Junior Network Engineer - Systems & Networking

SGS Consulting; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS Consulting is seeking a systems engineer to contribute to system-level design and requirements gathering in Springfield, IL. The role involves customer and test support across project phases, upgrading existing designs, and driving improvements in technologies for new solutions.

The candidate should have 1–3 years in systems engineering, strong TCP/IP and Ethernet proficiency, and solid communication skills to document and present findings effectively.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience in systems engineering or a related role.
• Strong understanding of technologies and standards.
• Proficiency in networking, including TCP/IP and Ethernet.
• Proficiency with server and virtualization
• Experience with system engineering and requirements management tools and techniques.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Participate actively in system-level design and requirements gathering.
• Provide customer support and test support throughout various phases of the project.
• Make changes to or upgrade existing system designs.
• Enhance and improve existing technologies for new solutions.
• Perform root cause analysis to identify system design issues and provide recommendations.
• Implement solutions to complex problems.
• Maintain system-level knowledge of video technologies and standards.
• Utilize networking technologies such as TCP/IP and Ethernet.
• Apply system engineering and requirements management tools and techniques.
• Communicate effectively through strong writing, presentation, and other communication skills.

Skills

System design

Requirements management

Root cause analysis

Networking TCP/IP

Ethernet

Communication skills

VMware / virtualization

UNIX / Linux

Teamwork

Punctuality

CCNA / Network+ bonus

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or Computer Science

Job description

SGS Consulting is seeking a systems engineer to contribute to system-level design and requirements gathering in Springfield, IL. The role involves customer and test support across project phases, upgrading existing designs, and driving improvements in technologies for new solutions.

The candidate should have 1–3 years in systems engineering, strong TCP/IP and Ethernet proficiency, and solid communication skills to document and present findings effectively.