Wired Network Engineer – Fabric Build (26-00205) -

Role

Wired Network Engineer – Fabric Build

Location

West Coast (Los Angeles preferred)

Duration

3+ Months

Overview

We are seeking a Wired Network Engineer to install, configure, and implement wired network infrastructure across housing buildings ahead of stakeholder migration. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with enterprise switching and routing, Aruba networking, and EVPN-VXLAN fabric technologies, along with strong troubleshooting and documentation skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Install and configure network switches, structured cabling, and related wired infrastructure.
• Configure and manage switches through Aruba Central, including templates, groups, and configuration validation.
• Implement and troubleshoot Layer 2 and Layer 3 technologies, including VLANs, STP, LACP, OSPF, BGP, routing, and VRFs.
• Deploy and support EVPN-VXLAN fabric architectures, including underlay, overlay, and VSX redundancy.
• Execute overnight and after-hours migrations, including pre-checks, cutover, validation, and rollback.
• Coordinate with the Lead Wired Network Engineer to implement established network design standards.
• Document configurations, cabling, port maps, and migration results.
• Coordinate with project teams, facilities, and stakeholders to schedule work and communicate progress.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues during network builds, migrations, and post-migration support.

Required Qualifications

• 3–5 years of enterprise networking experience.
• Experience with Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking, including VLANs, Spanning Tree, BGP, and OSPF.
• Working knowledge of EVPN-VXLAN concepts, including underlay, overlay, VTEPs, VNIs, and symmetric IRB.
• Hands-on experience with fiber and copper cabling, optics, and physical switch installation.
• Knowledge of core infrastructure protocols, including DNS, DHCP, IPAM, NTP, and TCP/IP.
• Strong network troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.
• CCNA, CCNP, or equivalent networking certification.
• Willingness to work overnight and weekend maintenance windows and travel up to 50%.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Aruba CX switches (AOS-CX) and Aruba Central.
• Aruba certifications such as ACSA or ACMP.
• Experience with spine-leaf data center architectures and network overlays.
• Familiarity with network security, firewalls, and network segmentation.
• Experience with network troubleshooting tools such as Wireshark, tcpdump, or iperf.
• Exposure to network automation tools such as Ansible, Terraform, or Git.