On-Site Junior Network Analyst

CEI; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

CEI in Arlington, VA is seeking a Jr Network Analyst to join our infrastructure team on-site. You will deploy, test, and document network equipment across multiple sites, focusing on UPS refresh and AP upgrades, with hands-on field work.

This role offers practical enterprise networking experience and opportunities to work with senior engineers on network refresh initiatives in a multi-site environment. Minimal education requirements apply; Cisco/Aruba exposure preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting enterprise network infrastructure (implementation, staging, or field support).
• Foundational knowledge of TCP/IP, Ethernet, VLANs, switching, DHCP, DNS, and network connectivity.
• Hands-on experience installing, replacing, or troubleshooting network/IT equipment.
• Basic enterprise wireless networking familiarity and connectivity testing.
• Ability to read and follow network diagrams, implementation plans, and technical documentation.
• Ability to document installed equipment (serial numbers, asset tags, locations, connections, status).
• Ability to use common network troubleshooting tools and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Stage, install, replace, and test network infrastructure equipment across multiple sites.
• Install and replace wireless access points, UPS systems, and associated network components.
• Perform pre-installation checks and post-installation connectivity testing.
• Support network changes and equipment migrations under direction of senior engineers.
• Perform basic Layer 1/Layer 2 troubleshooting; escalate as needed.
• Conduct site surveys to validate rack space, mounting, power, and access readiness.
• Maintain accurate inventories and implementation records, including updates in NetBox or similar tools.

Skills

Enterprise network infrastructure

TCP/IP, Ethernet, VLANs

Equipment installation/troubleshooting

Wireless networking knowledge

Read and follow diagrams/docs

Document installed equipment

Network troubleshooting tools

Tools

NetBox

Job description

CEI in Arlington, VA is seeking a Jr Network Analyst to join our infrastructure team on-site. You will deploy, test, and document network equipment across multiple sites, focusing on UPS refresh and AP upgrades, with hands-on field work.

This role offers practical enterprise networking experience and opportunities to work with senior engineers on network refresh initiatives in a multi-site environment. Minimal education requirements apply; Cisco/Aruba exposure preferred.