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# Junior Network Engineer

- **Company:** KIS KEEP IT SIMPLE LLC
- **Location:** Fremont, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** $50,000.0 - $95,000.0
- **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position
- **Skills:** Cisco IOS, Cyber Security, Linux, Ethernet, Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol, Trunking, Networking Hardware, IP Addressing, Internet Protocol Security (IP SEC), Subnetting, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), OSI Models, Windows Servers, Network Monitoring, Routing, Packet Analyzer, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Paessler Router Traffic Grapher, TCP/IP, Wireshark, Virtual Local Area Networks, Wireless Access Point, Wireless Networks, Network Routers, Computer Networking Systems, Computer Network Technologies, Nx-os, Firewalls (Computer Science), Juniper, Information Technology, Low Latency, SolarWinds (Software), Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet, Cisco
- **Published:** July 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=57307689f986fd5a

## About the Role

KIS is an IT MSP actively growing in the MSSP market to provide additional services to our clients. We are looking for a motivated Junior Network Engineer to join our growing infrastructure team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their career who wants hands-on experience with enterprise networks, strong mentorship, and a clear path to grow into a senior network role., * 1-3 years of professional networking experience (internships count)

 * Completed or actively pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Networking, or related field (or equivalent experience)
 * Solid understanding of TCP/IP, subnetting, OSI model, and Ethernet fundamentals
 * Basic familiarity with CLI configuration of network devices (Cisco IOS / IOS-XE /NX-OS strongly preferred)
 * Exposure to any of the following (even academic/lab experience is valuable):
 * VLANs, trunking, STP
 * Routing protocols (OSPF, EIGRP, static)
 * NAT, ACLs
 * Basic Wireshark / packet capture analysis
 * IP addressing & subnetting
 * Experience with basic Firewall setup

Strongly preferred (any of this helps you stand out):

 * CCNA certification (or CCNA-level knowledge)
 * Hands-on lab experience (GNS3, Packet Tracer, EVE-NG, real hardware)
 * Basic Linux / Windows server networking knowledge
 * Understanding of VPNs (IPsec, GlobalProtect, AnyConnect, Netxtender)
 * Experience with network monitoring tools (SolarWinds, PRTG, LogicMonitor, etc.), * Network engineering: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

 * Fremont, CA 94539 (Required)

## Description

* Assist in the deployment, configuration, and maintenance of Cisco/Meraki/Aruba/Juniper/Palo Alto Networks/Fortinet/Barracuda Networks network equipment (switches, routers, firewalls)
 * Help monitor network performance and troubleshoot connectivity, latency, and packet loss issues
 * Participate in network upgrades, expansions, and hardware refreshes
 * Support VLANs, subnetting, OSPF, EIGRP, and static routing configurations
 * Work on firewall rule changes and basic security hardening tasks
 * Assist with wireless network support (controllers, access points)
 * Document network configurations, diagrams, and procedures
 * Participate in on-call rotation (after training period)
 * Collaborate with Systems and Cybersecurity teams.


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