Junior Lab Engineer - (RTP)

Experis; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k

Job summary

Experis in RTP, NC on-site is seeking a Junior Lab Engineer to kick-start a networking career. This long-term, full-time contract offers hands-on lab experience, mentorship from experienced engineers, and exposure to Cisco technologies, routers, switches, VLANs, and virtualization.

Ideal for recent graduates or career changers with Packet Tracer and CLI familiarity. Responsibilities include installing, configuring, and troubleshooting network equipment in state-of-the-art global labs;

Qualifications

• Foundational networking knowledge (topologies, troubleshooting, VLANs).
• Hands-on experience with Packet Tracer & CLI.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and troubleshoot network equipment in global labs.
• Work closely with senior engineers on real customer cases.
• Set up routers, switches, VLANs, and network segments.
• Use IXIA, Spirent, VMware, Catalyst, Nexus, XR products.
• Troubleshoot Layer 1 & 2 networking issues.

Skills

Networking basics

Packet Tracer

CLI

Troubleshooting

Self-motivated

Tools

IXIA

Spirent

VMware

Cisco Nexus XR

Job description

Exciting Opportunity for Junior Lab Engineers!

Are you a recent college graduate or do you want to make a career change and are looking to kick-start your career in networking? Do you have personal or work experience with Packet Tracer and CLI? Thislong-term opportunity could be your perfect match!

Position: Junior Lab Engineer

Location: RTP, NC (On-site)

Full-time, Contract with Benefits and Opportunity for Advancement

Why Join Us

• Gain hands-on experience working in state-of-the-art global labs
• Work on real-world network setups supporting enterprise clients
• Get exposure to Cisco technologies, routers, switches, and virtualization
• Fast-track your career with mentorship from experienced engineers
• Competitive pay + Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k)

What You'll Do

• Install, configure, and troubleshoot network equipment in global labs
• Work closely with senior engineers on real customer cases
• Set up routers, switches, VLANs, and network segments
• Use IXIA, Spirent, VMware, Catalyst, Nexus, XR products
• Troubleshoot Layer 1 & 2 networking issues

What We're Looking For

• Foundational networking knowledge (topologies, troubleshooting, VLANs)
• Hands-on experience with Packet Tracer & CLI
• Strong problem-solving and technical troubleshooting skills
• Motivated, self-starter who loves technology and learning
• Ability to work in a data center environment (lifting up to 50 lbs, ladder work)

This is not a desk job—it's an exciting, hands-on role that will jumpstart your networking career!

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