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# Network Infrastructure Engineer in Santa Clara

- **Company:** Energy Jobline
- **Location:** Santa Clara, CA, United States (Remote available)
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Bash Shell, Data Centers, Data Transformation, Linux, Monitoring of Systems, IP Address Management, Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, Log Analysis, Network Architecture, Network Monitoring, Routing, Performance Tuning, Ansible, Virtual Local Area Networks, Wide Area Networks, Scripting, Computer Network Operations, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Operational Systems, Cisco
- **Published:** August 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.energyjobline.com/job/network-infrastructure-engineer-santa-clara-31399537

## About the Role

* Strong hands-on experience with routing and switching (Aruba, Cisco, HPE)
 * Deep understanding of spine-leaf network architectures
 * VLAN segmentation, LAN/WAN design, and enterprise troubleshooting expertise
 * Experience with network monitoring platforms (OpsRamp ; ELK a plus)
 * IPAM system implementation or migration experience
 * Linux system administration and automation experience (Python, Bash )

Nice to Have

 * Experience with overlay networks and virtual firewalls
 * Data center lab or R&D infrastructure environment experience
 * Infrastructure automation frameworks (Ansible, scripts, APIs)

Flexible work from home options available.

## Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Network Infrastructure Engineer to design, modernize, and automate enterprise lab network environments supporting next- infrastructure platforms. This role focuses on transitioning traditional edge/core/aggregation network models to a modern spine-leaf architecture while implementing monitoring frameworks, IPAM modernization, and Linux-based automation tooling across multiple lab environments.

You will work closely with architecture, security, and operations teams to deliver scalable, high-performance, and automated network platforms., Network Architecture & Implementation

 * Design and migrate traditional networks to spine-leaf architectures using Aruba-based infrastructure
 * Support overlay gateway termination on both virtualized firewalls and physical ToR devices
 * Build standardized network models for use across multiple lab environments
 * Perform LAN/WAN topology design, validation, and performance optimization

Routing, Switching & Segmentation

 * Configure and troubleshoot enterprise routing and switching (Aruba, Cisco, HPE)
 * Implement VLAN design, segmentation strategies, and traffic optimization
 * Conduct site readiness assessments and network capacity planning

Monitoring & Observability

 * Design and implement a comprehensive monitoring framework using OpsRamp
 * Integrate dashboards, alerting, and log analysis (OpsRamp, ELK or equivalent)
 * Ensure proactive detection of performance and availability issues

IPAM & Network Data Modernization

 * Partner with external vendors to implement new IP Address Management (IPAM) systems
 * Audit and reconcile VLANs, IP ranges, VTEPs, and historical ownership data
 * Cross-reference network data with ticketing and operational systems

Linux Automation & Tooling

 * Deploy and manage Linux-based infrastructure platforms across labs
 * Develop custom scripts and automation to streamline network operations


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