Associate Network Engineer: SDN, Cisco/Juniper

ASM Research, An Accenture Federal Services Company; Pierre (SD); On-site; USD 105,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

ASM Research, An Accenture Federal Services Company, seeks a Network Engineer to design, implement, manage, and optimize secure DHMS IT network infrastructure with hands-on Cisco/Juniper experience, Wireshark, and SDN concepts.

The role requires collaboration with IT teams to develop policies, automate configurations, administer Active Directory accounts, and ensure reliability, availability, and security across the network environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent experience
• 4 years of experience in network administration
• Strong understanding of network principles and prior experience with network equipment (e.g., Cisco, Juniper)
• Advanced diagnostic, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to manage multiple tasks effectively
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills; able to work independently and as part of a team
• Preferred: CompTIA Network+ and/or CCNA certification
• Preferred: CCNP certification
• Preferred: Experience with SDN architecture
• Preferred: Familiarity with the DHMS IT environment

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, manage, and optimize network infrastructure for reliability, performance, and security
• Work with IT teams and stakeholders to develop network policies
• Troubleshoot network issues and ensure compliance with DHMS IT policies and best practices
• Configure and troubleshoot network equipment using tools such as Wireshark
• Conduct network assessments and develop automated configurations
• Develop and maintain network documentation
• Perform system testing and analysis
• Perform backup and recovery functions on network infrastructure
• Configure routers and switches to industry standards
• Administer Microsoft Active Directory network accounts

Skills

Network principles

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent experience

Tools

Cisco

Juniper

Wireshark

Active Directory

SDN

Automation/configuration

Job description

ASM Research, An Accenture Federal Services Company, seeks a Network Engineer to design, implement, manage, and optimize secure DHMS IT network infrastructure with hands-on Cisco/Juniper experience, Wireshark, and SDN concepts.

The role requires collaboration with IT teams to develop policies, automate configurations, administer Active Directory accounts, and ensure reliability, availability, and security across the network environment.