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Dorman Products

Associate Network Engineer

Colmar, PA · Hybrid

Job Summary We are seeking a motivated Junior Network Engineer to assist with the support, maintenance, and monitoring of enterprise network infrastructure. This role will work closely with senior ...

GameStop

Associate Network Engineer

Grapevine, TX · On-site

As part of the Network Infrastructure team, the Associate Network Engineer in the operation and maintenance of the local area networks (LANs) and wide area networks (WANs) across the organization ...

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Dorman Products

Associate Network Engineer

Colmar, PA · Hybrid

Job Summary We are seeking a motivated Junior Network Engineer to assist with the support, maintenance, and monitoring of enterprise network infrastructure. This role will work closely with senior ...

Kohl's

Role Specific Information About the Role As an Associate Network Engineer, you will help support Kohl's enterprise network across stores, corporate offices, data centers, distribution centers, and ...

REV

Network Engineer II

Gonzales, LA · On-site

Azure, AWS, Google * 1 Associate network certification from any of the following: Cisco, Fortinet, Juniper Network Engineer II * Moderate understanding of the protocols and technologies including ...

REV

Network Engineer II

Gonzales, LA · On-site

Azure, AWS, Google * 1 Associate network certification from any of the following: Cisco, Fortinet, Juniper Network Engineer II * Moderate understanding of the protocols and technologies including ...

New York Life

$103K - $142K/yr

Hybrid - 3 days per quarter Role Overview The Network Engineer - Core Network Services is responsible for the administration, maintenance, and support of the organization's DNS, DHCP, IPAM (DDI), and ...

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How much do trainee associate network engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for trainee associate network engineer in the United States is $20.05, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $23.08 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some typical projects or tasks a Trainee Associate Network Engineer might work on during their first year?

As a Trainee Associate Network Engineer, you can expect to support senior engineers with network installation, configuration, and troubleshooting tasks. Common responsibilities include monitoring network performance, assisting with routine maintenance, documenting network changes, and helping resolve connectivity issues. You'll often collaborate with IT support teams and learn by shadowing experienced engineers. This hands-on experience is crucial for building your technical foundation and understanding real-world network operations.

What is the difference between Trainee Associate Network Engineer vs Associate Network Engineer?

AspectTrainee Associate Network EngineerAssociate Network Engineer
QualificationsBasic networking certifications (e.g., CCNA), entry-level knowledgeAdvanced certifications, some experience in network support
Work EnvironmentTraining programs, supervised tasksOperational network support, troubleshooting
ResponsibilitiesLearning and assisting in network setupMaintaining and troubleshooting networks

The Trainee Associate Network Engineer is an entry-level role focused on learning and supporting network tasks under supervision. The Associate Network Engineer has more experience and handles routine network maintenance independently. Both roles are common in the industry, but the trainee position is ideal for those starting their networking careers.

What are Trainee Associate Network Engineers?

Trainee Associate Network Engineers are entry-level professionals who assist in the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of computer networks under the supervision of senior engineers. They typically work with hardware and software to ensure network connectivity, security, and performance within organizations. This role is designed for individuals who are beginning their careers in networking, providing them with hands-on experience and training in network administration, support, and documentation. Trainee Associate Network Engineers often prepare for certifications such as Cisco's CCNA to advance their careers. They play a crucial part in supporting daily IT operations and learning best practices for network management.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Trainee Associate Network Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Trainee Associate Network Engineer, you need a basic understanding of networking concepts, protocols (such as TCP/IP), and a relevant degree or certification like CompTIA Network+ or Cisco CCNA. Familiarity with network monitoring tools, routers, switches, and ticketing systems is typically required. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication help you excel in troubleshooting and collaborating with teams. These skills and qualifications are crucial for ensuring network reliability, efficient issue resolution, and smooth organizational operations.
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Infographic showing various Trainee Associate Network Engineer job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 24% Full Time, 59% Part Time, 3% Temporary, 8% Contract, and 3% Nights. Highlights an 87% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $41,694 per year, or $20 per hour.
Associate Network Engineer

