Own the design, deployment, and operational readiness of lab network infrastructure supporting Redmond hardware development and validation programs. Develop and implement L2/L3 network topologies, VLAN segmentation, routing policies, IP address management, DHCP, DNS, PXE, and out-of-band access models for secure and scalable lab environments. Lead network planning for rack, row, and lab deployments, including switch placement, port mapping, cabling standards, power/network dependencies, and handoff readiness with lab, facilities, and infrastructure partners. Apply security best practices including firewall policies, segmentation, and zero-trust principles Troubleshoot complex connectivity issues across prototype hardware, lab networks, and supporting services; drive root cause analysis, remediation, and prevention actions. Partner with hardware engineering, security, lab operations, and infrastructure teams to translate evolving program requirements into practical network designs and deployment plans. Establish monitoring, alerting, and operational health practices that improve network reliability, capacity planning, and issue detection across lab environments. Drive continuous improvement in lab network operations, including standardization of configurations, documentation, change practices, asset tracking, and support workflows. Coordinate vendor and third-party support for network hardware, warranty service, RMAs, and spares planning to maintain lab availability. Contribute to ITSM incidents, change management, and Azure DevOps planning to ensure work is visible, prioritized, and executed with clear ownership and risk tracking. Participate in an escalation/on-call rotation for critical lab network support and provide hands-on support when needed for remote access, serial console, and hardware-level troubleshooting. Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 3+ years technical engineering experience OR Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 5+ years technical engineering experience OR equivalent experience 6+ years of experience in network engineering or network administration roles 4+ years of experience with Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking, including VLAN segmentation, routing, switching, IP address management, DHCP, and DNS. 2+ years of experience troubleshooting complex connectivity issues across network devices, servers, lab systems, or hardware test environments. Certified experience with Arista (ACE Specialist+), Cisco (CCNP Enterprise+), or similar data center networking platforms Understanding of TCP/IP networking fundamentals Knowledge of network security principles and technologies (firewalls, IDS/IPS, segmentation) Experience with automation tools and scripting (Ansible, PowerShell, Python, Bash, or similar) Familiarity with Linux & Windows systems and their interaction with network infrastructure Experience with cloud networking (Azure, AWS, or GCP), including hybrid connectivity Exposure to load balancing technologies (NGINX, HAProxy, or similar) Experience supporting hardware or silicon engineering environments Documentation and cross-team communication skills Ability to operate effectively in high-paced, globally distributed environments
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