Mid-Level Network / Infrastructure Engineer
MentorMinds.io · Leesburg, VA · 1 wk ago
Information TechnologyFull-time
Location: Leesburg, VA (onsite)
Type: Full-time / direct hire
About the role
Our direct client is hiring two Mid-Level Network / Infrastructure Engineers to support day-to-day operations and ongoing enhancements across its on-premise infrastructure environment. This role is ideal for engineers with a solid networking foundation and Linux experience who are eager to develop deeper skills in network engineering, automation, and infrastructure integration.
Responsibilities
- Support implementation and maintenance of network and infrastructure systems
- Assist with configuration of devices (Cisco, Arista, VyOS) and Linux systems
- Work with NOC to troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure-related issues
- Maintain and update network documentation and diagrams
- Participate in system patching, upgrades, and validation efforts
- Monitor system health and assist with troubleshooting and performance tuning
- Collaborate with other teams on network integration and system connectivity
- Contribute to automation initiatives using Ansible and related tools
Requirements
- Foundational understanding of networking concepts and protocols
- Routing and switching basics
- Experience with Linux system administration (deployment/configuration)
- Exposure to multi-vendor network environments (Cisco, Arista, VyOS preferred)
- Experience maintaining documentation (NetBox or similar tools)
- Strong troubleshooting skills with willingness to learn
Preferred Skills
- Exposure to Ansible / automation tools
- SDN concepts
- OpenSearch or logging/monitoring platforms
- Virtualization (e.g., Proxmox)
- Experience working in datacenter or on-prem environments
- Familiarity with configuration management practices
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Term life insurance
- Short-term disability insurance
- Additional voluntary benefits
- Commuter benefits
- 401K plan
- Paid sick leave (where required by law)
- Paid leave required by federal, state, or local law
- Holiday pay (upon meeting eligibility criteria)