Network Architect with Datacenter & (Juniper & Aruba Specialization) Experience

Overview

$DOE
Full Time
Part Time
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Contract - Long Term

Skills

Data center
cloud
SD-WAN
Juniper
Network Architect
Aruba

Job Details

Network Architect Datacenter & Availability Zone Design (Juniper & Aruba Specialization)

Location : Remote

Duration : 3+ Months

Overview
We are seeking a Network Architect with deep expertise in datacenter design, multi-availability zone architectures, and enterprise-grade fabrics. This role requires specialization in Juniper Networks and Aruba (HPE) latest product portfolios, with proven ability to design, scale, and secure next-generation infrastructures supporting high availability, low-latency replication, and hybrid cloud workloads.

Key Responsibilities
Datacenter & Availability Zone Architecture

  • Architect spine-leaf fabrics leveraging EVPN-VXLAN for scalable L2/L3 segmentation.
  • Design multi-AZ topologies enabling < 3ms synchronous replication, active/active distribution, and clean-room isolation for critical workloads.
  • Engineer 100/400GbE connectivity with DWDM integration for metro and regional datacenter interconnects.
  • Produce end-to-end design packages: logical/physical topologies, routing policy, security zoning, and DR strategy.

Juniper Specialization

  • Lead fabric automation and lifecycle operations using Juniper Apstra.
  • Deploy Juniper QFX series for EVPN/VXLAN overlays and PTX series for DC interconnect and WAN edge.
  • Integrate SRX firewalls with AppSecure, IDP, and Zero Trust for north-south and east-west security.
  • Automate provisioning and operations using JunOS automation (PyEZ, Ansible, REST APIs).

Aruba Specialization

  • Architect Aruba CX 10000 with Pensando DPUs for distributed firewalling, service insertion, and microsegmentation.
  • Deploy Aruba CX 9300/8400 for campus and datacenter spine-leaf roles.
  • Leverage Aruba Fabric Composer for automated network virtualization and multi-tenant segmentation.
  • Integrate Aruba Central for cloud-based operations, AI-driven assurance, and policy enforcement.
  • Align solutions with Zero Trust Networking (ClearPass, NAC, Dynamic Segmentation).

Resiliency, DR, and Multi-Cloud

  • Design WAN edge leveraging Juniper Contrail SD-WAN and Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN for hybrid/multi-cloud access.
  • Implement business continuity topologies with active/active and active/passive designs across AZs and DCs.
  • Define clean-room strategies isolating critical workloads for ransomware-resilient DR.

Automation & Observability

  • Deploy telemetry-based observability (gNMI, streaming telemetry, Netconf/YANG).
  • Implement network observability stacks with Apstra, Aruba Central AIOps, NetEdit.
  • Build IaC pipelines with Terraform, Ansible, and Python for repeatable deployments.

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • 10+ years designing and deploying enterprise-scale datacenter networks.
  • Expert knowledge of:
    • Juniper QFX/PTX/SRX platforms, Apstra automation.
    • Aruba CX 10000, CX 9300, CX 8400, Fabric Composer, Central.
  • Deep expertise in EVPN-VXLAN, BGP, IS-IS, OSPF, Segment Routing, DWDM.
  • Strong understanding of multi-AZ architectures, synchronoasynchronous replication, DR topologies.
  • Proven skills in network security (microsegmentation, zero-trust, firewalling).
  • Automation proficiency: Terraform, Ansible, Python, GitOps pipelines.
  • Preferred certifications:
    • JNCIE-DC / JNCIE-ENT (Juniper)
    • Aruba Certified Design Expert (ACDX) / Aruba Certified Switching Expert (ACSX)
    • CCDE, TOGAF, or equivalent enterprise architecture frameworks

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