Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Network Engineer to design, implement, and manage our end-to-end network testbeds.
You will play a critical role in supporting our lab teams by building, maintaining, and reconfiguring network equipment to meet their specific testing needs.
This role requires a strong understanding of IP networking, routing, switching and tunneling protocols and some Python coding experience.
Responsibilities
Design, implement, and deploy end-to-end lab testbeds based on provided requirements.
Provide qualified network engineering support for installation and decommissioning of racks and network equipment.
Verify and troubleshoot connectivity and health of network devices.
Build, maintain, and reconfigure network equipment to meet the specific needs of the customer teams.
Develop test automation scripts, troubleshoot network protocols, testbeds, and execute test campaigns.
Configure network equipment for various testbed elements such as mobile devices, switches, routers, wireless/cellular equipment, servers, including ports, firewalls, VXLAN, EVPN and ACLs.
Configure Linux-based systems (servers, compute, databases) that are part of the testbeds, and ensure proper network interconnectivity with enterprise systems, production systems, and internet access.
Develop test scripts to extract network metrics from devices, protocols, and databases through API queries, WebSocket interfaces, and Android debugging tools (adb).
Assist in maintaining additional infrastructure such as compute and storage systems, monitoring systems, and test equipment.
Analyze and compare test results from test campaigns and prepare comprehensive reports in a presentable format.
Recommended Qualifications
Subject matter expertise in IP Networking/Routing & Switching/Tunneling (TCP/IP, IPv4/v6, BGP, ISIS, OSPF, MPLS, VXLAN, EVPN, etc). Network certifications such as CCNA/CCNP, JNCIA/JNCIS, RHCSA, or equivalent experience are highly preferred.
Experience with Optical Transport Network technologies.
Experience configuring, troubleshooting and deploying routing, switching and tunnelingprotocols (BGP, IS-IS, MPLS, RSVP-TE, VRRP, VXLAN and EVPN).
Proven ability to analyze complex situations, troubleshoot and root cause system issues, and solve problems efficiently.
Experience working in data centers, colocation facilities, internet exchanges, or central offices. Working knowledge of physical network infrastructure, including power, cooling, structured cabling, and fiber-optic cabling, is a plus.
Experience working in a multi-vendor environment with hands-on experience with networking hardware.
Familiarity with Linux-based systems and experience with scripting and automation (Bash, Python, Perl) is essential.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
Work experience in designing, deploying, and operating large-scale networks.
Experience with revision control systems (e.g., Git) is a plus
Top Skills
What We Do
Astreya is the leading IT solutions provider for some of the world's most recognizable and innovative organizations. Our journey started in 2001 in the heart of Silicon Valley and reaches thirty-three countries with over 2200+ IT professionals. We enable businesses to make better decisions, achieve operational efficiency and gain a competitive edge. The Astreya advantage is centered around focus and clear- vision, world-class talent, and innovative technology: Creativity is in our DNA. Our dedicated Software and Service Innovation teams bring best-in-class technology and tools to bear for our clients.
