Junior Systems Engineer

Hauppauge, NY. Posted 9 days ago

The role

This person will design, deploy, and maintain Cisco Meraki network infrastructure and systems. They will also develop Python automation scripts to improve operational efficiency.

What you will do

Design, deploy, configure, and maintain Cisco Meraki network infrastructure.
Monitor and troubleshoot network performance, connectivity, and security issues.
Manage and maintain enterprise LAN/WAN, wireless, and VPN environments.
Configure and support VLANs, routing protocols, DHCP, DNS, NAT, and firewall policies.
Utilize the Cisco Meraki Dashboard for configuration and monitoring.
Develop and maintain automation scripts using Python.
Support network automation initiatives through APIs and configuration management tools.
Perform system upgrades, firmware updates, backups, and disaster recovery.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams on infrastructure projects.
Document network diagrams, operating procedures, and technical standards.

Required qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification required.
3+ years of experience supporting enterprise network and systems infrastructure.
Hands-on experience administering Cisco Meraki networking solutions.
Experience with switching and routing technologies.
Experience with wireless networking (802.11 standards).
Experience with VPN technologies.
Experience with network security and firewall management.
Experience with DHCP, DNS, TCP/IP, VLANs, and subnetting.
Working knowledge of Python scripting for automation and reporting.
Experience utilizing REST APIs and network automation tools.
Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.

Nice to have

Cisco Meraki Solutions Specialist (CMSS).
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
Experience with Microsoft 365
Knowledge of scripting.
Experience with network monitoring platforms.
Experience with cloud networking and hybrid environments

Benefits

Medical and dental plans
Company paid vision and short and long term disability plans
Flexible spending programs including Healthcare, Dependent Care, Transit and Parking
401K with employer match
Tuition reimbursement
Onsite fitness center (or gym membership reimbursement for client or satellite based employees)
Company paid life Insurance
Paid holidays and vacation
Technical certification gift card rewards program

About the company

CCS is a technology consulting firm providing network integration, support services, products solutions, and applications services in the northeast. Their goal is to make technology easy and help clients use it effectively.