Entry Level Staff Network Engineer Jobs
New grad staff network engineer jobs attract recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong home lab portfolio or internship work can carry more weight than a lengthy resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Technology & Software, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Insurance, with employers like Amazon, Optum, and Oracle hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
The Network Account Manager represents and advances Healthfirst interests in the Provider market as the preferred and ultimately preeminent plan through superior customer service and execution of Provider engagement strategies. The Network Account Manager represents commitment to developing and managing a high performance network and to engaging in various Provider engagement strategies that follow four core principles: Quality, Clinical Efficiency, Administrative Efficiency and Population Health.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Serve as plan liaison for physicians/physician groups in a specified geographical area. Will be main point of contact for all plan-related issues including marketing, enrollment, contracting, billing and reimbursement.
- Responsibility for the resolution of all issues, including those identified by the provider, and those identified internally that have an impact on the physician. Coordinates with all Healthfirst staff to assist as appropriate, including creating project plans, issue logs, conference calls, etc.
- Responsibility for the provider recruitment process. Identify gaps, complete paperwork, etc.
- Schedule frequent and regular face-to-face contact with the practice locations to identify any issues and ensure plan visibility.
- Keep abreast of competitor activity, including new reimbursement and marketing strategies. Negotiate favorable/competitive rates with providers based on market trends.
- Conduct new provider orientation and identify on an ongoing basis opportunities for education on both clinical and administrative topics. Includes experts in the field of education as needed from in-house staff.
- Responsible for monitoring and reporting on providers' clinical quality & financial performance, working with their manager and other internal departments to create strategic improvement plans.
- Working under light supervision, maneuvers multiple tasks independently with a fast-paced proactive vs. reactive approach to changing priorities while meeting departmental objectives. Attention to managing many details and remaining focused in an environment with distractions.
- Contribute creative solutions and ownership of daily assignments for seamless communication and systematic completion of routine and special projects. Follow protocols and use common sense to escalate situations to management appropriately.
- Handle other duties as assigned with the occasional need to work weekends, overtime and/or travel throughout the tri-state area. Engage in mastering the Division's impact on Healthfirst, its Members and Providers.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution
- Bilingual fluency (reading, writing, speaking) Spanish and English
- Medicare and/or Medicaid managed care experience
- Experience with MHS, Macess, and/or electronic archiving
- Provider office operations experience
- Ability to understand Provider claims reimbursement
- Contract negotiation experience
- Professional Writing skills (Letter writing, Memo and Email)
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
COMPENSATION
- Hiring Range*:
- Greater New York City Area (NY, NJ, CT residents): $68,900 - $99,620
- All Other Locations (within approved locations): $61,300 - $91,120
As a candidate for this position, your salary and related elements of compensation will be contingent upon your work experience, education, licenses and certifications, and any other factors Healthfirst deems pertinent to the hiring decision.
In addition to your salary, Healthfirst offers employees a full range of benefits such as, medical, dental and vision coverage, incentive and recognition programs, life insurance, and 401k contributions (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Healthfirst believes in providing a competitive compensation and benefits package wherever its employees work and live.
*The hiring range is defined as the lowest and highest salaries that Healthfirst in “good faith” would pay to a new hire, or for a job promotion, or transfer into this role.
INTRODUCTION
The Network Account Manager represents and advances Healthfirst interests in the Provider market as the preferred and ultimately preeminent plan through superior customer service and execution of Provider engagement strategies. The Network Account Manager represents commitment to developing and managing a high performance network and to engaging in various Provider engagement strategies that follow four core principles: Quality, Clinical Efficiency, Administrative Efficiency and Population Health.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Serve as plan liaison for physicians/physician groups in a specified geographical area. Will be main point of contact for all plan-related issues including marketing, enrollment, contracting, billing and reimbursement.
- Responsibility for the resolution of all issues, including those identified by the provider, and those identified internally that have an impact on the physician. Coordinates with all Healthfirst staff to assist as appropriate, including creating project plans, issue logs, conference calls, etc.
