Senior Network Engineer/Data Center/Hybrid Bay Area

Overview

On Site
150k - 160k
Full Time

Skills

Art
Data Centers
High Availability
Apache Flex
Leadership
Network Engineering
Border Gateway Protocol
OSPF
Cisco Nexus
Juniper
Computer Hardware
Terraform
Routing
Switches
Palo Alto
Fortinet
Virtualization
Cloud Computing
Computer Networking
Amazon Web Services
Microsoft Azure
Google Cloud Platform
Google Cloud
Cisco Certifications
JNCIS
Arista
Data Link Layer
Network Design
Network
Python
Ansible
Firewall
Documentation
Collaboration
Mentorship
SAP BASIS

Job Details

We're working with a tech infrastructure provider that powers enterprise cloud platforms and data-driven solutions. This full-time opportunity is based out of their state-of-the-art data center campus in Santa Clara, CA, with a hybrid work environment. They're investing heavily in network modernization and automation-ideal for engineers passionate about scalable, next-gen tech environments.

You'll be joining a mission-critical team driving network transformation for infrastructure. The company is seeking an experienced Senior Network Engineer to support high-performance data centers and deliver ultra-resilient connectivity. If you thrive in high-availability environments and want to flex both your engineering and leadership muscles, this is your playground. Beyond the tech, they offer a healthy work-life balance, room to grow into a lead or architect role, and the chance to work with cutting-edge vendors and gear (think Arista, Palo Alto, EVPN/VXLAN).
Required Skills & Experience
7+ years of network engineering experience in data center environments
Expert-level knowledge of BGP, OSPF, EVPN, and VXLAN
Strong experience with Arista, Cisco Nexus, or Juniper hardware
Experience in network automation (Python, Ansible, or Terraform)
Hands-on troubleshooting of Layer 2/3 routing, switching, and firewalls
Experience working in a 24/7 mission-critical infrastructure
Desired Skills & Experience
Palo Alto or Fortinet firewall configuration
Experience with SDN and network virtualization
Exposure to cloud networking (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform)
Network certifications (CCNP, JNCIS, or Arista ACE) a big plus
Ability to mentor junior engineers and lead small project teams
What You Will Be Doing Tech Breakdown
70% Layer 2/3 Core & Leaf-Spine Network Infrastructure
20% Network Automation (Python, Ansible)
10% Security & Firewall Configuration
Daily Responsibilities
70% Hands-On Engineering and Troubleshooting
20% Design & Documentation
10% Collaboration & Mentorship

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.
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