Network Deployment Engineer

Job Title: Network Deployment Engineer
Location: Redmond, WA (Onsite)
Duration/Term: Long-Term Contract

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Network Deployment Engineer to design, deploy, and maintain enterprise and data center network infrastructure across Cisco, Juniper, Arista, and Aruba platforms. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in routing, switching, network security, and automation, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal network performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, deploy, and maintain network infrastructure across multiple vendors (Cisco, Juniper, Arista, Aruba).
• Configure and optimize routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless networks.
• Perform network upgrades, migrations, and expansions, ensuring business continuity.
• Implement network security policies, access controls, and monitoring solutions.
• Conduct site surveys and assessments for optimal network configurations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex Layer 2 and Layer 3 network issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate networking solutions with business applications.
• Create and maintain network documentation, diagrams, and knowledge transfer materials.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices.
• Support network automation and scripting initiatives using Python, Ansible, Terraform.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 4+ years of experience for L2 and 6+ years for L3 in network deployment, administration, and troubleshooting.
• Expertise in configuring and managing Cisco, Juniper, Arista, and Aruba 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, including Aruba ClearPass and Cisco Wireless Controllers.
• Experience with network automation (Ansible, Python, Terraform) is a plus.
• Familiarity with cloud networking (Azure) and scripting (Python).
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and within a team.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Preferred Certifications:

• Cisco: CCNP, CCIE
• Juniper: JNCIP, JNCIE
• Arista: ACE-A, ACE-P
• Aruba: ACMP, ACDP
• Network Automation: DevNet, JNCIA-DevOps, Ansible

Key Skills: Network Deployment & Administration, Routing & Switching Protocols, Network Security & Access Control, Wireless Networking, Network Automation & Scripting, Cloud Networking, Troubleshooting & Problem-Solving, Technical Documentation & Communication.

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