Rexus Group ยท 18 hours ago
Cisco Network Engineer
Ashburn, VA
Part-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelRexus Group is seeking a Cisco Network Engineer to support onsite installation and configuration of network switches at their Ashburn data center. The role involves physical installation, configuration, and validation of network equipment while ensuring minimal downtime during migrations.
Information TechnologyInternet
Hiring Manager
Andrew C
Responsibilities
Perform unboxing, racking, stacking, and physical installation of network switches at the Ashburn data center
Install and connect power cables, network cables, uplinks, and SAN connections following data center standards and best practices
Power on devices and verify hardware health, boot status, and LED indicators
Assist in configuring management interfaces, VLANs, and basic switch parameters as per provided network design documents
Support migration of configurations and services from existing (legacy) switches to new hardware with minimal downtime
Validate port mappings, VLAN associations, and routing consistency after migration
Perform cleanup of unused, obsolete, or legacy configurations in coordination with the remote engineering team
Register and integrate network switches with Cisco DCNM (Data Center Network Manager) and Nexus Dashboard
Verify switch visibility, health status, telemetry, and synchronization within DCNM and Nexus Dashboard
Validate SAN (Storage Area Network) connectivity and ensure end-to-end communication with connected storage systems
Perform post-installation testing to confirm stable network and SAN operations
Coordinate with remote engineers and customer stakeholders during installation, migration, and validation activities
Provide a detailed work summary and support customer walkthrough and final handover activities
Qualification
Required
Hands-on experience with data center onsite support including racking, stacking, and cabling of network equipment
Strong understanding of networking fundamentals such as switches, VLANs, cabling, and IP addressing
Familiarity with Cisco Nexus switches and data center environments
Understanding of SAN connectivity and storage network concepts
Ability to follow technical instructions and collaborate effectively with remote engineering teams
Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills
Preferred
Basic knowledge of Cisco DCNM and Nexus Dashboard
Company
Rexus Group
Rexus is a global IT Infrastructure Consulting and services company who offers IT Infrastructure services support across IT Domain.
Founded in 2016
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase