Senior Network Engineer/Data Center/Hybrid Bay Area
Santa Clara, CA, US
Hybrid
4 days ago
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Summary
We’re working with a tech infrastructure provider that powers enterprise cloud platforms and data-driven solutions. This full-time opportunity is based out of their state-of-the-art data center campus in Santa Clara, CA, with a hybrid work environment. They’re investing heavily in network modernization and automation—ideal for engineers passionate about scalable, next-gen tech environments.
You’ll be joining a mission-critical team driving network transformation for infrastructure. The company is seeking an experienced Senior Network Engineer to support high-performance data centers and deliver ultra-resilient connectivity. If you thrive in high-availability environments and want to flex both your engineering and leadership muscles, this is your playground. Beyond the tech, they offer a healthy work-life balance, room to grow into a lead or architect role, and the chance to work with cutting-edge vendors and gear (think Arista, Palo Alto, EVPN/VXLAN).
Required Skills & Experience
7+ years of network engineering experience in data center environments
Expert-level knowledge of BGP, OSPF, EVPN, and VXLAN
Strong experience with Arista, Cisco Nexus, or Juniper hardware
Experience in network automation (Python, Ansible, or Terraform)
Hands-on troubleshooting of Layer 2/3 routing, switching, and firewalls
Experience working in a 24/7 mission-critical infrastructure
Desired Skills & Experience
Palo Alto or Fortinet firewall configuration
Experience with SDN and network virtualization
Exposure to cloud networking (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
Network certifications (CCNP, JNCIS, or Arista ACE) a big plus
Ability to mentor junior engineers and lead small project teams