Lab Engineer (Networking)
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Job Location:
Milpitas, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position: Lab Engineer (Networking)
Work Location: Milpitas CA
Payrate: $48.00/hr
Duration: Full-time
Job Description:
Deploying Cisco CNC on VMware designing network topologies and troubleshooting complex infrastructure issues. This role supports lab environments used for testing validation and demonstration of advanced networking solutions.
Responsibilities:
- Deploy and configure Cisco Crosswork Network Controller (CNC) in VMware-based lab environments.
- Design and implement network topologies for lab simulations and proof-of-concept setups.
- Perform manual and remote reboot/recovery of routers and switches when devices are unreachable.
- Troubleshoot network issues using diagnostic tools and logs; escalate as needed.
- Maintain accurate documentation of lab configurations test cases and results.
- Collaborate with engineering and product teams to support lab testing and validation.
- Automate lab tasks using scripting tools (Python Bash Ansible).
- Ensure lab environments are secure up-to-date and aligned with production standards.
Skills:
- Cisco CNC Deployment on VMware
- Installing and configuring Cisco Crosswork Network Controller in virtual environments.
High
- VMware ESXi Cisco CNC Linux CLI
- Network Understanding
- Deep knowledge of routing switching IP addressing and protocols.
Critical
- TCP/IP BGP OSPF VLAN ACLs
- Topology Design
- Creating logical and physical network diagrams for lab or production setups.
High
- Visio Lucid chart Cisco Packet Tracer
- Device Reboot/Recovery
- Restart routers/switches manually or remotely when unreachable.
Medium
- Console access SSH SNMP DCIM tools
- Troubleshooting
- Diagnosing and resolving network issues including connectivity and config errors.
Critical
- Wireshark ping/traceroute syslogs
- Lab Automation & Scripting
- Automating repetitive tasks and configurations.
Low
- Python Ansible Bash
Qualification:
- 3-5 years of experience in network engineering or lab infrastructure roles.
- Strong understanding of IP networking routing protocols and virtualization.
- Hands-on experience with Cisco CNC VMware ESXi and Linux systems is preferred.
- Familiarity with network troubleshooting tools (Wireshark ping traceroute) is must.
