Jr. Network Infrastucture Engineer at Legrand in Somerset, NJ

Jr. Network Infrastucture Engineer

Location: Somerset, NJ, United States

At a Glance

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Jr. Network Infrastructure Engineer to join the Data Power and Control Team in Somerset, NJ in a hybrid capacity. This position is intended for candidate with foundational knowledge in networking and a clear desire to grow into a senior network infrastructure or systems engineering role. The Jr. Network Infrastructure Engineer supports the design, deployment, and maintenance of enterprise network environments, assists with troubleshooting connectivity and performance issues, and contributes to infrastructure reliability under the guidance of senior engineers. The role emphasizes hands-on learning, documentation discipline, and gradual ownership of network responsibilities across a global footprint.

What Will You Do?

• Assist with the configuration, monitoring, and maintenance of routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless infrastructure
• Support troubleshooting of network incidents including connectivity, routing, and performance issues across LAN, WAN, and cloud-connected environments
• Perform routine network operations tasks such as device configuration backups, firmware updates, and access control list reviews
• Document network topology, change records, and incident resolutions clearly and accurately
• Assist with the deployment and testing of new network segments, VLANs, and connectivity expansions
• Follow established change management, security, and operational procedures for all network modifications
• Escalate complex issues to senior engineers while maintaining ownership of assigned tasks through resolution
• Participate in team knowledge sharing, on-call rotation support, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Deliver timely, critical support across multiple geographies, including the Americas, Europe, and Asia
• Requires 5-10% travel

Education:

• Associate or Bachelor degree in Network Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience

Required Skills/Knowledge:

• Working knowledge of networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, subnetting, VLANs, routing protocols (OSPF, BGP), and switching
• Familiarity with network hardware from vendors such as Cisco, Juniper, or Palo Alto
• Comfort using command line interfaces for network device configuration and diagnostics
• Basic understanding of network security concepts including firewalls, ACLs, and VPNs
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with a methodical approach to problem solving
• Clear written and verbal communication skills suitable for technical documentation and cross-team coordination
• Consistent, reliable work habits with strong attention to detail

Preferred Skills/Knowledge:

• Entry-level industry certification such as CompTIA Network+, Cisco CCNA, or Juniper JNCIA
• Exposure to SD-WAN, MPLS, or cloud networking platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Experience with network monitoring tools such as SolarWinds, PRTG, or similar
• Introductory experience with automation or scripting for network tasks (Python, Ansible, or similar)
• Internship, lab work, or hands-on project experience in a network or infrastructure environment

About Legrand

Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Our comprehensive offering of solutions for residential, commercial, and data center markets makes us a benchmark for customers worldwide. We harness technological and societal trends with lasting impacts on buildings with the purpose of improving life by transforming the spaces where people live, work, and meet with electrical and digital infrastructures and connected solutions that are simple, innovative, and sustainable. Legrand is a global, publicly traded company listed on the Euronext (Legrand SA EPA: LR). For more information, visit www.legrandgroup.com/en

About Legrand North and Central America

Legrand, North & Central America (LNCA) is a leader in the AV, Lighting & Controls, Electrical, and Data Center markets. LNCA offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as distinctive benefits like a high employer 401K match, paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay, short-term and long-term disability benefit plans, above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave, bonus opportunities in accordance with the Company’s incentive plans, paid time off to volunteer, and an active/growing Employee Resource Group network. For more information, visit legrand.us

About Legrand’s Data Center Power and Control Division

The industry-leading brands of Approved Networks, Ortronics, Raritan, Server Technology, and Starline empower Legrand’s Data, Power & Control to produce innovative solutions for data centers, building networks, and facility infrastructures. Our division designs, manufactures, and markets world-class products for a more productive and sustainable future. The exceptional reliability of our technologies results from decades of proven performance and a dedication to research and development.

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