Network Infrastructure Engineer

Select Minds LLC

Lansing, MI

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Address Management, Analysis Skills, Ansible, Application Programming Interface (API), Automation, Bash Scripting, Capacity and Performance Management, Cisco Network Systems, Firewalls, IP (Internet Protocol), Identify Issues, Intellectual Property (IP), Linux Administration, Linux Operating System, Local Area Network (LAN), Machine Tool, Network Administration/Management, Network Architecture/Engineering, Network Monitoring, Network Operations Center, Network Routing, Network Switching, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Reporting Dashboards, Research & Development (R&D), Scripting (Scripting Languages), Security Architecture, Site Evaluation, System Migration, Systems Administration/Management, Topology, VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network), Virtualization, Wide Area Network (WAN)
LOCATION
Lansing, MI
POSTED
3 days ago
Benefits:
  • Hybrid
  • Competitive salary
  • Opportunity for advancement

Network Infrastructure Engineer
 Fort Collins, CO (Hybrid)
Contract or Full-Time
Virtual Interview.


We are seeking a highly skilled Network Infrastructure Engineer to design, modernize, and automate enterprise lab network environments supporting next-generation infrastructure platforms. This role focuses on transitioning traditional edge/core/aggregation network models to a modern spine-leaf architecture while implementing monitoring frameworks, IPAM modernization, and Linux-based automation tooling across multiple lab environments.


You will work closely with architecture, security, and operations teams to deliver scalable, high-performance, and automated network platforms.


Key Responsibilities


Network Architecture & Implementation
  • Design and migrate traditional networks to spine-leaf architectures using Aruba-based infrastructure
  • Support overlay gateway termination on both virtualized firewalls and physical ToR devices
  • Build standardized network models for use across multiple lab environments
  • Perform LAN/WAN topology design, validation, and performance optimization
Routing, Switching & Segmentation
  • Configure and troubleshoot enterprise routing and switching (Aruba, Cisco, HPE)
  • Implement VLAN design, segmentation strategies, and traffic optimization
  • Conduct site readiness assessments and network capacity planning
Monitoring & Observability
  • Design and implement a comprehensive monitoring framework using OpsRamp
  • Integrate dashboards, alerting, and log analysis (OpsRamp, ELK or equivalent)
  • Ensure proactive detection of performance and availability issues
IPAM & Network Data Modernization
  • Partner with external vendors to implement new IP Address Management (IPAM) systems
  • Audit and reconcile VLANs, IP ranges, VTEPs, and historical ownership data
  • Cross-reference network data with ticketing and operational systems
Linux Automation & Tooling
  • Deploy and manage Linux-based infrastructure platforms across labs
  • Develop custom scripts and automation to streamline network operations
Required Skills & Experience
  • Strong hands-on experience with routing and switching (Aruba, Cisco, HPE)
  • Deep understanding of spine-leaf network architectures
  • VLAN segmentation, LAN/WAN design, and enterprise troubleshooting expertise
  • Experience with network monitoring platforms (OpsRamp preferred; ELK a plus)
  • IPAM system implementation or migration experience
  • Linux system administration and automation experience (Python, Bash preferred)
Nice to Have
  • Experience with overlay networks and virtual firewalls
  • Data center lab or R&D infrastructure environment experience
  • Infrastructure automation frameworks (Ansible, scripts, APIs)


Flexible work from home options available.

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