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Junior Network Engineer
Junior Network EngineerMesquite Independent School District • Mesquite, TX, US
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Junior Network Engineer

Junior Network Engineer

Mesquite Independent School District • Mesquite, TX, US
9 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Date Posted : 6 / 10 / 2025

Location : Technical Services

Salary Range : $32.14 - $46.24 / hour

Shift Type : Full-Time

Wage / Hour Status : Non-Exempt

Reports To : Network Operations Supervisor

Employment Begins : As soon as possible

Overview

  • Primary Purpose : This position is responsible for maintenance, repairs, innovations, and improvements that ensure the reliability and performance of the district's network.

Qualifications

  • Education / Certification : High School Diploma / GED.
  • Special Knowledge / Skills (Preferred) : Network Industry Certifications (Cisco, Palo Alto, A10 Networks, SolarWinds, etc.); College-level Computer Science studies; Network infrastructure engineering, implementation, and design; Network Security (NERC CIP and NIST CSF); NAC solutions
  • Experience

  • Engineering / Implementation of new Layer 2 / 3 networks
  • Engineering of new firewall, NAC, wireless Installations
  • At least 2 years' experience with environments listed in special skills section
  • Major Responsibilities and Duties

  • Maintain accurate documentation and coordinate network project activity
  • Monitor critical system redundancy and security for disaster recovery procedures and preparedness
  • Monitor network performance, and asset inventory, utilizing network management tools and following industry best practices
  • Manage contractors and consultants on a per-project basis
  • Create, maintain, and back up configurations for network equipment
  • Perform other duties as assigned
  • Supervisory Responsibilities

  • None
  • Working Conditions

  • Mental Demands : Ability to work in a high-pressure environment while maintaining high degree of professionalism
  • Flexible schedule as needed
  • Able to solve complex problems with tight deadlines
  • Communicating well in both oral and written form, complying with timelines
  • Reaching with hands and arms and frequently repeating the same hand, arm, or finger motion
  • Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time
  • Ability to lift 60 pounds
  • Seeing close work such as typed or handwritten material
  • The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.

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