Jr. Network Engineer

Apex Systems; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESPP

401K program

HSA

EAP with counselling

Corporate discount savings

Certification discounts

Job summary

Everforth Apex in Chesapeake, VA seeks a Junior Network Engineer to support enterprise network operations and grow into broader infrastructure roles. You will work onsite across LAN/WAN, Cisco/Meraki gear, and firewall-related tasks while learning security, data center, and monitoring responsibilities.

Ideal candidates have a solid networking foundation and a drive to learn, with exposure to TCP/IP and routing/switching concepts. The role offers growth opportunities and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Enterprise networking experience with routing, switching, and wireless.
• Strong understanding of core TCP/IP networking concepts.
• Cisco and/or Meraki experience preferred.
• Experience with other enterprise networking platforms (Aruba/Juniper) is transferable.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day network operations and troubleshooting.
• Support Cisco and Meraki routing, switching, and wireless technologies.
• Assist with Palo Alto firewall-related network operations.
• Support LAN/WAN, wireless, and client connectivity across multiple sites.
• Assist with network equipment upgrades, replacements, and infrastructure projects.
• Work across networking, security, systems, and infrastructure needs as required.
• Learn the existing environment and develop deeper technical expertise over time.

Skills

Enterprise networking experience

TCP/IP concepts

Cisco Meraki experience

Palo Alto firewall experience

Learn new technologies

Tools

Cisco

Meraki

Palo Alto firewalls

Aruba

Juniper

Job description

Job #3057902

Jr. Network Engineer Opportunity - Chesapeake, VA (Onsite)

Position Overview

The Junior Network Engineer will support network operations across the organization’s enterprise environment. The ideal candidate has a solid networking foundation, is motivated to learn the existing systems, and can grow into additional areas such as cybersecurity, data center operations, network monitoring, or broader infrastructure responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day network operations and troubleshooting.
• Support Cisco and Meraki routing, switching, and wireless technologies.
• Assist with Palo Alto firewall-related network operations.
• Support LAN/WAN, wireless, and client connectivity across multiple sites.
• Assist with network equipment upgrades, replacements, and infrastructure projects.
• Work across networking, security, systems, and infrastructure needs as required.
• Learn the existing environment and develop deeper technical expertise over time.

Technical Environment

• Cisco and Meraki
• Palo Alto firewalls
• LAN/WAN and SD-WAN
• TCP/IP
• DHCP and DNS
• Data center infrastructure
• Zendesk ticketing

Qualifications

• Enterprise networking experience with routing, switching, and wireless.
• Strong understanding of core TCP/IP networking concepts.
• Cisco and/or Meraki experience preferred.
• Experience with other enterprise networking platforms, including Aruba or Juniper, is transferable.
• Experience supporting multi-site networks is valuable.
• Palo Alto firewall experience is preferred.
• Exposure to systems administration, Nutanix, DHCP, DNS, or data center technologies is beneficial.
• Ability to learn new technologies and adapt to the existing environment.
• Motivated to grow technical skills across networking and related infrastructure areas.

Company Culture

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Benefits Overview

• Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection.
• We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure.
• Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts.
• In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA.
• Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach.
• You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Access and Accommodation

If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.

Equal Opportunity

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

Everforth Apex is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

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