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Job Title: Network Engineer
Location: Milpitas, CA 95035 USA
Duration: 12 Months
Role Overview
The team is supporting significant facility expansion projects, including new clean rooms, telecom infrastructure, and lab buildouts. The contractor will primarily support network deployment activities across the campus, including configuring, deploying, and maintaining network equipment.
This is a hands-on implementation and support role rather than a network design position. Network architectures and designs are already established by the engineering team.
Required Qualifications
CCNA certification required (minimum certification requirement)
Minimum 5 years of experience supporting campus network environments
Strong experience configuring and deploying Cisco switches
Solid understanding of Layer 2 networking concepts
Experience with Cisco Catalyst switches, particularly the 9300 series
Experience performing switch deployment, configuration, rack-and-stack, and decommissioning activities
Ability to work onsite daily
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Arista switches (especially the 7050 series)
Experience working in large enterprise environments
Familiarity with network monitoring tools such as:
Cacti
SolarWinds Orion
Experience supporting operational network environments in addition to project work
Higher-level Cisco certifications (CCNP/CCIE) are desirable but not required
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
Deploy and configure network switches and related hardware
Support campus infrastructure projects
Perform rack-and-stack activities
Handle device decommissioning
Update monitoring systems following deployments and removals
Maintain device inventory within SolarWinds Orion and Cacti
Participate in project meetings and collaborate with engineering teams
Provide operational support during periods with fewer project activities
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