Data Center Engineer

Job Summary

Estarta is seeking a highly skilled Datacenter Network Engineer to join our global team supporting Cisco. This role is best suited for professionals with deep expertise in Cisco Nexus technologies and a proven ability to design, optimize, and secure large-scale enterprise datacenter networks.

As a key technical contributor, you will be responsible for ensuring network resiliency, scalability, and operational efficiency in complex environments, while driving innovation through automation and modern datacenter practices .

Key Responsibilities

Design, deploy, and manage advanced datacenter networking solutions built on Cisco Nexus platforms (NX-OS, Nexus 5K / 7K; Nexus 9K exposure is a plus).

Configure and troubleshoot advanced Cisco datacenter technologies, including :

Virtual Port Channel (vPC) for high availability and load balancing

Overlay Transport Virtualization (OTV) for Layer 2 extension

FabricPath for scalable and resilient Layer 2 networking

Ensure continuous availability, security, and performance of datacenter network infrastructure.

Perform capacity planning, proactive monitoring, and performance optimization .

Leverage automation and scripting (Python preferred) to streamline operations, reduce manual intervention, and enhance operational consistency.

Actively contribute to incident management, root cause analysis, and change control processes .

Maintain comprehensive technical documentation , including network topology, configurations, and operational procedures.

Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to align solutions with enterprise standards and best practices.

Required Qualifications

Strong hands-on expertise with Cisco Nexus platforms (NX-OS, Nexus 5K / 7K; Nexus 9K desirable).

In-depth knowledge of vPC, OTV, and FabricPath technologies.

Solid understanding of Layer 2 / 3 networking protocols, datacenter topologies, and enterprise-class environments .

Proficiency in Python scripting or equivalent programming for automation and network optimization.

CCIE Datacenter / Enterprise certification (preferred) or equivalent extensive real-world experience.

Preferred Skills

Familiarity with network automation / orchestration tools (e.g., Ansible, Netmiko, Nornir).

Knowledge of network virtualization and emerging datacenter technologies (VXLAN, EVPN, SDN).

Experience in client-facing or managed services roles supporting mission-critical environments.

Strong documentation, communication, and collaboration skills .

Ability to work independently and effectively across global, distributed teams .