Network Enigneer - DataCentre
Xcede · London, England ·
Senior DataCentre Network Engineer
We're looking for a highly experienced Data Centre Network Engineer to join a boutique consultancy in the networks and infrastructure space. The role focuses on designing and delivering modern data centre fabrics, with VXLAN/EVPN at the core. You'll be a senior technical authority, staying hands-on while leading complex client engagements.
Senior DataCentre Network Engineer
We're looking for a highly experienced Data Centre Network Engineer to join a boutique consultancy in the networks and infrastructure space. The role focuses on designing and delivering modern data centre fabrics, with VXLAN/EVPN at the core. You'll be a senior technical authority, staying hands-on while leading complex client engagements.
Hybrid, London
2-3 days per week on site
Summary of Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement and deliver datacentre network solutions, with a strong focus on VXLAN/EVPN fabrics.
- Engineer hands-on across Cisco (Nexus/NX-OS, ACI) and Arista (EOS, CloudVision) data centre environments.
- Lead data centre builds, migrations and transformation projects from design through to implementation.
- Act as the senior technical point of contact for clients, translating business requirements into robust, scalable network designs.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex Layer 2/Layer 3 and fabric issues in high-availability, low-latency environments.
- Produce and review high- and low-level designs, implementation plans and technical documentation.
- Provide technical leadership and mentoring to engineers across project teams.
Key Requirements/Background
- Extensive experience as a Data Centre/Network Engineer at a senior level.
- Deep hands-on expertise in VXLAN, EVPN and VLAN design, including BGP as the EVPN control plane.
- Strong experience with Cisco and Arista data centre platforms.
- CCNP Data Center/Enterprise as a minimum; CCIE (or working towards it) highly desirable.
- Background in financial services or hyperscale/large-scale cloud environments strongly preferred.
- Experience leading data centre design and delivery projects end to end.
- Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to engage both technical and senior non-technical stakeholders.
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