Data Center Implementation Engineer

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An experienced Implementation Engineer specializing in Cisco Nexus data center upgrades and deployments is responsible for leading and executing complex infrastructure projects. This role involves planning, implementing, validating, and optimizing Cisco Nexus switch platforms within enterprise and service provider environments. The position requires strong technical expertise, hands-on troubleshooting skills, and effective collaboration with customers and technical teams to ensure successful data center modernization with minimal operational disruption.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the installation, configuration, migration, and upgrade of Cisco Nexus 5000, 6000, 7000, and 9000 Series switches.
  • Execute hardware refreshes and platform migrations within Nexus environments.
  • Implement and validate Layer 2 and Layer 3 data center network designs.
  • Perform NX-OS software upgrades, lifecycle management, and code validation activities.
  • Configure and troubleshoot networking technologies including vPC, VRF, VLANs, VXLAN, OSPF, BGP, HSRP, Multicast, QoS, and Port Channels.
  • Develop and execute detailed migration plans, implementation procedures, rollback strategies, and validation testing protocols.
  • Conduct pre-deployment assessments and post-implementation health checks.
  • Collaborate with architecture and engineering teams to align deployments with customer requirements.
  • Troubleshoot complex network issues and provide root cause analysis within data center environments.
  • Create and maintain comprehensive documentation, network diagrams, migration runbooks, and customer-facing reports.
  • Support network automation and scripting initiatives using tools such as Python, Ansible, REST APIs, and Git.
  • Adhere to operational best practices, security standards, and change management policies during all deployment phases.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
  • Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience supporting Cisco data center networking solutions.
  • Proven experience deploying, upgrading, and troubleshooting Cisco Nexus platforms (5000, 6000, 7000, 9000 series).
  • Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, Ethernet, Routing and Switching protocols, including OSPF and BGP.
  • Hands-on expertise with NX-OS administration, upgrades, and troubleshooting.
  • Experience with vPC, FabricPath, VXLAN, and data center technologies.
  • Ability to develop comprehensive migration and validation plans, along with rollback strategies.
  • Extensive experience working in large-scale data center environments.
  • Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication capabilities.
  • Ability to lead and support complex migration events with minimal downtime.
  • Certifications such as CCNP Data Center required; CCIE Data Center preferred.
  • Experience supporting automation and cloud-related environments is a plus.

Publishing Pay Range: $60.00 - $65.00 Hourly

This position is remote and can be performed from an approved location.

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  • Dice Id: 10112156
  • Position Id: 113065
  • Posted 11 hours ago

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About GDH

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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