L2 Network Deployment Engineer

Job Title: L2 Network Deployment Engineer – LAN Refresh (Cisco to Arista)

Location: Onsite / Field-based (as per Client site requirements)

Experience: 3–5 Years

Role Overview:

We are looking for L2-level Network Deployment Engineers to support large-scale LAN refresh projects. The role involves hands-on execution of switch staging, migration from Cisco to Arista environments, and decommissioning of legacy infrastructure, working closely with Project Managers and Network Designers.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform switch staging and pre-deployment activities

Execute LAN refresh implementation (Cisco to Arista switch migrations)

Handle decommissioning of Cisco switches, including configuration wipe and asset readiness

Support physical installation, connectivity checks, and validation during implementation

Work closely with Project Managers and Network Designers to support execution tasks

Assist in troubleshooting basic network and deployment issues during implementation

Ensure adherence to project timelines, standards, and operational guidelines

Required Skills & Expertise:

Working knowledge of Cisco and Arista switch configurations

Basic understanding of LAN technologies (switching, VLANs, IP addressing)

Experience in network deployment, staging, and implementation activities

Familiarity with device configuration validation and wipe procedures

Ability to read and follow design documents and runbooks

Project Environment Requirements:

Ability to support work during customer-defined change windows (including after-hours and scheduled maintenance periods)

Comfortable working in a structured, process-driven project environment

Ability to handle multiple sites / rollout-based deployment activities

Preferred Skills:

Exposure to Cisco IOS / NX-OS and Arista EOS environments

Experience in large-scale enterprise rollout or refresh programs

Understanding of network migration and transformation projects