Network/System Lab Engineer II

JOB TITLE: Network/System Lab Engineer II LOCATION: Menlo Park, CA (Onsite) DURATION: Through Sep 30th 2026 PAY RANGE: $58 - $68/hr. TOP 3 SKILLS: Hands-on experience with network device bring-up, break/fix, rack/stack, cabling, console/OOB access, swapping optics/modules, basic power management, and quickly restoring service Strong L2/L3 fundamentals including VLANs, subnets, DHCP vs static, basic routing and switching, with the ability to isolate issues at physical, L2, L3, or configuration level Proficiency with multi-vendor network operating systems such as Cisco IOS, Juniper JUNOS, and Linux (CentOS), with confident CLI operation, reading configs/state, and executing safe changes and debug steps Company: Our client is a Fortune 500 multi-national technology company headquartered in Menlo Park, CA. Job Description: We are looking for a Network/System Lab Engineer (CW) to help bring up and maintain our network lab environment. You will be responsible for integrating new network equipment, troubleshooting issues, coordinating installations, and maintaining inventory. This role is critical to ensuring our software engineering teams have a reliable environment for testing and validation. The Network/System Lab Engineer will support our team by bringing up and maintaining the network lab environment. Responsibilities include integrating and troubleshooting new network equipment, coordinating delivery and installation of new products, testing switch testbeds for software validation, and maintaining accurate lab inventory records. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with network devices, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced lab setting. Must be detail-oriented, organized, and able to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field 4+ years of relevant experience Familiarity with routers, switches, firewalls, and lab equipment Understanding of IP assignment (DHCP, SLAAC, Static IP), VLANs, subnets Experience with Cisco IOS, Juniper JUNOS Knowledge of network management protocols (SSH, Telnet, HTTP/HTTPS) Understanding of break/fix concepts, console access, SCM modules Basic knowledge of power supply (PSU/PDU/Voltage requirements) Experience with inventory management systems Excellent troubleshooting and communication skills Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment Detail-oriented and organized Preferred: Experience in a network lab environment Knowledge of lab safety procedures and best practices Experience with routers, switches, firewalls Knowledge of network protocols (SSH, Telnet, HTTP/HTTPS) Strong troubleshooting and communication skills Experience with inventory management systems Must-Have: Hands-on network device bring-up + break/fix in a lab Rack/stack/cabling, console/OOB access, swapping optics/modules, basic power (PSU/PDU/voltage), and restoring service quickly. This is the core of "bring up and maintain" + "troubleshooting issues". Strong L2/L3 fundamentals for lab environments VLANs, subnets, DHCP vs static, basic routing/switching, and being able to isolate whether an issue is physical, L2, L3, or config. This directly maps to "IP assignment... VLANs, subnets" and "testing switch testbeds for validation". Multi-vendor network OS proficiency (Cisco IOS + Juniper JunOS + CentOS) Confident CLI operation, reading configs/state, and executing safe changes/debug steps on both platforms. Your JD explicitly calls these out; without them the engineer will be blocked day-1 on most tasks. Good Linux system experience. Nice-to-Have / Preferred Skills: Experience in a network lab environment Knowledge of lab safety procedures and best practices CCIE Degree Degrees / Certifications: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. Experience with routers, switches, firewalls Knowledge of network protocols (SSH, Telnet, HTTP/HTTPS) Strong troubleshooting and communication skills Experience with inventory management systems Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants will be considered for assignment with arrest and conviction records. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, meet client expectations, standards, and accompanying requirements, and safeguard business operations and company reputation. BENEFITS SUMMARY: Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate or annual salary only, unless otherwise stated. In addition to base compensation, full-time roles are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Commuter and 401K benefits with company matching. IND123

Created: 2026-03-13