Junior Network Engineer: Lab Prototyping Onsite

Fairwinds Technologies; Maryland; On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairwinds Technologies is seeking a Junior Network Engineer to support lab and IT activities at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. This entry‑level role focuses on setting up, configuring, documenting, maintaining, and troubleshooting IP‑connected lab networks and test environments under the IT Network Lead.

The ideal candidate has strong networking fundamentals, experience with switches, firewalls, and basic security concepts, US citizenship, and an active Secret or higher DoD clearance; excellent

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Computer, Software, Electrical, Electronics, Network Science, or Systems Engineering or CS.
• 2+ years’ experience designing integrated networked solutions for rapid prototyping and quick reaction comms.
• Understanding of open system interfaces and integration challenges across manufacturers.
• Cisco CCNA, CompTIA Security+/Network+, VMware Certified Professional (VCP).
• Follow directions, ask questions, learn quickly, and work around sensitive environments.
• Experience with switches, firewalls, and IDS systems.
• Experience with cyber security infrastructure.
• US Citizen
• Active Secret or higher DoD Security Clearance

Responsibilities

• Assist with installation, configuration, labeling, cabling, testing, and routine maintenance of network equipment in lab environments.
• Stay current with industry trends and best practices in systems engineering design and development.
• Perform first-level troubleshooting for connectivity, latency, VLAN membership, addressing, cabling, equipment availability, and basic firewall issues.
• Collaborate with engineers, program managers, and technical managers to understand network needs for demos and experiments.
• Brief non-technical Senior Leadership on technical matters.
• Support lab environments for prototyping and customer demonstrations.

Skills

IP networking

Switching

VLANs

Routing

Firewalls

IDS

Cyber security

US Citizenship

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer, Software, Electrical, Electronics, Network Science, or Systems Engineering; or CS

Tools

Switches

Firewalls

IDS

Job description

Fairwinds Technologies is seeking a Junior Network Engineer to support lab and IT activities at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. This entry‑level role focuses on setting up, configuring, documenting, maintaining, and troubleshooting IP‑connected lab networks and test environments under the IT Network Lead.

The ideal candidate has strong networking fundamentals, experience with switches, firewalls, and basic security concepts, US citizenship, and an active Secret or higher DoD clearance; excellent