Sr Network Lab Engineer

Mitchell Martin Inc.; Irving (TX); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitchell Martin Inc. in Irving, TX seeks a Sr Network Lab Engineer for a contracted hybrid role.

You will validate network infrastructure and connected devices across environments, develop test strategies, and build lab configurations that reflect real-world deployments. The position requires 6+ years of network engineering experience, deep knowledge of protocols, and proficiency with packet-capture tools to troubleshoot connectivity and performance issues.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of experience in network or quality engineering.
• Strong understanding of network protocols and configurations.
• Experience in executing connectivity and performance tests.
• Proficiency in using packet-capture tools and troubleshooting connectivity issues.
• Strong communication skills for producing clear technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Identify risks and contribute to requirement definitions.
• Develop and review test strategies and scenarios.
• Build and maintain lab environments reflecting real-world configurations.
• Execute various network performance and reliability tests.
• Coordinate with multiple teams for test execution and issue resolution.

Skills

Network engineering

Test strategy development

Lab environment design

Documentation and communication

Tools

Packet capture tools

Job description

Sr Network Lab Engineer - Irving, TX - Contract - $61-71 Per HR

The position involves validating network infrastructure and connected devices in various environments. Located in a hybrid setting, this contract role requires collaboration with multiple teams to ensure the deployment readiness of technology solutions. The role demands proficiency in generic network technologies and strong problem-solving skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify risks and contribute to requirement definitions.
• Develop and review test strategies and scenarios.
• Build and maintain lab environments reflecting real-world configurations.
• Execute various network performance and reliability tests.
• Coordinate with multiple teams for test execution and issue resolution.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of experience in network or quality engineering.
• Strong understanding of network protocols and configurations.
• Experience in executing connectivity and performance tests.
• Proficiency in using packet-capture tools and troubleshooting connectivity issues.
• Strong communication skills for producing clear technical documentation.

Core Technologies
IPv4/IPv6 | TCP/UDP | DNS | DHCP | HTTP/HTTPS | VPN | VLAN | Firewall | Routing | Switching | Wi-Fi | PoE | Packet Capture Tools