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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Network Engineer - **Company:** PERSISTENT - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** 4G (Telecommunication), Border Gateway Protocol, Complex Networks, Computer Programming, Data Centers, Software Debugging, Linux, Dynamic Multipoint Virtual Private Networks, Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol, Networking Hardware, Internet Protocol Security (IP SEC), IPv6, Multi-protocol Systems, Python (Programming Language), Multicasting, Netconf, NetFlow, Network Architecture, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), OpenStack, Traffic Analysis, Virtualization Technology, VMware Virtualization, Network Routers, Wireless Application Protocol (WAP), Firewalls (Computer Science) - **Published:** September 16, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=3e271d88e5d16c6d ## About the Role We, at Persistent are looking for Network Engineer. To be a successful candidate, you will need to have a strong understanding of network infrastructure and network hardware. You will also need to be able to implement, administer, and troubleshoot network devices including WAPs, firewalls, routers, switches, and controllers. A deep knowledge of application transport and network infrastructure protocols is highly desired, * Customer Facing experience * Previous experience in a customer support or TAC-style role * Ability and experience debugging and troubleshooting complex network problems * Routing and Switching experience, R&S and/or SP CCNP Required * Strong knowledge of IOS-XR * Strong knowledge of SP platforms (GSR, CRS, ASR9K, ASR1K, NCS5500) * Experience in all or most of the following: ISIS, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS, LAN Switching, STP, MPLS, Traffic Engineering, Multicast, Virtualization, EVPN, QoS, IPv6, MST, PIM, DMVPN, NetFlow * Programming experience/familiarity (Python / Robot Framework preferred) * Linux/Unix experience * Proficient with Industry Test Tools; Spirent or Ixia preferred * Strong communication skills (written, verbal, and formal presentation) * Suggested Qualifications * CCIE - Service Provider or R&S * 4G Mobility experience * ASA, IPSEC Tunneling, VxLAN, NFVi, * Openstack and VMWare Virtualization * Multimedia traffic analysis experience * Network programmability (Python, Netconf, Yang) Testing experience (Hardware and software) * ## Description * In this highly visible customer facing role as Solution Validation Services Consulting Engineer, you will: * Engage with customers and other Client stakeholders on successful planning and execution of validation engagements. * Support next generation R&S, Data Center, and Service Provider customers to accelerate implementation of new platforms/solutions. * Validate new design solutions to meet customer requirements. * Drive requirements discussions, analyze test requirements, build test lab configurations, author and execute test plans, and document results. * Identify key issues and gaps and work with engineering and delivery teams to resolve them. * Develop/integrate new technologies into lab environments. * Collaborate with Solution Architects from Delivery and Sales teams regarding future initiatives and securing customer business. * Innovate to gain efficiency and accelerate validation efforts. * Collaborate with other engineers to ensure successful project delivery. 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