Data Center Network Engineer
On-site · Tehran, Tehran Province, Islamic Republic of Iran
Job Summary
Design, automate, and continuously improve scalable and resilient data-center networks across multiple data centers and cloud environments. Responsibilities include designing and implementing scalable architectures with VXLAN-based environments, automating infrastructure using IaC (Terraform, Ansible, Python), contributing to CI/CD-driven network operations, ensuring high availability, security, and performance across routing/switching layers, performing deep root-cause analysis in production, collaborating with Security/Cloud/DevOps teams, and producing HLD/LLD/runbooks with comprehensive documentation. Participates in a 24×7 on-call rotation and requires 4+ years of hands-on network engineering experience in large-scale production environments, with strong expertise in VXLAN, BGP EVPN, SD-WAN, IP Fabric, and Cisco Nexus NX-OS.
Required Qualifications
- 4+ years hands-on experience in network engineering within large-scale production environments
- Strong expertise in VXLAN, BGP EVPN, SD-WAN, and IP Fabric designs
- Deep understanding of routing and switching protocols: BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, VRF, MPLS, VLAN, and STP
- Hands-on experience with Cisco Nexus platforms (NX-OS) or comparable enterprise data center switching technologies
- Proven troubleshooting skills across L2/L3 connectivity in hybrid cloud network environments
- Practical experience with IaC and automation tools such as Terraform, Ansible, Python, and REST APIs
- Solid understanding of network security fundamentals: ACLs, segmentation, firewall integration, hardening, and routing policies
- Familiarity with network monitoring, observability, and performance analysis tooling
- Ability to clearly document and communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Strong ownership mindset, attention to detail, and a structured approach to problem-solving
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