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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Network and Infrastructure Engineer - **Company:** AST SpaceMobile - **Location:** Tysons, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Proxmox, Link Aggregation (Ethernet), Microsoft Windows, Amazon Web Services, Border Gateway Protocol, BIOS, Ubuntu (Operating System), CentOS, Cisco Routers, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Data Centers, Linux, VMware ESX Servers, Firmware, IBM Hardware Management Console, Monitoring of Systems, Inventory Management Software, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Kernel-Based Virtual Machine, Windows Servers, Network Architecture, Networking Basics, Routing, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Prometheus, Virtual Local Area Networks, Virtualization Technology, VMware VSphere, Network Routers, Computer Networking Systems, Grafana, Firewalls (Computer Science), Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Kubernetes, Information Technology, Bare Metal, Route53, Hardware Infrastructure, Network Server, Cisco, Server Operating Systems & Platforms, Vmware - **Published:** July 28, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/e3ff5e74-71ee-4657-8a6c-9af5c41061a2 ## About the Role Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field (or higher)., * A minimum of 7+ years in datacenter operations, physical compute engineering, or server hardware roles. * Expert-level experience with Cisco networking technologies (CCNP or higher preferred). * Proven experience with AWS networking and cloud-native networking architectures. * Strong hands-on experience with racking/stacking servers, cabling, hardware diagnostics, and physical maintenance. * Knowledge of enterprise server platforms (Cisco, Dell, HPE, Supermicro). * Familiarity with Linux or Windows for basic troubleshooting. * Strong understanding of networking fundamentals (VLANs, LACP, routing, switching). * Ability to lift \~50 lbs and work in hot/cold aisle environments. Preferred Qualifications * Experience with virtualization platforms (VMware, Proxmox, KVM) or bare-metal orchestration tools (MAAS, Tinkerbell). * Experience with hardware monitoring, observability, or datacenter telemetry systems. * Knowledge of datacenter best practices including power planning, cooling optimization, and structured cable management. Soft Skills * Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills. * Meticulous attention to detail in documentation, configuration, and operational processes. * Strong problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills. * Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently. * Proven ability to work efficiently in fast-paced and physically demanding environments., * Ability to work in a standard datacenter environment, including hot and cold aisles. * Ability to lift and move up to \~50 lbs of equipment. * Ability to use a computer for extended periods to support documentation, troubleshooting, and operational tasks. * Ability to travel or support remote sites as needed. This job description may not be inclusive to the duties and responsibilities listed. Additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time or the scope of the job may change as needed by business demands. ## Description We are seeking a Senior Network and Infrastructure Engineer to build, maintain, and optimize the physical network and compute layer of our on-premises environments. This role ensures the reliability, performance, and scalability of networks, firewalls, server hardware, racks, power, cabling, and related physical systems that support global production, lab, and test workloads. The ideal candidate brings deep hands-on experience with datacenter operations, Cisco networking, physical compute hardware, and infrastructure best practices., Physical Compute & Hardware Management * Deploy, install, rack, cable, and power physical servers, storage systems, and supporting hardware. * Perform hardware diagnostics, break/fix tasks, component replacement, and lifecycle upgrades. * Manage firmware, BIOS, and device-level updates to ensure reliability and security. * Maintain accurate inventory of physical compute assets, spares, and components. Datacenter Operations * Design, deploy, and manage enterprise network infrastructure using Cisco technologies (routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs). * Architect and implement AWS networking solutions (VPCs, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, Route 53, security groups). * Ensure proper airflow, rack layout, cable management, power distribution, and space planning. * Coordinate with facilities for cooling, power budgeting, and physical security requirements. * Perform routine datacenter health checks, environmental monitoring, and audits. * Provide remote-hands support for global sites as required. Systems & Infrastructure Support * Provision bare-metal hosts and integrate hardware into virtualization or orchestration platforms. * Collaborate with SRE, cloud, networking, and platform teams to support high-availability workloads. * Troubleshoot hardware and OS-level issues (Linux/Windows) during physical interventions. Documentation & Process * Maintain rack elevation diagrams, cabling maps, and hardware configuration records. * Develop and maintain SOPs for installation, decommissioning, maintenance, and emergency recovery. * Drive improvements in reliability, performance, physical infrastructure efficiency, and operational standards., * Networking: Cisco routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs; routing protocols (BGP, OSPF). * Cloud networking: AWS VPC, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, Route 53, security groups. * Hardware/Compute: Dell, Cisco UCS, HPE, Supermicro server platforms. * Virtualization: VMware vSphere/ESXi, Proxmox, KVM. * OS: Linux (Ubuntu, CentOS), Windows Server (basic troubleshooting). * Tools: Monitoring/observability tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, OpenObserve. * Documentation: Rack diagrams, cabling maps, inventory systems. ## Related Videos - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [Shipping Faster with Less: Render on Cloud Hosting, AI Workloads, and the Future of DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1894-shipping-faster-with-less-render-on-cloud-hosting-ai-workloads-and-the-future-of-devops) - [10M Data Records Lost, Underwater Computing, and Psychedelic Fish - Matthias Geniar](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1908-10m-data-records-lost-underwater-computing-and-psychedelic-fish-matthias-geniar) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Your Infrastructure Is Not a Playground: AI Agents for Infra Done Right](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2084-your-infrastructure-is-not-a-playground-ai-agents-for-infra-done-right) - [Computer Vision from the Edge to the Cloud done easy](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/263-computer-vision-from-the-edge-to-the-cloud-done-easy) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [6 Emerging Technologies We’ll Learn About in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/381-6-emerging-technologies-we-ll-learn-about-in-2025) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries)