L2 Network Deployment Engineer LAN Refresh (Cisco to Arista)

Vantage Point Consulting

Seattle, WA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Cisco IOS (Internetworking Operating System), Cisco Network Systems, Cisco Switches, Design Document, Environmental Regulations, IP Addressing, Layer 2 Protocols, Local Area Network (LAN), Maintain Compliance, Network Administration/Management, Network Design, Network Support, Operating Systems, Operations Guidelines, VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network), Validation Testing
LOCATION
Seattle, WA
POSTED
6 days ago
JOB DESCRIPTION

We are looking for L2-level Network Deployment Engineers to support large-scale LAN refresh projects. The role involves hands-on execution of switch staging, migration from Cisco to Arista environments, and decommissioning of legacy infrastructure, working closely with Project Managers and Network Designers.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform switch staging and pre-deployment activities
  • Execute LAN refresh implementation (Cisco to Arista switch migrations)
  • Handle decommissioning of Cisco switches, including configuration wipe and asset readiness
  • Support physical installation, connectivity checks, and validation during implementation
  • Work closely with Project Managers and Network Designers to support execution tasks
  • Assist in troubleshooting basic network and deployment issues during implementation
  • Ensure adherence to project timelines, standards, and operational guidelines

Required Skills & Expertise:

  • Working knowledge of Cisco and Arista switch configurations
  • Basic understanding of LAN technologies (switching, VLANs, IP addressing)
  • Experience in network deployment, staging, and implementation activities
  • Familiarity with device configuration validation and wipe procedures
  • Ability to read and follow design documents and runbooks

Project Environment Requirements:

  • Ability to support work during customer-defined change windows (including after-hours and scheduled maintenance periods)
  • Comfortable working in a structured, process-driven project environment
  • Ability to handle multiple sites / rollout-based deployment activities

Preferred Skills:

  • Exposure to Cisco IOS / NX-OS and Arista EOS environments
  • Experience in large-scale enterprise rollout or refresh programs
  • Understanding of network migration and transformation projects

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Vantage Point Consulting