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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Junior Network Engineer - **Company:** Northwest LLC - **Location:** Fort Worth, TX, United States - **Experience:** Starter - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Border Gateway Protocol, Network Analysis, Hot Standby Router Protocol, Internet Protocol Security (IP SEC), Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Local Area Networks, Network Architecture, Network Diagnostics, Network Protocols, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Open Systems Interconnection (OSI), Service Pack, TCP/IP, Network Routers, Load Balancing, System Availability, Firewalls (Computer Science), Network Support, Performance Monitor, Hardware Infrastructure - **Published:** August 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://api.schoolspring.com/api/Jobs/5907667?domainName= ## About the Role Proven hands-on network engineering experience CCNP preferred - Deep understanding of networking protocols (e.g., IPSEC, HSRP, BGP, OSPF, 802.11, QoS) - Solid understanding of the OSI or TCP/IP model - Hands-on experience with monitoring, network diagnostic and network analytics tools ## Description Implement, maintain, and support our growing network infrastructure. You will be part of a team that is responsible for designing and developing scalable, maintainable, highly available network architectures that meet educational objectives and SLAs., * Configure and install various network devices and services (e.g., routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, VPN, QoS) * Perform network maintenance and system upgrades including service packs, patches, hot fixes and security configurations * Monitor performance and ensure system availability and reliability * Monitor system resource utilization, trending, and capacity planning * Provide Level-2/3 support and troubleshooting to resolve issues * Work within established configuration and change management policies to ensure awareness, approval and success of changes made to the network infrastructure * Select and implement security tools, policies, and procedures in conjunction with the district's security team * Liaise with vendors and other IT personnel for problem resolution, Install, support, maintain and monitor new switch gear, server hardware and software while ensuring the most cost-effective and efficient use of district resources - Design, setup and configure complex switching environments - Supervise the administration of systems and servers related to the network to ensure availability of services to authorized users - Maintain a thorough understanding of Local Area Networking Assist in the development of guidelines and procedures for administration and security best practices - Respond to Help Desk support tickets and resolve those in a timely manner Perform other functions that may be assigned by the Director of Technology - Effectively administer fiscal resources and maintain appropriate and accurate records of all financial activities - Utilize the instruction staff and support services (intra-district and inter-district) to maintain and improve the instructional program - Exhibit and encourage high professional and ethical standards Maintain confidentiality - Punctual and dependable attendance Must be able to work in a collaborative environment to achieve team and district goals - Remain current on emerging technologies via professional groups, trade magazines, internal and external training, independent research and study, and other avenues available - Accepts other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Technology Equipment Used: Personal computer, printer, multi-function copier, smart phone Working Conditions: - Work with frequent interruptions - Maintain emotional control under stress - Frequent district wide travel - Prolonged use of the computer, bending, sitting, standing, stooping, and lifting - Able to effectively present information to individuals and groups - Ability to lift 50 lbs ## Related Videos - [An Applied Introduction to eBPF with Go](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1075-an-applied-introduction-to-ebpf-with-go) - [Small, Secure, Interconnected: The next Internet Protocol](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100062-small-secure-interconnected-the-next-internet-protocol) - [gRPC Load Balancing Deep Dive](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1576-grpc-load-balancing-deep-dive) - [IKEA Story: Transforming an Iconic Retail Brand](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/444-ikea-story-transforming-an-iconic-retail-brand) - [Cloud Run- the rise of serverless and containerization](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/106-cloud-run-the-rise-of-serverless-and-containerization) - [What's (new) with Spring Boot and Containers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1514-what-s-new-with-spring-boot-and-containers) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [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) - [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) - [The Best Job Search Websites of 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/368-the-best-job-search-websites-of-2025) - [Basic And Advanced Networking in Dart and Flutter](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/112-basic-and-advanced-networking-in-dart-and-flutter)