Data Center Engineer

KFORCE Walk-in Hiring Drive Pune

KFORCE India is hosting a 10-day Walk-in Drive at our Pune office from 10th to 21st September 2025, and we are on the lookout for brilliant minds to join our force.

Venue: Knowledgeforce IT Services India Pvt. Ltd, https://lnkd.in/gsWQRKxK Dates: 10th 21st September 2025 (Full-day walk-in)

Register here: https://lnkd.in/g3bQc_2Z

At KFORCE, we believe in passionate tech professionals who thrive on challenges, push boundaries, and build whats next. This is your chance to explore exciting opportunities, meet our teams, and experience the KFORCE culture first-hand.

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Location:

Preferred hiring markets: Bangalore, Mumbai, Chennai, Pune
(Other locations may be considered for exceptional candidates)

Work Model:

Hybrid combination of remote work and in-office presence, with potential customer travel based on project needs.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled Data Center Engineer (CE4 Level) to join our delivery team supporting Ciscos CX initiatives. This role requires deep technical expertise across core data center technologies, strong customer-facing communication skills, and the ability to operate independently in high-impact environments.
You will be part of a team delivering tailored solutions across enterprise verticals including BFSI, healthcare, and service providers. The role involves hands-on implementation, migration, and support of complex infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver across the PDIM lifecycle: Plan, Design, Implement, Migrate
• Lead or support deployments in ACI (Single site, Multi-site, Multi-pod)
• Deploy and support Nexus architectures (3-tier, collapsed core, VXLAN with L2/L3 stretch and DCI)
• Implement and manage compute infrastructure (Cisco UCS, MDS)
• Support virtualization platforms (VMware, Red Hat)
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project success
• Interface directly with customers to understand requirements and deliver solutions
• Maintain high standards of quality and documentation
• Participate in knowledge sharing and mentoring within the team

Required Skills & Experience:

• 7+ years of hands-on experience in data center technologies
• Strong expertise in Cisco ACI, Nexus, and UCS
• Familiarity with VXLAN, DCI, and virtualization platforms
• Experience with AI-ready infrastructure is a plus
• Solid understanding of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF)
• Proven ability to work in customer-facing roles