HYBRID DC - Senior Network Engineer

• Provide support for large Data Center networking deployment for a large customer.

• Review customer network designs for an EVPN, VxLAN, leaf-spine architecture and make recommendations for deployments.

• Migrate or interconnect to/from Cisco, Juniper and other vendors to Arista infrastructure

• Assist with configuration build outs including creating network provisioning automation

using Python and tools such as Chef or Ansible

• Assist with implementation and change controls

• Assist with proof of concepts (POC) and in-depth testing to validate design scenario

• Provide bug scrubs and code recommendations

• Provide interface to TAC and internal development teams and the customer

• Provide customer advice regarding architectural questions as required

• Translate complex business requirements into Leaf-Spine Network solutions

• Design Network solutions utilizing extensive experience with routing protocols including advanced BGP design as well as extensive EVPN/VXLAN experience.

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders

• Understand the client’s business objectives and technical needs

• Top Secret Security Clearance Required. (TS/SCI or TS/SCI Polygraph)

• 10+ years’ minimum working experience with network technologies including network design and deployments of Data Center networks. Knowledge of leaf-spine architectures

• Knowledge and Experience in BGP/MP-BGP, VxLAN, EVPN, L2VNI Stretching, L3VNI Routing (symmetrical vs. asymmetrical) is a MUST

• Automation: Ansible, Python

• Arista AVD & CVP

• Data Center Switching/Routing

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent customer service and verbal communication skills

• Excellent written skills and the ability to do related documentation and ticket tracking of opportunities/meeting follow-up

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent years of experience * Network Industry Certification preferred (e.g. ACE L3, ACE L5, CCIE (DC/SP)