Principal Consultant – Data Center L3 Network Engineer

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Inviting applications for the role of Principal Consultant – Data Center L3 Network Engineer

Job Description:

The Data Center L3 Network Engineer is a key member of the network engineering team responsible for designing, implementing, and managing the Layer 3 (L3) network infrastructure within the data center environment. This role involves collaborating with other network engineers, system administrators, and IT operations teams to ensure the stability, reliability, and scalability of the data center network.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable and resilient Layer 3 network architectures within the data center environment, including core, distribution, and access layers.
• Configure and manage routing protocols such as BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP to ensure optimal routing and failover capabilities.
• Implement and manage VLANs, VRFs, and other network segmentation techniques to isolate and secure traffic within the data center.
• Deploy and maintain network security solutions, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and access control lists (ACLs).
• Design, deploy, and manage network infrastructure in AWS cloud environments.
• Implement and maintain AWS network services such as VPC, Direct Connect, Route 53, VPN, Transit Gateway, etc.
• Configure and manage network security groups, ACLs, and firewall policies to ensure secure communication within AWS environments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support the deployment of new applications, services, and infrastructure within the data center.
• Perform network capacity planning and performance tuning to ensure sufficient bandwidth and low latency for critical applications and services.
• Troubleshoot network issues and outages, providing timely resolution and root cause analysis.
• Monitor network health and performance using tools such as SNMP, NetFlow, and packet captures.
• Develop and maintain documentation, including network diagrams, configurations, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Stay current with emerging technologies and best practices in data center networking, and evaluate their potential impact on the existing infrastructure.

Qualifications we seek in you!

Minimum Qualifications / Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field; or equivalent work experience.
• Extensive experience designing, implementing, and managing Layer 3 network infrastructures within large-scale data center environments.
• Design, deploy, and manage network infrastructure in AWS cloud environments.
• Implement and maintain AWS network services such as VPC, Direct Connect, Route 53, VPN, Transit Gateway, etc.
• Configure and manage network security groups, ACLs, and firewall policies to ensure secure communication within AWS environments.
• In-depth knowledge of routing and switching protocols, including BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, VLANs, and VRFs.
• Hands-on experience with network security technologies, such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, and VPNs.
• Proficiency with network hardware from vendors such as Cisco, Juniper, Arista, and Palo Alto Networks.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to quickly diagnose and resolve complex network issues.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Industry certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, JNCIP, or equivalent are preferred.
• Experience with software-defined networking (SDN) and network automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Python) is a plus.
• Knowledge of cloud networking technologies (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform) is desirable.

Preferred Qualifications/ Skills

• Strong communicator – English in spoken and written form

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