Data Center Network Consulting Engineer
Remote • Posted 30+ days ago • Updated 4 days ago
GDH
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Job Title: Data Center Network Engineer
About the Role:
We are seeking a talented and proactive Data Center Network Consulting Engineer (NCE) to join our client's dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you will initially focus on managing and supporting standalone data center environments based on standard three-tier architectures. As you grow in your expertise, you will play a vital role in their migration initiatives toward advanced VXLAN fabric architectures. While experience with Cisco ACI is not mandatory, familiarity with it will be considered a valuable asset. We highly value candidates with hands-on automation experience that goes beyond theoretical knowledge, emphasizing real-world implementation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and Support standalone data center environments utilizing standard three-tier architectures.
- Lead and participate in migration projects transitioning traditional data centers to VXLAN fabric architectures, ensuring smooth and seamless integrations.
- Design, develop, and implement automation solutions using tools such as Ansible, Python, and Jenkins Pipeline to optimize network operations.
- Maintain and operate Cisco Nexus platforms (series 5000, 6000, 7000, 9000) and NX-OS environments, ensuring high availability and performance.
- Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, sharing knowledge and best practices related to network automation, configuration, and operations.
- Demonstrate leadership by taking ownership of tasks, offering innovative solutions, and driving project success with minimal supervision.
Required Skills and Experience:
- Extensive hands-on experience with Cisco Nexus platforms (5000, 6000, 7000, 9000 series) and NX-OS.
- Deep understanding of VXLAN technology and its deployment in data center environments.
- Proven automation expertise using Ansible and Python, with practical project-based application.
- Familiarity with Jenkins Pipeline and version control tools like GitHub.
- Experience in customer-facing or consulting roles is highly desirable.
- Knowledge of network testing tools such as Spirent and Ixia is a plus.
- Excellent problem-solving skills, communication abilities, and leadership qualities.
Soft Skills:
- Strong leadership and proactive problem-solving capabilities.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
Pay Rate: $50.00 - $55.00 Hourly
- Dice Id: 10112156
- Position Id: 111716
- Posted 30+ days ago
Company Info
GDH is a technology workforce solutions provider committed to always giving and delivering more. Better talent. More client and consultant support. Greater service. World-class outcomes. Providing technology staffing, project solutions, and recruitment process outsourcing (RPO), we will be able to deepen our understanding of your business challenges, stay up to date with industry trends, and enhance our ability to create custom solutions to help achieve your business outcomes. We have established ourselves as a trusted partner to countless businesses operating in the communications sector. Our primary goal is to source and recruit the most talented professionals, assemble teams of skilled specialists, create innovative recruitment and professional services strategies that drive growth and foster innovation.
GDH Benefits
GDH offers a range of employee benefits that are designed to promote well-being and help maintain a healthy work-life balance. These comprehensive benefits cover various aspects of an employee's life and aim to enhance their overall experience with the company. Our health benefits include three medical insurance options with access to KISx Card, Zero Card, and HealthJoy concierge services. Other plan offerings include dental, vision, life, disability, supplemental insurance, and pet insurance plans. Enjoy additional perks like holiday pay, 401(k) plan, direct deposit, an employee referral program, work-life balance benefits, a Wellbeats membership, a discounted gym membership program, and more! For more detailed information on benefits, please go to GDH’s website under the tab for candidates.
GDH provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran's status or any other category protected by law. In addition to federal law requirements, GDH Consulting, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities and/or employees. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits and training. Applicants with disabilities that require an accommodation or assistance in applying and/or for interviewing, please contact our HR Department.
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