Senior Data Center Network Engineer - VXLAN/EVPN/Ethernet Expert

Danta Technologies
Houston, TX, United States
21 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Data Centers Data Validation Linux Ethernet InfiniBand Network Connections Network Planning and Design Network Installation Services Overlay Transport Virtualization Ansible TCP/IP Network Switches
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Computer Network Operations Data Center Networking Puppet Open Network Automation Platform

Job description

We are looking for a Senior Data Center Network Engineer with strong expertise in Ethernet networking, data center architecture, VXLAN-EVPN, and network automation. The ideal candidate will be hands-on with network design, switch configuration, troubleshooting, automation, and validation of data center networking solutions. This role also involves working directly with customers during the sales and solution-design cycle. Hands-on senior data center networking professional who combines strong technical expertise with customer-facing communication and solution-design skills., * Provide Ethernet and data center networking expertise during customer engagements and the sales cycle.

  • Analyze customer network requirements and design scalable data center network architectures.
  • Configure and troubleshoot Ethernet switches and data center networking environments.
  • Design, implement, and validate VXLAN-EVPN solutions.
  • Develop and evaluate network automation scripts and tools.
  • Automate network operations using Ansible, Salt, Puppet, or similar technologies.
  • Perform network implementation, testing, and validation for data center deployments.
  • Troubleshoot network connectivity and switching issues.
  • Support customer deployments and provide technical guidance throughout engagements.
  • Develop handover documentation and provide knowledge transfer to customers and internal teams.
  • Provide deployment and post-implementation support.
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Requirements

  • 5+ years of professional networking experience.
  • Strong knowledge of Ethernet switching, TCP/IP, and data center networking.
  • Hands-on experience configuring and troubleshooting VXLAN-EVPN.
  • Experience with data center network architecture and design.
  • Experience with network automation tools such as Ansible, Salt, Puppet, or equivalent.
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to communicate directly with customers and understand network requirements.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/related field, CCNP certification, or equivalent experience.

Preferred:

  • Cumulus OS experience.
  • Linux certifications.
  • CCIE Data Center, JNCIE, ACE-E, or similar expert-level certification.
  • InfiniBand certifications.
  • Experience with data center fabric technologies.
  • Strong customer-facing and solution-design experience.

Benefits & conditions

Notes:- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance. Benefits: Danta offers a compensation package to all W2 employees that are competitive in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, the option to elect healthcare insurance (Dental, Medical, Vision), Major holidays and Paid sick leave as per state law. The rate/ Salary range is dependent on numerous factors including Qualification, Experience and Location.

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