Network Engineer

Refocus Llc; Edison (NJ); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco in Edison, NJ is hiring multiple Entry-Level Network Engineers for a hybrid role (3 days on-site). This mass-hiring initiative targets 6+ individuals to help design, deploy, monitor, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure across corporate and cloud environments.

You will work alongside senior engineers, gaining hands-on experience with routing, switching, security, and networking tools while building thorough documentation and collaborating with IT, cybersecurity, and systems teams.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related field.
• Solid understanding of OSI, TCP/IP, subnetting, routing (OSPF, static), switching (VLANs, STP).
• Strong analytical troubleshooting mindset and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication to explain technical concepts clearly.
• Authorized to work in the United States without restriction.

Responsibilities

• Assist in design, deployment, monitoring, and maintenance of corporate and cloud network infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot connectivity issues and maintain network documentation.
• Configure and deploy routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless access points.
• Monitor network performance and security across environments.
• Collaborate with IT, cybersecurity, and system administration teams to execute maintenance windows and upgrades.
• Ensure adherence to security policies and implement network access controls and firewall rules.

Skills

Networking fundamentals

OSPF routing concepts

Troubleshooting & diagnostics

Communication skills

US work authorization

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT/Network Eng/Cybersecurity

Job description

Location: Edison, NJ (Hybrid 3 days a week do have Multiple locations)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: 1–5 Years

Number of Openings: 6+

About

At Cisco, we are scaling our technology infrastructure to support our rapidly growing operations. We are looking for energetic, driven, and detail-oriented Entry-Level Network Engineers to join our dynamic IT team. This is a unique mass-hiring initiative for 6+ talented individuals who are eager to kickstart their careers in enterprise networking, gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies, and grow alongside industry veterans.

Position Overview

As an Entry-Level Network Engineer, you will assist in the design, deployment, monitoring, and maintenance of our corporate and cloud network infrastructure. You will work closely with senior network architects and system administrators to troubleshoot connectivity issues, maintain network documentation, and ensure optimal performance and security across all environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Network Monitoring & Support: Monitor network performance, bandwidth usage, and availability using enterprise monitoring tools; respond to and resolve Level 1/Level 2 support tickets.
• Configuration & Deployment: Assist in configuring, installing, and maintaining routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless access points.
• Troubleshooting: Diagnose and troubleshoot hardware, software, and network connectivity issues (LAN/WAN, VLANs, VPNs, and TCP/IP).
• Documentation: Maintain accurate documentation of network diagrams, asset inventories, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and change logs.
• Collaboration: Partner with IT support, cybersecurity, and system administration teams to execute maintenance windows and network upgrades.
• Security Compliance: Ensure adherence to company security policies and assist in implementing network access controls and firewall rules.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Foundational Knowledge: Solid understanding of networking fundamentals, including the OSI model, TCP/IP stack, subnetting, routing protocols (e.g., OSPF, static routing), and switching concepts (VLANs, STP).
• Troubleshooting Mindset: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a passion for diagnosing and resolving complex technical issues.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
• Work Authorization: Authorized to work in the United States without restriction.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications (Preferred)

• Certifications: Active or recently expired industry certifications such as:
• CompTIA Network+
• AWS Certified Advanced Networking or similar cloud networking basics.
• Hands-on Experience: Practical lab experience, internships, or personal projects involving virtualized networking (e.g., Cisco Packet Tracer, GNS3, EVE-NG).
• Scripting/Automation: Basic familiarity with scripting languages like Python or Bash for automation.