- Responsibility for the provider recruitment process. Identify gaps, complete paperwork, etc.
- Schedule frequent and regular face-to-face contact with the practice locations to identify any issues and ensure plan visibility.
- Keep abreast of competitor activity, including new reimbursement and marketing strategies. Negotiate favorable/competitive rates with providers based on market trends.
- Conduct new provider orientation and identify on an ongoing basis opportunities for education on both clinical and administrative topics. Includes experts in the field of education as needed from in-house staff.
- Responsible for monitoring and reporting on providers' clinical quality & financial performance, working with their manager and other internal departments to create strategic improvement plans.
- Working under light supervision, maneuvers multiple tasks independently with a fast-paced proactive vs. reactive approach to changing priorities while meeting departmental objectives. Attention to managing many details and remaining focused in an environment with distractions.
- Contribute creative solutions and ownership of daily assignments for seamless communication and systematic completion of routine and special projects. Follow protocols and use common sense to escalate situations to management appropriately.
- Handle other duties as assigned with the occasional need to work weekends, overtime and/or travel throughout the tri-state area. Engage in mastering the Division's impact on Healthfirst, its Members and Providers.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution
- Bilingual fluency (reading, writing, speaking) Spanish and English
- Medicare and/or Medicaid managed care experience
- Experience with MHS, Macess, and/or electronic archiving
- Provider office operations experience
- Ability to understand Provider claims reimbursement
- Contract negotiation experience
- Professional Writing skills (Letter writing, Memo and Email)
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
COMPENSATION
- Hiring Range*:
- Greater New York City Area (NY, NJ, CT residents): $68,900 - $99,620
- All Other Locations (within approved locations): $61,300 - $91,120
As a candidate for this position, your salary and related elements of compensation will be contingent upon your work experience, education, licenses and certifications, and any other factors Healthfirst deems pertinent to the hiring decision.
In addition to your salary, Healthfirst offers employees a full range of benefits such as, medical, dental and vision coverage, incentive and recognition programs, life insurance, and 401k contributions (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Healthfirst believes in providing a competitive compensation and benefits package wherever its employees work and live.
*The hiring range is defined as the lowest and highest salaries that Healthfirst in “good faith” would pay to a new hire, or for a job promotion, or transfer into this role.
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Entry Level Staff Network Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level staff network engineer job?
Focus on certifications that hiring managers recognize at the entry level, such as CompTIA Network+, Cisco CCNA, or Juniper JNCIA, alongside hands-on experience from home labs, capstone projects, or internships. Employers at this stage prioritize candidates who can demonstrate practical troubleshooting and a working understanding of routing, switching, and network fundamentals over years of full-time experience.
Which companies hire entry level staff network engineers?
Companies hiring entry level staff network engineers right now include Amazon, Optum, and Oracle, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. The hiring mix tends to include managed service providers, defense contractors, healthcare systems, and enterprise technology firms that maintain large internal networks and regularly bring on junior talent to support their infrastructure teams.
Are there remote entry level staff network engineer jobs?
Yes, though most entry level roles still favor on-site work because hands-on access to hardware is part of the job. About 22% of entry level staff network engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions tend to be with larger organizations that have mature remote infrastructure management practices and can support junior staff working off-site.
Are these new grad staff network engineer jobs?
Yes, this page includes new grad, recent graduate, and junior staff network engineer roles alongside other entry level postings. A new grad friendly listing typically welcomes candidates with zero to two years of experience, accepts internship or academic project work in place of full-time history, and does not list a long list of required certifications, making it a realistic first target for someone just finishing a degree or bootcamp program.
Which industries hire the most entry level staff network engineers?
Entry Level staff network engineer roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Insurance, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors tend to drive entry level hiring because they operate complex, high-availability networks that require consistent staffing at the junior level to handle day-to-day monitoring, ticket resolution, and infrastructure support under senior engineers.