Lab Network Engineer

1 day ago

San Francisco, California, United States Element Technologies Full time

Overview:
We are seeking a hands-on Lab Network Engineer with strong experience in 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.

Key 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.

Qualifications:

  • 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.

Mandatory 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, Lucidchart, Cisco Packet Tracer

Device Reboot/Recovery

Restarting 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

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