Network Engineer I (Junior)

Job Description

Network Engineer I (Junior) | NuAxis

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at NuAxis, a federal IT company on a mission to integrate customer experience into government solutions. We believe in technology as a passion and people as a purpose, fostering a supportive environment where teamwork thrives. This position is crucial for maintaining the enterprise network infrastructure that supports the Department of Labor’s operations, ensuring seamless connectivity for thousands of federal users across hundreds of nationwide field locations.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Washington, DC (In-person)

• Team: Works under the guidance of senior network engineers.
• Mission: Supports the operations, monitoring, and maintenance of the enterprise network infrastructure for the Department of Labor’s Enterprise General Support System (EGSS).
• Tech Stack: MPLS WAN infrastructure, Cisco enterprise networking equipment, Hybrid cloud networking (AWS/Azure), Enterprise security systems, Network monitoring platforms, ServiceNow.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Network Monitoring: Monitor network infrastructure performance and availability to proactively identify and address potential issues.
• Connectivity Troubleshooting: Support troubleshooting of WAN and LAN connectivity issues to resolve incidents and minimize downtime for federal users.
• Device Configuration: Assist with the configuration of Cisco routers, switches, and other network devices to maintain optimal network functionality.
• Documentation Management: Maintain comprehensive network documentation, including topology diagrams and asset inventory, to ensure accurate records.
• Infrastructure Support: Support network hardware upgrades, patching, and maintenance activities, including managing incidents and changes through ServiceNow.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, with a fundamental understanding of TCP/IP networking.
• Experience: 1–3 years of practical experience in network engineering roles, specifically with Cisco routers and switches, including operations, monitoring, and maintenance. Familiarity with enterprise network monitoring tools is also required.
• Skills: Strong foundational understanding of TCP/IP networking fundamentals; proficiency in configuring and troubleshooting Cisco enterprise networking equipment; ability to operate and interpret data from enterprise network monitoring platforms.
• Bonus: CompTIA Network+, Cisco CCNA.