We’re looking for a Junior Network/Systems Engineer to join our IT team. You’ll work alongside senior engineers on our network and systems infrastructure, learning enterprise hardware and tools on the job. This is a great fit if you have solid networking fundamentals and want to grow into a network or systems engineering career.
Key Responsibilities
Network & Systems Administration
- Help set up and maintain switches, routers, Wi-Fi access points (UniFi), FortiGate firewalls and Arista equipment.
- Under the guidance of senior engineers, configure VLANs, subnets, DHCP, DNS, basic firewall rules and user VPN connections.
- Perform routine maintenance, firmware updates and security patching.
Monitoring & Support
- Monitor network uptime and bandwidth alerts, escalating complex issues to senior engineers.
- Troubleshoot L1/L2 connectivity, Wi-Fi and user VPN access issues.
- Support the IT Helpdesk with network and systems tickets.
Documentation & Procurement
- Keep network diagrams, IP tables, port mappings and hardware inventories up to date.
- Create and track Purchase Requests (PRs) for IT equipment and licenses, request vendor quotes and coordinate hardware deliveries.
Requirements
- 0–2 years of experience in IT support, helpdesk or junior network/systems administration, or equivalent hands-on practice (home lab, Packet Tracer/GNS3, university or personal projects).
- Understanding of networking fundamentals: TCP/IP, subnetting, VLANs, NAT, DHCP, DNS and basic routing.
- Basic Linux command-line skills (Ubuntu, Debian or RHEL).
- Willingness to learn enterprise hardware and infrastructure tools on the job.
Nice to Have
- Familiarity with firewall rules and VPN setup (FortiGate experience is a plus).
- Basic knowledge of virtual machines (Proxmox VE is a plus).
- Entry-level certifications (CompTIA Network+, CCNA in progress, Linux Essentials).
- Experience with enterprise Wi-Fi or basic scripting (Bash, Python).
- Experience with any diagramming tool (e.g. Draw.io).
Good to Know
- The role involves hands-on work with hardware: rack mounting, cabling and moving equipment.
- Maintenance and updates are sometimes scheduled outside business hours.
Skills Required
- 0-2 years of experience in IT support, helpdesk, or junior network/systems administration, or equivalent hands-on practice
- Understanding of TCP/IP, subnetting, VLANs, NAT, DHCP, DNS, and basic routing
- Basic Linux command-line skills with Ubuntu, Debian, or RHEL
- Willingness to learn enterprise hardware and infrastructure tools
- Familiarity with firewall rules and VPN setup
- Basic knowledge of virtual machines, preferably Proxmox VE
- Entry-level certifications such as CompTIA Network+, CCNA in progress, or Linux Essentials
- Experience with enterprise Wi-Fi or basic Bash or Python scripting
- Experience with a diagramming tool such as Draw.io
What We Do
Aerodynamics builds a competitive advantage through holistic technology and innovation research. Our multi-disciplinary team has the ability to translate highly technical information into meaningful insights for better decision making.
