Network Data Centre Engineer

Overview

Seeking an experienced Network Data Centre (DC) Engineer. The successful candidate will have extensive hands-on experience in enterprise and data centre networking, with strong expertise in Cisco Routing & Switching, Catalyst and Nexus platforms. The role will involve implementing, configuring, and supporting network infrastructure across complex enterprise environments while contributing to data centre modernization initiatives.

The ideal candidate will also possess implementation experience in wireless technologies, VMware NSX, Distributed Firewall (DFW), and network firewalls, along with a conceptual understanding of DNS and SD-WAN architectures.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, implement, and support enterprise and data centre network infrastructure.
• Perform installation, configuration, and migration of Cisco Routing & Switching solutions using Catalyst and Nexus platforms.
• Implement and support VMware NSX networking, including Distributed Firewall (DFW) configurations.
• Deploy and maintain enterprise wireless network solutions.
• Configure and troubleshoot network firewalls and assist with security policy implementation.
• Support network deployment activities, including hardware installation, software upgrades, migrations, and cutovers.
• Work with load balancers during deployment and implementation activities.
• Perform network validation, testing, and post-implementation support to ensure service stability.
• Troubleshoot complex network issues across LAN, WAN, wireless, and data centre environments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Security, Infrastructure, Cloud, and Project Management to deliver network projects.
• Produce and maintain implementation documentation, configuration records, and operational runbooks.
• Participate in change management processes and ensure all implementations follow customer standards and best practices.
• Provide technical guidance during project execution and support knowledge transfer activities where required.
• Ensure network deployments comply with operational, security, and governance standards.

Requirements

Mandatory Skills & Experience

• Minimum 7 years of expert-level experience in Cisco Routing & Switching.
• Strong hands-on expertise with:
  • Cisco Catalyst Switches
  • Cisco Nexus Data Centre Switches
• Minimum 4 years of hands-on implementation experience in Enterprise Wireless technologies.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience implementing:
  • VMware NSX
  • NSX Distributed Firewall (DFW)
  • Enterprise Firewall solutions
• Proven experience in deployment and implementation of enterprise network infrastructure.
• Good working knowledge of network firewalls and load balancers.
• Conceptual understanding of:
  • DNS
  • SD-WAN
• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills across enterprise network technologies.
• Experience supporting network migrations, upgrades, and transformation programmes.
• Excellent understanding of networking protocols including:
  • TCP/IP
  • VLANs
  • STP
  • OSPF
  • BGP
  • VRRP/HSRP
• Experience working within ITIL-based change management processes.

Desirable Skills

• Experience with enterprise data centre environments.
• Knowledge of network automation tools and scripting (Python/Ansible) is advantageous.
• Exposure to cloud networking (Azure/AWS) would be beneficial.
• Cisco and VMware certifications (CCNP/CCIE, VCP-NV, NSX) are desirable.
• Experience working in customer-facing project delivery environments.

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to work independently as well as within multidisciplinary teams.
• Customer-focused with a proactive approach to delivery.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple implementation activities simultaneously.
• Strong documentation and technical reporting skills.