Hypershift

Part-Time / On-Demand / Project-Based

We are a US-based Managed Service Provider (MSP) looking for a senior-level Network Engineer to support ongoing network and infrastructure projects across multiple client environments.

We need an experienced project engineer who can independently assess environments, plan changes, configure infrastructure, execute migrations, troubleshoot complex issues, and maintain clear technical documentation.

The engineer must be available during US business hours and for scheduled after-hours or weekend maintenance windows when required.

Current Project Scope

One of the upcoming projects is a network infrastructure migration involving approximately 100 or more network devices.

The project includes:

• Arista core switch migration
• Configuration and migration of an MLAG switch pair
• Hub-and-spoke network topology
• Core and access switch migration
• BGP and dynamic routing configuration
• Migration of virtual routers to physical routers
• Review and validation of the existing network configuration
• Development of migration, testing, and rollback plans
• Coordination of production cutover activities
• Post-migration validation and troubleshooting
• Creation and updating of network documentation
• Migration of Linux virtual machines from an existing Proxmox environment to company-managed servers

The engineer will also support other network architecture, migration, implementation, and troubleshooting projects across client environments.

Responsibilities

• Review current network architecture, configurations, and dependencies
• Identify technical requirements, risks, and potential migration issues
• Develop detailed implementation, validation, testing, and rollback plans
• Configure core switches, access switches, routers, VLANs, trunks, and routing
• Implement and troubleshoot Arista MLAG configurations
• Configure and troubleshoot BGP and other dynamic routing protocols
• Perform network migrations during approved maintenance windows
• Validate connectivity, routing, redundancy, failover, and network performance
• Troubleshoot complex Layer 2 and Layer 3 issues
• Support network architecture and infrastructure improvement projects
• Coordinate with internal teams, client contacts, vendors, and other engineers
• Maintain accurate network diagrams, technical documentation, and project updates
• Record completed work according to company processes

• Take ownership of assigned technical projects from assessment through completion

   

Required Experience

• Senior-level experience with enterprise routing and switching
• Strong hands-on experience with Arista switches and Arista EOS
• Strong experience with Cisco switching and routing
• Practical experience configuring and troubleshooting MLAG
• Strong understanding of BGP and dynamic routing
• Experience with core and access switch migrations
• Strong knowledge of VLANs, trunking, LACP, spanning tree, redundancy, and high availability
• Experience planning and executing production network cutovers
• Ability to create implementation, validation, testing, and rollback plans
• Strong Layer 2 and Layer 3 troubleshooting skills
• Experience working independently on complex infrastructure projects
• Clear written and spoken English
• Availability during US time zones

• Availability for scheduled evening or weekend maintenance windows

   

Preferred Experience

• Experience working in a managed services environment
• Experience supporting multiple client environments
• Experience migrating virtual routers to physical routers
• Proxmox administration or migration experience
• Linux server and virtual machine migration experience
• Experience with hub-and-spoke network designs
• Experience producing network diagrams and technical documentation

• Relevant certifications such as CCNP Enterprise, CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure, Arista ACE, or equivalent practical experience

   

Engagement Model

• Remote contract position
• Part-time and on-demand
• Ongoing project-based cooperation
• Work assigned based on active client projects and technical requirements
• Combination of planned project work, migrations, architecture changes, and advanced troubleshooting
• Flexible workload depending on project schedules

• Long-term cooperation with the engineering team

   

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a hands-on senior engineer who can take ownership of complex network projects and work independently with limited supervision.

You should be comfortable reviewing an unfamiliar environment, identifying missing information, asking the right technical questions, developing a practical plan, executing changes, and resolving issues during implementation or cutover.

You should also be comfortable working across different client environments, switching between projects, communicating clearly, documenting all changes, and providing reliable technical updates.

When Applying

Please include:

• Your experience with Arista switches and Arista EOS
• An example of an MLAG deployment or migration you completed
• Your experience with BGP and dynamic routing
• The approximate size of the largest network migration you have handled
• Your experience with Proxmox and Linux virtual machines
• Your previous multi-client consulting or managed services experience
• Your availability during US time zones
• Your hourly rate
• Your expected weekly availability