Lead – Network Migration Engineer

Job ID: 71552

Posted 6 days ago

Littleton, CO

 

70 - 77/hr

Littleton, CO

Contract

70 - 77/hr

On-Site

Job Details

** Screening questions - INTERNAL ONLY*** 
1. Have you ever lead a VNF network migration for an ISP? If so where?
 
2. What were the different workstreams within the migration that you helped lead? I.e. Security, data center, network, automation 
2. Can you walk us through a past project where you migrated VNFs from one hypervisor to another? What challenges did you face, and how did you overcome them? This checks technical expertise in hypervisor-specific configurations, networking, automation, failover strategies, and orchestration tools required to maintain service uptime.

Job Title: Lead - Network Migration Engineer
Company Name: Dish Network
Req Priority: A
Bill Rate: $125/hr
# of Openings: 1
Job Duration: 12 months
Interview Process: 2 rounds - 1 with Hiring Manager, Final intro with Lance 
Interview Times: TBD
Location: Littleton, CO 
Exclusive: Yes 

Project Details:

The Lead - Network Migration Engineer will lead the design, implementation, and optimization of enterprise and data center network architectures. The role involves driving network migrations, ensuring security and compliance, and developing automation strategies. The ideal candidate will be experienced in Cisco ACI, BGP-based applications, and multi-cloud networking solutions.

Must Have Skills:

  • 10+ years of experience leading enterprise wide network migrations (VNF, ISP, Cellular, 5G expertise)
  • Expertise in Cisco ACI (Application Centric Infrastructure)
  • Strong knowledge of BGP-based data center applications, MPLS traffic engineering, and SDN integration
  • Experience with LAN/WAN, VLANs, VXLAN, OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, MPLS, QoS, and IPv4/IPv6
  • Firewall expertise (Cisco Firepower, Palo Alto, Fortinet)
  • Hands-on experience with OpenStack networking and cloud interconnects
  • Proficiency in VNF network automation with tools: Python, Ansible, Terraform
  • Extensive experience developing, reviewing, and executing Method of Procedures (MOPs)
  • Experience with multi-cloud networking across AWS, Azure, and GCP

Nice to Have Skills:

  • Multi-vendor networking experience (Juniper, Arista, Fortinet, F5)
  • Exposure to wireless networking (Wi-Fi 6/6E, Cisco Meraki, Aruba)
  • Kubernetes networking experience
  • Certifications: CCNP, CCIE, JNCIE, PCNSE, AWS Advanced Networking

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

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  • Lead data center and application migration projects
  • Develop and enforce network security best practices, including Zero Trust principles
  • Automate network operations using scripting and Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
  • Oversee change management processes and MOP execution
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless network integrations
  • Ensure compliance with industry security frameworks and regulatory requirements
  • Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and documentation standardization

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