Network Engineer

Job Description

Role: Network Deployment engineer – LAN/WAN

Primary Skill : LAN/WAN, Cisco, Juniper

Secondary Skill: Arista, Aruba

Location: Redmond, WA

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.

Certifications ( but Not Mandatory):

Cisco: CCNP, CCIE

Juniper: JNCIP, JNCIE

Arista: ACE-A, ACE-P

Aruba: ACMP, ACDP

Network Automation: DevNet, JNCIA-DevOps, Ansible

Education:

Bachelor of Engineering (Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics etc.) with CCNA & CCNP ()

Disclaimer

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Compensation and Benefits

A candidate’s pay within the range will depend on their work location, skills, experience, education, and other factors permitted by law. This role may also be eligible for performance-based bonuses subject to company policies. In addition, this role is eligible for the following benefits subject to company policies: medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, life, accidental death & dismemberment, and insurance; employee assistance program; 401(k) retirement plan; 10 days of paid time off per year (some positions are eligible for need-based leave with no designated number of leave days per year); and 10 paid holidays per year.