Network Deployment Engineer IV

Astreya•Ashburn, VA

3d•$55 - $87

About The Position

As a Deployment Network Engineer, you will be responsible for the end-to-end implementation and validation of network infrastructure supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) phases. This role bridges the gap between network design and physical deployment, ensuring that lab and production environments are ready for Engineering Verification Testing (EVT) and Production Verification Testing (PVT). You will focus on the rapid deployment of high-performance networks, hardware integration, and the automation of site-level configurations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
5 years of professional experience in large-scale network deployment or data center infrastructure operations.
Direct experience supporting NPI workstreams (EVT, DVT, or PVT) within a hardware or networking lab environment.
Expert-level proficiency in L2/L3 protocols including BGP, OSPF, and EVPN/VXLAN in a multi-vendor environment.
Hands-on experience with Arista, Cisco, or Juniper data center-grade switching and routing hardware.
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot high-speed optical interconnects (100G/400G+) and complex physical layer issues.
Professional experience using Python or Ansible to automate network configuration and deployment tasks.

Nice To Haves

Experience with high-density cabling and power management in a lab or data center environment.
Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple deployment workstreams simultaneously.
Ability to lift and install equipment up to 50 lbs in server racks.
Advanced certifications such as CCNP, JNCIP, or ACE.

Responsibilities

Lead the physical and logical deployment of network infrastructure to support NPI workstreams (EVT/DVT/PVT).
Execute site-specific network configurations, ensuring adherence to global design standards while meeting unique lab requirements.
Coordinate with cross-functional teams to integrate new hardware platforms into existing production and test networks.
Perform initial bring-up, firmware validation, and functional testing of new networking hardware (routers, switches, and optical interconnects).
Troubleshoot complex physical layer issues, including high-speed fiber optics, transceivers, and structured cabling systems.
Manage the lifecycle of deployment from "rack and stack" to "ready for traffic."
Utilize and contribute to automation frameworks (Ansible, Python, or internal tools) to streamline zero-touch provisioning (ZTP) and network audits.
Develop scripts to automate repetitive deployment tasks and ensure configuration consistency across disparate lab sites.
Validate automated deployment workflows against production-grade hardware.
Collaborate with Network Architects to provide feedback on "deployability" and operational maintainability of new designs.
Support the scaling of lab environments to mirror high-density production data centers.
Maintain rigorous documentation for site builds, network topologies, and deployment playbooks.

Benefits

Medical provided through UHC (PPO, HSA, Surest options)
Medical provided through Kaiser (HMO option only) for California employees only
Dental provided through UHC Nationwide
Vision provided by UHC
Flexible Spending Account for Health & Dependent Care
Pre-Tax Account for Commuter Benefit/Parking & Transit (location-specific)
Continuing Education and Professional Development via various integrated platforms, e.g. Udemy and Coursera
Corporate Wellness Program provided by Goomi Group
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Days
401k Plan
Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
Short Term & Long Term Disability
Critical Illness, Critical Hospital, and Voluntary Accident Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement (available 6 months after start date, capped)
Paid Time Off (accrued and prorated, maximum of 120 hours annually)
Paid Holidays
Any other statutory leaves, paid time, or other ancillary benefits required under state and federal law