Networks Engineer

Overview The Networks Engineer is responsible for designing, engineering, documenting, and implementing core network routing and switching solutions across datacenter and co-location environments.

This role focuses on stability, automation, innovation, and operational excellence, supporting large-scale enterprise networks across WAN, LAN, and datacenter fabric environments.

The engineer will support overlay/underlay network technologies, participate in strategic network upgrades, and provide operational support including on-call coverage.

Key Responsibilities Design, engineer, and implement core network routing and switching infrastructure across datacenter and co-location environments.

Engineer and operate EVPN-VXLAN overlay and underlay network environments across multiple platforms.

Support enterprise infrastructure teams by implementing new network hardware and upgrading existing platforms.

Perform code certification, coordinate network changes, and ensure adherence to security and change-management processes.

Provide operational support, troubleshoot complex issues, and participate in on-call rotation.

Configure and troubleshoot routing protocols such as BGP, OSPF, and VRF.

Configure and support switched protocols including PVST, RPVST, HSRP/VRRP.

Utilize monitoring tools and protocols including SNMP, Syslog, and Telemetry.

Document complex architectures and topologies using Visio and similar tools.

Utilize scripting languages (Python, Bash, Ansible) for network automation and interacting with REST APIs.

Implement code upgrades, hotfixes, and patches from network hardware vendors.

Provide technical assistance for outages, performance issues, and high-impact incidents.

Work with observability and monitoring systems to ensure network health and reliability.

Collaborate cross-functionally and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Required Qualifications Experience engineering and supporting large-scale enterprise network infrastructures.

Strong hands-on experience with EVPN-VXLAN overlay networks and troubleshooting.

Expert knowledge configuring and supporting HPE and Cisco networking platforms.

Experience with routing protocols: BGP, OSPF, VRF.

Experience with switching technologies: PVST, RPVST, HSRP/VRRP.

Knowledge of network services including DNS, DHCP, HTTP, and SSH.

Strong skill set in scripting and automation technologies (Python, Bash, Ansible, REST APIs).

Familiarity with observability/monitoring systems and telemetry.

Ability to implement vendor code upgrades, hotfixes, and firmware patches.

Strong documentation skills, including the ability to diagram architectures and workflows.

Strong communication, analytical, and troubleshooting abilities.

Ability to participate in on-call rotations and support high-availability environments.

Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Network Engineering, or related field; or 8+ years of equivalent experience.

Hands-on experience with datacenter network design and support.

Experience with distributed, global WAN and LAN environments.

Knowledge of event-driven architecture and large-scale infrastructure modernization.

Certifications Cisco certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, or CCIE (preferred).

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