Junior Network Engineer - Hands-on WAN/LAN & Growth Path

Doist; Las Vegas, Fort Worth (NV, TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ShipMonk is expanding its Network Engineer I team to keep a multi-site network running smoothly. You’ll collaborate with senior engineers, gain hands-on experience with enterprise-scale infrastructure, and build a strong foundation for a networking career — with proper training and growth opportunities.

You’ll monitor systems, support WAN/LAN upkeep, and assist with device configurations across switches, routers, and firewalls while maintaining up-to-date network docs and end-user support.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of hands-on IT or network support experience (internships and personal lab work count).
• Solid grasp of networking fundamentals: TCP/IP, VLANs, DNS/DHCP, basic routing and switching.
• Comfort following documented procedures and escalation paths.
• Strong communication skills — you'll work directly with end users.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Nice to have CompTIA Network+ or Cisco CCNA; exposure to firewalls, VPNs, or SD-WAN is a plus; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Monitor network systems and respond to alerts, escalating complex issues to senior engineers.
• Support day-to-day maintenance of WAN/LAN infrastructure and site connectivity.
• Assist with configuration changes, patching, and troubleshooting for switches, routers, and firewalls.
• Keep network documentation and diagrams current.
• Help end users resolve connectivity and hardware issues.
• Triage alerts in tools like DataDog and log recurring issues for senior review.

Skills

Networking basics

TCP/IP

VLANs

DNS/DHCP

Communication

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree

Tools

Firewalls

VPNs

SD-WAN

Job description

ShipMonk is expanding its Network Engineer I team to keep a multi-site network running smoothly. You’ll collaborate with senior engineers, gain hands-on experience with enterprise-scale infrastructure, and build a strong foundation for a networking career — with proper training and growth opportunities.

You’ll monitor systems, support WAN/LAN upkeep, and assist with device configurations across switches, routers, and firewalls while maintaining up-to-date network docs and end-user support.