Junior Network Engineer

At Fried Frank, we’re a community of 800 lawyers and 500 business services professionals across New York, Washington, DC, London, Frankfurt, and Brussels. We advise leading corporations, investment funds, and financial institutions on high-stakes M&A, securities, regulatory matters, real estate, and litigation.

Our culture is grounded in our core values — excellence, integrity and collaboration — and is designed to foster continuous learning, meaningful mentorship, and lasting professional growth. We are firmly committed to pro bono service and social justice, building on a proud legacy in civil rights.

Our inclusive talent strategy is a core part of our broader talent management efforts and we remain steadfast in fostering a workplace where everyone has the opportunity to grow, thrive, and become their best professional and personal selves. Our business services professionals are integral to the firm’s success, driving innovation, operational excellence and exceptional client service across all areas of the firm.

We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including comprehensive medical coverage, retirement plans and health and wellness initiatives designed to support your personal and professional wellbeing. We welcome passionate, driven individuals to join us, and be part of a team where you’ll be supported, inspired and empowered to build an exceptional career.

Position Summary

The Junior Network Engineer is responsible for managing, maintaining, and supporting the firm’s network infrastructure and cloud environment. This role assists with configuring, monitoring, troubleshooting, and maintaining both on-premises and cloud-based systems to ensure reliable connectivity, security, and performance.

The ideal candidate should have foundational knowledge of networking technologies and cloud platforms, along with a strong interest in infrastructure, cloud computing, automation, and cybersecurity.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist with the deployment, configuration, and maintenance of network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless systems
• Support cloud infrastructure administration across Microsoft Azure
• Monitor network and cloud environments to ensure system availability, performance, and security
• Troubleshoot connectivity, VPN, DNS, routing, and cloud-related issues
• Participate in cloud migration and infrastructure modernization projects
• Perform routine system updates, backups, patching, and maintenance tasks
• Document network configurations, cloud resources, and operational procedures
• Collaborate with senior engineers and IT teams on infrastructure projects and issue resolution
• Support security best practices, including firewall policies, MFA, and monitoring
• Assist with disaster recovery and business continuity planning

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Networking, Cloud Computing, or related field
• Basic understanding of networking concepts, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, VPNs, and routing/switching
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, or GCP
• Knowledge of Windows Server and Linux operating systems
• Understanding of basic cybersecurity and cloud security concepts
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Demonstrates adaptability to shifting priorities and emerging technologies.
• Familiarity with hardware from vendors like Cisco, Palo Alto, or Fortinet.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in networking, cloud support, or IT infrastructure
• Certifications such as:
• CompTIA Network+
• CompTIA Cloud+
• AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
• Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)
• Cisco CCNA

Technical Skills

• Networking: TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, VPNs, Routing & Switching
• Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure, GCP
• Operating Systems: Windows Server, Linux
• Security: Firewalls, MFA, IAM, VPN Security
• Monitoring Tools: Wireshark, SolarWinds, PRTG, CloudWatch, Azure Monitor
• Virtualization: VMware, Hyper-V
• Automation & Scripting: PowerShell, Bash, Python
• Infrastructure as Code: Terraform (basic knowledge)

Soft Skills

• Strong willingness to learn new technologies
• Problem-solving and troubleshooting mindset
• Attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
• Team collaboration and customer support orientation
• Infrastructure as Code: Terraform (basic knowledge)

The actual salary offered will be based on a number of factors including but not limited to the qualifications of the applicant, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.

New York Salary Range

$80,000—$100,000 USD