Junior Network Engineer

BayNova LLC; Deutschland; Hybrid; EUR 49,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

BayNova is seeking a Junior Network Engineer to join our IT Infrastructure Team in support of a federal government customer. This is a hybrid role, primarily performed remotely however will work on rotation with 1 to 3 days per week on-site in Alexandria, VA.

You will assist with AWS networking, VPNs, VLANs, IPv4/IPv6, and network security, and provide Tier 1 support while collaborating with senior engineers to ensure reliable enterprise connectivity.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of network administration experience.
• Experience with AWS VPCs, Direct Connect, Transit Gateway.
• Knowledge of TCP/IP, VLANs, and routing protocols (BGP, EIGRP, OSPF, RIP).
• Ability to document configurations and topology diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Assist in configuring and maintaining AWS VPCs, subnets, route tables, and security groups under senior engineer supervision.
• Provide Tier 1 support for cloud network incidents and escalate complex issues to senior engineers.
• Occasionally support on-site work during rotation periods in Alexandria, VA.
• Document network configurations, changes, and diagrams for compliance and operations.

Skills

Network administration

AWS networking

Documentation

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

CCNA

Tools

Cisco routers & switches

Cisco ASA Firewalls

AWS (VPC, Direct Connect, Transit Gateway)

Wireshark

Network monitoring tools (RiverBed, NetFlow)

Job description

BayNova is seeking a Junior Network Engineer to join our IT Infrastructure Team in support of a federal government customer. This is a hybrid role, primarily performed remotely however will work on rotation with 1 to 3 days per week on-site in Alexandria, VA.

Job Responsibilities:

• The ideal candidate will be involved with the creation of procedures, identifying, troubleshooting and resolving problems, and assuring that requirements are met for new and existing systems in support of engineering and installation.
• This position provides hands on technical support and managerial direction for the global network infrastructure of a large Federal Government agency.
• Additionally, this individual should have experience with the setup and maintenance of VPN tunnels, vLAN configurations, wireless network configurations, IPv6 and IPv4 (including complex sub-netting) and network security (Cisco ASA Firewalls, ACLs, IPsec, and other encryption methodologies).

Requirements:

• 2+ years of network administration
• Assist in configuring and maintaining AWS VPCs, subnets, route tables, and security groups under senior engineer supervision.
• Support the monitoring and troubleshooting of AWS network connectivity issues using CloudWatch, VPC Flow Logs, and other native tools.
• Aid in the setup of site-to-site VPNs and Direct Connect links between on-premise infrastructure and AWS cloud environments.
• Perform routine audits of network access control lists (ACLs) and security group rules to ensure compliance with organizational policies.
• Collaborate with cloud engineers to support hybrid network architecture and ensure consistent network performance across AWS and on-prem environments.
• Document AWS network configurations, changes, and topology diagrams for operational and compliance purposes.
• Assist in managing Elastic IP addresses, NAT gateways, and internet gateways to support scalable AWS deployments.
• Participate in the implementation of AWS Transit Gateway configurations to optimize inter-VPC connectivity.
• Provide Tier 1 support for cloud network incidents and elevate complex issues to senior network or cloud engineers.
• Support the deployment and testing of network automation scripts using AWS CLI, CloudFormation, or Terraform under guidance.
• Experience with enterprise class Cisco routers and switches, installation, configuration, hardware/software updates and patching, advanced troubleshooting skills, including the ability to capture and analyse packet level data (i.e. Wireshark PCAPS)
• Experience with network management tools such Cisco Prime
• Experience with network monitoring tools, e.g., RiverBed, Netflow, TAPs and SPANs
• Experience with VPN’s and other remote access applications
• Experience with wireless network configurations and installation
• Knowledge of Switches, Routers, Firewalls, LAN, WAN, TCP/IP, UDP, QoS
• Must demonstrate advanced understanding of TCP/IP including layer 2/3 VLANs and routing protocols such as BGP, EIGRP, OSPF, RIP
• Ability to express complex technical concepts effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Must be available for weekend and evening work if required
• Must be able to document in detail all implementations and projects
• Must be able to obtain a Public Trust Clearance

Desired Certifications:

• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)