Data Center Networking Architect

Top Skills
1. Data Center Networking & EVPN-VXLAN Architecture
Strong experience with Leaf-Spine architectures
EVPN-VXLAN design, deployment, and troubleshooting
Understanding of underlay/overlay networking, EVPN Type 2 and Type 5 routes, and IP Fabric design
Experience operating in large-scale enterprise data center environments
Why it's #1: This is the core of the role. The majority of the requirements revolve around modern data center network architecture and EVPN-VXLAN technologies.

2. Juniper Switching Expertise (QFX Series)
Hands-on experience with Juniper QFX 5120/5130 switches
Configuration, upgrades, migrations, and troubleshooting
Juniper certifications (JNCIA/JNCIP-DC) are a plus
Experience with Arista switching is also valuable
Why it's #2: The hiring manager is clearly looking for someone who can jump into a Juniper-based environment and support complex switching infrastructure with minimal ramp-up.

3. DDI Services & Routing Protocols
Infoblox DNS, DHCP, IPAM (DDI) administration and design
Strong BGP routing knowledge
NTP, IPv4/IPv6, BFD, port-channel configuration and troubleshooting
Experience supporting enterprise network services and resolving complex network issues
Why it's #3: While the network architecture is critical, the role specifically calls out ownership of DDI services and deep routing expertise, making this a key differentiator.

Position Overview:

• Designing, configuring, and supporting the DNS, DHCP, IPAM & NTP needs of enterprise customers.
• Develop architecture and design specifications for core features and components of the Infoblox DDI core infrastructure Experience of Working on Juniper and Arista Hardware switches .
• Experience of working in the data center network environment
• Strong experience in Leaf & Spine architecture
• Should be able to assist in resolving any issues encountered due to hw/sw/config/design issues.
• Good experience in Juniper QFX 5120/5130 series of switches
• Assist in network & equipment problem troubleshooting
• Ethernet VPN-Virtual Extensible LAN (EVPN-VXLAN) architecture knowledge
• Good Understanding of EVPN type routes and EVPN Type 2 and Type 5 Route Coexistence implementation
• Proficiency in BGP routing protocols
• Strong understanding of underlay and overlay architecture
• Understanding of overlay services
• Experience in upgrade and migration of core switches
• Strong experience in troubleshooting
• Good documentation and process experience
• Port channel configuration and troubleshooting experience
• IP Fabric and BFD experience
• IPv6 experience is added plus.

Education and Experience requirements
* Bachelor s Degree in Computer Science, Network Engineering, Information Technology or equivalent industry experience.
* 5+ years of progressive experience in network design, deployment and implementation in IT networks and network security
* Juniper certifications will be added Plus ( JNCIP/JNCIA -DC)

Should be flexible to work in 24*7 rotational shifts. Candidates must be willing to shift work hours to support partner peer in APJ or EMEA. Some overlap coverage for passdown.