Associate Network Engineer

Brandeis University

Waltham, MA • On-site

$75/hr

Full-time

Posted 6 days ago

Job description

Brandeis University is looking for an Associate Network Engineer in their IT department. This role will work closely with the other engineers to assist and learn the design of system and network configurations, assist with documenting and installing new networks and technologies, and helping to maintain and upgrade existing systems as needed. They will work closely with the Senior Network Engineer and Lead infrastructure engineer to learn best practices and develop their broader technical and professional knowledge. This role is responsible for helping to ensure a highly available, secure, and scalable network that supports academic, research, and administrative operations. The Associate Network Engineer will work with other members of the network, systems, applications, and security teams to help design, deploy, monitor, troubleshoot, and maintain all the university's network operations. The primary goal of this position is to help to maximize reliability, availability, performance, and security of the network. This is a mostly technical and operations-based role that involves a high level of complexity and problem solving. It will require excellent written and verbal communications skills working in a team-oriented environment. You will need to have the ability to work both on your own and with the team. This position requires off hours work for maintenance or incident response.
Job Description:
Function 1 (50%)
  • Assist in solving technical issues which can include Routers, Switches, VMware, Servers, Wireless and Firewalls.
  • Assist to resolve operational problems that have been escalated beyond Help Desk first response.
  • Monitor networks and related systems performance.
  • Prepare documentation and guides that can be used across teams with varying levels of technical knowledge.
  • Assist in the configuration of automatic backups for all networking equipment and configurations.
  • Responsible for all location's networking systems.
  • Responsible for assisting with deploying network hardware upgrades.
  • Maintaining network documentation, including inventory lists and warranty information.

Function 2 (35%)
  • Assist in the deployment and support local and remote data centers.
  • Assist in the upgrade firmware on network equipment to mitigate security risks, and to provide new functionality when needed.
  • Work with engineers to help design network maintenance and expansion.
  • Perform network reviews, evaluate current state, and provide feedback for improvement.
  • Learn existing solutions and provide improvement feedback to engineers.
  • Ensures that server systems and networks maintain required availability, performance, and capacity for growth.
  • Engage with external vendor support as required.
  • Executes additional activities that support ITS as assigned.

Function 3 (10%)
  • Act as on-site technical point of contact for network infrastructure components requiring outside vendor participation, including but not limited to campus voice, data, security, energy management, food service, card access, and retail point-of-sales.
  • Participate in technical and business discussions relative to future architecture direction aligning with the University's goals.
  • Occasionally exceed 7 hours per day and/or 35 hours per week. After hours and weekend work occasionally occur.
  • Provide periodic status reports on projects and system conditions as required/requested by ITS Management.

Function 4 (5%)
• Represent ITS network interests and provide technical specifications with regard to Capital Projects and other non-ITS projects that may occur.
The salary range for the position is $75 - 84.4K.
Additional Job Description:
The work is of an intellectual nature. While performing the functions of this job, the employee is required to stand and sit for prolonged periods. Specific vision abilities required include close and medium distance vision and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to hear normal sounds, distinguish sound as voice and communicate through human speech. This position requires the ability to operate a keyboard, computer mouse, telephone, copier, writing tools, and other standard office equipment. On occasion an employee will be asked to lift items weighing up to 60 pounds.
Job Requirements:
  • BS/equivalent in Computer Science, or related field plus 1-3 years of related experience in enterprise and datacenter networking or AS/equivalent plus 3-5 years or HS/GED/equivalent plus 5-7 years.
  • A basic understanding of networking protocols and technologies (TCP/IP, OSPF, DNS, DHCP, and VLAN)
  • A basic understanding of the OSI model.
  • Familiarity with enterprise-grade networking hardware (e.g., Arista, Aruba, Cisco, etc.).
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Time management skills (including task prioritization).
  • Eager to learn and explore various projects outside of your job scope.
  • Self-motivated, self-directed, and committed to improving your skills.
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment

Pay Range Disclosure
The University's pay ranges represent a good faith estimate of what Brandeis reasonably expects to pay for a position at the time of posting. The pay offered to a selected candidate during hiring will be based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience and education/training, internal peer equity, and applicable legal requirements.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Brandeis University is an equal opportunity employer which does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religious creed, gender identity and expression, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, genetic information, disability, caste, military or veteran status or any other category protected by law (also known as membership in a "protected class").

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