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# Jr Network Engineer

- **Company:** TEKSYSTEMS INC.
- **Location:** Potomac, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Border Gateway Protocol, Cisco Routers, CompTIA Security+, Networking Hardware, Network Troubleshooting, Network Architecture, Network Planning and Design, Routing, Network Administration, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Management of Software Versions, Computer Network Operations, SC Clearance, Information Technology
- **Published:** June 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/8967355/jr-network-engineer

## About the Role

1) 4+ years of IT experience with at least 2 in network administration
2) Troubleshooting network outages (BGP/OSPF) and installation of network gear (cisco routers and switches)
3) Secret clearance, security+ and CCST or CCNA within 6 months of hire

Able to hire if they have 4 years with a bachelor's degree in IT / can NOT do a double waiver (waiver for CCNA and less than 8 years of experience with no degree)
Secondary Skills - Nice to Haves, The ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced and mission-focused environment is essential for success

## Description

Work as a Network Engineer on a team responsible for design, development and integration of current and future network architectures.
Define configuration baselines and versioning; initiate and conduct studies that examine upgrades and changes to the system and communications infrastructure.
Provide network engineering knowledge and skills to support everyday network operations, integration/installation and test and evaluation activities.
Perform detailed maintenance and troubleshooting using a thorough grasp of network architecture, networking hardware, protocols and routing and switching.
Support network design reviews mainly focused on cybersecurity requirements and security controls.
Coordinate network upgrades and maintenance activities with build and installation plans.
Perform daily monitoring (health and status) of system nodes.


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