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Network Engineer I (Junior)

NuAxis Innovations
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 3/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/12/2026

We are a federal IT company on a mission to make customer experience (CX) the center of every government solution.

Technology is our Passion. People are our Purpose. 

We know tech, but we love people. NuAxis is home to thinkers and feelers; engineers and artists. We work hard and support each other along the way. Teamwork is more than just a buzzword for us, it’s a state of mind. 

We believe happy employees do amazing work, so join our team NOW! We are currently seeking a talented and motivated Network Engineer I (Junior) for a Full-Time position.

Job Summary :

The Network Engineer I supports the operations, monitoring, and maintenance of the enterprise network infrastructure supporting the Department of Labor’s Enterprise General Support System (EGSS). This role assists in maintaining connectivity across a nationwide network supporting hundreds of field locations and thousands of federal users. The engineer works under the guidance of senior network engineers to monitor network health, troubleshoot connectivity issues, maintain documentation, and support network modernization initiatives.

Nature of Work

Candidates will support a large federal enterprise network that connects 600 locations and approximately 16,000 users across the United States.

Daily work includes:

  • Monitoring network performance

  • Supporting troubleshooting of WAN and LAN connectivity

  • Assisting with router and switch configuration

  • Maintaining documentation and topology diagrams

  • Supporting network upgrades and maintenance activities
     

The environment includes:

  • MPLS WAN infrastructure

  • Cisco enterprise networking equipment

  • Hybrid cloud networking (AWS/Azure)

  • Enterprise security systems

  • Network monitoring platforms
     

Key Responsibilities

  • Monitor network infrastructure performance and availability

  • Assist with troubleshooting network incidents and outages

  • Support configuration of routers, switches, and network devices

  • Maintain network documentation and diagrams

  • Monitor MPLS circuits and WAN connectivity

  • Support incident and change management through ServiceNow

  • Assist with network hardware upgrades and patching

  • Escalate complex issues to senior engineering staff

  • Maintain asset inventory and configuration record


Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

  • 1–3 years of network engineering experience

  • Understanding of TCP/IP networking fundamentals

  • Experience with Cisco routers and switches

  • Familiarity with enterprise network monitoring tools


Preferred Certifications

  • CompTIA Network

  • Cisco CCNA

 

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Our Profile

We are an IT company with a unique mission—to make people the center of every federal IT solution. Our technologists have always gone the extra mile to help our federal clients succeed. And over the years, we saw a growing disconnect in how federal IT initiatives were built and managed. Time after time, programs failed because the focus was on the tools and products and not the people using them.  Learn More

NuAxis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, including Vets and Disabled. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Learn More about our Benefits and Culture!

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