Junior Systems Engineer

We are seeking a highly motivated Systems Engineer with strong experience in Cisco Meraki environments, a valid CCNA certification, and working knowledge of Python scripting and network automation. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the design, implementation, support, and optimization of network and systems infrastructure while leveraging automation to improve operational efficiency

Work Schedule

The standard work schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Employees are expected to maintain a flexible work schedule and may occasionally be required to work adjusted hours based on project timelines, deployment schedules, client requirements, or other business and operational needs. Responsibilities may include staging and configuration in the configuration center, distribution and other project initiatives based at HQ. During school district breaks, as required to support business and project needs, the work schedule will remain Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and report to HQ.

SALARY $70,000 - $85,000

What You’ll Do:

• Design, deploy, configure, and maintain Cisco Meraki network infrastructure including switches, wireless access points, security appliances, and SD-WAN solutions.
• Monitor and troubleshoot network performance, connectivity, and security issues.
• Manage and maintain enterprise LAN/WAN, wireless, and VPN environments.
• Configure and support VLANs, routing protocols, DHCP, DNS, NAT, and firewall policies.
• Utilize the Cisco Meraki Dashboard for configuration, monitoring, reporting, and device management.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts using Python to streamline network administration and system management tasks.
• Support network automation initiatives through APIs, scripting, and configuration management tools.
• Perform system upgrades, firmware updates, backups, and disaster recovery procedures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on infrastructure projects and technology deployments.
• Document network diagrams, operating procedures, and technical standards.
• Provide Tier III technical support and assist in incident resolution.
• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity policies and industry best practices.
• Integrate and deploy networking, access control and voice equipment:
• Support integration team leads/ASEs/SEs on the implementation of network, access control and voice integrations.
• Troubleshooting and Resolution in areas of:
• Desktop Connectivity Troubleshooting
• Network equipment (routers, core switches, access layer switches, firewalls)

• Perform Moderate/Advanced technical adjustments (Level 2, 3) to equipment configuration of network and access control equipment/infrastructure, port/configuration changes (VLANs, PoE, IP Addressing, Static/Dynamic, Gateway, DNS, etc.)

• Automation, Coding and Scripting (Python, Excel, Excel Wings, Python Netmiko.
• Work directly with Clients during deployments to meet or exceed client satisfaction.
• Provide documented summations of work assignments including client sign off, punch lists and resolutions, installation photos.
• Provide clean and concise reporting of completed daily work (written and verbal).
• Expected to complete assignments and defined deliverables in a timely manner in the most cost effective and efficient manner
• Genuine interest and continuous outlook for potential process improvements, optimization and ideas for automation.
• Adhere to companywide and departmental standard operating procedures and protocols and rules
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned
• Key Competencies

• Maintain excellent customer service skills and be customer facing with appropriate dress code.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Expected to excel in organization, decision making and time management.
• Expected to work independently and/or part of a team.
• Maintain high attention to detail and highest quality of work in all assignments and projects.

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification required.
• 3+ years of experience supporting enterprise network and systems infrastructure.
• Hands-on experience administering Cisco Meraki networking solutions.
• Experience with:
• Switching and routing technologies
• Wireless networking (802.11 standards)
• VPN technologies
• Network security and firewall management
• DHCP, DNS, TCP/IP, VLANs, and subnetting
• Working knowledge of Python scripting for automation and reporting.
• Experience utilizing REST APIs and network automation tools.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred:

• Cisco Meraki Solutions Specialist (CMSS).
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
• Experience with Microsoft 365
• Knowledge of scripting.
• Experience with network monitoring platforms.
• Experience with cloud networking and hybrid environments)

• Competitive salaries
• Comprehensive benefits including:
• Medical and dental plans
• Company paid vision and short and long term disability plans
• Flexible spending programs including Healthcare, Dependent Care, Transit and Parking
• 401K with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Onsite fitness center (or gym membership reimbursement for client or satellite based employees)
• Company paid life Insurance
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Technical certification gift card rewards program

Come experience our unique culture and see how our “right people, right results” philosophy has led to our outstanding success! We are great place to start your IT career!

EEO Statement

We are a growing IT company; a great place to start and grow your career!

CCS is a leading technology consulting firm providing best in class solutions to our clients for over 45 years. Expressed simply in our tagline - Right People, Right Results, Right Careers! Our philosophy is, in fact, an obsession that drives our behavior, our culture and our work. It’s why we put tremendous emphasis on hiring individuals that embody the principles that align with our obsession. We continue to successfully provide network integration, support services, products solutions, and applications services to our valued clients in the northeast. Our focus is simple…our goal is to make technology easy and to help our clients use it as effectively as possible.