Senior Data Center Network Engineer
Job in
New York, New York County, New York, 10261, USA
Listed on 2026-07-22
Listing for:
HRUCKUS
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-22
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
Network Engineer, Systems Engineer, Data Engineering, IT Consultant
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Sr. Data Center Network Engineer (Cisco ACI)
"Senior Data Center Network Engineer" to support a large‑scale data center decommissioning and infrastructure consolidation initiative.
The Senior Data Center Network Engineer will be responsible for executing network device decommissioning, designing and implementing traffic migration strategies, and upgrading legacy infrastructure while ensuring strict adherence to change management and compliance processes.
Position Responsibilities- Conduct network audits to identify infrastructure targeted for retirement
- Back up configurations, routing tables, and VLAN databases before decommissioning activities
- Design and execute traffic migration strategies to maintain service continuity
- Decommission routers, switches, and firewalls while maintaining accurate network documentation
- Migrate legacy infrastructure to modern data center platforms
- Lead terminal server consolidation initiatives
- Perform post‑migration testing and validation activities
- Operate within formal change management and CAB approval processes
- Partner with infrastructure, operations, and project teams to coordinate migration activities
- 10+ years of enterprise and data center networking experience
- Advanced Cisco Data Center Networking (Nexus, Catalyst, ASR, ACI, Routing & Switching)
- Proven experience in Data Center Decommissioning, Migration Planning, and Infrastructure Consolidation within brownfield environments
- Expertise in Enterprise Routing & Switching Protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS, VXLAN, EVPN)
- Active CCNP Enterprise or CCNP Data Center certification
- Exceptional communication skills
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
- Active CCIE Data Center certification (Strongly Preferred)
- Experience with Juniper MX and EX platforms
- Experience with F5 BIG‑IP LTM/GTM
- Proficiency in Python scripting and/or Ansible automation
- Experience using Solar Winds, Cisco Works, or similar network management tools
- Familiarity with Visio or equivalent network diagramming tools
- PMP certification
Location: New York City, NY
Salary Range: Up to $75/hr based on experience.
#J-18808-LjbffrPosition Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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