Network Lab Engineer

Insight Global; Dallas (TX); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a hands-on Network Lab Engineer to support a global staging lab that mirrors production environments across multiple data centers. You will join the team to build, test, and validate network solutions before production rollout, working with the SME to capture undocumented processes and eventually own the lab onsite with the Remote Hands team.

You will configure Cisco/Juniper gear, perform Layer 1 work, troubleshoot complex issues, and create runbooks and documentation.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of networking experience.
• Strong Cisco and/or Juniper routing & switching experience.
• Strong Layer 1 knowledge including cabinets, racks, cabling, fiber, optics, power, and equipment.
• Hands-on troubleshooting, configuration, testing, and deployment experience.
• Scripting/automation exposure (e.g., Python, Ansible).
• Understanding of AI-assisted automation in network operations.
• Ability to work independently and document processes.
• Global network environment experience.
• Experience with NetBox, Git, Python, or Ansible.

Responsibilities

• Build, operate, and support the Global Staging Lab.
• Work with the existing SME to extract and document institutional knowledge.
• Configure and validate Cisco/Juniper network equipment before production deployment.
• Perform Layer 1 work including rack-and-stack, cabling, optics, power, and physical connectivity.
• Troubleshoot routing, switching, firewall, hardware, and connectivity issues.
• Test solutions end to end in a production-like environment before rollout.
• Create and improve runbooks, SOPs, and technical documentation.
• Identify opportunities to automate network staging, testing, and validation.
• Gradually take independent ownership of the lab environment.
• Primarily remote with periodic local data center work and travel as needed.

Skills

Cisco routing & switching

Juniper routing & switching

Layer 1 cabling & data center ops

Troubleshooting & deployment

Scripting/automation (Python, Bash, An

AI-assisted automation awareness

Independent ownership

Technical documentation

CCNP/CCNA-Firewall/Security

Data center experience

NetBox / Git / Ansible

Education

CCNP

CCNA-Firewall/Security

Tools

NetBox

Git

Python

Ansible

Bash

Job description

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking a hands‑on Network Lab Engineer to support a global staging lab that replicates production environments across multiple data centers. The lab is used to build, test, validate, and deploy network solutions before production rollout. This engineer will work closely with the existing SME, capture undocumented processes, and ultimately take ownership of the lab environment onsite and working with the Remote Hands team.

• Build, operate, and support the Global Staging Lab
• Work with the existing SME to extract and document institutional knowledge
• Configure and validate Cisco/Juniper network equipment before production deployment
• Perform Layer 1 work including rack-and-stack, cabling, optics, power, and physical connectivity
• Troubleshoot routing, switching, firewall, hardware, and connectivity issues
• Test solutions end to end in a production‑like environment before rollout
• Create and improve runbooks, SOPs, and technical documentation
• Identify opportunities to automate network staging, testing, and validation
• Gradually take independent ownership of the lab environment
• Primarily remote with periodic local data center work and travel as needed

Skills and Requirements

• 3-5+ years of experience in Networking
• Strong Cisco and/or Juniper routing and switching experience
• Strong Layer 1 knowledge, including cabinets/racks, cabling, fiber, optics, power, and connecting network equipment
• Hands‑on network troubleshooting, configuration, testing, and deployment experience
• Scripting/automation exposure, such as Bash, PowerShell, Python, Ansible, or similar
• Understanding of agentic AI or AI‑assisted automation and how it can support network operations. Does not need to be an AI or Python developer
• Ability to work independently, take ownership, and turn broad technical direction into execution
• Strong communication skills, particularly the ability to extract technical knowledge and turn it into documentation/processes
• CCNP or CCNA-Firewall/security architecture experience, including Cisco ASA, Fortinet, Palo Alto, or similar
• Data center experience, though equivalent physical networking experience is acceptable
• Global network environment experience
• Experience with ZTP, NetBox, Git, Python, or Ansible

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail].