Senior Data Center Network Engineer with Mellanox Experience

Simple Solutions Staffing Group is seeking a Senior Data Center Network Engineer to support large-scale AI and high-performance computing data center deployments. The role focuses on deploying, validating, troubleshooting, and operationalizing Ethernet fabrics for GPU compute clusters, including automation and operational support.

Responsibilities:

• Perform cluster bring-up activities using approved deployment methodologies, automation workflows, and configuration standards
• Design and validate large-scale Ethernet fabrics utilizing CLOS and leaf-spine architectures
• Develop IP addressing plans and validate network topology, connectivity documentation, and infrastructure designs
• Build, provision, test, and validate network switch configurations in lab and production environments
• Configure and troubleshoot inter-node networking, including RoCE-enabled environments
• Develop automation scripts and tooling using Python and Ansible
• Troubleshoot network, hardware, cabling, and configuration issues during deployment and operational support activities
• Partner with data center technicians and remote-hands teams to coordinate remediation efforts
• Document incidents, troubleshooting findings, root cause analysis, and deployment outcomes
• Create deployment records, configuration artifacts, validation reports, and operational handoff documentation
• Communicate project status, risks, blockers, and technical updates to stakeholders and cross-functional teams

Requirements:

• 7+ years of experience with Ethernet switching, routing, and TCP/IP networking
• Expert-level experience designing, implementing, and troubleshooting data center leaf-spine/CLOS architectures
• 4+ years of hands-on experience with:
• BGP
• EVPN
• VXLAN
• 3+ years of Linux systems administration experience
• 2+ years of Python and Ansible automation experience
• Experience with ZTP, PXE, and DHCP-based provisioning technologies
• Experience supporting customer-facing engagements in professional services, consulting, or technical support environments
• Experience leveraging AI-assisted tools for technical operations and automation development
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, communication, and collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently in a remote, shift-based support environment
• Ethernet Switching & Routing
• TCP/IP Networking
• Data Center Networking
• CLOS / Leaf-Spine Architectures
• RoCE
• Cumulus Linux
• Linux Administration
• Python
• Ansible
• Network Automation
• ZTP
• PXE
• DHCP
• AI Infrastructure
• GPU Clusters
• HPC Environments
• Hands-on experience with Cumulus Linux
• Experience deploying and supporting AI GPU clusters or HPC environments
• Experience with RoCE networking and high-performance interconnect technologies
• Experience diagnosing physical-layer and cabling issues within data center environments
• Previous experience serving as a technical lead, shift lead, or mentor to engineering teams