Entry-Level Network Engineer I - St. Louis On-Site

ZipStaff Inc.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) + 401(k) matching

Paid time off

Referral Program

Job summary

ZipStaff is hiring a Junior Network Engineer I to support network and security infra for a leading energy and utility organization. This on-site role in St. Louis, MO involves installing basic hardware, helping with troubleshooting, and documenting activities.

The ideal candidate has conceptual networking knowledge, basic routing/switching/IP understanding, ITIL basics, and a keen eye for detail. 0+ years of experience considered; bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, or Business; candidates without a degree will be considered if they have 2+ years of equivalent, relevant experience in tools, systems, and initiatives.
• 0+ years of relevant experience (entry-level role).
• Basic knowledge of network routing protocols.
• Basic understanding of routing and switching technology, IP, and signaling.
• Basic knowledge of ITIL framework.
• Basic knowledge of industry trends and products.
• Basic knowledge of waterfall and agile project management processes, tools, and techniques.
• Strong attention to detail, documentation skills, and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work on-site in St. Louis, MO.

Responsibilities

• Install basic hardware, systems, and software for network and/or security components.
• Build capability to develop scripts that facilitate network administrative tasks and automate repetitive processes.
• Document activities, events, materials, and issues.
• Prepare system performance or configuration reports as required.
• Update procedures and provide input regarding processes and procedures that will enhance effectiveness.
• Participate in the evaluation of new hardware and software packages.
• Participate in the implementation of data/system security processes, including access controls, monitoring software, and generation of security reports.
• Assist with troubleshooting network and services performance.
• Monitor network performance and implement performance tuning.
• Perform root cause analysis of simple problems and track and report to supervisor.
• Help manage and ensure quality of low-risk/impact network installations or enhancements (e.g., coordinating meetings, tracking budget, following up on action items).

Skills

Basic network routing protocols

Routing and switching fundamentals

ITIL framework

Industry trends and products

Project management (waterfall & agile)

Documentation skills

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Math/CS/Business

2+ years of equivalent, relevant experience

Job description

ZipStaff is hiring a Junior Network Engineer I to support network and security infra for a leading energy and utility organization. This on-site role in St. Louis, MO involves installing basic hardware, helping with troubleshooting, and documenting activities.

The ideal candidate has conceptual networking knowledge, basic routing/switching/IP understanding, ITIL basics, and a keen eye for detail. 0+ years of experience considered; bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience.