Junior Lab Engineer - (RTP)

Experis AB; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k

Job summary

Experis Technology Group in RTP, NC is seeking a Junior Lab Engineer to kick-start a hands-on networking career. The role focuses on configuring and troubleshooting network equipment in state-of-the-art global labs and collaborating with senior engineers on real customer cases.

You'll work with Cisco technologies, routers, switches, VLANs, and virtualization, using tools like IXIA, Spirent, VMware, Catalyst, Nexus, and XR products.

Qualifications

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

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

Foundational networking

Packet Tracer

CLI

Troubleshooting

Data center environment

Tools

IXIA

Spirent

VMware

Catalyst

Nexus

XR products

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? This long-term opportunity could be your perfect match!

Position: Junior Lab Engineer

Location: RTP, NC (On-site)

Rate: $21 per hour W2 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
• A motivated, self‑starter who loves technology and learning
• Ability to work in a data center environment (lifting up to 50 lbs, ladder work)

Why Wait? This is not a desk job —it’s an exciting, hands‑on role that will jumpstart your networking career!