Network Lab Engineer – Testbeds, Interop & Automation

KPG99 INC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

KPG99 INC. is seeking a Lab Engineer to build, maintain, document, and operate the trading lab environment. You will report status, issues, and recommendations while supporting the lab's network infrastructure and associated compute operations.

The role involves creating testbeds, performing interoperability tests with Cisco NXOS/Arista EOS, and coordinating with vendors like Ixia/Spirent for traffic generation and testing. Strong communication is essential.

Qualifications

• BACHELOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE
• 5+ years in internetworking and lab management
• Experience with structured cabling, transceivers, and core routing/switching
• Familiarity with Cisco NXOS/Arista EOS and basic server concepts

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain lab testbeds and interoperability setups
• Document lab environments and test results clearly
• Provide timely lab connectivity for trading plant topology reproduction
• Manage lab inventory, assets, and access control
• Develop and implement new lab processes and procedures
• Coordinate certifications/interop testing and report outcomes
• Microsoft Visio/Draw.io for topology diagrams

Skills

Internetworking

Structured cabling

Core routing & switching

Cisco NXOS

Arista EOS

Server basics

NIC cards

Lab management

Visio

Draw.io

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Computer Science

Tools

Ixia

Spirent

CML

NetBox

Nautobot

ReadyWorks

Infoblox

Job description

KPG99 INC. is seeking a Lab Engineer to build, maintain, document, and operate the trading lab environment. You will report status, issues, and recommendations while supporting the lab's network infrastructure and associated compute operations.

The role involves creating testbeds, performing interoperability tests with Cisco NXOS/Arista EOS, and coordinating with vendors like Ixia/Spirent for traffic generation and testing. Strong communication is essential.