Network Lab Administration Engineer

Mindsource is seeking a Network Lab Engineer for one of our Direct Clients based in Silicon Valley. If interested, please drop your resume to akhil@mindsource.com  

Title: Network Lab Engineer
Location: Cupertino, CA 
Contract Type: W2 

Job Description: 

As Network Lab Administrator you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the development and testing of our networking solutions. We are looking for a candidate with a strong background in networking, particularly with a Cisco focus. You should be able to build robust testbeds around Wi-Fi and cellular networks, Ethernet, and have a deep understanding of DNS and DHCP. Additionally, you should have a strong background in virtualization. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Build Robust Testbeds: Quickly set up and maintain testbeds for Wi-Fi, cellular networks, and Ethernet to facilitate testing and development of networking solutions. 
• Cisco Expertise: Utilize your expertise with Cisco networking equipment to configure and maintain network setups efficiently. 
• DNS/DCP: Manage and troubleshoot DNS and DHCP configurations as needed for testing and debugging purposes. 
• Debugging Issues: Identify and resolve networking issues, both proactively and reactively, to ensure the smooth operation of testbeds and development environments. 
• Virtualization: Work with virtualization technologies to create and manage virtual network environments for testing and development purposes. 
• Network Optimization: Continuously optimize network configurations and performance for testing purposes, ensuring a reliable and consistent test environment. 
• Documentation: Maintain detailed documentation of testbed configurations, network setups, and issue resolutions for future reference. 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. 
• 10-15 years of experience in the networking field, with a strong emphasis on Cisco networking equipment. 
• Proficiency in building and maintaining testbeds for Wi-Fi, cellular networks, and Ethernet. 
• Deep understanding of DNS and DHCP configurations and troubleshooting. 
• Strong debugging skills to identify and resolve network issues quickly. 
• Experience with virtualization technologies / Machines for network testing.