Entry Level Network Systems Engineer Jobs
New grad network systems engineer jobs are open to recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio or internship work can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Government & Public Sector, Aerospace & Defense, and Automotive, with employers like Kern County, CA, JST, and AMEWAS hiring at this level now.
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Examination: Appraisal (Weight 100%): Will be conducted for the purpose of evaluating the applicant's training, education, experience, interest and personal fitness for the position. Appraisal can be based on any of the following: investigation, oral exam and/or review of application.
Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the examination process.
Minimum Qualifications / Employment Standards
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Two (2) years of experience as a Senior Information Systems Specialist in the Kern County classification system.
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Seven (7) years of increasing responsible experience, with six (6) years of experience in the administration, maintenance and or technical support of a local area network (LAN) including, providing connectivity to a departmental host system; setting up, maintaining, and upgrading network operating systems and applications software for a department or organization.
Must possess a valid Class "C" California Driver's License at the time of appointment.
Full Job Description for: Local Area Network Systems Administrator
About Kern County
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Additional Information
Admittance to the examination will require a valid government issued photograph identification. Applicants who are unable to present proper identification must make arrangements with the Human Resources Division prior to the test date.
A background check may be conducted for this classification.
Following an offer of employment, you may be required to submit to post offer medical and drug screening tests at County expense.
This examination will establish an eligible list from which immediate appointment(s) will be made at the Kern County Sheriff's Office. Other permanent and temporary appointments will be made as needed. Successful candidates will remain on the eligible list for a period of twelve-months, unless specified otherwise by the Civil Service Commission. Candidates are encouraged to indicate acceptable geographical locations in which they would accept employment on their application form. Candidates MUST be willing to travel to these locations (areas/district offices).
For more information regarding Kern County's recruitment process, please see our FAQ page.
Kern County is an ADA compliant and an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.
- As a regular or provisional employee of Kern County, working twenty (20) hours or more per week, you are presently eligible for the following benefits as described below:
Health Insurance: (Medical/Dental/Vision): Kern County offers five affordable medical options. Kern Legacy Health Plans are medical and prescription health plan options administered directly by the County of Kern. Kaiser Permanente is also an option. Employees may also choose from two dental plans; Liberty Dental PPO or HMO. The vision coverage is provided through Vision Service Plan (VSP).
Retirement Program: Kern County Employees' Retirement Association (KCERA). This Section 401 (a) defined benefit retirement plan requires employer and employee contribution and pays retired employees a pension based on salary, years of service, and age upon retirement.
Deferred Compensation: This section 457 plan allows employees to contribute on a pre-tax basis to a supplemental retirement account which is then paid out to them when they retire.
Social Security Administration:
Note: Both Kern County and the employee contribute to Social Security and Medicare as follows:
- The County of Kern withholds 6.2% for Social Security (FICA1) and 1.45% for Medicare (FICA2) from employee's payroll warrants
- The County matches the employee's 6.2% for Social Security and 1.45% for Medicare
Voluntary Benefits: Chimienti & Associates (Administrator) offers the following voluntary benefits and can be deducted on a pre-tax bases: Short Term Disability Coverage, Accident Plan, Cancer Plan and a Flexible Spending Account.
Paid Holiday Leave: 12 set days (per calendar year)
Position Information
Examination: Appraisal (Weight 100%): Will be conducted for the purpose of evaluating the applicant's training, education, experience, interest and personal fitness for the position. Appraisal can be based on any of the following: investigation, oral exam and/or review of application.
Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the examination process.
Minimum Qualifications / Employment Standards
OR
OR
OR
Two (2) years of experience as a Senior Information Systems Specialist in the Kern County classification system.
OR
Seven (7) years of increasing responsible experience, with six (6) years of experience in the administration, maintenance and or technical support of a local area network (LAN) including, providing connectivity to a departmental host system; setting up, maintaining, and upgrading network operating systems and applications software for a department or organization.
Must possess a valid Class "C" California Driver's License at the time of appointment.
Full Job Description for: Local Area Network Systems Administrator
About Kern County
To learn more about Kern County, click here or follow us:
Growth Mindset
Additional Information
Admittance to the examination will require a valid government issued photograph identification. Applicants who are unable to present proper identification must make arrangements with the Human Resources Division prior to the test date.
A background check may be conducted for this classification.
Following an offer of employment, you may be required to submit to post offer medical and drug screening tests at County expense.
This examination will establish an eligible list from which immediate appointment(s) will be made at the Kern County Sheriff's Office. Other permanent and temporary appointments will be made as needed. Successful candidates will remain on the eligible list for a period of twelve-months, unless specified otherwise by the Civil Service Commission. Candidates are encouraged to indicate acceptable geographical locations in which they would accept employment on their application form. Candidates MUST be willing to travel to these locations (areas/district offices).
For more information regarding Kern County's recruitment process, please see our FAQ page.
Kern County is an ADA compliant and an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.
- As a regular or provisional employee of Kern County, working twenty (20) hours or more per week, you are presently eligible for the following benefits as described below:
Health Insurance: (Medical/Dental/Vision): Kern County offers five affordable medical options. Kern Legacy Health Plans are medical and prescription health plan options administered directly by the County of Kern. Kaiser Permanente is also an option. Employees may also choose from two dental plans; Liberty Dental PPO or HMO. The vision coverage is provided through Vision Service Plan (VSP).
Retirement Program: Kern County Employees' Retirement Association (KCERA). This Section 401 (a) defined benefit retirement plan requires employer and employee contribution and pays retired employees a pension based on salary, years of service, and age upon retirement.
Deferred Compensation: This section 457 plan allows employees to contribute on a pre-tax basis to a supplemental retirement account which is then paid out to them when they retire.
Social Security Administration:
Note: Both Kern County and the employee contribute to Social Security and Medicare as follows:
- The County of Kern withholds 6.2% for Social Security (FICA1) and 1.45% for Medicare (FICA2) from employee's payroll warrants
- The County matches the employee's 6.2% for Social Security and 1.45% for Medicare
Voluntary Benefits: Chimienti & Associates (Administrator) offers the following voluntary benefits and can be deducted on a pre-tax bases: Short Term Disability Coverage, Accident Plan, Cancer Plan and a Flexible Spending Account.
Paid Holiday Leave: 12 set days (per calendar year)
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- Attollo1
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- Aerospace & Defense2
- Automotive1
- Consulting & Professional Services1
Entry Level Network Systems Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level network systems engineer job?
Entry level network systems engineer roles reward candidates who can demonstrate hands-on skills early. Employers at this level look for foundational certifications like CompTIA Network+ or CCNA, lab work or home-lab projects that show practical troubleshooting, and any internship or co-op experience with routing, switching, or network monitoring. A clear, project-focused resume that highlights what you built or fixed will set you apart from candidates who list coursework alone.
Which companies hire entry level network systems engineers?
Companies hiring entry level network systems engineers right now include Kern County, CA, JST, and AMEWAS, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level covers managed service providers, large enterprises building out IT infrastructure, defense contractors, and government agencies that regularly onboard junior engineers for network support and operations roles.
Are there remote entry level network systems engineer jobs?
Yes, though most entry level network roles lean on-site because hands-on lab and hardware work is part of the job. About 14% of entry level network systems engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, with remote options more common in network monitoring, NOC analyst, and cloud networking support positions where physical access to equipment is less critical.
Are these new grad network systems engineer jobs?
Yes, the listings on this page include new grad, recent graduate, and junior network systems engineer roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts internships or co-op work toward the requirement, or accepts a strong portfolio or lab projects in place of full-time history. Look for language like "entry level," "junior," or "new graduates encouraged to apply" in the job description.
Which industries hire the most entry level network systems engineers?
Entry Level network systems engineer roles concentrate in Government & Public Sector, Aerospace & Defense, and Automotive, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they maintain large, complex network environments that require a steady pipeline of junior engineers to handle day-to-day operations, monitoring, and infrastructure support.