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Network Engineer-L2

Sterling VA - USA

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4 days ago

Key Responsibilities:

Perform advanced switch/router installation and turn-up tasks: rack/stack, power-up, console access, image validation, baseline configuration, and feature enablement per runbooks.
Execute L2/L3 troubleshooting using structured methods (interface counters, logs, spanning-tree, VLANs, Layer 3 adjacency checks) and resolve complex incidents during build windows.
Validate physical and logical connectivity: optics selection, fiber polarity verification, link aggregation, VLAN trunking, and end-to-end ping/trace tests.
Lead staging and burn-in activities; coordinate maintenance windows and support change implementation with accurate documentation.
Mentor L1/L0 technicians; review work for correctness (labeling, patching, port mapping) and enforce ESD/tooling best practices.
Update as-built network records (port maps, serials, rack elevations, IP allocations) in the designated system of record.

Required Skills and Knowledge:

Strong understanding of CCNA-level networking concepts: IP addressing, VLANs, trunking, STP, EtherChannel/LAG, Layer 3 fundamentals (static routes, OSPF basics), and troubleshooting.
Hands-on familiarity with data center cabling and optics: SFP/SFP+/QSFP form factors, fiber types (SM/MM), polarity, and connector care.
Ability to follow and improve runbooks/MOPs; disciplined change control and rollback planning.
Proficiency with common toolsets: console servers, terminal emulators, basic automation/scripting exposure, and ticketing systems.
Strong documentation habits and attention to detail in asset/port records.

Certifications / Training:

Preferred: CCNA or equivalent demonstrated competence.

Mandatory Skills

CCNA-Level Networking (IP Addressing, VLANs, STP, LAG, OSPF), Data Center Cabling & Optics (SFP/SFP+/QSFP, SM/MM Fiber), Runbooks/MOPs & Change Management, Ticketing Systems, Asset/Port Management

Job Number

JO-2604-37751

Job Function

Network Engineer

Experience

3 - 6 years

Work Type

Onsite

Employment Type

Full Time

Salary

Competitive