EOS Network Deployment Engineer

Insight Global

Bellevue, WA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Cisco Network Systems, Cisco Routers, Cisco Switches, Command Line, Failover, High Availability, Identify Issues, Juniper Networks Product Family, Network Administration/Management, Network Integration, Network Routing, On Site Support, Procedure Implementation, Production Systems, Testing, Validation Documentation, Validation Testing
LOCATION
Bellevue, WA
POSTED
30+ days ago
Job Description We are seeking a hands-on Network Deployment Engineer to support a large-scale End-of-Support (EOS) hardware replacement program. This role focuses on executing remote network cutovers, performing failover activities, and validating network behavior during maintenance windows. The engineer will work closely with lead engineers and follow detailed procedures to ensure seamless transitions with no impact to live network traffic. Key Responsibilities - Execute remote network device swaps as part of an EOS hardware replacement program - Perform command-line execution on network devices (primarily Cisco; exposure to Juniper is emerging) - Drive traffic failover activities, ensuring live traffic is safely rerouted prior to device removal - Perform validation checks before, during, and after cutover using internal tools and command-line outputs - Execute detailed Method of Procedures (MOPs) with precision during maintenance windows - Conduct device health checks and confirm readiness prior to cutover - Gracefully decommission legacy hardware by executing shutdown and failover procedures - Bring new devices online, validate configurations, and confirm network stability post-implementation - Troubleshoot issues in real time during cutovers, escalating to lead engineers as needed - Partner with onsite technicians who perform the physical installation while driving all remote engineering execution Day-to-Day Work - Review and interpret MOPs to understand each deployment step prior to execution - Execute configuration and validation commands on Cisco (and eventually Juniper) devices - Monitor failover behavior and confirm routing and traffic continuity - Use internal validation tools along with CLI outputs to confirm network integrity - Document validation outcomes and escalate issues through defined escalation paths We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/. Skills and Requirements Required Qualifications - Hands-on experience executing network changes in production environments - Strong experience working with Cisco routers and switches via CLI - Experience performing failover activities and validating network behavior post-change - Ability to read, interpret, and precisely execute Method of Procedures (MOPs) - Proven ability to troubleshoot issues in real time under tight maintenance windows - Strong understanding of network fundamentals (routing, traffic flow, failover concepts) Preferred Qualifications - Experience with Juniper network devices or willingness to ramp quickly - Experience supporting large-scale hardware refresh or deployment programs - Experience working in telecom or other high-availability environments - Familiarity with internal or custom validation tools

About the Company

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Insight Global

We are a staffing agency helping individuals find jobs and employers fill open positions.

Based in Atlanta, Insight Global is a premier provider of employment and staffing solutions to Fortune 1000 customers across the United States and Canada. We provide long-term contract, short-term contract, temporary-to-permanent, direct placement, and enhanced staffing services. Insight Global specializes in placing contract job seekers into Information Technology, Accounting and Finance, Engineering (non-IT), and Government jobs.

Since our inception in 2001, we have experienced unprecedented growth within our industry, rapidly expanding from an Atlanta-based start-up to one of the most successful staffing firms in America.

Our core staffing services are the backbone upon which Insight Global was founded and have driven our success. We cater our delivery approach and recruiting efforts to meet each client’s unique demands, ensuring that we deliver both maximum client value and the differentiated Insight Global experience.

COMPANY SIZE
2,500 to 4,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Other/Not Classified
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Paid Sick Days, Parking, Performance Bonus, Professional Development, 401K, Subsidized Commuting, Employee Referral Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Events, Retirement / Pension Plans, Transportation Allowance, Vehicle Allowance, Work From Home, Merchandise Discounts
FOUNDED
2001
WEBSITE
http://www.insightglobal.net