Network Lab Engineer/Remote
Posted Today by Apetan Consulting
Negotiable
Undetermined
Remote
Remote
Summary: The Network Lab Engineer role involves setting up, maintaining, and troubleshooting network lab environments. The engineer will support testing, configuration, and validation of networking devices and solutions within a lab setup. This position requires a motivated individual with a foundational understanding of networking concepts and hands-on troubleshooting skills. The role is remote, allowing for flexibility in work arrangements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Install, configure, and maintain network lab equipment such as routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless devices.
- Prepare lab setups for testing and demonstrations.
- Perform network troubleshooting and issue resolution.
- Monitor lab infrastructure and ensure uptime of devices.
- Support network testing, validation, and documentation activities.
- Manage IP addressing, VLANs, routing, and switching configurations.
- Maintain inventory of lab devices and cables.
- Assist engineers in proof-of-concept (POC) and customer demo setups.
- Create and update technical documentation and test reports.
- Ensure proper cable management and lab cleanliness.
Key Skills:
- Basic knowledge of networking concepts (TCP/IP, VLAN, Routing, Switching).
- Familiarity with Cisco/Juniper/Arista or similar networking devices.
- Understanding of network protocols such as OSPF, BGP, STP, DHCP, DNS.
- Hands-on troubleshooting skills.
- Knowledge of Linux/Windows systems is an advantage.
- Good communication and documentation skills.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: undetermined
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Job Description (JD) – Network Lab Engineer
Job Summary
We are looking for a motivated Network Lab Engineer to set up, maintain, and troubleshoot network lab environments. The candidate will support testing, configuration, and validation of networking devices and solutions in a lab setup.
Key Responsibilities
- Install, configure, and maintain network lab equipment such as routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless devices.
- Prepare lab setups for testing and demonstrations.
- Perform network troubleshooting and issue resolution.
- Monitor lab infrastructure and ensure uptime of devices.
- Support network testing, validation, and documentation activities.
- Manage IP addressing, VLANs, routing, and switching configurations.
- Maintain inventory of lab devices and cables.
- Assist engineers in proof-of-concept (POC) and customer demo setups.
- Create and update technical documentation and test reports.
- Ensure proper cable management and lab cleanliness.
Required Skills
- Basic knowledge of networking concepts (TCP/IP, VLAN, Routing, Switching).
- Familiarity with Cisco/Juniper/Arista or similar networking devices.
- Understanding of network protocols such as OSPF, BGP, STP, DHCP, DNS.
- Hands-on troubleshooting skills.
- Knowledge of Linux/Windows systems is an advantage.
- Good communication and documentation skills.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree/Diploma in Computer Science, IT, Electronics, or related field.
- CCNA or equivalent certification preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with network simulation tools like GNS3 or EVE-NG.
- Basic scripting knowledge (Python/Shell) is a plus.
- Exposure to data center or cloud networking is beneficial.