Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. MetroSys, Inc. is seeking a highly skilled Senior Network Engineer to lead the implementation and delivery of a multi-phase network transformation initiative. This role involves executing against a defined Statement of Work, focusing on design validation, staging, migration, integration, and cutover activities for a next-generation network architecture.
Responsibilities
- Execute delivery of a multi-phase Network 2.0 transformation, including design validation, staging, migration, integration, and service cutover
- Implement and support Arista-based data center fabric architectures, including EVPN/VXLAN, MLAG, and BGP-based designs
- Configure and integrate Palo Alto firewalls, including NAT migration, policy design, and Panorama management
- Support datacenter consolidation and interconnect design, including redundant circuits and VPN failover strategies
- Deploy and validate core, edge, and management network components aligned to defined architecture standards
- Implement: eBGP/iBGP routing at the edge, OSPF underlay with MP-BGP EVPN overlay, VRF segmentation across multiple security zones
- Lead staging and proof-of-concept validation, including failover testing, interoperability, and performance validation
- Migrate legacy configurations (e.g., Juniper) into new Arista and Palo Alto environments
- Execute phased integration and cutover activities with minimal service disruption
- Develop and execute service migration plans, including rollback strategies and validation procedures
- Perform post-cutover validation, ensuring routing convergence, security enforcement, and service availability
- Collaborate with client and ISP teams to coordinate change windows and integration activities
- Produce and maintain detailed technical documentation, runbooks, and validation reports
Skills
- 5–8+ years of experience in enterprise networking and infrastructure implementation
- Strong hands-on expertise with Arista EOS (EVPN/VXLAN, MLAG, BGP)
- Strong hands-on expertise with Palo Alto firewalls (policy, NAT, Panorama)
- Deep understanding of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF)
- Deep understanding of data center networking and segmentation (VRFs, VLANs)
- Deep understanding of high availability design (ECMP, BFD, clustering)
- Experience with network migrations, cutovers, and large-scale infrastructure transitions
- Ability to translate architecture into real-world configurations and execution plans
- Strong troubleshooting and validation skills across routing, security, and connectivity layers
- Experience working in client-facing or professional services environments
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