Network Deployment Engineer
Location: Redmond, WA (Onsite)
Primary Skill: LAN/WAN, Cisco, Juniper, Arista, Aruba
Job Description:
Network Deployment engineer
Education:
Bachelor of Engineering (Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics etc.) with CCNA & CCNP (preferred)
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, deploy, and maintain network infrastructure across multiple vendors (Cisco, Juniper, Arista, Aruba).
- Configure and optimize routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless networks for enterprise and data center environments.
- Perform network upgrades, migrations, and expansions while ensuring minimal downtime.
- Implement network security policies, access controls, and monitoring solutions.
- Conduct site surveys and assessments to determine optimal network configurations.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex Layer 2 and Layer 3 network issues.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to integrate networking solutions with business applications.
- Provide documentation, network diagrams, and knowledge transfer to operations teams.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices.
- Support network automation and scripting initiatives (Python, Ansible, etc.).
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
- Min 4+ years of exp. for L2 and 6+ years exp. for L3 in network deployment, administration, and troubleshooting
- Expertise in configuring and managing Cisco, Juniper, Arista, and Aruba network devices.
- Strong understanding of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, IS-IS) and switching technologies (VLANs, STP, VXLAN, EVPN).
- Proficiency in network security technologies (firewalls, IPS/IDS, VPNs, NAC solutions).
- Hands-on experience with wireless networks (Aruba ClearPass, Cisco Wireless Controllers, 802.1X authentication).
- Experience with network automation (Ansible, Python, Terraform) is a plus.
- Familiarity with cloud networking (Azure) and scripting knowledge (python) is an advantage.
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Excellent communication and documentation skills.