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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Junior Network Engineer - **Company:** SMS Data Products Group, Inc. - **Location:** Montgomery, AL, United States - **Experience:** Starter - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Apple IOS, Synchronous Optical Networking, VoIP, Complex Networks, CompTIA Security+, Data Centers, Data Transmissions, Ethernet, Network Topologies, Networking Hardware, Local Area Networks, Network Control, Network Planning and Design, Routing, Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), Virtual Local Area Networks, Wide Area Networks, Load Balancing, SC Clearance, Data Management, Cisco - **Published:** August 6, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/17838016?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F17838016%2FJunior-Network-Engineer-Alabama-Montgomery ## About the Role Active Secret Clearance * CompTIA Security+ CE required * One to two years of progressively responsible network engineering hands-on experience with Cisco platforms. * Candidates should have technical experience in all of the following areas: Cisco, LAN/WAN, VoIP, TCP/IP protocol, routing/switching configurations and firewall technologies. * Demonstrated knowledge and hands on experience with LAN/WAN setup, TCP/IP protocol, routing/switching configurations and firewall technologies. * Experience with Cisco routing/switching platforms and IOS. * Experience with network topologies such as Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, GbE VLAN, and SONET. * Experience in implementing converged networks to include VoIP, VTC and QoS methods Preferred Skills/ Qualifications: * Demonstrated knowledge with content switching and load balancers * VoIP component configuration and deployment experience is a plus. * Knowledge of systems and enterprise storage technologies. * Strong verbal and written communication skills as well as the ability to work independently as required. ## Description We are hiring a Network Engineer- Junior - in Montgomery, AL to support secure, mission-critical enterprise environments. In this role, you will complete tasks assigned by Senior Network Engineer. Under general supervision will install, configure, and support an organization's local area network (LAN), Intranet and Internet, and other data communications systems or a segment of a network system; maintain network hardware and software; monitors network to ensure network availability to all system users and perform necessary maintenance to support network availability; provides support to projects that involve networks; and provides support in the translation of business requirements into telecommunications (e.g., LAN, MAN, WAN, Voice, and Video) requirements, designs, and orders., * The Network Engineer shall install, configure, and support an organization's local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), Agency Internet Network (AIN), Intranet and Internet, and other data communications systems or a segment of a network system. * The Network Engineer shall maintain network hardware and software; monitors network to ensure network availability to all system users and perform necessary maintenance to support network availability. * The Network Engineer shall provide support to projects that involve networks; and provides support in the translation of business requirements into telecommunications (e.g., LAN, MAN, WAN, Voice) requirements, designs, and orders. * Develop LAN/WAN network designs to accommodate a data center migration * Troubleshoot complex network issues such as performance analysis, protocol problems, hardware failures and WAN/LAN connectivity issues. * Participate in the implementation of agreed upon solutions and strategies. * Troubleshoot technology issues, using various internal and external resources. * Generate innovative approaches and solutions to recurring tasks or problems. * Document technical problems, resolutions, and processes for assigned tasks and projects. * Participate in testing and evaluation of new technologies to ensure compatibility and functionality. ## 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) - [Creating a routing app with Google Maps API from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/831-creating-a-routing-app-with-google-maps-api-from-scratch) - [Getting under the skin: The Social Engineering techniques](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/38-getting-under-the-skin-the-social-engineering-techniques) - [Code meets connectivity - Developers as the powerhouse of Network API innovation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1686-code-meets-connectivity-developers-as-the-powerhouse-of-network-api-innovation) - [A Technical Introduction to Bitcoin's 2nd Layer- The Lightning Network](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/15-a-technical-introduction-to-bitcoin-s-2nd-layer-the-lightning-network) - [Computer Vision from the Edge to the Cloud done easy](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/263-computer-vision-from-the-edge-to-the-cloud-done-easy) ## 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) - [Basic And Advanced Networking in Dart and Flutter](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/112-basic-and-advanced-networking-in-dart-and-flutter) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Everything a Developer Needs to Know About MCP with Neo4j](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/604-everything-a-developer-needs-to-know-about-mcp-with-neo4j) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know)