Junior Network Engineer: Design, Troubleshoot, Learn LAN/WAN

Pathway Partners; Arlington (VA); On-site; Full time

Job description

Pathway Partners LLC is looking for talented Network Engineers at both Junior and Senior levels to join our ranks for future projects. You would play key roles in designing, operating, and maintaining customer LAN, WAN, and WLAN networks.

Junior Network Engineer

Types of skills and experience we are looking for:

• At least 2 years of experience in network engineering
• Cisco CCNA certification (or equivalent)
• Basic understanding of LAN, WAN, and WLAN technologies
• Familiarity with network protocols (TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, etc.)
• Basic knowledge of network security principles
• Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail

You may perform tasks like the following:

• Assist in designing and implementing network solutions
• Perform basic network troubleshooting and maintenance
• Help with network documentation and inventory management
• Participate in network monitoring and basic issue resolution
• Support senior engineers in larger projects and deployments
• Learn and apply network management tools for anomaly detection

Senior Network Engineer

Types of skills and experience we are looking for:

• 5+ years of experience in network engineering
• Cisco CCIE certification (or equivalent advanced certification)
• Extensive experience with LAN, WAN, and WLAN technologies
• In‑depth knowledge of routing and switching protocols
• Strong background in network security and best practices
• Experience with cloud networking (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Excellent project management and team leadership skills

You may perform tasks like the following:

• Design, develop, test, and deploy complex data communication networks
• Lead network architecture planning and implementation
• Perform advanced troubleshooting and optimize network performance
• Implement and manage network security measures
• Mentor junior engineers and oversee their work
• Evaluate and recommend new networking technologies
• Implement advanced network management systems to detect anomalies, mitigate failures, and prevent unauthorized access

Junior and Senior Network Engineers

Traits we are looking for across Network Engineer candidates:

• Experience in designing, developing, testing, and deploying data communication networks
• Familiarity with network management tools for monitoring, alerting, and anomaly detection
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Willingness to participate in on‑call rotations for network support

If you have experience building and maintaining robust, secure, and efficient networks, we want to hear from you. Share your resume for potential network engineering projects.

Depending on the project, roles may short‑ or long‑term, as well as part‑time consultancy or full‑time employment. Full‑time employees of Pathway receive competitive benefits.