Employment Type : Contract – Start with 6 months with multi-year visibility
Key Requirements
Advanced knowledge of BGP-VPN, EVPN, MPLS, SD-WAN , DNS , IPv4/v6, VPN, Ethernet and InfiniBand networking
Proven ability to automate and manage networks using Ansible, Terraform, or custom network automation tools such as Netbox.
Ability to work with operational approaches – on-call/support/monitoring networks, failover procedure/recovery.
Responsibilities
Design, implement, and manage scalable data center network architectures for Virtual Private Clouds (VPCs), hybrid/multi-cloud, and edge network environments.
Troubleshoot and provide in-depth support for network components including firewalls, switches, load balancers, spine/leaf architecture, Infiniband, and storage networking.
Ensure optimal operation and performance of critical network systems by monitoring, maintaining, and resolving issues with networks, failover procedures, and recovery plans.
Architect and maintain advanced networking solutions involving BGP-VPN, EVPN, MPLS, SD-WAN, DNS, IPv4/IPv6, VPN, Ethernet, and Infiniband protocols.
Utilize network automation tools such as Ansible, Terraform, and custom solutions (e.g., Netbox) to automate configuration, deployment, and management of networks.
Provide on-call support and monitor network systems to ensure high availability, performance, and reliability.
Implement and improve operational best practices to optimize network performance and reduce downtime.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, test, and implement network solutions that align with business objectives.
Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers and team members.
Required Skills and Qualifications
5+ years of hands-on experience in network architecture and troubleshooting at a data center level.
Advanced knowledge and hands-on experience with BGP-VPN, EVPN, MPLS, SD-WAN, DNS, IPv4/v6, VPN, Ethernet, and Infiniband networking protocols.
Strong expertise in network automation using tools like Ansible, Terraform, or custom solutions (e.g., Netbox).
Proven ability to design, deploy, and manage complex hybrid/multi-cloud network environments and edge network setups.
Experience with network components such as firewalls, load balancers, spine/leaf architecture, Infiniband, and storage networking.
Ability to work with operational processes such as on-call support, network monitoring, and failover/recovery procedures.
Experience in troubleshooting and resolving network performance issues in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment.
Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on delivering high-quality solutions.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
Certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, JNCIP, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, or other relevant certifications.
Familiarity with cloud-native network architectures and containerized environments (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker).
Experience with network performance monitoring tools and cloud-based network management platforms.