Senior Data Center Network Engineer – Mellanox

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

📋 Description

• Execute cluster initiation tasks utilizing established deployment methodologies, automation workflows, and configuration standards.

• Design and verify large-scale Ethernet fabrics employing CLOS and leaf-spine architectures.

• Create IP addressing schemes and confirm network topology, connectivity documentation, and infrastructure designs.

• Construct, provision, test, and validate network switch settings in both lab and production environments.

• Set up and troubleshoot inter-node networking, including RoCE-enabled environments.

• Develop automation scripts and tools using Python and Ansible.

• Diagnose network, hardware, cabling, and configuration issues during deployment and operational support tasks.

• Collaborate with data center technicians and remote-hands teams to coordinate remediation efforts.

• Document incidents, troubleshooting outcomes, root cause analyses, and deployment results.

• Generate deployment records, configuration artifacts, validation reports, and operational handoff documentation.

• Provide updates on project status, risks, blockers, and technical information to stakeholders and cross-functional teams.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 7 years of experience in Ethernet switching, routing, and TCP/IP networking.

• Expert-level proficiency in designing, implementing, and troubleshooting data center leaf-spine/CLOS architectures.

• At least 4 years of hands-on experience with BGP, EVPN, and VXLAN.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Linux systems administration.

• Over 2 years of experience with Python and Ansible automation.

• Familiarity with ZTP, PXE, and DHCP-based provisioning technologies.

• Experience in customer-facing roles within professional services, consulting, or technical support environments.

• Ability to utilize AI-assisted tools for technical operations and automation development.

• Strong skills in troubleshooting, documentation, communication, and collaboration.

• Capability to work independently in a remote, shift-based support setting.

• Preferred: Hands-on experience with Cumulus Linux.

• Preferred: Experience in deploying and supporting AI GPU clusters or HPC environments.

• Preferred: Knowledge of RoCE networking and high-performance interconnect technologies.

• Preferred: Experience diagnosing physical-layer and cabling issues in data center environments.

• Preferred: Prior experience as a technical lead, shift lead, or mentor to engineering teams.

🏝️ Benefits

• Involvement in a 24x7 operational support model, with weekend coverage required.