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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Configuration Engineer - **Company:** Hewlett-Packard Enterprise - **Location:** Sunnyvale, CA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $105,500.0 - $213,500.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Secure Shell (SSH), Microsoft Access, Access Control List, Border Gateway Protocol, Configuration Management, Computer Engineering, System Configuration, Data Centers, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Linux, Domain Name System (DNS), Ethernet, Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol, Firmware, Networking Hardware, IPv4, IPv6, Python (Programming Language), Network Diagrams, Routing, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Ansible, Simple Network Management Protocols, Software Configuration Management, Systems Integration, Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), Terminal Emulators, Trivial File Transfer Protocols, Virtual Local Area Networks, Network Routers, Dynamic Routing, Scripting, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Juniper, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Open Network Automation Platform, Software Version Control - **Published:** August 28, 2026 - **Apply:** https://hpe.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Jobsathpe/job/Sunnyvale-California-United-States-of-America/Configuration-Engineer_1211089-1 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience). * 3-5 years of hands-on experience configuring enterprise routers and switches. * Experience with networking equipment or equivalent (Juniper, Aruba). * Strong understanding of: + TCP/IP networking + Ethernet technologies + IPv4/IPv6 + VLANs + Routing and switching concepts + DNS, DHCP, and SNMP * Experience using console access, SSH, TFTP/FTP/SCP, and terminal emulation software. * Ability to interpret network diagrams and customer configuration requirements. * Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Preferred Qualifications * Experience with network automation using Python, Ansible, or scripting tools. * Familiarity with Linux operating systems. * Experience with configuration management tools and version control. * Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices and network hardening. * Experience working in manufacturing, systems integration, telecommunications, or data center environments. Desired Skills * Strong attention to detail. * Ability to manage multiple configuration tasks simultaneously. * Excellent organizational and documentation skills. * Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. * Customer-focused with a commitment to quality. Physical Requirements * Ability to lift and move networking equipment up to 40 lbs. * Ability to work in a laboratory, staging, or manufacturing environment. * Occasional travel may be required to support customer deployments or field activities. This position is ideal for a Configuration Engineer who enjoys hands-on work with enterprise networking equipment and is passionate about delivering accurate, high-quality network configurations that meet customer requirements. ## Description We are seeking a detail-oriented Configuration Engineer with 3-5 years of experience configuring, deploying, and validating enterprise networking equipment, including routers and switches. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with networking platforms and be responsible for configuring systems according to customer requirements, ensuring quality, and supporting production, integration, and deployment activities., * Configure, provision, and validate routers, switches, and other network devices based on customer specifications. * Perform initial software installation, firmware upgrades, and operating system configuration. * Configure networking features including: + VLANs + Static and dynamic routing (OSPF, BGP, EIGRP) + Access Control Lists (ACLs) + Port Security * Validate configurations through functional testing and troubleshooting. * Work with engineering and project management teams to ensure customer requirements are accurately implemented. * Maintain configuration documentation, build procedures, and technical records. * Troubleshoot hardware and software configuration issues during staging and deployment. . * Ensure compliance with company quality standards and configuration management processes. * Assist in developing standard configuration templates and automation scripts to improve efficiency. ## Related Videos - [IoT: The road to sustainability](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/557-iot-the-road-to-sustainability) - [IP Authentication: A Tale of Performance Pitfalls and Challenges in Prod](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1413-ip-authentication-a-tale-of-performance-pitfalls-and-challenges-in-prod) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [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) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) ## Related Articles - [Top Characteristics of a Software Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/166-top-characteristics-of-a-software-engineer) - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [From developer to manager – what does it take to become an engineering manager?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/42-from-developer-to-manager-what-does-it-take-to-become-an-engineering-manager) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know)