Network Infrastructure Engineer

Valiant Technologies LLC; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

Valiant Technologies LLC is seeking a Senior Network Infrastructure Engineer to design, deploy, configure, and maintain lab network and server infrastructure. Strong expertise in routing, switching, firewall needs, Linux admin, cabling and server management is required.

The role involves VLAN/IP scheme planning, rack-and-stack, DNS/DHCP/PXE management, and coordination with vendors for installations and infra changes. 14-month project, W-2/1099/C2C opportunities.

Qualifications

• Senior Network Infrastructure Engineer responsible for design, deployment, configuration and maintenance of lab network and server infra.
• Strong experience in routing, switching, firewall requirements, Linux administration, cabling and server infra management.

Responsibilities

• Translate business needs into technical designs.
• Identify firewall requirements and raise service requests.
• Configure routing/switching across vendor platforms.
• Perform rack-and-stack for network and server infra deployments.
• Work with IPv4 and IPv6 addressing.
• Manage DNS, DHCP, PXE boot services and Linux administration.
• Handle network procurements and coordinate projects from planning to deployment.
• Coordinate with third-party vendors for installations and cabling.
• Collaborate with network ops and independently manage deployments.
• Conduct post-deployment activities.
• Cable lab equipment to TOR switches and aggregators.
• Work with Cat6 and fiber installations.

Skills

Network Routing and Switching Admin

Firewall Design

IPv4/IPv6 Addressing

DNS DHCP PXE Linux Admin

Network and Server Cabling

Fiber Cable Types

Packet Flow Analysis

Server Configuration

Python & Ansible (Automation)

AI-based Clusters Switch Config

Job description

US Citizen, Green Card, H-1B, OPT-EAD, CPT, Other

Job Title:Network Infrastructure Engineer

Duration:14 months

Bill Rate: $79/hour (C2C)

Job Type: W-2, 1099, C2C

Client: To Be Discussed Later

Work Authorization: US Citizen, Green Card, OPT-EAD, CPT, H-1B, H4-EAD, Other

Job Description :

We are looking for a Senior Network Infrastructure Engineer to design, deploy, configure, and maintain network and server infrastructure for lab environments. The candidate should have strong experience in network routing, switching, firewall requirements, Linux administration, network cabling, and server infrastructure management.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Understand business requirements and translate them into technical designs.
• Determine firewall requirements and create the necessary service requests.
• Configure and administer network routing and switching across multiple vendor platforms.
• Perform rack-and-stack activities for network and server infrastructure, including unloading and unpacking equipment for deployment.
• Work with IPv4 and IPv6 addressing.
• Manage DNS, DHCP, and PXE boot services, along with Linux OS administration.
• Handle network-related procurements and coordinate projects from planning through deployment.
• Coordinate with third-party vendors for server installations, cabling, and new infrastructure requirements.
• Collaborate with the network operations team and independently manage deployments with minimal or no deployment support.
• Perform post-deployment activities.
• Handle network and server cabling to TOR switches, aggregators, and other network equipment.
• Work with Cat6 and fiber cable installations.
• Understand fiber cable types and transceivers.
• Perform packet flow analysis and analyze packet captures.
• Maintain network documentation and technical designs.
• Design and maintain complete network infrastructure for lab environments supporting multiple business units with varied requirements.
• Manage user access accounts for lab infrastructure and handle access requests from internal and external customers and partners.
• Perform general server configuration and management activities, including firmware, BIOS, and BMC updates.
• Handle OS installation and configuration.
• Support engineering debugging activities on server infrastructure.
• Configure enterprise network switches for AI-based clusters.
• Coordinate with external subcontractors for network infrastructure installations.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date network diagrams of deployed lab networking infrastructure.

Required Technical Skills :

• Network Routing and Switching Administration
• Firewall Requirements and Network Infrastructure Design
• IPv4/IPv6 Addressing
• DNS, DHCP, PXE Boot, and Linux Administration
• Network and Server Cabling (Cat6 and Fiber)
• Fiber Cable Types and Transceivers
• Packet Flow Analysis and Packet Capture Analysis
• Server Configuration and Management

Preferred Skills:

• Network Automation using Python and Ansible.
• Experience with enterprise network switch configuration for AI-based clusters.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship/ immigration status, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.