What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior Network Engineer position at Prodapt?
Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated Junior Network Engineer to provide crucial technical support and order management for our customer base utilizing SD-WAN solutions. This role focuses on monitoring, troubleshooting, and assisting senior engineers, offering an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge networking technology.
US Citizenship Required
Onsite in Richardson, TX
Responsibilities:
- Act as Tier 1/2 support, triaging incoming tickets and performing initial diagnosis of system and network problems, escalating complex issues as needed.
- Assist in the hands-on configuration and deployment of network devices via CLI, ensuring hardware is optimized for performance and security compliance.
- Diagnose and resolve common hardware and software faults on Customer Premise Equipment (CPE) and network infrastructure.
- Contribute to technical documentation, troubleshooting guides, and knowledge base articles.
- Assist senior engineers with lower-complexity customer orders (MACDs) and configuration validation.
- Proactively monitor network performance, identify circuit issues, and participate in resolving critical outages under supervision.
- Maintain professional communication with customers and internal teams to ensure timely issue resolution within SLAs.
Requirements:
- Associate or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, engineering or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, OSI model), with exposure to advanced technologies like VoIP and SD-WAN.
- Basic problem-solving ability and strong analytical mindset.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interacting with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- 1 years of experience in technical support (Helpdesk or NOC) or relevant network internships is a significant advantage.
- CCNA certification (or equivalent) is highly desirable.