Lead Engineer, Data Center Fabric Architect

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in India.

📋 Description

• Design and create global data center and warehouse fabric solutions utilizing spine-leaf switching, VXLAN/EVPN overlays, and multi-tenant segmentation.

• Act as the global escalation point for intricate fabric issues, spearheading resolutions and documenting fixes as a standard practice.

• Establish and uphold global fabric design standards, which encompass spine-leaf templates, VXLAN/EVPN policy, segmentation models, and guidance on platform selection.

• Assess and recommend platform strategies across Arista, Cisco ACI, and NSX-T.

• Evaluate fabric designs for data center constructions, warehouse implementations, and site refresh initiatives across all regions.

• Collaborate with the Routing, Switching & SD-WAN Solutions Engineer to ensure alignment between fabric and edge designs.

• Work in partnership with regional teams from EMEA, Americas, APJ, and India Solutions Hub.

• Define the telemetry, health checks, and alerting requirements for fabric in collaboration with the NOC.

• Direct technical engagement for fabric requirements pertaining to acquisitions, site build-outs, and warehouse expansions.

• Engage directly with the Global Director of Network Engineering and fellow solutions engineers.

• Establish global fabric standards and advance the function towards a principal or staff engineer role.

⛳️ Requirements

• 10 to 15 years of experience in enterprise network engineering, with a strong emphasis on data center fabric design and architecture.

• Expert-level knowledge of VXLAN, EVPN, and BGP within data center underlay and overlay environments.

• Hands-on design and deployment experience with at least one enterprise fabric platform: Arista, Cisco ACI, NSX-T, or equivalent.

• Profound understanding of spine-leaf architecture, data center interconnect, and multi-tenant or micro-segmentation design.

• Experience in setting fabric standards across multi-site and multi-country environments.

• Proficient in written and spoken English.

• Capability to document architectural decisions and present recommendations effectively.

• Ability to operate independently across various time zones.

• Bachelor's Degree in Network Engineering or a related field is required.

• Skill in executing instructions and seeking clarification when necessary.

• Capability to perform basic mathematical calculations.

• Attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in tasks.

• Ability to communicate clearly and convey essential information.

• Competence in creating and delivering formal presentations.

• Ability to interact effectively with all management levels.

• Negotiation skills and the ability to promote ideas persuasively and close transactions.

• Strong multi-cultural interpersonal skills.

• Demonstrated leadership skills with a willingness to innovate and be assertive.

• Strong organizational and time management abilities.

• Capacity to work under stress and manage high workloads and deadlines.

• Commitment to maintaining social, ethical, and organizational standards.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Ability to preserve the confidentiality of sensitive information.

• Skill in building effective working relationships.

• Sensitivity to the needs and concerns of others.

• Quick learner of new systems and technologies.

• Advanced proficiency with relevant computer applications.

• Availability for on-call duties as needed.

• Some travel may be required.

• CCIE, JNCIE-DC, or Arista ACE Expert certification is preferred, whether active, prior, or in pursuit.

• Familiarity with network automation and scripting using Python or Ansible is advantageous.

• Knowledge of NetBox, CloudVision, or similar tools is a plus.

• Experience in distribution, warehouse, or logistics environments is desirable.

🏝️ Benefits

• Elective Benefits: programs tailored to your country.

• Formal leadership and professional development programs.

• On-demand courses available.

• Seminars and events that support financial, physical, and mental well-being.

• Global Life Empowerment Assistance Program.

• Inclusive education, peer-to-peer conversations, and equitable growth and development opportunities.

• Onboarding program featuring networking opportunities within the first 30 days.

• Internal, peer-led inclusive communities and activities.

• Local volunteering events.

• Environmental and social initiatives.

• Commitment to equal opportunity and diversity, equity, and inclusion programs.