Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Danta Technologies is seeking a Senior Data Center Network Engineer to provide hands-on expertise in Ethernet networking, data center architecture, VXLAN-EVPN, and network automation. The role involves designing, configuring, troubleshooting, validating, and supporting data center networking solutions while collaborating directly with customers during sales and solution-design engagements.
Responsibilities
- Provide Ethernet and data center networking expertise during customer engagements and the sales cycle
- Analyze customer network requirements and design scalable data center network architectures
- Configure and troubleshoot Ethernet switches and data center networking environments
- Design, implement, and validate VXLAN-EVPN solutions
- Develop and evaluate network automation scripts and tools
- Automate network operations using Ansible, Salt, Puppet, or similar technologies
- Perform network implementation, testing, and validation for data center deployments
- Troubleshoot network connectivity and switching issues
- Support customer deployments and provide technical guidance throughout engagements
- Develop handover documentation and provide knowledge transfer to customers and internal teams
- Provide deployment and post-implementation support
- Work independently, prioritize tasks, and deliver high-quality solutions
Skills
- 5+ years of professional networking experience
- Strong knowledge of Ethernet switching, TCP/IP, and data center networking
- Hands-on experience configuring and troubleshooting VXLAN-EVPN
- Experience with data center network architecture and design
- Experience with network automation tools such as Ansible, Salt, Puppet, or equivalent
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Ability to communicate directly with customers and understand network requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering/related field, CCNP certification, or equivalent experience
- Due to specific project and client requirements, this position is open to U.S. Citizens and U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents (Green Card holders)
- Only candidates who are currently located within the United States will be considered
- Cumulus OS experience
- Linux certifications
- CCIE Data Center, JNCIE, ACE-E, or similar expert-level certification
- InfiniBand certifications
- Experience with data center fabric technologies
- Strong customer-facing and solution-design experience
Benefits
- Option for W2 employees to elect healthcare insurance (Dental, Medical, Vision)
- Major holidays for W2 employees
- Paid sick leave for W2 employees as per state law
- Remote work allowed for candidates currently located within the United States
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