Job Overview
We are seeking a skilled Datacenter Engineer to join our team. This role involves designing, deploying, and managing advanced datacenter networking solutions built on Cisco Nexus platforms.
The ideal candidate will have hands-on expertise with Cisco Nexus platforms, in-depth knowledge of vPC, OTV, and FabricPath technologies, and solid understanding of Layer 2 / 3 networking protocols and enterprise-class environments.
This is a key technical contributor position 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 beneficial).
- Configure and troubleshoot advanced Cisco datacenter technologies including Virtual Port Channel (vPC), Overlay Transport Virtualization (OTV), and FabricPath.
- 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 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.
Required Skills and 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.Benefits
Familiarity with network automation / orchestration tools such as 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.