What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior Network Engineer position at BridgeFlair LLC?
We’re looking for a hands-on Junior Network Engineer who’s comfortable working directly with Cisco Catalyst switches in an onsite environment. This role involves day-to-day operational tasks, physical network work, and supporting senior engineers during refreshes, migrations, and maintenance.
Key Responsibilities
• Perform Cisco Catalyst switch resets, password recovery, and factory restoration
• Upgrade/downgrade IOS/IOS-XE images
• Build, break, and form switch stacks (9200/9300/3850/2960 series)
• Basic switch provisioning and port configuration
• Assist with physical installation: racking, cabling, patching, labeling
• Support senior engineers during cutovers and maintenance windows
• Troubleshoot basic Layer-1/Layer-2 issues
• Update documentation, trackers, and daily logs
Required Skills & Experience
• 2–3 years hands-on with Cisco switching
• Solid knowledge of networking fundamentals (VLANs, trunks, STP, port-channels)
• Experience with code upgrades via TFTP/USB/ROMMON
• Proficiency in forming and validating switch stacks
• Comfortable working onsite in wiring closets/data centers
• Strong communication and ability to follow detailed runbooks