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# Jr. Network Engineer

- **Company:** Everforth Apex
- **Location:** Chesapeake, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cyber Security, Data Centers, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Domain Name System (DNS), Networking Hardware, Network Monitoring, Routing, TCP/IP, Wide Area Networks, Computer Network Operations, Firewalls (Computer Science), Juniper, Wireless Technologies, Nutanix, Zendesk, Cisco
- **Published:** November 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/643feaec-c7f4-4949-8cf2-4e08872f2417

## About the Role

* Enterprise networking experience with routing, switching, and wireless.
 * Strong understanding of core TCP/IP networking concepts.
 * Cisco and/or Meraki experience preferred.
 * Experience with other enterprise networking platforms, including Aruba or Juniper, is transferable.
 * Experience supporting multi-site networks is valuable.
 * Palo Alto firewall experience is preferred.
 * Exposure to systems administration, Nutanix, DHCP, DNS, or data center technologies is beneficial.
 * Ability to learn new technologies and adapt to the existing environment.
 * Motivated to grow technical skills across networking and related infrastructure areas.

## Description

The Junior Network Engineer will support network operations across the organization's enterprise environment. The ideal candidate has a solid networking foundation, is motivated to learn the existing systems, and can grow into additional areas such as cybersecurity, data center operations, network monitoring, or broader infrastructure responsibilities., * Support day-to-day network operations and troubleshooting.

 * Support Cisco and Meraki routing, switching, and wireless technologies.
 * Assist with Palo Alto firewall-related network operations.
 * Support LAN/WAN, wireless, and client connectivity across multiple sites.
 * Assist with network equipment upgrades, replacements, and infrastructure projects.
 * Work across networking, security, systems, and infrastructure needs as required.
 * Learn the existing environment and develop deeper technical expertise over time.

Technical Environment

 * Cisco and Meraki
 * Palo Alto firewalls
 * LAN/WAN and SD-WAN
 * TCP/IP
 * DHCP and DNS
 * Data center infrastructure
 * Zendesk ticketing