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

- **Company:** Danta Technologies
- **Location:** Houston, TX, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Centers, Data Validation, Linux, Ethernet, InfiniBand, Network Connections, Network Planning and Design, Network Installation Services, Overlay Transport Virtualization, Ansible, TCP/IP, Network Switches, Computer Network Operations, Data Center Networking, Puppet, Open Network Automation Platform
- **Published:** September 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/us7684f8be07f734515dd8c8fef7f75e74/eaa

## About the Role

* 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.

## 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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