Junior Network Engineer: Design, Security & SDN Focus

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

Job summary

ASM Research, An Accenture Federal Services Company, seeks a Network Engineer to design, implement, and optimize secure, high‑performance DHMS network infrastructure. You will work with IT teams to enforce policies, troubleshoot issues, and document configurations using Wireshark, Cisco, and Juniper gear.

SDN knowledge is a plus. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, 4 years of network administration experience, and strong analytical and communication skills.

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 (e.g., Cisco, Juniper)
• Advanced diagnostic, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to manage multiple tasks effectively
• 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 (e.g., Cisco, Juniper) using tools such as 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

Strong communication

Analytical skills

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

CCNA/CCNP certification preferred

Tools

Cisco devices

Juniper devices

Wireshark

SDN architectures

Automated configurations

Job description

ASM Research, An Accenture Federal Services Company, seeks a Network Engineer to design, implement, and optimize secure, high‑performance DHMS network infrastructure. You will work with IT teams to enforce policies, troubleshoot issues, and document configurations using Wireshark, Cisco, and Juniper gear.

SDN knowledge is a plus. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, 4 years of network administration experience, and strong analytical and communication skills.