Data Center Network Engineer (Arista & Palo Alto) early joiner prefer

Position: Data Center Network Engineer
Location: India (Multiple Data Center Sites) Experience Required: 5-6 Years Department: Data Center Network Operations Employment Type: Full-time

Role Overview

This role is responsible for hands-on management, configuration, and troubleshooting of data center network infrastructure with emphasis on Arista switches and Palo Alto firewalls. The objective is to ensure optimal network performance, security, scalability, and reliability within mission-critical data center environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Configure, deploy, and maintain Arista switches (port-channel, VLAN, VRF, MLAG) in large-scale data center settings.
• Implement, monitor, and maintain Palo Alto firewall solutions, including security policies, threat prevention, and network segmentation.
• Design and optimize network architecture for high availability, supporting enterprise protocols (MPLS, BGP, OSPF) and seamless integration with other vendor products.
• Troubleshoot and resolve incidents in real time, ensuring minimal downtime and adherence to SLAs.
• Perform regular audits, updates, and documentation for network and firewall configurations as per industry best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for integration, migration, and escalation support within the data center ecosystem.
• Drive automation initiatives and maintain comprehensive technical documentation and process diagrams.
• Lead/participate in capacity planning, disaster recovery drills, and technical solutions review for complex networking environments.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Engineering (Electronics, Telecommunications, Computer Science) or equivalent.
• Minimum 4 years’ hands-on experience as a network engineer in data center or enterprise environments.
• Expert knowledge of Arista platforms (EOS CLI, troubleshooting, advanced features).
• Extensive experience with Palo Alto firewall systems (PAN-OS, security policy design, VPN configuration).
• Strong grasp of Layer 2/Layer 3 networking fundamentals, advanced routing protocols, and automation.
• Familiarity with network monitoring and analysis tools (Wireshark, Zabbix, SolarWinds).
• Ability to document processes and create clear network diagrams and SOPs.
• Professional certifications (Arista ACE, Palo Alto PCNSE, CCNP, or related) preferred.

Desired Attributes

• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills of Arista and Palo Alto platforms.
• Capacity to thrive under pressure and manage high-severity incidents proactively.
• Excellent team collaboration, communication, and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Growth mindset, willingness to learn new tech, and upskill on SDN, automation, and cloud networking.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive pay according to data center job market standards.
• Health and insurance benefits.
• Learning and professional certification opportunities.
• Structured career progression in high-impact technology teams.