Network Data Center Architect / Hybrid / Dallas

About the role

A large enterprise organization is seeking a Network Data Center Architect to design and evolve modern data center network architectures. This is a full time, direct hire role based in the United States. Assumption: hybrid onsite model in a major U.S. data center or technology hub. The environment includes Arista based fabrics, EVPN VXLAN architectures, private cloud platforms, and automation first networking.

Responsibilities

• Own the architecture and design of modern data center network fabrics
• Define standards, build reference architectures, drive automation
• Partner with cloud, platform, and security teams to ensure scalable and resilient designs
• Act as a technical authority and advisor while remaining hands on with design and engineering

Requirements

• 8 or more years of experience in data center networking or infrastructure engineering
• Deep expertise in EVPN VXLAN based data center architectures
• Strong hands on experience with Arista EOS and CloudVision
• Experience designing large scale routed leaf spine fabrics
• Proven experience with network automation and Infrastructure as Code
• Strong understanding of BGP, routing at scale, and resiliency design

Qualifications

• Experience with Arista Validated Designs AVD
• Exposure to private cloud or hybrid cloud networking
• Experience supporting AI GPU or high performance computing workloads
• Familiarity with Kubernetes or container based platforms
• Experience with network telemetry and observability tools

Skills

• Deep expertise in EVPN VXLAN based data center architectures
• Strong hands on experience with Arista EOS and CloudVision
• Experience designing large scale routed leaf spine fabrics
• Proven experience with network automation and Infrastructure as Code
• Strong understanding of BGP, routing at scale, and resiliency design
• Experience with Arista Validated Designs AVD
• Exposure to private cloud or hybrid cloud networking
• Experience supporting AI GPU or high performance computing workloads
• Familiarity with Kubernetes or container based platforms
• Experience with network telemetry and observability tools

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Vacation Time
• Retirement plan

Pay

• Competitive base salary
• Bonus eligibility assumed

Schedule

• Hybrid