Junior Network Engineer: SDN & Security Focus

ASM Research, An Accenture Federal Services Company; Montpelier (VT); 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, and optimize high-availability network infrastructure for the DHMS program. The role requires hands-on experience with Cisco and Juniper devices, network policy development, and robust troubleshooting capabilities.

Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in CS/IT (or equivalent) and at least four years of network administration experience, with strong analytical and communication skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 4 years of experience in network administration.
• Strong understanding of network principles and 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

Network design

Troubleshooting

Communication

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Information Technology

Equivalent experience

Tools

Cisco

Juniper

Wireshark

SDN architecture

Job description

ASM Research, An Accenture Federal Services Company, is seeking a Network Engineer to design, implement, and optimize high-availability network infrastructure for the DHMS program. The role requires hands-on experience with Cisco and Juniper devices, network policy development, and robust troubleshooting capabilities.

Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in CS/IT (or equivalent) and at least four years of network administration experience, with strong analytical and communication skills