About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Senior Network Architect / Lead Engineer to lead large-scale Data Center Network Modernization initiatives involving Cisco Nexus, NDFC (Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller), VXLAN EVPN, and Data Center Switching & Routing technologies. The role requires robust technical leadership, architecture expertise, and hands-on implementation experience in enterprise data center settings.

Key Responsibilities
Lead design, implementation, migration, and optimization of Cisco Nexus-based data center networks.
Architect and deploy VXLAN EVPN Multi-Site/Multi-Pod solutions using NDFC.
Provide technical leadership and mentor a team of network engineers.
Develop HLDs, LLDs, migration strategies, implementation plans, and test procedures.
Drive data center transformation and modernization projects from design through delivery.
Collaborate with customers, project managers, architects, and vendors to ensure successful outcomes.
Lead troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and resolution of complex network issues.




Support network automation and orchestration initiatives using Python, Ansible, APIs, and scripting.

Required Skills & Experience
10+ years of experience in Data Center Networking with proven team leadership.
Robust hands-on experience with:
Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches
NDFC / DCNM
VXLAN EVPN Fabric Architecture
EVPN Multi-Site and Multi-Pod Deployments
Spine-Leaf Network Design
Data Center Switching & Routing
BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, EIGRP, MP-BGP EVPN
Experience delivering large-scale network transformation and migration programs.
Strong understanding of Data Center Interconnect (DCI), resiliency, and disaster recovery architectures.
Experience with network automation using Python, REST APIs, Ansible, JSON, or Shell scripting.

Preferred Skills
Cisco NDFC
VMware NSXF5 Load Balancer
Infoblox DDI (DNS/DHCP/IPAM)
MPLS, WAN, Cloud Networking (Azure)
CCNP Data Center / CCIE Data Center Certifications

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