Onsite Junior Network Engineer – Security & Automation

Assured Information Security, Inc.; Air City (NY); On-site; USD 76,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer paid health insurance

7% 401k contribution

Job summary

Assured Information Security (AIS) in Rome, NY is seeking an entry-level Network Engineer to support the operation, maintenance, and evolution of a specialized system environment. This hands-on role is well-suited for individuals who enjoy troubleshooting and contributing to secure system infrastructure.

The position is onsite in Rome, NY, requiring a Bachelors degree with 0–2 years' experience and familiarity with Linux/Windows system administration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field with 0–2 years' experience or equivalent.
• Foundational understanding of TCP/IP, routing, and switching.
• Familiarity with Linux or Windows system administration.
• Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn new technologies.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Must obtain Linux+ certification within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic troubleshooting of network and system issues.
• Conduct maintenance across system infrastructure, including setup and teardown of switches and routers.
• Configure network firewalls and support network security postures.
• Develop and troubleshoot virtualized thin-client environments.
• Contribute to team documentation and ensure technical materials remain current.
• Assist in development of key-generation scripts and associated automation.

Skills

Networking concepts

Linux/Windows admin

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Willingness to learn

Linux+ certification timeline

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related field

Tools

Linux

Windows

Bash

Python

Job description

Assured Information Security (AIS) in Rome, NY is seeking an entry-level Network Engineer to support the operation, maintenance, and evolution of a specialized system environment. This hands-on role is well-suited for individuals who enjoy troubleshooting and contributing to secure system infrastructure.

The position is onsite in Rome, NY, requiring a Bachelors degree with 0–2 years' experience and familiarity with Linux/Windows system administration.