About the role

What will you do at Astreya?

Deployment Network Engineer Role Description As a Deployment Network Engineer,

you will be responsible for the end-to-end implementation and validation of

network infrastructure supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) phases. This

role bridges the gap between network design and physical deployment, ensuring

that lab and production environments are ready for Engineering Verification

Testing (EVT) and Production Verification Testing (PVT). You will focus on the

rapid deployment of high-performance networks, hardware integration, and the

automation of site-level configurations.

Responsibilities

Lead the physical and
logical deployment of network infrastructure to support NPI workstreams
(EVT/DVT/PVT). Execute site-specific network configurations, ensuring adherence
to global design standards while meeting unique lab requirements. Coordinate
with cross-functional teams to integrate new hardware platforms into existing
production and test networks. Perform initial bring-up, firmware validation, and
functional testing of new networking hardware (routers, switches, and optical
interconnects). Troubleshoot complex physical layer issues, including high-speed
fiber optics, transceivers, and structured cabling systems. Manage the lifecycle
of deployment from "rack and stack" to "ready for traffic." Utilize and
contribute to automation frameworks (Ansible, Python, or internal tools) to
streamline zero-touch provisioning (ZTP) and network audits. Develop scripts to
automate repetitive deployment tasks and ensure configuration consistency across
disparate lab sites. Validate automated deployment workflows against
production-grade hardware. Collaborate with Network Architects to provide
feedback on "deployability" and operational maintainability of new designs.
Support the scaling of lab environments to mirror high-density production data
centers. Maintain rigorous documentation for site builds, network topologies,
and deployment playbooks.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer
Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience. 5 years of
professional experience in large-scale network deployment or data center
infrastructure operations. Direct experience supporting NPI workstreams (EVT,
DVT, or PVT) within a hardware or networking lab environment. Expert-level
proficiency in L2/L3 protocols including BGP, OSPF, and EVPN/VXLAN in a
multi-vendor environment. Hands-on experience with Arista, Cisco, or Juniper
data center-grade switching and routing hardware. Demonstrated ability to
troubleshoot high-speed optical interconnects (100G/400G+) and complex physical
layer issues. Professional experience using Python or Ansible to automate
network configuration and deployment tasks.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience
with high-density cabling and power management in a lab or data center
environment. Strong project management skills with the ability to manage
multiple deployment workstreams simultaneously. Ability to lift and install
equipment up to 50 lbs in server racks. Advanced certifications such as CCNP,
JNCIP, or ACE. Salary Range $114,000.00 - $180,000.00 USD (Salary) Please note
that the salary information provided herein is base pay only (gross); it does
not include other forms of compensation which may or may not apply to this
specific position, namely, performance-based bonuses, benefits-related payments,
or other general incentives - none of which are guaranteed, may be subject to
specific eligibility requirements, and are wholly within the discretion of
Astreya to remit. Further, the salary information noted above is a range that
consists of a minimum and maximum rate of pay for this specific position. Where
an applicant or employee is placed on this range will depend and be contingent
on objective, documented work-related considerations like education, experience,
certifications, licenses, preferred qualifications, among other factors. Astreya
offers comprehensive benefits to all Regular, Full-Time Employees, including:
Medical provided through UHC (PPO, HSA, Surest options) / Medical provided
through Kaiser (HMO option only) for California employees only Dental provided
through UHC Nationwide Vision provided by UHC Flexible Spending Account for
Health & Dependent Care Pre-Tax Account for Commuter Benefit/Parking & Transit
(location-specific) Continuing Education and Professional Development via
various integrated platforms, e.g. Udemy and Coursera Corporate Wellness Program
provided by Goomi Group Employee Assistance Program Wellness Days 401k Plan
Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance Short Term & Long Term Disability Critical
Illness, Critical Hospital, and Voluntary Accident Insurance Tuition
Reimbursement (available 6 months after start date, capped) Paid Time Off
(accrued and prorated, maximum of 120 hours annually) Paid Holidays Any other
statutory leaves, paid time, or other ancillary benefits required under state
and federal law

Which skills does this role require?

Network DeploymentBGPOSPFEVPN/VXLANPythonAnsibleL2/L3 ProtocolsHardware IntegrationFiber Optics TroubleshootingZero-Touch ProvisioningAristaCiscoJuniperNetwork ValidationData Center InfrastructureNPI WorkstreamsNPIEVTDVTPVTEVPNVXLANZTPFiber Optics100G400GRack and StackNetwork TopologyFirmware ValidationStructured CablingOptical InterconnectsNetwork Architecture

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