DataCenter Engineer (Immediate joiner)

Job Description

Role & responsibilities Implementing automation solutions using Ansible scripts and Azure DevOps pipelines on Arista switches for the deployment of new network configurations, including VXLAN, VLANs, and VRFs. Successfully migrated critical business partner circuits from on-premises setups to ACE Greenfield environments, implementing VXLAN for enhanced network efficiency and security. Architecting and deploying new Data Center (DC) and Disaster Recovery (DR) infrastructures, leading DR testing, chaos testing, and validating network resiliency Lead the design, deployment, and configuration of Arista's networking solutions, including switches, routers, and software-defined networking (SDN) components. Bring up ACI Fabric including the APIC Cluster, Leaf and Spine Switches and integrate them with different cisco and non-cisco products Worked on Cisco ACI -APIC technology, Leaf and Spine Architecture. Skills Routing & Switching: Cisco (R&S) | Juniper (R&S) | Arista SDN| ARISTA Cloud Vision Portal (CVP) | VTP, Port-channel, PAGP/LACP, STP, RSTP, HSRP, VRRP | VLAN Trunk/Switching | RIP, EIGRP, OSPF, BGP, IPSEC VPN | L2 switching | DC Networks VXLAN/EVPN /Leaf/Spine Architecture, MLAG Support pre-sales activities by providing technical expertise during customer engagements and proof-of-concept (POC) trials. Technical Capabilities Expertise in designing and deploying industry-leading networking solutions, particularly in Spine-Leaf architecture (L2LS/L3LS). In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with networking protocols and concepts, including MLAG, VXLAN, EVPN, BGP, OSPF, ISIS, L2 technologies, and multicast. Comprehensive understanding of DC, SP, or Enterprise-level network architecture, including OSPF, BGP, L2 technologies, multicast, MPLS, and SP core networks. Proficiency in L2 technologies such as STP, PVST, MSTP, RSTP, and EtherChannel, with the ability to configure and troubleshoot these protocols. Experience in provisioning new services on the network, performing upgrades (e.g., OS patches, vulnerability management), and maintaining network performance. Basic knowledge of Linux, Python/Bash scripting, and VMware, with the ability to automate network tasks and manage virtual environments. Qualifications Industry experience focused on IP networks. Engineer (5-12 Years)