Network Engineer – Level 1Edu Tek is an established IT Services firm looking to hire an energetic, motivated individual with strong interpersonal skills to provide onsite network support to our clients. We’re looking for a driven and technically inclined individual ready to launch their career in IT. As a Level 1 Network Engineer, you'll play a hands-on role supporting our onsite teams and working closely with experienced Network Engineers to maintain and optimize essential systems and infrastructure.
Work Location: Fully On-Site
Compensation: $60,000 - $70,000 DOE
Travel: Minimal travel required; candidates must have a personal vehicle
Screening: Background check and fingerprinting required
Responsibilities
Collaboration & Support:
Partner with onsite IT support and network teams to troubleshoot and resolve issuesAssist in maintaining core communication systems and networking devicesNetwork & Security:
Configure and manage firewalls (FortiGate, SonicWall, Palo Alto, Cisco ASA)Support and manage Active Directory users, groups, and GPOsAdminister MDM solutions (Intune/Azure, JAMF, SCCM, Google Admin, WorkspaceOne)Deploy and oversee content filtering systems (LightSpeed, GoGuardian, FortiEMS)Maintain backup systems (Barracuda, Veeam) and ensure data recovery strategiesServer & Storage Operations:
Administer virtual environments (Hyper-V/VMware) and NAS/SAN systemsManage patching workflows via SUS, WUS, and SCCMTroubleshoot domain issues and maintain group policiesIntegrate macOS devices with Active DirectoryDesign & Documentation:
Draft infrastructure designs, including IP planning and subnet mappingCreate clear diagrams and documentation for servers and networksAssist with helpdesk ticket management and reporting Skills & Qualifications
Must-Have Technical Skills:
Proficient with DNS, DHCP, VLANs, subnets, and networking fundamentalsSkilled with network monitoring toolsExperience in imaging (MDT, SCCM) and firewall setupStrong troubleshooting across systems and platformsCertifications:
Required: CompTIA Network+Preferred: JAMF 100, Google Admin, CCNA, NSE4 or similarBonus: Fortinet NSE, CompTIA Security+Education & Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred but not mandatoryMinimum of 3 years’ experience in a hands-on technical roleIf you're passionate about technology and eager to grow in a dynamic IT environment, we’d love to meet you.