Remote Network Engineer (Obsolescence Management - Hardware & So

Lensa; Fort Lauderdale (FL); Remote; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Remote Network Engineer specializing in Obsolescence Management. This role involves assessing and executing hardware and software lifecycle strategies, ensuring minimal downtime during transitions, and managing software updates. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in network hardware management and automation, with relevant certifications preferred.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of professional experience required.
• Service Provider background is essential.
• Proven experience in Obsolescence Management for network hardware and software.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, and execute hardware and software lifecycle strategies.
• Identify end-of-life hardware and recommend replacement strategies.
• Manage software patching and deploy security updates.

Skills

Obsolescence Management

Network Hardware Lifecycle Management

Patch Management

Network Automation

Transport Technologies

Routing Protocols

Education

Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)

Juniper Networks Certified Professional (JNCIP-SP)

Tools

SolarWinds

Python

Ansible

Terraform

Job description

Remote Network Engineer (Obsolescence Management - Hardware & Software)

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Job Description

We are seeking a Network Engineer specializing in Obsolescence Management to assess, plan, and execute hardware and software lifecycle strategies within our network infrastructure. The contractor will be responsible for identifying end-of-life (EOL) and end-of-support (EOS) hardware, recommending replacement strategies, and ensuring seamless transitions with minimal downtime. This role also involves software patch management, deploying security updates, and implementing configuration modifications as compensatory controls to mitigate vulnerabilities. As part of the Network Engineering team, this role will also encompass tasks related to capacity planning, traffic engineering, and peering optimization, ensuring that upgrades align with long-term network efficiency and performance goals. This role is fully remote and the hourly pay is $55-60/hr.

We are a company committed to creating inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment opportunities without regard to race, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources Request Form (https://airtable.com/app21VjYyxLDIX0ez/shrOg4IQS1J6dRiMo).

Skills and Requirements

1. 7-10 years of professional experience
2. Must come from a Service Provider background (small or midsized providers acceptable, but must have service provider experience)
3. Proven experience in Obsolescence Management for network hardware and software
4. In-depth knowledge of network hardware lifecycle management (Cisco, Juniper, Nokia, etc.)
5. Strong experience with patch management, software updates, and firmware upgrades
6. Understanding of transport technologies (DWDM, MPLS, BGP, IP Transit)
7. Knowledge of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, IS-IS) and hardware replacement strategies. Experience with SolarWinds is a plus.
8. Experience in network automation (Python, Ansible, or Terraform)

Preferred Certifications

1. Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Routing & Switching or Service Provider
2. Juniper Networks Certified Professional (JNCIP-SP)

Additional Information

We are 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 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 characteristic protected by law. For assistance or accommodations due to a disability during the application process, please contact [e-mail].