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 .