Data Center Switch – Senior System Engineer / Architect

WNC Corporation Irvine, California, United States

Telecommunications · 10,001+ employees

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Senior (5-10 yrs) Full-time United States

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About the role

Architect and validate complex data center fabrics including spine-leaf, Clos, and VXLAN/EVPN overlays to support high-traffic environments. Lead hardware evaluation, network automation initiatives, and the implementation of zero-trust security models across the infrastructure.

What they look for

BGP EVPN VXLAN OSPF Python Ansible Network Automation Switch Architecture Data Center Networking Zero Trust Micro-segmentation Telemetry Infrastructure as Code Routing Protocols Linux Containerization

Requirements

Requires 5 to 10+ years of experience in enterprise or hyperscale data center networking and switch architecture. Candidates must possess deep expertise in L2/L3 protocols and proficiency in network operating systems and automation scripting.

Full description

We are a leading company in the wireless broadband communications industry looking for talented professionals with a winning attitude.

Job Description

Role Overview & Core Responsibilities

Fabric & Topology Design: Architect and validate spine-leaf, Clos, and VXLAN/EVPN overlay fabrics to handle massive east-west traffic.
Switch & Hardware Evaluation: Lead build-vs-buy assessments, merchant silicon vs. custom ASIC analysis, and vendor selection for core and top-of-rack (ToR) switches.
Network Automation & Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Drive zero-touch provisioning (ZTP), telemetry, and configuration management using Python, Ansible, or NDFC.
High Availability & Reliability: Design redundant routing and switching protocols (BGP, OSPF, EVPN) to meet strict service-level agreements (SLAs) and Reliability, Availability, and Serviceability (RAS) goals.
Security & Zero Trust Integration: Implement micro-segmentation, ACLs, and enterprise firewall architectures aligned with zero-trust models.
Performance Tuning & Troubleshooting: Conduct deep-packet analysis, buffer tuning, congestion control, and root-cause analysis for complex network incidents.

Key Qualifications & Requirements

Technical Skills:• Deep expertise in L2/L3 networking protocols (BGP, EVPN, VXLAN, OSPF, IPv6).
Proficiency in network operating systems (SONiC, Cisco NX-OS, Arista EOS, or Cumulus).
Scripting and automation skills in Python, Go, or shell scripting, plus container/Linux environments.

Experience: 5+ to 10+ years of hands-on experience in enterprise or hyperscale data center networking, switch architecture, or platform engineering.
Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

Education

Bachelor - Computer Science Work Experience

Language

Skills

[Job Competency] Planning and Organizing, [Job Competency] Process Improvement, ANSYS IcePak (Simulation Software), Autodesk AutoCAD, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Failure Analysis, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis FMEA, FloTHERM (Thermal Analysis Software), Fluid Dynamics, Heat Transfers, Injection Moldings, Machining, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Material Selection, Mechanical Design, Prototyping, Reliability Engineering, Reliability Prediction For Electronic Components, SolidWorks, Tolerance Analysis, Virtual Prototyping