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Datacenter Network Architect VXLAN EVPN & Cisco Nexus
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Posted:
24 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
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Application Deadline:
21 August 2026
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1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
| Datacenter Network Architect - VXLAN / EVPN & Cisco Nexus |
Location / Work-style: Remote
Skills: Juniper Data Center
Experience Required: 7 Years
Roles & Responsibilities:
Datacenter Architecture & Design
Design and architect modern datacenter network infrastructures including Spine Leaf VXLAN/EVPN and fabric-based topologies.
Develop detailed HLD (High-Level Design) and LLD (Low-Level Design) documentation for new deployments and upgrades.
Evaluate current infrastructure and define future-state architecture ensuring scalability performance and security.
Lead architecture discussions with clients and internal teams to define technical roadmaps and standards.
Implementation & Deployment
Oversee and guide deployment of Cisco Nexus ACI VMware NSX and related DC technologies.
Drive end to end implementation of datacenter fabrics including underlay/overlay setup.
Validate configurations perform network readiness checks and support migration planning and execution.
Manage application networking integrations including load balancers firewalls and security overlays.
Operations Troubleshooting & Escalations
Act as the highest technical escalation point for datacenter network issues including P1/P2 incidents.
Troubleshoot complex routing switching virtualization and fabric-related issues.
Analyze network performance and recommend improvements in stability throughput and redundancy.
Support operational teams with advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
Security & Governance
Implement and maintain secure network designs including micro segmentation ACLs firewalls and RBAC models.
Ensure compliance with organizational security standards and industry best practices.
Work with security teams to integrate firewalls IPS/IDS WAF and segmentation policies into datacenter designs.
Must Have:
Core Datacenter Networking Skills
Deep knowledge of Datacenter architectures: Spine Leaf Clos Multi Tier VXLAN EVPN and Fabric technologies.
Hands on expertise with Cisco Nexus platforms (5K/7K/9K) ACI or equivalent solutions from Arista Juniper or VMware.
Strong understanding of L2/L3 switching and routing including technologies such as:
OSPF BGP IS IS
STP vPC MLAG HSRP/VRRP
FabricPath OTV VDCs
Proficiency with VXLAN/EVPN fabric design underlay/overlay integrations and controller based architectures.
Datacenter Virtualization & Compute
Experience with VMware vSphere ESXi vCenter and network virtualization (NSX T preferred).
Understanding of server virtualization distributed switching and virtual routing.
Familiarity with hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) platforms like Nutanix or Cisco HyperFlex.
Datacenter Security
Strong understanding of micro segmentation firewall integration and secure fabric design.
Experience with data center firewalls (Cisco Firepower Palo Alto Fortinet).
Knowledge of AAA TACACS RBAC and datacenter security best practices.
Load Balancing & Application Networking
Knowledge of application delivery controllers (ADCs) such as F5 BIG IP Citrix Netscaler or AVI Networks.
Familiarity with GSLB SSL offloading WAF and application proxying.
Ability to design deploy configure and troubleshoot SD WAN overlays and underlays.
Experience in controller orchestrator and edge device deployments.
Capability to integrate SD WAN with security stacks cloud access and SASE frameworks.
Hands on experience with zero touch provisioning and large scale rollout planning.
Ability to create and optimize application policies routing templates and traffic steering rules.
Strong analytical and problem solving abilities especially for high severity issues (P1/P2).
Ability to work in client facing environments and communicate complex designs clearly.
Experience leading technical discussions workshops and architecture review sessions.
Ability to document HLD (High Level Design) and LLD (Low Level Design).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to lead technical discussions and mentor junior engineers
- Strong documentation and diagramming skills (Visio Lucidchart )
Education:
The successful candidate will be a highly motivated self-starting Information Technology professional with a minimum BS/BA degree or equivalent experience.
Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in developing implementing maintaining troubleshooting and supporting infrastructurenetwork architectures
Required Skills:
Experience (Years): 8-10
