Network Engineer - Tier 1

ASSYST, Inc.; Arlington (VA); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Descripción de la vacante

ASSYST is seeking a Network Engineer – Tier 1 to provide essential technical, staging, and field implementation support for a high-priority network modernization project in Arlington, VA. This onsite role collaborates with Senior Network Engineers to deliver hands-on execution across multiple facilities.

The role requires hands-on IT hardware experience, TCP/IP networking knowledge, and the ability to perform Layer 1/Layer 2 troubleshooting while traveling between sites.

Formación

• Hands-on experience supporting IT hardware and enterprise network infrastructure.
• Strong TCP/IP networking, Ethernet, switching, VLAN segmentation, DHCP, and DNS.
• Demonstrated ability to perform Layer 1/Layer 2 connectivity troubleshooting.
• Ability to interpret network topology diagrams, rack elevations, patching schedules, and implementation scripts.
• High accuracy in recording asset details and updating inventory sheets.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with engineers, PMs, electricians, and facility staff.
• Ability to perform hands-on physical labor and travel across sites.

Responsabilidades

• Field deployments: staging, unboxing, labeling, racking, cabling, and deploying network hardware across facilities.
• UPS Refresh: site surveys, staging, mounting, cabling, configuring, testing, and verifying replacement UPS units.
• Wireless AP Refresh: pre-validate sites, replace APs, verify cabling and switch connectivity, assist provisioning, and test connectivity.
• Troubleshooting & escalation: Layer 1/Layer 2 issues, collect logs, escalate complex problems.
• Documentation & asset management: record serial numbers, asset tags, and port patches; update NetBox and change-management records.

Conocimientos

Hands-on IT hardware

TCP/IP networking

Layer 1/Layer 2 troubleshooting

Network topology interpretation

Asset inventory management

Technical communication

Site labor & travel

Herramientas

NetBox

DCIM/IPAM tools

Cisco switches

Cisco routers

Aruba

Arista

Descripción del empleo

ASSYST is seeking a Network Engineer – Tier 1 to provide essential technical, staging, and field implementation support for a high-priority network modernization project, for our client in Arlington VA (Onsite Role)

The Network Engineer shall collaboration with Senior Network Engineers to deliver hands‑on execution capacity across multiple facilities. This role supports concurrent infrastructure lifecycle initiatives, specifically the UPS Refresh and Wireless Access Point (WAP) Refresh programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Field Deployments: Assist Senior Network Engineers with staging, unboxing, labeling, rack-mounting, cabling, and deploying network hardware across County facilities.
• UPS Refresh: Conduct site surveys (rack space, power, cabling); stage, transport, mount, cable, configure, test, and verify replacement UPS units and connected hardware.
• Wireless Access Point Refresh: Pre-validate sites, physically replace access points, verify cabling and switch connectivity, assist with provisioning, and conduct post-install connectivity testing.
• Troubleshooting & Escalation: Perform Layer 1 and Layer 2 troubleshooting (copper/fiber cabling, link status, basic VLAN/switch-port issues, IP/DHCP/DNS reachability); collect logs and escalation complex issues.
• Documentation & Asset Management: Record serial numbers, asset tags, and port patches; maintain project checklists and update NetBox and other DTS repositories following established standards and change-management protocols.

Qualifications & Skill Requirements

• Hands-on experience supporting, installing, or troubleshooting IT hardware and enterprise network infrastructure.
• Strong foundational understanding of TCP/IP networking, Ethernet standards, switching, VLAN segmentation, DHCP, and DNS.
• Demonstrated ability to perform Layer 1/Layer 2 connectivity troubleshooting (e.g., verifying physical link, cable integrity, link speed/duplex, and port configurations).
• Ability to interpret and follow network topology diagrams, rack elevations, patching schedules, and detailed implementation scripts.
• High degree of accuracy in recording asset details, updating inventory sheets, and maintaining project tracking tools.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to interface effectively with engineers, project managers, electricians, and non-technical facility staff.
• Ability to perform hands‑on physical labor (lifting, rack mounting, ladder work, and running patch cables) and travel across various sites.

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience deploying or supporting Cisco enterprise switching and routing platforms.
• Exposure to Aruba or Arista enterprise wireless platforms and controllers.
• Hands‑on experience with enterprise power systems, particularly Vertiv UPS hardware.
• Prior use of NetBox or similar DCIM/IPAM documentation tools.
• Knowledge of structured cabling best practices (Cat6/6A copper terminations, fiber‑optic handling, and patch management).
• Experience working within formal IT change control windows or scheduled facility maintenance periods.

We are proud to offer a robust benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) retirement plan, disability insurance, flexible spending accounts and more in order for our employees to maintain a secure work/life balance.

ASSYST is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, national origin or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law