Senior Data Center Network, Mellanox Engineer

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

📋 Description

• Execute cluster bring-up activities by utilizing approved deployment methodologies, automation workflows, and configuration standards.

• Design and validate extensive Ethernet fabrics employing CLOS and leaf-spine architectures.

• Create IP addressing strategies and verify network topology, connectivity documentation, and infrastructure designs.

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

• Configure and resolve issues related to inter-node networking, including RoCE-enabled environments.

• Develop automation scripts and tools utilizing Python and Ansible.

• Troubleshoot network, hardware, cabling, and configuration challenges during deployment and operational support tasks.

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

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

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

• Communicate project status, risks, blockers, and technical updates 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.

• More than 4 years of hands-on experience with BGP, EVPN, and VXLAN.

• At least 3 years of experience in Linux systems administration.

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in automation using Python and Ansible.

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

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

• Experience utilizing AI-assisted tools for technical operations and automation development.

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

• Ability to work independently in a remote, shift-based support environment.

• 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 settings.

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

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote work arrangement.

• Participation in a 24x7 operational support model.

• Weekend coverage required.