City of Philadelphia · 3 days ago
Associate Network Engineer
8003 State Rd., Philadelphia, PA 19136, USA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$50K/yr - $60K/yrThe City of Philadelphia is a vibrant and inclusive employer seeking an Associate Network Engineer to support the operation and maintenance of the network infrastructure for the Philadelphia Department of Prisons. The role involves hands-on network engineering tasks, ensuring secure connectivity across various facilities, and collaborating with the central IT network team.
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Responsibilities
Configure, deploy, and support network switches, routers, and wireless infrastructure in accordance with established standards
Install, terminate, label, and test copper and fiber network cabling
Troubleshoot wired and wireless network connectivity, performance, and hardware issues
Support and maintain wireless access points and associated infrastructure
Assist with basic firewall configurations, network segmentation, and traffic flows
Collaborate with the central OIT network team on network operations, projects, and upgrades
Monitor network health and respond to incidents, service requests, and outages as assigned
Maintain accurate network documentation including diagrams, port assignments, and cabling records
Participate in scheduled maintenance windows and occasional after-hours support
Follow security, safety, and change-management procedures in a correctional environment
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Networking, Computer Science, or a related field
Foundational knowledge of TCP/IP networking, including IP addressing, subnetting, VLANs, and routing concepts
Understanding of common network protocols such as TCP, UDP, DNS, and DHCP
Ability to work independently on assigned network tasks while collaborating with centralized engineering teams
Ability to work onsite in a secure correctional environment and participate in occasional after-hours maintenance or incident response
Preferred
Hands-on experience configuring or supporting network switches and/or routers through academic coursework, labs, internships, or professional experience
Experience running, terminating, labeling, and testing structured network cabling (copper and/or fiber)
Familiarity with enterprise or campus network environments
Exposure to firewall platforms, network security principles, and traffic flow concepts
Entry-level or associate-level networking certifications, such as: CompTIA Network+, Juniper JNCIA-Junos, Cisco CCNA (or equivalent), preferred but not required
Experience or coursework involving Juniper networking equipment and Junos OS
Benefits
Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
Our wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan
Employees receive paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
Generous retirement savings options are available
Pay off your student loans faster - As a qualifying employer, City of Philadelphia employees are eligible to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
Enjoy a Free Commute on SEPTA - Starting September 1, 2023, eligible City employees will no longer have to worry about paying for SEPTA public transportation.
Unlock Tuition Discounts and Scholarships - The City of Philadelphia has forged partnerships with over a dozen esteemed colleges and universities in the area, ensuring that our employees have access to a wide range of tuition discounts and scholarships.
Company
City of Philadelphia
Philadelphia is the largest city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the fifth-most-populous city in the United States.
Founded in 1682
10001+ employees
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