Entry-Level Network Engineer

Job Summary Latona School Associates(LSA) at the John Stanford International School in Seattle's Wallingford neighborhood is hiring a seeking an enthusiastic Entry-Level Network Engineer to join our dynamic IT team. This role offers an excellent opportunity for recent graduates or professionals with foundational knowledge in computer networking and system administration to develop their skills in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will assist in designing, implementing, and maintaining network infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance and security across various platforms and environments. Experience with WAN, LAN, Cisco technologies, and cloud security will be highly valued as you grow into a vital part of our network engineering team. Responsibilities • Assist in the design, deployment, and support of network infrastructure including LAN, WAN, VPNs, and data center environments. • Support the configuration and management of Cisco routers, switches, ASA firewalls, Meraki devices, and Juniper equipment. • Monitor network performance using tools like SolarWinds, PRTG, and Splunk; perform vulnerability assessments and implement security measures such as Cisco ISE, PKI, LDAP, and network security protocols. • Help configure and troubleshoot routing protocols including OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, MPLS, and IPsec VPNs to ensure high availability and reliable connectivity. • Support network installation projects involving Ethernet cabling, network hardware setup, and virtualization platforms such as VMware vSphere and Citrix. • Assist in managing operating systems including Windows Server, Linux distributions (Ubuntu, Debian, CentOS), Solaris, BSD variants, and openSUSE for system administration tasks. • Contribute to scripting automation using Bash (Unix shell), PowerShell, Python, Ansible, or Shell Scripting to streamline network operations. • Participate in SDLC processes related to network architecture changes; contribute to documentation using GPOs and other management tools. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams on cloud security initiatives involving AWS and Azure; support high availability configurations for critical systems. • Maintain knowledge of emerging technologies such as SDN (Software Defined Networking), DevOps practices for network automation, and modern cybersecurity standards. Experience • Basic understanding of computer networking concepts including TCP/IP stack, DNS/DHCP services, VLANs, load balancing solutions, and network protocols such as HTTPs, SSH, SFTP. • Familiarity with enterprise networking hardware such as Cisco routers/switches/ASA firewalls or Juniper devices is preferred. • Exposure to cloud platforms like AWS or Azure along with virtualization tools like VMware vSphere or Citrix is advantageous. • Knowledge of scripting languages (Python or Bash) for automation tasks is a plus. • Prior internship or hands-on experience in network support or system administration roles is desirable but not mandatory. • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced environment. This position provides an excellent foundation for those eager to develop their expertise in network architecture, security, cloud integration, and system administration within a supportive team environment focused on innovation and continuous learning. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: $68,123.13 - $82,040.75 per year Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Health insurance • Paid time off • Vision insurance Work Location: Remote