Junior Network Engineer: Design, Secure & Optimize

ASM Research, An Accenture Federal Services Company; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 105,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

ASM Research, An Accenture Federal Services Company, is seeking a Network Engineer to design, implement, manage, and optimize DHMS network infrastructure, ensuring reliability, performance, and security across systems. The role collaborates with IT teams and stakeholders to develop policies and troubleshoot issues.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree, 4 years of network administration experience, strong troubleshooting skills, and familiarity with Cisco/Juniper; SDN and documentation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 4 years of experience in network administration.
• Strong understanding of network principles and prior experience with network equipment (Cisco, Juniper).
• Advanced diagnostic, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills; able to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, manage, and optimize network infrastructure for reliability, performance, and security.
• Work with IT teams and stakeholders to develop network policies.
• Troubleshoot network issues and ensure compliance with DHMS IT policies and best practices.
• Configure and troubleshoot network equipment (Cisco, Juniper) using Wireshark.
• Conduct network assessments and develop automated configurations.
• Develop and maintain network documentation.
• Perform system testing and analysis.
• Perform backup and recovery functions on network infrastructure.
• Configure routers and switches to industry standards.
• Administer Microsoft Active Directory network accounts.

Skills

Network principles

SDN architecture

Documentation

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science / IT or related field

Tools

Wireshark

Cisco equipment

Juniper equipment

Job description

ASM Research, An Accenture Federal Services Company, is seeking a Network Engineer to design, implement, manage, and optimize DHMS network infrastructure, ensuring reliability, performance, and security across systems. The role collaborates with IT teams and stakeholders to develop policies and troubleshoot issues.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree, 4 years of network administration experience, strong troubleshooting skills, and familiarity with Cisco/Juniper; SDN and documentation