Senior Staff Engineer -- Data Center Network Engineer
Senior Staff Engineer -- Data Center Network Engineer
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Job Description
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Cisco Data Center Network Engineer to design implement and maintain our data center infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of Cisco networking technologies particularly in a data center environment. This role involves working on cuttingedge technologies and requires someone who can adapt quickly troubleshoot effectively and ensure the optimal performance of our network infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and Implementation: Design deploy and maintain Ciscobased network solutions in data center environments including Nexus switches ACI (Application Centric Infrastructure) and UCS (Unified Computing System).
- Network Configuration: Configure and manage complex network topologies including VLANs VxLAN BGP OSPF and other advanced routing and switching protocols.
- Performance Optimization: Monitor and optimize network performance ensuring low latency high availability and scalability.
- Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve network issues including connectivity problems hardware/software failures and performance bottlenecks.
- Security Management: Implement and manage network security measures including firewalls VPNs and access controls to ensure data protection and regulatory compliance.
- Documentation: Create and maintain detailed network documentation including configurations topologies and standard operating procedures.
- Collaboration: Work closely with other IT teams including server storage and application teams to ensure seamless integration of network services.
- Continuous Improvement: Stay uptodate with the latest Cisco technologies and industry trends recommending improvements and upgrades to the data center infrastructure.
- Disaster Recovery: Develop and implement disaster recovery and business continuity plans for the network infrastructure.
Qualifications:
Education:
- Bachelors degree in computer science Information Technology or a related field. Relevant certifications (e.g. CCNP CCIE) are highly desirable.
Experience:
- 5 years of experience in a similar role with a focus on Cisco data center networking.
Technical Skills:
- Expertise in Cisco Nexus series (e.g.) and ACI architecture.
- Strong understanding of Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking protocols.
- Experience with network automation tools and scripting (e.g. Python Ansible).
- Proficient in network monitoring and troubleshooting tools (e.g. Wireshark SolarWinds).
- Familiarity with virtualization technologies (e.g. VMware HyperV).
Soft Skills:
- Strong analytical and problemsolving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Detailoriented with a focus on delivering highquality work.
Certifications:
- CCNP Data Center CCIE Data Center or equivalent certification is preferred.
Remote Work :
Yes
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Remote
Company Industry
Department / Functional Area
Engineering
Key Skills
- EIGRP
- Load Balancing
- Routing Protocols
- Network Engineering
- BGP
- LAN
- Computer Networking
- IPsec
- OSPF
- Cisco ASA
- Juniper
- MPLS
