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# Network Engineer

- **Company:** American IT Systems
- **Location:** Herndon, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Proxmox, Microsoft Windows, CentOS, Server Message Block, Data Centers, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Debian Linux, Domain Name System (DNS), Ethernet, VMware ESX Servers, Network Topologies, Networking Hardware, Kernel-Based Virtual Machine, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols (LDAP), Linux Distribution, Simple Mail Transfer Protocols, Networking Basics, Network File Systems, Network Protocols, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Simple Network Management Protocols, TCP/IP, Virtual Machines, Network Routers, Dynamic Routing, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Firewalls (Computer Science), Juniper, Hardware Infrastructure, Network Server, Vmware
- **Published:** July 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/usecd9fee14cc54f823b568301addc59b0

## About the Role

* Qualified candidates will be proficient in basic networking, equipment installation, provisioning and maintenance. Prior experience with datacenter, enterprise, servers, storage, and telco networking equipment is preferred., * Experience using power tools, cage nuts, and the ability to handle heavy equipment (50lb+) in conjunction with server lift tools.
 * Knowledge and experience with server hardware and installation (4-post rail kits, virtual console, etc.).
 * Knowledge and experience with ethernet cabling and transceiver standards & types commonly used in the industry (SMF, MMF, MTP/MPO, CAT6-RJ45, 1Gbe 800Gbe standards, DAC, AOC, etc.)
 * Experience with physical setup & provisioning of network appliances (switches, routers, firewalls, etc.)
 * Solid communication skills, proficiency with English is required.
 * Onsite full-time work week (40hr) is required.
 * Occasional business travel may be required.
 * Administrative experience with CentOS, RedHat, Debian, and other Linux distributions is preferred.
 * Administrative experience with Windows and VMware is preferred.
 * Experience with network testers (IXIA, Spirent, etc.) is preferred.
 * Knowledge of standard network protocols such as TCP/IP, UDP, Dynamic routing
 * protocols, SSH/SCP/SFTP, DNS, NFS, LDAP, CIFS, SMTP, SNMP, DHCP is preferred., * Juniper Business Use Only
 * Bachelor's degree in network communications management or equivalent preferred.
 * Three years of field technician or datacenter technician experience is also acceptable

## Description

* Juniper SE Labs (JSEL) - Datacenter Technician, * Process inbound and outbound shipments.
 * Update and maintain lab inventory database (Netbox).
 * Install, configure, and maintain; routers, switches, servers, PDU/CDUs, and consol servers.
 * Provide end-user support for device troubleshooting, diagnosis, and resolution.
 * Build small to large-scale network topologies for Juniper customers.
 * Assist users with building and provisioning virtual machine guests in vCenter/ESXi, KVM, & Proxmox environments.
 * Provide live support & assistance for Sales Engineers during customer presentations., MANTECH is seeking a motivated, career and customer-oriented Unified Communications Engineer to join our team in Chantilly, VA, to support a large enterprise IT system. Responsi…
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