Network Enigneer - DataCentre

Network Enigneer - DataCentre

Xcede | Greater London, ENG, GB

Posted a month ago

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Description

Senior DataCentre Network Engineer


We're looking for a highly experienced Data Centre Network Engineer to join a boutique consultancy in the networks and infrastructure space. The role focuses on designing and delivering modern data centre fabrics, with VXLAN/EVPN at the core. You'll be a senior technical authority, staying hands-on while leading complex client engagements.


Senior DataCentre Network Engineer


We're looking for a highly experienced Data Centre Network Engineer to join a boutique consultancy in the networks and infrastructure space. The role focuses on designing and delivering modern data centre fabrics, with VXLAN/EVPN at the core. You'll be a senior technical authority, staying hands-on while leading complex client engagements.


Hybrid, London
2-3 days per week on site


Summary of Key Responsibilities



  • Design, implement and deliver datacentre network solutions, with a strong focus on VXLAN/EVPN fabrics.

  • Engineer hands-on across Cisco (Nexus/NX-OS, ACI) and Arista (EOS, CloudVision) data centre environments.

  • Lead data centre builds, migrations and transformation projects from design through to implementation.

  • Act as the senior technical point of contact for clients, translating business requirements into robust, scalable network designs.

  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex Layer 2/Layer 3 and fabric issues in high-availability, low-latency environments.

  • Produce and review high- and low-level designs, implementation plans and technical documentation.

  • Provide technical leadership and mentoring to engineers across project teams.


Key Requirements/Background



  • Extensive experience as a Data Centre/Network Engineer at a senior level.

  • Deep hands-on expertise in VXLAN, EVPN and VLAN design, including BGP as the EVPN control plane.

  • Strong experience with Cisco and Arista data centre platforms.

  • CCNP Data Center/Enterprise as a minimum; CCIE (or working towards it) highly desirable.

  • Background in financial services or hyperscale/large-scale cloud environments strongly preferred.

  • Experience leading data centre design and delivery projects end to end.

  • Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to engage both technical and senior non-technical stakeholders.


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