Senior Network Cutover & Migration Engineer

Arganteal, Corp. • New Orleans, LA

8h • Remote

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Network Cutover / Migration Engineer to execute enterprise switch refresh and migration activities. This is a delivery-focused role where the Low Level Design (LLD) is already completed and validated. Engineers will strictly execute against approved designs, methods of procedure (MOPs), and runbooks.
This role supports large-scale migrations from legacy Cisco switching platforms to newer Cisco hardware, along with Arista switch upgrades, in live production environments.
This role is execution-only:
No network design or architecture responsibilities
No LLD creation or modification
Focused on delivery, precision, and operational excellence

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on IT experience
• Cisco certification required: Active or previous CCNA, OR Current or previous CCNP
• Demonstrated experience performing network cutovers and migrations
• Hands-on experience migrating from older Cisco switching hardware to newer Cisco platforms
• Practical experience with Arista switching, including the 7280 series
• Strong working knowledge of: Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching 10Gb and 25Gb SFP optics Data center ToR architectures
• Ability to execute detailed instructions with precision in production environments
• Comfortable working independently in a remote delivery model

Nice To Haves

• Experience with large-scale switch refresh programs (hundreds of devices)
• Prior data center migration or enterprise network modernization projects
• Familiarity with structured change management (CAB, MOPs, rollback procedures)

Responsibilities

• Execute network cutovers and migrations per approved LLD, MOPs, and runbooks
• Perform switch refresh activities including: Legacy Cisco switches to newer Cisco platforms Arista 7280R2 to 7280R3 migrations
• Support migration of approximately 400 switches, including: 48-port SFP switches 10Gb and 25Gb interfaces Top-of-Rack (ToR) switches Addition and validation of new uplinks Small number of 30Gb switches
• Conduct pre-cutover checks, live cutover execution, and post-cutover validation
• Execute work during overnight and weekend maintenance windows
• Follow formal change management and escalation procedures
• Execute rollback plans when required
• Document outcomes and report execution status

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed