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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Junior Network Engineer (Travel) - **Company:** TekSynap Corporation - **Location:** Huntsville, AL, United States - **Experience:** Starter - **Salary:** $55,000.0 - $85,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Access Control List, Data Analysis, Border Gateway Protocol, Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol, Web Servers, Intrusion Detection Systems, Multi-protocol Systems, Network Management System, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Wireshark, Wide Area Networks, Web Applications, Network Routers, Computer Networking Systems, Load Balancing, Computer Network Operations, Computer Network Technologies, Firewalls (Computer Science), Information Technology, Open Network Automation Platform, Cisco Switches, Cisco - **Published:** July 28, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/7825266/junior-network-engineer-travel ## About the Role * Active Top-Secret security clearance * 1-3 years of relevant IT experience with specialization in networking technologies, specifically with Cisco switches and routers and resolving LAN/WAN issues. * Basic knowledge of IP, OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, MPLS, Stateful firewalls and encryption technologies. * Working knowledge of network management tools, such as Riverbed, Wireshark, Micro Focus Network Automation, etc. * Working knowledge of web applications, web servers, application load balancers and storage systems. Must have good knowledge of general security tools and methodologies such as firewalls, IDS/IPS and access control lists. * Capable of making travel arrangements (Air, Hotel, Rental Car, etc.) DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS * Associates of Science degree (preferred) in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related area. * Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Enterprise Core and Infrastructure certification., While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE * U.S. Citizen * Top-Secret security clearance required ## Description * Assist the Intermediate Network Engineer and on-site government personnel in responding to and managing any tickets, alerts, or communications that come into the Network Operations Center. * Install, maintain, and evaluate network systems and communications systems. * Perform technical refresh of routers, switches, and firewall devices at customer sites. * Deploy device configurations and verify operability. * Follow up with other government and contractor personnel on outstanding ticket updates. * Observe the actions of other contractor personnel to capture and assist with ticket updates or notes for after action reviews. * Provide support to other contractor personnel towards the accomplishment of their responsibilities and duties. * Contribute to reporting and data analysis of the work done under the CLIN by the NOC. ## Related Videos - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [Small, Secure, Interconnected: The next Internet Protocol](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100062-small-secure-interconnected-the-next-internet-protocol) - [Get ready to Rustle](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/698-get-ready-to-rustle) - [How I saved 200K/yr in direct costs writing 0 code lines in K8s](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1055-how-i-saved-200k-yr-in-direct-costs-writing-0-code-lines-in-k8s) - [MySQL Protocol Features You Should Be Aware Of](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100267-mysql-protocol-features-you-should-be-aware-of) - [Closing Keynote by Joel Spolsky](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/615-closing-keynote-by-joel-spolsky) ## Related Articles - [The Best Job Search Websites of 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/368-the-best-job-search-websites-of-2025) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Best Companies in the Netherlands: Top 25 Companies in 2023 ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/193-best-companies-in-the-netherlands-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs)