AAC Technologies · 21 hours ago
Junior Network Engineer
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$90K/yr - $100K/yr
3+ years expAAC Inc is seeking a Junior Network Engineer to support the daily operations of their network infrastructure. This role involves monitoring, maintenance, and troubleshooting of network systems under the guidance of a Senior Network Engineer to ensure optimal network performance.
HardwareManufacturingSoftware
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Support and maintain LAN/WAN, network devices, UPS, and environment monitoring system for DC headquarters facility and 52 field offices
Install, Configure, and troubleshoot network equipment including Cisco routers, switches, Meraki wireless, and Palo Alto firewall appliances
Support Internet connection and Zscaler remote access service for users and LAN-to-LAN IPSec connections to partner networks and dedicated WAN connection, e.g. vendor hosted site and Microsoft ExpressRoute connection
Perform daily monitoring of network health using ManageEngine/OpManager/Netflow and Configuration Manager
Create and update SOPs and various configuration tracking documents on a regular basis
Handle routine network troubleshooting (physical and logical connectivity issues, port configurations, VLAN assignments). Coordinate with local teams and vendors, problem-solve and restore service as needed
Monitor Palo Alto firewall logs to identify and report traffic anomalies
Troubleshoot WAN/MPLS circuit issues and open tickets with ISPs
Qualification
Required
Requires a bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, or a related field plus 3+ years of relevant work experience in network support. Additional experience can be substituted for a degree
Cisco Routing/Switching: Strong working knowledge of Cisco IOS, StackWise cabling/logic, and EtherChannel troubleshooting
Firewalls: Basic understanding of Palo Alto firewalls and the ability to navigate and operate Panorama for monitoring purposes
Cloud & VPN: Familiarity with IPSec VPN concepts and connectivity to Microsoft Azure
Wireless: Experience operating and troubleshooting Cisco Meraki wireless solutions
Troubleshooting: Demonstrated ability to diagnose Layer 1–7 issues (cabling, IP conflicts, network loop, routing, etc.)
Must be available for weekend maintenance events and emergency outages
Must be engaging and proactive with critical thinking, strong desire to learn, and problem-solving ability, both independently and as part of a team
Candidates must demonstrate the ability to present ideas and reports clearly in English, both orally and in writing
Must obtain agency suitability clearance prior to start date
Preferred
Experience supporting a nationwide mid-sized Federal agency enterprise is a plus
CCNA certification is highly desired
Company
AAC Technologies
AAC Technologies is a vertically integrated manufacturer of micro components.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$164.19MKey Investors
Oppo,Xiaomi
2020-07-23Post Ipo Equity· $164.19M
2005-08-09IPO
2004-11-10Series B
Leadership Team
Lily Baihe Chen
COO Assistant
Xunchang "Shaun" Chen
Head of AAC Optics
Recent News
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