Datacentre Network Engineer | Cisco | Arista | VXLAN EVPN | Hybrid

Data centre Network Engineer required by a leading network consulting organisation to deliver enterprise‑scale data centre transformation projects for high‑profile customers across the UK.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly respected consultancy, working with cutting‑edge Cisco and Arista technologies to design, implement and support modern data centre network infrastructures.

You will be responsible for the design and delivery of complex data centre networking solutions across multiple customer environments, working closely with architects, project teams and customer stakeholders. This is a hands‑on technical role suited to an experienced engineer who enjoys solving complex networking challenges and delivering enterprise‑scale infrastructure projects.

• Design and implement modern data centre network solutions
• Deploy Cisco Nexus (NX-OS) and Arista EOS environments
• Design and support VXLAN EVPN fabrics
• Deliver network migrations, upgrades and greenfield deployments
• Produce High‑Level and Low‑Level Design documentation (HLD/LLD)
• Perform testing, validation and implementation activities
• Provide technical leadership throughout project delivery
• Work directly with enterprise customers and technical stakeholders

• Strong Data centre Networking experience
• Cisco Nexus (NX-OS)
• Arista EOS
• VXLAN EVPN
• Spine‑Leaf architecture
• Enterprise data centre network design
• Routing and switching (BGP, OSPF)
• Network implementation and troubleshooting
• Excellent customer‑facing communication skills

• Cisco ACI
• Automation using Python or Ansible
• Net Box or other Source of Truth platforms
• Network validation tools
• MPLS
• Multicast
• Cloud connectivity
• Infrastructure as Code

• CCNP Enterprise
• CCNP Data Centre
• Arista ACE‑P
• CCIE (Enterprise or Data Centre)

• Work for a leading network consultancy
• High‑profile enterprise and data centre projects
• Exposure to the latest Cisco and Arista technologies
• Hybrid working
• Excellent career progression
• Ongoing investment in training and certifications
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

If you are an experienced Data centre Network Engineer with strong Cisco Nexus, Arista EOS, and VXLAN EVPN experience looking to work on technically challenging enterprise projects, we'd like to hear from you.