Wired Network Engineer – Fabric Build

Role: Wired Network Engineer – Fabric Build

Location: West Coast (Los Angeles preferred)

Duration: 3+ Months

Pay Rate: $60 to $70

Overview: We are seeking a Wired Network Engineer to install, configure, and implement wired network infrastructure across housing buildings ahead of stakeholder migration. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with enterprise switching and routing, Aruba networking, and EVPN-VXLAN fabric technologies, along with strong troubleshooting and documentation skills.

Key Responsibilities:

Install and configure network switches, structured cabling, and related wired infrastructure.

Configure and manage switches through Aruba Central, including templates, groups, and configuration validation.

Implement and troubleshoot Layer 2 and Layer 3 technologies, including VLANs, STP, LACP, OSPF, BGP, routing, and VRFs.

Deploy and support EVPN-VXLAN fabric architectures, including underlay, overlay, and VSX redundancy.

Execute overnight and after-hours migrations, including pre-checks, cutover, validation, and rollback.

Coordinate with the Lead Wired Network Engineer to implement established network design standards.

Document configurations, cabling, port maps, and migration results.

Coordinate with project teams, facilities, and stakeholders to schedule work and communicate progress.

Troubleshoot and resolve issues during network builds, migrations, and post-migration support.

Required Qualifications:

3–5 years of enterprise networking experience.

Experience with Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking, including VLANs, Spanning Tree, BGP, and OSPF.

Working knowledge of EVPN-VXLAN concepts, including underlay, overlay, VTEPs, VNIs, and symmetric IRB.

Hands-on experience with fiber and copper cabling, optics, and physical switch installation.

Knowledge of core infrastructure protocols, including DNS, DHCP, IPAM, NTP, and TCP/IP.

Strong network troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.

CCNA, CCNP, or equivalent networking certification.

Willingness to work overnight and weekend maintenance windows and travel up to 50%.

Preferred Qualifications:

Hands-on experience with Aruba CX switches (AOS-CX) and Aruba Central.

Aruba certifications such as ACSA or ACMP.

Experience with spine-leaf data center architectures and network overlays.

Familiarity with network security, firewalls, and network segmentation.

Experience with network troubleshooting tools such as Wireshark, tcpdump, or iperf.

Exposure to network automation tools such as Ansible, Terraform, or Git.