Network Lab Engineer

Insight Global is seeking a hands-on Network Lab Engineer to support a global staging lab that replicates production environments across multiple data centers. The lab is used to build, test, validate, and deploy network solutions before production rollout. This engineer will work closely with the existing SME, capture undocumented processes, and ultimately take ownership of the lab environment onsite and working with the Remote Hands team. Responsibilities include: -Build, operate, and support the Global Staging Lab Work with the existing SME to extract and document institutional knowledge -Configure and validate Cisco/Juniper network equipment before production deployment -Perform Layer 1 work including rack-and-stack, cabling, optics, power, and physical connectivity -Troubleshoot routing, switching, firewall, hardware, and connectivity issues -Test solutions end to end in a production-like environment before rollout -Create and improve runbooks, SOPs, and technical documentation -Identify opportunities to automate network staging, testing, and validation -Gradually take independent ownership of the lab environment -Primarily remote with periodic local data center work and travel as needed

3-5+ years of experience in Networking -Strong Cisco and/or Juniper routing and switching experience -Strong Layer 1 knowledge, including cabinets/racks, cabling, fiber, optics, power, and connecting network equipment -Hands-on network troubleshooting, configuration, testing, and deployment experience -Scripting/automation exposure, such as Bash, PowerShell, Python, Ansible, or similar -Understanding of agentic AI or AI-assisted automation and how it can support network operations. Does not need to be an AI or Python developer -Ability to work independently, take ownership, and turn broad technical direction into execution -Strong communication skills, particularly the ability to extract technical knowledge and turn it into documentation/processes -CCNP or CCNA -Firewall/security architecture experience, including Cisco ASA, Fortinet, Palo Alto, or similar -Data center experience, though equivalent physical networking experience is acceptable -Global network environment experience -Experience with ZTP, NetBox, Git, Python, or Ansible