Cisco XR Migration Engineer (Remote)

Supportwave; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

Supportwave is looking for a Remote Cisco XR Migration Engineer for a part-time, two-week contract. Candidates should possess substantial experience with Cisco XR, ASR/NCS platforms, and ISP-grade networking to successfully perform migrations and ensure service quality. The position offers flexible hours, ideal for professionals seeking short-term remote opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience with Cisco XR and ISP-grade networks is essential.
• Mid-senior level experience in roles similar to this is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Migrate Cisco IOS to Cisco XR effectively.
• Perform pre-maintenance checks and execute scripted cutovers.
• Provide post-change validations and troubleshooting.

Skills

Cisco XR

ISP-grade networking

Cisco IOS

CLI troubleshooting

NOC collaboration

Tools

Python

Ansible

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About This Job

We are seeking a remote Cisco XR Migration Engineer to join our team for two weeks after hours. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Cisco XR, ASR/NCS platforms, Cisco IOS, and ISP-grade networking. This role is perfect for someone who is looking for a remote work 2 week contract.

About This Job

We are seeking a remote Cisco XR Migration Engineer to join our team for two weeks after hours. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Cisco XR, ASR/NCS platforms, Cisco IOS, and ISP-grade networking. This role is perfect for someone who is looking for a remote work 2 week contract.

Key Responsibilities

• Migrate Cisco IOS to Cisco XR.
• Excellent command of classic Cisco IOS
• Solid grasp of ISP-grade networking (not just enterprise): BGP, IS-IS or OSPF, MPLS, QoS
• CLI troubleshooting, NOC collaboration, rollback handling.
• Strong hands-on experience with Cisco IOS XR (ASR/NCS platforms)
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project timelines and objectives are met.
• Comfortable working independently overnight on live systems.
• Familiarity with cutover scripts, config templates, rollback strategies.
  
  

High-Level Scope of Work

• Perform pre-maintenance checks on Cisco IOS & IOS XR devices
• Execute scripted cutovers from IOS to IOS XR
• Perform post-change validations to ensure service & circuit health
• Troubleshoot issues and rollback to IOS if necessary
• Coordinate service verification with the client’s NOC
  
  

Note: This is not a general enterprise networking role – you need real-world ISP infrastructure experience and strong XR familiarity.

Must Have Experience

• Cisco XR
• ASR/NCS platforms
• Cisco IOS
• ISP-grade networking
  
  

Nice to Have Skills

• Python
• Ansible
• Scripting Experience
• Automated Validation Frameworks
  
  

Language Proficiency

• English

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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