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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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