Entry-Level Network Engineer - Security & Automation (Rome, NY)

Assured Information Security (AIS); City of Rome (NY); On-site; USD 76,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer paid health insurance

401k with 7% match

Job summary

Assured Information Security (AIS) in Rome, NY is seeking an entry-level Network Engineer to support the operation, maintenance, and evolution of a specialized system environment. This hands-on role focuses on troubleshooting and building secure infrastructure.

You will perform basic troubleshooting, configure firewalls, manage virtualized thin-clients, and contribute to documentation while pursuing Linux+ within 6 months of hire. The role offers a competitive US salary range and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS or related field with 0–2 years experience.
• Foundational networking concepts (TCP/IP, routing, switching).
• Familiarity with Linux or Windows system administration.
• Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team.
• Must obtain Linux+ certification within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic troubleshooting of network and system issues.
• Conduct maintenance across system infrastructure, including setup and teardown of switches and routers.
• Configure network firewalls and support network security postures.
• Develop and troubleshoot virtualized thin-client environments.
• Contribute to team documentation and ensure technical materials remain current.
• Assist in development of key-generation scripts and associated automation.

Skills

Networking fundamentals

Linux/Windows administration

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Scripting basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related field

Tools

Bash

Python

Job description

Assured Information Security (AIS) in Rome, NY is seeking an entry-level Network Engineer to support the operation, maintenance, and evolution of a specialized system environment. This hands-on role focuses on troubleshooting and building secure infrastructure.

You will perform basic troubleshooting, configure firewalls, manage virtualized thin-clients, and contribute to documentation while pursuing Linux+ within 6 months of hire. The role offers a competitive US salary range and benefits.