Junior Network Engineer (Enterprise LAN Focus)
ECLARO
Ellenwood, GA
Job Number: 25-05811
Use your skills where innovative technology solutions begin. ECLARO is looking for a Junior Network Engineer (Enterprise LAN Focus) for our client in Ellenwood, GA.
ECLARO’s client is a leading technology solutions provider, collaborating with customers to manage their needs and achieve success in their business goals. If you’re up to the challenge, then take a chance at this rewarding opportunity!
Position Overview:
- Looking for a motivated Junior Network Engineer with 1-4 years of hands-on experience to join the enterprise network operations team.
- Will maintain and troubleshoot a large-scale campus / branch LAN environment that is currently integrating private 4G / 5G packet core user-plane traffic.
- No prior 4G / 5G or mobile packet core knowledge is required - will provide complete vendor-funded training.
- Care far more about rock-solid Layer 2 / Layer 3 fundamentals and the enthusiasm to learn modern converged networks.
Responsibilities:
- Daily operation, monitoring, and troubleshooting of the enterprise LAN.
- Configuration and maintenance of campus / distribution / access switches and routers.
- VLANs, trunking, spanning-tree (RSTP / MSTP), link aggregation (LACP / MLAG / VPC), QoS, ACLs.
- Static and dynamic routing (OSPF, BGP, EIGRP / IS-IS where applicable).
- Resolve wired and wireless LAN connectivity issues for 5,000-10,000+ users.
- Implement approved changes (port configuration, firmware upgrades, security policies, etc.).
- Help integrate private 4G / 5G packet core traffic into the enterprise LAN (UPF connectivity, GTP tunneling, QoS mapping).
- Maintain accurate network documentation (diagrams, IP plans, configuration backups).
- Monitor performance and capacity using enterprise tools (e.g., SolarWinds, PRTG, Logic Monitor, Grafana, etc.).
- Collaborate on network access control (802.1X), segmentation, and micro-segmentation projects.
- Actively participate in training on private 4G / 5G packet core concepts.
Required Qualifications:
- Active CCNA or equivalent industry certification (CompTIA Network+, JNCIA, HCIA-R&S, etc.).
- 1-4 years of real-world enterprise LAN experience.
- Strong hands-on knowledge of:
- Layer 2 switching (VLANs, trunking, STP variants, LACP).
- IPv4 / IPv6 routing and route filtering.
- IP addressing, subnetting, ARP, ICMP.
- Comfortable with CLI-based configuration and troubleshooting on at least one major vendor platform (Cisco, Juniper, Arista, Nokia, Huawei, etc.).
- Familiarity with common monitoring protocols (SNMP, NetFlow / sFlow / IPFIX, Syslog).
- Systematic troubleshooting approach and good written / verbal communication.
- Genuine curiosity and willingness to learn private mobile packet core technologies.
Preferred Skills:
- Progress toward CCNP, JNCIP, or equivalent.
- Experience with modern campus architectures (EVPN-VXLAN, controller-based SDN, etc.).
- Basic scripting or automation (Python, Ansible, or similar).
- Any exposure to enterprise wireless (controller-based or cloud-managed).
Pay Rate: $40 - $45 / Hour
If hired, you will enjoy the following ECLARO Benefits:
- 401k Retirement Savings Plan administered by Merrill Lynch
- Commuter Check Pretax Commuter Benefits
- Eligibility to purchase Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance through ECLARO
If interested, you may contact:
Greg Papalexis
Greg.Papalexis@eclaro.com
(646) 849-5359
LinkedIn | Greg Papalexis
Equal Opportunity Employer: ECLARO values diversity and does not discriminate based on Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status, in compliance with all applicable laws.
About the Company
ECLARO
Eclaro is a Business and Technology Consulting Firm that connects top talent with opportunities nationwide. We have direct access to Hiring Managers from leading Fortune 1000 organizations in almost every industry segment, with particular expertise in:
• Technology and Business Consulting
• Financial Services and Insurance
• Pharmaceuticals and Life Sciences
• Consumer Products, Public Sector, and Utilities
Eclaro provides fully customizable, comprehensive talent acquisition and management of seasoned professionals through a number of business models, including:
• Consulting
• Professional Hiring
• Global Integrated Delivery™
• Managed Services
Eclaro recruits and manages a staff of highly skilled individuals in an array of specialized disciplines enabling our clients to leverage new opportunities, respond to increased and changing demands, and increase their profitability.
Eclaro’s Management Team averages over 25 years of experience in partnering with clients in technical, corporate operations and human capital solutions. We hold ISO 9001:2008 certification and have achieved SOC 2 Type 2 certification in Security, Availability and Confidentiality. Eclaro’s decades of expertise and collaborative practice have proven that The Right People are The Answer.