Infrastructure Deployment Administrator

About the role

We are seeking an Infrastructure Deployment Administrator to join the Infrastructure Engineering team. The role involves executing infrastructure rollouts at new sites, collaborating with various teams, and ensuring the successful deployment of network and server equipment.

Responsibilities

• Create, test, and ensure compatibility of deployment scripts and configurations.
• Coordinate logistics and prepare documentation for equipment shipping.
• Install, configure, and integrate network and system equipment on-site.
• Conduct testing to verify system operation & performance and meet site redundancy requirements.
• Troubleshoot issues, document validation procedures, and ensure a seamless transition to operational status.
• Maintain system performance, provide training, and monitor system performance.
• Work with the Deployment-Planning & Design Team, Facilities, Construction Project Management, and Contractors to optimize infrastructure rollouts.
• Collaborate with local IT personnel to validate deployments before handover.
• Develop required documentation to support the maintenance and sustainability of the site.

Requirements

• 3-5 years' experience implementing, administering, and supporting IP networks.
• Strong grasp of core networking principles, including routing protocols like BGP and OSPF, and switching technologies such as VRFs, VLANs, VXLAN, STP, and EtherChannel.
• Extensive experience with configuring and troubleshooting Cisco devices running IOS XE and NXOS as well as Arista switches running EOS.
• Extensive experience with Palo Alto firewalls, stateless ACLs, network taps, and port spans.
• Proven expertise in one or more of the following: Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Windows Server (2022, 2025), VMware (vSphere), Azure or AWS cloud services.
• Hands-on experience with virtualization technologies such as VMware ESXi, Linux KVM, Hyper-V, and containerization platforms like Docker.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and prioritize tasks.
• Passion for technology and teamwork-focused attitude with an ability to learn new technologies quickly.
• Strong communication skills including active listening, clear documentation, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to balance technical feasibility with business objectives.
• Leverage Layer 1-4 troubleshooting experience.
• Experience with network automation tools and processes.
• Experience with ticketing systems and managing a ticket queue.
• Strong documentation and communication skills - both written and verbal.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Any of the following certificates: CCNA, CCNP, PCNSA, ACMP, MCSA, RHCSA.
• Experience with fast-paced, high-velocity environments.
• Experience with Cisco, Aruba, Arista, Palo Alto.
• Experience with PaloAlto Network Solutions: Panorama, NGFW appliances.
• Experience with AWS, Azure, GCP.
• Experience with Python, Nornir, Jinja, Ansible, Terraform.
• Experience in a Zero trust/beyond corp environment is a plus.
• Startup experience is a plus.