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# Postbaccalaureate Appointee - Network Technician

- **Company:** Argonne National Laboratory
- **Location:** Lemont, IL, United States
- **Salary:** $58,656.0 - $92,273.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Software Applications, Command-Line Interface, Computer Networks, System Configuration, Software Debugging, Firmware, Network Topologies, Networking Hardware, IP Address Management, Linux System Administration, Network Monitoring, Routing, Wireless Access Point, Network Routers, Computer Network Technologies, Information Technology
- **Published:** July 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://argonne.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Argonne_Careers/job/Lemont-IL-USA/Postbaccalaureate-Appointee---Network-Technician_423045

## About the Role

Our Leadership Computing Facility is seeking a recent bachelor's degree graduate interested in developing hands-on experience at the intersection of data networks and high-performance computing (HPC)., * Recently completed a bachelor's degree in computer science, computational science, data science, or a related field, with demonstrated ability to apply academic knowledge to real-world technical challenges.

 * Solid foundation in core networking concepts, with hands-on experience configuring, troubleshooting, and managing routing and switching environments.
 * Adept at leveraging programming fundamentals to write, test, and debug clean code for software applications and automated network scripts.
 * Proficient in operating within Linux-based environments, with strong command-line navigation and system tooling knowledge.
 * Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively, contributing effectively to team-based projects while taking ownership of individual responsibilities.
 * Strong written and/or oral communication skills, including the ability to document workflows, explain technical concepts, and communicate progress or issues.
 * Ability to model Argonne's Core Values: Impact, Safety, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork

## Description

* Assemble, rack, and stack network hardware including routers, switches, patch panels, and rack assemblies.
 * Install, terminate, label, and test cabling according to structured cabling standards.
 * Maintain clean and organized server rooms, network closets, and documentation maps.
 * Perform basic, template-driven configurations on switches, routers, and wireless access points under the direction of senior engineering staff.
 * Assist with software patches, firmware updates, and routine backups of network device configurations.
 * Monitor network performance alerts using basic tools
 * Troubleshoot Tier 1 and Tier 2 network connectivity issues.
 * Update and maintain network topology diagrams, inventory logs, and IP address management
 * Coordinate hardware RMAs (Return Merchandise Authorizations) for faulty or failing equipment with vendors.
 * Assist with network automation efforts by writing and maintaining scripts and tools to automate repetitive tasks and gather device data.


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