Jr. Network Administrator (Cisco)

Jr. Network Administrator



Location: 100% Onsite - Springfield, MA

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary Range: $55-65K

• Hands-on Cisco networking experience
• Wireless networking (Cisco or Aruba preferred; other brands can be trained)
• Strong understanding of LAN/WAN
• Experience configuring switches, access control, and performing hands-on network setup

• Experience with firewalls (any brand)

• Highly cross-functional role - you'll gain exposure to server-side technologies and multiple IT domains.
• Collaborative culture where everyone wears multiple hats; "that's not my job" doesn't apply here.

• Strong team collaboration and communication
• Positive, professional attitude
• Adaptable and proactive; able to take initiative
• Willingness to learn and support across functions

• Manage service tickets (approx. 5 per day): folder creation, permissions, troubleshooting
• Perform data center work, including:
• Equipment decommissioning, cleanup, cabling, and labeling
• Running copper jumpers under raised floors
• Supporting ~30 racks (networking and servers) and 200 switches across TN, ME, and MA
• Conduct wireless surveys and assist in network expansion projects (e.g., new access points, cabling, configuration)
• Work on IDFs (approx. 20 locations) connected via fiber to the main data center
• Follow direction and execute hands-on technical work with precision

• Support and maintain Cisco Nexus, Cisco Catalyst, Cisco UCS, Citrix, Office 365, IBM servers, and storage
• Collaborate with IT teams and consultants on network design and implementation
• Evaluate new technologies for compatibility and scalability
• Deploy and maintain LANs, WANs, wireless, and VoIP systems
• Assist with security systems: firewalls, VPNs, IDS, anti-malware
• Conduct testing in lab environments prior to production changes
• Troubleshoot and resolve network connectivity issues; respond to outages per business continuity procedures
• Perform preventive maintenance and advanced diagnostics on network hardware
• Contribute to disaster recovery planning and documentation
• Participate in on-call rotation for 24/7 system support

• Bachelor's degree in IT or related field preferred, or equivalent technical experience
• 2-3 years of hands-on networking experience (5+ years section removed for consistency with role level)
• Effective written and verbal communication skills

• Occasional bending, kneeling, squatting, and overhead reaching
• Able to lift up to 30 lbs occasionally (5-20 lbs frequently)

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