Hybrid Network Engineer - Entry Level (Edison, NJ)

Refocus Llc; Edison (NJ); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco in Edison, NJ is hiring multiple Entry-Level Network Engineers for a hybrid role (3 days on-site). This mass-hiring initiative targets 6+ individuals to help design, deploy, monitor, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure across corporate and cloud environments.

You will work alongside senior engineers, gaining hands-on experience with routing, switching, security, and networking tools while building thorough documentation and collaborating with IT, cybersecurity, and systems teams.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related field.
• Solid understanding of OSI, TCP/IP, subnetting, routing (OSPF, static), switching (VLANs, STP).
• Strong analytical troubleshooting mindset and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication to explain technical concepts clearly.
• Authorized to work in the United States without restriction.

Responsibilities

• Assist in design, deployment, monitoring, and maintenance of corporate and cloud network infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot connectivity issues and maintain network documentation.
• Configure and deploy routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless access points.
• Monitor network performance and security across environments.
• Collaborate with IT, cybersecurity, and system administration teams to execute maintenance windows and upgrades.
• Ensure adherence to security policies and implement network access controls and firewall rules.

Skills

Networking fundamentals

OSPF routing concepts

Troubleshooting & diagnostics

Communication skills

US work authorization

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT/Network Eng/Cybersecurity

Job description

Cisco in Edison, NJ is hiring multiple Entry-Level Network Engineers for a hybrid role (3 days on-site). This mass-hiring initiative targets 6+ individuals to help design, deploy, monitor, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure across corporate and cloud environments.

You will work alongside senior engineers, gaining hands-on experience with routing, switching, security, and networking tools while building thorough documentation and collaborating with IT, cybersecurity, and systems teams.