Senior Data Center Network, Mellanox Engineer

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

📋 Description

• Execute cluster bring-up tasks using established deployment methodologies, automation workflows, and configuration standards.

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

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

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

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

• Develop automation scripts and tools utilizing Python and Ansible.

• Diagnose network, hardware, cabling, and configuration problems during deployment and operational support activities.

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

• Record incidents, troubleshooting results, root cause analysis, and deployment conclusions.

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

• Relay 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.

• Advanced expertise in designing, implementing, and troubleshooting data center leaf-spine/CLOS architectures.

• More than 4 years of hands-on experience with BGP.

• Over 4 years of practical experience with EVPN.

• At least 4 years of direct experience with VXLAN.

• A minimum of 3 years in Linux systems administration.

• Over 2 years of experience in 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.

• Proficient in utilizing 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.

🏝️ Benefits

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