Data center Network Engineer

Job Summary

Datacenter Network Engineer

network resiliency, scalability, and operational efficiency

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage

  advanced datacenter networking solutions built on Cisco Nexus platforms (NX-OS, Nexus 5K/7K; Nexus 9K exposure is a plus).

• Configure and troubleshoot

  advanced Cisco datacenter technologies, including:

• Virtual Port Channel (vPC)

  for high availability and load balancing

• Overlay Transport Virtualization (OTV)

  for Layer 2 extension

• FabricPath

  for scalable and resilient Layer 2 networking
• Ensure

  continuous availability, security, and performance

  of datacenter network infrastructure.
• Perform

  capacity planning, proactive monitoring, and performance optimization

  .
• Leverage

  automation and scripting (Python preferred)

  to streamline operations, reduce manual intervention, and enhance operational consistency.
• Actively contribute to

  incident management, root cause analysis, and change control processes

  .
• Maintain

  comprehensive technical documentation

  , including network topology, configurations, and operational procedures.
• Collaborate with

  cross-functional engineering teams

  to align solutions with enterprise standards and best practices.

Required Qualifications

• Strong hands-on expertise with

  Cisco Nexus platforms

  (NX-OS, Nexus 5K/7K; Nexus 9K desirable).
• In-depth knowledge of

  vPC, OTV, and FabricPath

  technologies.
• Solid understanding of

  Layer 2/3 networking protocols, datacenter topologies, and enterprise-class environments

  .
• Proficiency in

  Python scripting

  or equivalent programming for automation and network optimization.

• CCIE Datacenter/Enterprise

  certification (preferred) or equivalent extensive real-world experience.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with

  network automation/orchestration tools

  (e.g., Ansible, Netmiko, Nornir).
• Knowledge of

  network virtualization and emerging datacenter technologies

  (VXLAN, EVPN, SDN).
• Experience in

  client-facing or managed services roles

  supporting mission-critical environments.
• Strong

  documentation, communication, and collaboration skills

  .
• Ability to

  work independently and effectively across global, distributed teams

  .