and client isolation

Cloud Networking

  • Familiarity with VPCs, subnets, peering, NAT gateways, VPN gateways
  • Hands-on with AWS, Azure, or VMware NSX networking
  • Hybrid connectivity (on-prem ↔ cloud)

Security

  • Firewall administration: Cisco ASA/FTD, Fortinet, Palo Alto
  • Basic DDoS mitigation & WAF knowledge
  • IDS/IPS configuration and monitoring
  • Network segmentation and Zero-Trust principles

Automation & Monitoring

  • Scripting with Python, Bash, or Ansible
  • Familiarity with Zabbix, Nagios, Grafana, ELK, or equivalent tools
  • Building proactive alerts and reporting dashboards

Troubleshooting & Operations

  • Strong diagnostic and root-cause analysis skills (packet captures, traceroute, Wireshark)
  • Handling SLA-driven escalations from NOC/customers
  • Comfortable with 24/7 operations and shift work

Soft Skills

  • Strong English communication skills (verbal & written)
  • Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical users
  • Excellent documentation skills (configs, procedures, incident reports)
  • Team collaboration with cloud, sysadmin, and support teams
  • Adaptability to fast-paced hosting environments
  • Flexibility to work across different time zones
Powered by JazzHR
znZ173gf4G

Mock Interview

Practice Video Interview with JobPe AI

Start Python Interview
cta

Start Your Job Search Today

Browse through a variety of job opportunities tailored to your skills and preferences. Filter by location, experience, salary, and more to find your perfect fit.

Job Application AI Bot

Job Application AI Bot

Apply to 20+ Portals in one click

Download Now

Download the Mobile App

Instantly access job listings, apply easily, and track applications.

coding practice

Enhance Your Python Skills

Practice Python coding challenges to boost your skills

Start Practicing Python Now

RecommendedJobs for You