Associate Network Engineer - job 10 of 21

As an Associate Network Engineer, your core responsibilities will revolve around designing, planning, and implementing WAN, LAN, and wireless networks within our corporate structure. You'll also provide third-level technical support for the network support team, collaborating with various stakeholders to meet engineering demands, all while ensuring adherence to security and compliance standards.

We’re looking for candidates with a solid foundation in network design and implementation, ideally possessing a degree in Computer Science or related field. Relevant certifications in networking such as CCNA are highly regarded. Strong vendor management experience and the ability to analyze network performance are crucial to excel in this role.

Collaboration is key for the Associate Network Engineer. You’ll work closely with project and account managers, as well as the network support teams, to gather engineering requirements. Communication is vital, as you'll also liaise with the Information Security team for compliance requirements and provide training to support staff.

Starting as an Associate Network Engineer can lead to a number of growth opportunities within our company. With experience and success in this role, you could progress to senior engineering positions, network architecture roles, or even management tracks in network operations.

In our hybrid model, you'll be expected to split your time between remote work and in-office presence, typically working from the office three days a week. This flexibility aims to support your work-life balance while ensuring effective team collaboration when it’s most needed.

When answering this question, highlight specific projects or tasks where you designed, implemented, or maintained these networks. Emphasize your technical skills and any tools or methodologies used in your previous roles.

Mention a structured approach to troubleshooting, such as checking physical connections first, performing packet captures, and analyzing logs. Share an example of a complex problem you overcame to demonstrate your process.

Talk about your experience working with security protocols, implementing security measures, and collaborating with security teams. Provide examples of how you’ve successfully addressed security vulnerabilities in past roles.

Discuss specific tools you’re familiar with, such as Wireshark, SolarWinds, or PRTG Network Monitor. Explain how you've used these tools to analyze network performance and identify bottlenecks or issues.

In your response, provide a specific scenario where you analyzed network performance issues and implemented changes leading to significant improvements. Quantify the outcomes if possible.

Share examples of how you’ve engaged with vendors, evaluated solutions, and negotiated contracts. Emphasize the importance of building positive relationships and how it benefits the organization.

Discuss your experience in developing training materials or conducting workshops. Highlight your ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and your focus on empowering team members.

Express your commitment to ongoing education, such as attending workshops, obtaining certifications, and staying current with industry trends. Share an instance where you implemented a new technology successfully.

Explain your approach to maintaining clear and accurate network documentation, including diagrams, setup processes, and change logs. Describe how this practice helps improve team efficiency.

Share your enthusiasm for the role by connecting your career goals with the job responsibilities. Highlight specific aspects of the position, such as the opportunity to work on diverse networking projects or the hybrid work model.