Network Deployment Engineer

Job Title : Network Deployment Engineer

Location : Redmond, WA (Onsite)

Primary Skill : LAN / WAN, Cisco, Juniper

Secondary Skill : Arista, Aruba

Job Description :

Network Deployment engineer LAN / WAN

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.

Certifications (Preferred but Not Mandatory) :

Cisco : CCNP, CCIE

Juniper : JNCIP, JNCIE

Arista : ACE-A, ACE-P

Aruba : ACMP, ACDP

Network Automation : DevNet, JNCIA-DevOps, Ansible