Network Deployment Engineer Data Center Infrastructure

Cyber 1 Armor
United States
9 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Amazon Web Services Microsoft Azure Bash Shell Border Gateway Protocol Big Data Cloud Computing Computer Clusters Data Centers Linux InfiniBand Networking Hardware Python (Programming Language)
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Network Layer Network Architecture Network Diagrams Network Monitoring Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) Remote Direct Memory Access Ansible AI Infrastructure Diagnostic Tools Scripting Google Cloud Juniper Data Center Networking Deployment Automation Routing & Switching Terraform Open Network Automation Platform Cisco

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Network Deployment Engineer to build, deploy, and support large-scale data center network infrastructure. This role focuses on deploying new data center environments, installing and configuring network equipment, validating network readiness, supporting production rollouts, and driving automation to improve deployment efficiency. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience deploying enterprise or hyperscale data center networks using modern routing, switching, and EVPN/VXLAN technologies., * Deploy and build large-scale data center network infrastructure.

  • Install, configure, and validate Cisco, Arista, and Juniper network equipment.
  • Execute network deployment plans, MOPs (Methods of Procedure), and implementation activities.
  • Deploy and validate spine-leaf architectures using EVPN/VXLAN.
  • Perform network provisioning, testing, acceptance, and post-deployment validation.
  • Troubleshoot routing, switching, cabling, optics, and connectivity issues during deployment.
  • Collaborate with architecture, systems, cloud, and operations teams to deliver production-ready infrastructure.
  • Automate deployment and validation tasks using Python, Ansible, or scripting tools.
  • Create and maintain deployment documentation, network diagrams, and operational runbooks.
  • Participate in data center expansion, migrations, hardware refreshes, and network upgrades.

Requirements

  • 7 12+ years of experience in:
  • Network Deployment
  • Data Center Networking
  • Network Engineering
  • Infrastructure Operations

Strong hands-on experience with:

  • Routing & Switching
  • BGP
  • OSPF
  • EVPN/VXLAN
  • Spine-Leaf architectures
  • Layer 2 / Layer 3 networking
  • Cisco
  • Arista
  • Juniper

Experience with:

  • Data center deployments
  • Network provisioning
  • Rack & stack
  • Cabling validation
  • Optics
  • Hardware installation
  • Production implementation
  • Change management

Hands-on Linux experience. Basic scripting or automation experience using:

  • Python
  • Ansible
  • Bash

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working in hyperscale, cloud, ISP, or enterprise data center environments.
  • Experience with automation frameworks and Infrastructure as Code.
  • Knowledge of network monitoring and troubleshooting tools.
  • Experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform networking.
  • Experience participating in global deployment projects.

Nice to Have

  • Exposure to AI infrastructure or GPU clusters.
  • Familiarity with RoCE, RDMA, or InfiniBand.
  • Experience with network automation frameworks such as NetBox, Terraform, or CI/CD pipelines.

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