Junior Network Engineer (Cisco)

TL;DR

Junior Network Engineer (Cisco): Maintaining and optimizing corporate network infrastructure in an office-based IT environment with an accent on switching, routing, firewalls, monitoring, and network security. Focus on troubleshooting outages, building reliable network configurations, coordinating network link installations, and collaborating on network optimization.

Location: Office-based in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States; occasional work from home may be available for eligible positions after training.

Company

A full-service clinical contract research organization providing clinical development services to biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and medical device industries, with more than 6,500 employees across 40+ countries.

What you will do

• Maintain network performance and troubleshoot network problems, outages, and connectivity issues.
• Build and maintain network configurations and connections across corporate infrastructure.
• Work with Cisco switching, routing, firewalls, Meraki, Cisco DNA, and Check Point technologies.
• Support SD-WAN and network security solutions, including Silver Peak, Zscaler, and Guardicore.
• Monitor infrastructure using SolarWinds and Zabbix, and document and enforce system standards.
• Coordinate network link installations, equipment updates, and network optimization with architects and other IT teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Solid foundation in networking and a strong willingness to learn and grow.
• Problem-solving, analytical, documentation, and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple devices, applications, and priorities effectively.
• Effective communication with peers, end users, and management.
• Cisco CCNA or CCNP certification is desirable.

Culture & Benefits

• Office-based environment with on-site mentors, structured career paths, and professional development programs.
• Comprehensive onboarding, ongoing training, and continuous learning opportunities.
• Collaborative culture with accessible leadership, open communication, and cross-functional work.
• Health, wellness, retirement, paid time off, and competitive compensation benefits.
• Modern Cincinnati headquarters with on-site dining, free parking, fitness facilities, social events, and intramural sports.

Hiring process

• Applications are reviewed by a hirify.global team member.
• Selected candidates are contacted for an interview.