Network Engineer

Network Engineer — 0–3 Years / Freshers Welcome

Location: Chicago, IL, United States

Workplace Type: On-site

Employment Type: Full-time

Seniority Level: Entry Level

Job Summary

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Network Engineer to join our growing technology and infrastructure team. This opportunity is ideal for recent graduates and professionals with 0–3 years of experience who are interested in computer networking, network infrastructure, troubleshooting, and IT operations.

The candidate will support network infrastructure, monitor network performance, troubleshoot connectivity issues, assist with network configuration, and work with IT and infrastructure teams to maintain reliable and secure network environments.

Candidates with academic projects, internships, networking coursework, certifications, or hands-on lab experience are encouraged to apply.

Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day network infrastructure and connectivity activities.
• Monitor network performance, availability, and connectivity.
• Assist with configuring and maintaining network devices.
• Troubleshoot network connectivity and performance issues.
• Support routers, switches, firewalls, wireless networks, and related infrastructure.
• Assist with network installation, configuration, and maintenance.
• Analyze network logs and troubleshoot connectivity issues.
• Support network security and access control activities.
• Document network configurations, procedures, and technical changes.
• Assist with network upgrades, migrations, and infrastructure projects.
• Work with IT, security, cloud, and systems teams to resolve technical issues.
• Perform basic network testing and validation.
• Maintain accurate network documentation and inventory.
• Assist with incident resolution and root-cause analysis.
• Support continuous improvement of network reliability and performance.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in:
• Computer Science
• Information Technology
• Computer Engineering
• Network Engineering
• Information Systems
• Cybersecurity
• Electrical Engineering
• Telecommunications
• Engineering
• or a related technical field.
• 0–3 years of relevant experience.
• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.
• Basic understanding of networking concepts.
• Knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and basic network protocols.
• Understanding of LAN/WAN and network infrastructure concepts.
• Basic troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Willingness to learn networking technologies and tools.

Required Skills

• Computer Networking
• Network Engineering
• TCP/IP
• DNS
• DHCP
• LAN/WAN
• Network Troubleshooting
• Network Infrastructure
• Routing & Switching
• Network Security

Preferred Skills

• Cisco
• CCNA
• Cisco IOS
• VLAN
• VPN
• Firewalls
• Wireshark
• Linux
• Active Directory
• AWS
• Microsoft Azure
• Cloud Networking
• SD-WAN
• Python
• Network Monitoring
• Palo Alto
• Fortinet

Soft Skills

• Analytical Thinking
• Problem Solving
• Attention to Detail
• Communication
• Team Collaboration
• Critical Thinking
• Organization
• Time Management
• Adaptability
• Willingness to Learn

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Network Engineering, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Engineering, or a related technical field.

Experience

0–3 Years

Freshers / Recent Graduates Welcome