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TenCate Americas is hiring: Network Engineer I in Chattanooga

TenCate Americas, Chattanooga, TN, United States


Position Summary
Location: Chattanooga, TN

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Employment Type: Full-Time

Company: TenCate Grass (U.S.)

The Network Engineer I plays a key role in supporting the design, implementation, and maintenance of TenCate’s network infrastructure. This position is well suited for an early-career network professional who has a foundational understanding of networking concepts and is eager to continue developing hands‑on skills with firewalls, switches, access points, and modern security frameworks, including Zero Trust.

This role works closely with senior engineers and IT team members to support secure, reliable, and scalable network operations across a globally distributed organization.

Key Responsibilities

Assist with the configuration, monitoring, and management of Palo Alto firewalls, or actively pursue the required training to support firewall administration and network security

Support deployment, configuration, and troubleshooting of HPE/Aruba switches and wireless access points in both wired and wireless network environments

Participate in routine network maintenance activities, including patching, upgrades, and hardware replacements

Monitor network performance and health, identify potential issues, and elevate or resolve incidents as appropriate

Document network configurations, changes, and processes in accordance with company standards

Contribute to the implementation and maintenance of Zero Trust security principles across the network infrastructure

Collaborate with senior network engineers and IT staff to support ongoing operations and project delivery

Required Skills And Knowledge

Basic understanding of firewall administration, preferably with Palo Alto Networks devices, or a strong willingness to learn

Working knowledge of HPE/Aruba networking solutions, or the ability and motivation to rapidly develop these skills

Familiarity with core networking technologies, including:

TCP/IP

VLANs

DHCP

DNS

STP

General awareness of Zero Trust security concepts and their application in enterprise environments

Ability to interpret network diagrams and follow standard operating procedures

Strong problem‑solving skills and a desire to learn new technologies

Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team environment

Preferred Qualifications

Associate’s degree or higher in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience

Entry‑level certifications are a plus, including:

CompTIA Network+

HPE Network Switching Associate

Palo Alto Networks Cybersecurity Practitioner

Experience with network monitoring tools and ticketing systems

Exposure to public cloud platforms, such as Microsoft Azure

Personal Attributes

Detail‑oriented and organized in approach to work

Self‑motivated and proactive in professional development

Adaptable to evolving technologies and business needs

Committed to maintaining high standards of network security, performance, and reliability

Work Environment And Physical Requirements

Hybrid work environment based in Austin, TX

Occasional after‑hours work may be required to support updates, maintenance, and outages

Approximately 15% travel required to support IT projects and team collaboration

International travel will be required; a valid passport or the ability to obtain one is necessary

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds as required for network equipment installation and replacement

Equal Employment Opportunity
TenCate is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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