Junior Network Engineer – Cisco, Security & LAN/WAN (Local)

Delaware Park Casino & Racing; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Delaware Park Casino & Racing in Wilmington, DE seeks a Jr. Network Engineer (Local Candidates Only) to support Cisco network health and performance. The role collaborates with senior engineers on LAN/WAN/VLAN tasks and implements security best practices while maintaining thorough network documentation.

You will troubleshoot issues, respond to alerts, and assist with imaging, deployment, and routine maintenance. A flexible schedule including weekends is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum seven (5) years in MIS and the Computer Industry.
• Experience managing Microsoft Windows Systems.
• Basic understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, routing, switching, VPN.
• Solid understanding of ASA/Firepower firewalls and network security fundamentals.
• Strong experience with Cisco WAN, LAN, and WIFI equipment and software.
• Strong experience with Cisco IOS, Nexus OS experience is a MUST.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule according to the needs of the business, including weekends and holidays.
• Must be local to the area (no sponsorships).

Responsibilities

• Monitor the overall health, performance, and monitoring of the Cisco network (switches, routers, firewalls, and wireless).
• Assist senior engineers in configuring and maintaining LAN, WAN, and VLANs across the organization.
• Troubleshoot network issues and escalate to senior staff as needed.
• Implement network security best practices, including access control, patching, and firewall rule updates.
• Maintain network documentation, diagrams, inventories, and configuration records.
• Support daily operational tasks such as port activations, cable tracing, equipment labeling, and hardware installations.
• Maintain network monitoring tools and respond to alerts.
• Assist with backup and restoration processes for network-related systems.
• Support workstation, server, and network equipment imaging, configuration, and deployment tasks.
• Participate in routine preventive maintenance and diagnostic checks on network infrastructure.
• Contribute to infrastructure improvement projects under guidance from senior staff.
• Maintain strong customer service standards when assisting employees with connectivity issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the MIS department.

Skills

Networking basics

Windows systems administration

Cisco networking

Network security fundamentals

Communication skills

Tools

Cisco IOS

Nexus OS

ASA/Firepower

Job description

Delaware Park Casino & Racing in Wilmington, DE seeks a Jr. Network Engineer (Local Candidates Only) to support Cisco network health and performance. The role collaborates with senior engineers on LAN/WAN/VLAN tasks and implements security best practices while maintaining thorough network documentation.

You will troubleshoot issues, respond to alerts, and assist with imaging, deployment, and routine maintenance. A flexible schedule including weekends is required.