Senior Data Center Network & Security Engineer

Summary

Join our team as a Senior Data Center Network & Security Engineer and lead the design, deployment, and management of our complex network and security infrastructures. You will leverage your extensive expertise in Cisco Nexus, Check Point, Cisco ISE, Palo Alto, Arista, HP Aruba, and Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela), along with a strong understanding of routing protocols, wireless, and data center technologies. This remote position requires 15+ years of experience and a deep understanding of network security principles. You will design and implement scalable and secure data center network architectures, configure and manage firewalls and network access control, and maintain MPLS, BGP, and OSPF routing protocols. Mentorship and collaboration with cross-functional teams are key aspects of this role. A bachelor's or master's degree in a related field is required.

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience in enterprise network and security engineering
• Deep hands-on experience with: Cisco Nexus (2K–9K), FEX, VDC, VPC, VXLAN
• Cisco ACI Solution
• Check Point and Palo Alto firewalls
• Cisco ISE, Cisco DNAC, Cisco Wireless
• Cisco Viptela SD-WAN, Cisco CUCM
• Routing protocols: BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS
• Arista and HP Aruba networking
• Strong documentation skills with experience in creating HLDs, LLDs, and operational runbooks
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Strong understanding of network security principles and best practices
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable, secure, and high-performance data center network architectures
• Lead deployment and configuration of Cisco Nexus (2K/5K/7K/9K), FEX, VDC, VPC, and VXLAN technologies
• Configure and manage Check Point and Palo Alto firewalls, including policy management, VPNs, and threat prevention
• Deploy and manage Cisco ISE for network access control and identity-based security
• Implement and support Cisco Wireless solutions and Cisco DNAC for automation and assurance
• Design and maintain MPLS, BGP, OSPF, and other routing protocols in enterprise environments
• Integrate and manage Cisco CUCM for unified communications
• Deploy and operate Cisco Viptela SD-WAN solutions
• Work with Arista and HP Aruba switches and wireless infrastructure
• Create and maintain High-Level Designs (HLD) and Low-Level Designs (LLD), network diagrams, and documentation
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure secure and efficient network operations
• Provide mentorship and technical leadership to junior engineers

Preferred Qualifications

• CCIE (Routing & Switching / Security / Data Center) – Preferred
• Check Point CCSA/CCSE
• Palo Alto PCNSE
• Cisco Certified Specialist (ISE, DNAC, SD-WAN)