Data Center Fabric Automation Engineer

Key Responsibilities
Fabric Automation PlatformsDeploy, operate, and optimize Nokia FSS and Cisco NDFC for Day-0/1/2+ lifecycle managementDesign and roll out fabric policies using intent-based networking across SR Linux and Cisco Nexus platformsKubernetes & Cloud-Native InfrastructureManage Kubernetes clusters hosting FSS/NDFC servicesAutomate deployment, scaling, and upgrades of microservicesIntegrate observability tools like Prometheus, Grafana, and ELK/EFKNetwork Fabric IntegrationConfigure and validate EVPN, BGP, and VXLAN for underlay/overlay connectivityUse tools like Nokia Digital Sandbox and Cisco What-If Analysis for assurance and validationAutomation & CI/CDImplement Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, Ansible, and HelmBuild CI/CD pipelines for microservice upgrades and fabric configuration rolloutsOperations & SecurityManage Day-2+ operations, patches, and troubleshootingEnforce RBAC, policy-based access, and secure identity integrationsCollaboration & DocumentationWork closely with platform, network, and DevOps teamsCreate runbooks, SOPs, and architectural documentationMentor peers in automation and lifecycle best practicesQualifications & SkillsBachelors/Masters in Computer Science, Networking, or related fieldExperience510 years in data center networking and automation3+ years with Kubernetes and containerized environmentsHands-on experience with Nokia FSS or Cisco NDFC (both preferred)Technical SkillsStrong Kubernetes operations (clusters, CNI, storage, upgrades)Deep understanding of EVPN, VXLAN, BGPProficient in Terraform, Ansible, HelmSkilled in microservices, REST APIs, and automation pipelinesProgramming/scripting in Python, Go, or ShellCertifications (Preferred)CKA/CKAD, Cisco DCNM/NDFC, Nokia Nuage/NFM-PCloud certifications: AWS, Azure, GCP