Network Lab Engineer II

We are looking for a Network/System Lab Engineer to help bring up and maintain our network lab environment. You will be responsible for integrating new network equipment, troubleshooting issues, coordinating installations, and maintaining inventory. This role is critical to ensuring our software engineering teams have a reliable environment for testing and validation.

The Network/System Lab Engineer will support the team by bringing up and maintaining the network lab environment. Responsibilities include integrating and troubleshooting new network equipment, coordinating delivery and installation of new products, testing switch testbeds for software validation, and maintaining accurate lab inventory records. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with network devices, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced lab setting. Must be detail-oriented, organized, and able to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Integrate and troubleshoot new network equipment
• Coordinate delivery and installation of new products
• Test switch testbeds for software validation
• Maintain accurate lab inventory records
• Support software engineering teams by ensuring a reliable network lab environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• 4+ years of relevant experience
• Familiarity with routers, switches, firewalls, and lab equipment
• Understanding of IP assignment (DHCP, SLAAC, Static IP), VLANs, subnets
• Experience with Cisco IOS, Juniper JUNOS
• Knowledge of network management protocols (SSH, Telnet, HTTP/HTTPS)
• Understanding of break/fix concepts, console access, SCM modules
• Basic knowledge of power supply (PSU/PDU/Voltage requirements)
• Experience with inventory management systems
• Excellent troubleshooting and communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Detail-oriented and organized

Preferred: - Experience in a network lab environment - Knowledge of lab safety procedures and best practices

Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants will be considered for assignment with arrest and conviction records. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, meet client expectations, standards, and accompanying requirements, and safeguard business operations and company reputation.

About Cincinnatus

Cincinnatus is an enterprise staffing company that partners with leading technology companies to source and employ highly skilled professionals for full-time and long-term contingent roles. Cincinnatus serves as the employer of record for these engagements, providing W-2 employment, payroll, benefits, and compliance, while placing employees directly within client teams to work on high-impact initiatives.

Roles hired through Cincinnatus are not project-based or freelance engagements. They are structured, role-based positions that typically involve full-time or fixed-term commitments, close collaboration with a client's internal teams, and integration into standard enterprise workflows.

Cincinnatus is a legal entity separate from Mercor. While opportunities may be discovered through Mercor's platform, employment, onboarding, payroll, and benefits for these roles are administered by Cincinnatus.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cincinnatus is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Cincinnatus is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans throughout the job application process.